Patents by Inventor Chikao Ichkawa

Chikao Ichkawa has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Braided Articles And Methods For Their Manufacture
    Publication number: 20180343962
    Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to braided articles and methods for their manufacture. The braided articles may include articles of footwear having braided uppers. The braided uppers may include a base yarn and a high performance yarn. The high performance yarn may form a braided structure within the braided upper. The braided structure may be continuously braided to provide continuous support to a wearer's foot when the article of footwear is worn as intended, by a wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Robert M. Bruce, Eun Kyung Lee, James Y. Yoo, Chikao Ichkawa