Patents by Inventor Christopher J. Dimitriou

Christopher J. Dimitriou 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).

  • Patent number: 11975513
    Abstract: Airsoles or bladders for articles of footwear comprising multi-layered films are provided herein. In one aspect, the airsoles or bladders comprise a first sheet and a second sheet, wherein a first side of the first sheet faces a second side of the second sheet, wherein the first sheet and the second sheet are bonded together to form an internal cavity in a space between the first side of the first sheet and the second side of the second sheet, forming a bladder capable of retaining a gas in the internal cavity at a pressure above atmospheric pressure, at atmospheric pressure, or below atmospheric pressure; and wherein each of the first sheet and the second sheet comprise a multi-layered film comprising: a core region comprising at least 20 gas barrier layers and a plurality of elastomeric layers, wherein the gas-barrier layers alternate with the elastomeric layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Diya Bandyopadhyay, Narayanan Ashwin Kumar Bharadwaj, Yihua Chang, Christopher J. Dimitriou, Nancy D. Eisenmenger, Sharon Oba, Richard L. Watkins
  • Patent number: 11938703
    Abstract: Airsoles or bladders for articles of footwear comprising multi-layered films are provided herein. In one aspect, the airsoles or bladders comprise a first sheet and a second sheet, wherein a first side of the first sheet faces a second side of the second sheet, wherein the first sheet and the second sheet are bonded together to form an internal cavity in a space between the first side of the first sheet and the second side of the second sheet, forming a bladder capable of retaining a gas in the internal cavity at a pressure above atmospheric pressure, at atmospheric pressure, or below atmospheric pressure; and wherein each of the first sheet and the second sheet comprise a multi-layered film comprising: a core region comprising at least 20 gas barrier layers and a plurality of elastomeric layers, wherein the gas-barrier layers alternate with the elastomeric layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Diya Bandyopadhyay, Narayanan Ashwin Kumar Bharadwaj, Yihua Chang, Christopher J. Dimitriou, Nancy D. Eisenmenger, Sharon Oba, Richard L. Watkins
  • Publication number: 20240067826
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to color compositions and methods of making a printed layer using the color composition as well as an article that can include the printed layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Yihua Chang, Christopher J. Dimitriou, Jeremy Gantz, Adam Kohn, Richard L. Watkins, Mary Austin
  • Patent number: 11903440
    Abstract: Multi-layered structures and methods for producing them are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Diya Bandyopadhyay, Yihua Chang, Christopher J. Dimitriou, Fred Lamar, Richard L Watkins, John R. Wright
  • Patent number: 11891521
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to color compositions and methods of making a printed layer using the color composition as well as an article that can include the printed layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Yihua Chang, Christopher J. Dimitriou, Jeremy Gantz, Adam Kohn, Richard L Watkins, Mary Austin
  • Publication number: 20230042813
    Abstract: Airsoles or bladders for articles of footwear comprising multi-layered films are provided herein. In one aspect, the airsoles or bladders comprise a first sheet and a second sheet, wherein a first side of the first sheet faces a second side of the second sheet, wherein the first sheet and the second sheet are bonded together to form an internal cavity in a space between the first side of the first sheet and the second side of the second sheet, forming a bladder capable of retaining a gas in the internal cavity at a pressure above atmospheric pressure, at atmospheric pressure, or below atmospheric pressure; and wherein each of the first sheet and the second sheet comprise a multi-layered film comprising: a core region comprising at least 20 gas-barrier layers and a plurality of elastomeric layers, wherein the gas-barrier layers alternate with the elastomeric layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Diya Bandyopadhyay, Narayanan Ashwin Kumar Bharadwaj, Yihua Chang, Christopher J. Dimitriou, Nancy D. Eisenmenger, Adrian M. Lahsene, Sharon Oba, Richard L. Watkins
  • Publication number: 20230042037
    Abstract: Airsoles or bladders for articles of footwear comprising multi-layered films are provided herein. In one aspect, the airsoles or bladders comprise a first sheet and a second sheet, wherein a first side of the first sheet faces a second side of the second sheet, wherein the first sheet and the second sheet are bonded together to form an internal cavity in a space between the first side of the first sheet and the second side of the second sheet, forming a bladder capable of retaining a gas in the internal cavity at a pressure above atmospheric pressure, at atmospheric pressure, or below atmospheric pressure; and wherein each of the first sheet and the second sheet comprise a multi-layered film comprising: a core region comprising at least 20 gas barrier layers and a plurality of elastomeric layers, wherein the gas-barrier layers alternate with the elastomeric layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Diya Bandyopadhyay, Narayanan Ashwin Kumar Bharadwaj, Yihua Chang, Christopher J. Dimitriou, Nancy D. Eisenmenger, Sharon Oba, Richard L. Watkins
  • Publication number: 20230043845
    Abstract: Airsoles or bladders for articles of footwear comprising multi-layered films are provided herein. In one aspect, the airsoles or bladders comprise a first sheet and a second sheet, wherein a first side of the first sheet faces a second side of the second sheet, wherein the first sheet and the second sheet are bonded together to form an internal cavity in a space between the first side of the first sheet and the second side of the second sheet, forming a bladder capable of retaining a gas in the internal cavity at a pressure above atmospheric pressure, at atmospheric pressure, or below atmospheric pressure; and wherein each of the first sheet and the second sheet comprise a multi-layered film comprising: a core region comprising at least 20 gas-barrier layers and a plurality of elastomeric layers, wherein the gas-barrier layers alternate with the elastomeric layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Diya Bandyopadhyay, Narayanan Ashwin Kumar Bharadwaj, Yihua Chang, Christopher J. Dimitriou, Nancy D. Eisenmenger, Adrian M. Lahsene, Sharon Oba, Richard L. Watkins
  • Publication number: 20230041247
    Abstract: Airsoles or bladders for articles of footwear comprising multi-layered films are provided herein. In one aspect, the airsoles or bladders comprise a first sheet and a second sheet, wherein a first side of the first sheet faces a second side of the second sheet, wherein the first sheet and the second sheet are bonded together to form an internal cavity in a space between the first side of the first sheet and the second side of the second sheet, forming a bladder capable of retaining a gas in the internal cavity at a pressure above atmospheric pressure, at atmospheric pressure, or below atmospheric pressure; and wherein each of the first sheet and the second sheet comprise a multi-layered film comprising: a core region comprising at least 20 gas barrier layers and a plurality of elastomeric layers, wherein the gas-barrier layers alternate with the elastomeric layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Diya Bandyopadhyay, Narayanan Ashwin Kumar Bharadwaj, Yihua Chang, Christopher J. Dimitriou, Nancy D. Eisenmenger, Sharon Oba, Richard L. Watkins
  • Publication number: 20230029462
    Abstract: Airsoles or bladders for articles of footwear comprising multi-layered films are provided herein. In one aspect, the airsoles or bladders comprise a first sheet and a second sheet, wherein a first side of the first sheet faces a second side of the second sheet, wherein the first sheet and the second sheet are bonded together to form an internal cavity in a space between the first side of the first sheet and the second side of the second sheet, forming a bladder capable of retaining a gas in the internal cavity at a pressure above atmospheric pressure, at atmospheric pressure, or below atmospheric pressure; and wherein each of the first sheet and the second sheet comprise a multi-layered film comprising: a core region comprising at least 20 gas-barrier layers and a plurality of elastomeric layers, wherein the gas-barrier layers alternate with the elastomeric layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Diya Bandyopadhyay, Narayanan Ashwin Kumar Bharadwaj, Yihua Chang, Christopher J. Dimitriou, Nancy D. Eisenmenger, Adrian M. Lahsene, Sharon Oba, Richard L. Watkins
  • Patent number: 11528958
    Abstract: Multi-layered structures and methods for producing them are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Diya Bandyopadhyay, Yihua Chang, Christopher J. Dimitriou, Richard L. Watkins, John R. Wright, Fred Lamar
  • Publication number: 20220330653
    Abstract: Multi-layered structures and methods for producing them are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Diya Bandyopadhyay, Yihua Chang, Christopher J. Dimitriou, Fred Lamar, Richard L. Watkins, John R. Wright
  • Publication number: 20220061464
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to articles that have a surface comprising a polymeric material having a printed layer disposed thereon that is durable and flexible. Prior to formation of the printed layer, the surface of the article can comprise a first layer of a first composition disposed on a portion of the polymeric material. The first composition can include a dispersion of uncrosslinked polymers (e.g., a water-borne dispersion of uncrosslinked polymers). The printed layer can be included on an article of footwear, a component of footwear, apparel, a component of apparel, sporting equipment, or a component of sporting equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2019
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Yihua Chang, Christopher J. Dimitriou, Jeremy Gantz, Adam Kohn, Richard L. Watkins
  • Publication number: 20210085023
    Abstract: Multi-layered structures and methods for producing them are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: DIYA BANDYOPADHYAY, YIHUA CHANG, CHRISTOPHER J. DIMITRIOU, RICHARD L. WATKINS, JOHN R. WRIGHT, FRED LAMAR
  • Publication number: 20200299513
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to color compositions and methods of making a printed layer using the color composition as well as an article that can include the printed layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Yihua Chang, Christopher J. Dimitriou, Jeremy Gantz, Adam Kohn, Richard L. Watkins, Mary Austin