Patents by Inventor Craig Fredrick
Craig Fredrick 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).
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Patent number: 12702196Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear including an upper. The sole structure includes a midsole having a first surface opposing the upper, a second surface disposed on an opposite side of the midsole than the first surface, and an aperture formed through a thickness of the midsole and including a first opening at the first surface and a second opening at the second surface, a first fluid-filled chamber abutting the second surface of the midsole and extending over the aperture at the second opening, and a strobel attached to the upper and extending into the aperture at the first opening, the strobel opposing the first fluid-filled chamber at the aperture.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2024Date of Patent: August 11, 2026Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy L. Connell, Craig Fredrick, Jason R. Meeker, Kort W. Neumann, IV, Chris Wilburn
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Publication number: 20260215536Abstract: A bladder including a first barrier element having a first surface formed on a first side of the first barrier element and a second surface formed on an opposite side of the first barrier element than the first surface, a second barrier element having a third surface formed on a first side of the second barrier element and a fourth surface formed on an opposite side of the second barrier element than the third surface, and a peripheral seam joining the first barrier element and the second barrier element to define an interior void between the first surface and the third surface, the peripheral seam including a first segment extending along the bladder proximate to the second surface, a second segment extending along the bladder proximate to the fourth surface, and a third segment extending between and connecting the first segment and the second segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2026Publication date: July 30, 2026Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy L. Connell, Craig Fredrick, Jason R. Meeker, Chris Wilburn
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Patent number: 12667163Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear, the sole structure including a cushioning member that includes a recessed portion and a projection. The sole structure also includes an outsole coupled to the cushioning member and including a protrusion. The sole structure further includes a bladder disposed between the cushioning member and the outsole. The bladder includes a first segment and a second segment and defines a notch between the first segment and the second segment. The notch extends from a first edge of the bladder in a direction toward a second edge of the bladder. The projection of the cushioning member and the protrusion of the outsole are at least partially disposed within the notch of the bladder.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2024Date of Patent: June 30, 2026Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Yoon Jeong Choi, Jeremy L. Connell, Craig Fredrick, Lai Wa C. Ho, Jason R. Meeker, Ricardo Salinas, Jr., Chris Wilburn
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Patent number: 12653271Abstract: A bladder for an article of footwear includes a chamber having (i) an arcuate segment extending from a first transition to a second transition, (ii) a first plurality of elongate segments extending in a first direction from the first transition to a first terminal end, and (iii) a second plurality of elongate segments spaced apart from the first plurality of elongate segments and extending in the first direction from the second transition to a second terminal end. The bladder also includes a web area connecting the arcuate segment, the first plurality of elongate segments, and the second plurality of elongate segments and extending to a terminal edge spaced apart from each of the first terminal end and the second terminal end.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2024Date of Patent: June 16, 2026Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Can Eldem, Wade Flanagan, Craig Fredrick, Ryan Nyberg, Jessica Small
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Patent number: 12604945Abstract: A bladder including a first barrier element having a first surface formed on a first side of the first barrier element and a second surface formed on an opposite side of the first barrier element than the first surface, a second barrier element having a third surface formed on a first side of the second barrier element and a fourth surface formed on an opposite side of the second barrier element than the third surface, and a peripheral seam joining the first barrier element and the second barrier element to define an interior void between the first surface and the third surface, the peripheral seam including a first segment extending along the bladder proximate to the second surface, a second segment extending along the bladder proximate to the fourth surface, and a third segment extending between and connecting the first segment and the second segment.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2024Date of Patent: April 21, 2026Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy L. Connell, Craig Fredrick, Jason R. Meeker, Chris Wilburn
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Publication number: 20260060370Abstract: A bladder including a first barrier element having a first surface formed on a first side of the first barrier element and a second surface formed on an opposite side of the first barrier element than the first surface, a second barrier element having a third surface formed on a first side of the second barrier element and a fourth surface formed on an opposite side of the second barrier element than the third surface, and a peripheral seam joining the first barrier element and the second barrier element to define an interior void between the first surface and the third surface, the peripheral seam including a first segment extending along the bladder proximate to the second surface, a second segment extending along the bladder proximate to the fourth surface, and a third segment extending between and connecting the first segment and the second segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2025Publication date: March 5, 2026Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy L. Connell, Craig Fredrick, Jason R. Meeker, Chris Wilburn
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Patent number: 12490807Abstract: A bladder including a first barrier element having a first surface formed on a first side of the first barrier element and a second surface formed on an opposite side of the first barrier element than the first surface, a second barrier element having a third surface formed on a first side of the second barrier element and a fourth surface formed on an opposite side of the second barrier element than the third surface, and a peripheral seam joining the first barrier element and the second barrier element to define an interior void between the first surface and the third surface, the peripheral seam including a first segment extending along the bladder proximate to the second surface, a second segment extending along the bladder proximate to the fourth surface, and a third segment extending between and connecting the first segment and the second segment.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2023Date of Patent: December 9, 2025Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy L. Connell, Craig Fredrick, Jason R. Meeker, Chris Wilburn
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Publication number: 20250311812Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear including an upper. The sole structure includes a midsole having a first surface opposing the upper, a second surface disposed on an opposite side of the midsole than the first surface, and an aperture formed through a thickness of the midsole and including a first opening at the first surface and a second opening at the second surface, a first fluid-filled chamber abutting the second surface of the midsole and extending over the aperture at the second opening, and a strobel attached to the upper and extending into the aperture at the first opening, the strobel opposing the first fluid-filled chamber at the aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2025Publication date: October 9, 2025Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy L. Connell, Craig Fredrick, Dung X. Hoang, Kreig Hozalski, Jason R. Meeker, Benjamin Nethongkome, Kort W. Neumann, IV, Chris Wilburn
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Publication number: 20250212997Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear having a heel region, a mid-foot region, a forefoot region, an interior region, and a peripheral region. The sole structure including a bladder having a chamber including an arcuate segment extending around the heel region, a first segment extending along the peripheral region on a medial side of the sole structure from the arcuate segment to a first terminal end in the forefoot region, and a second segment spaced apart from the first segment across a width of the sole structure and extending along the peripheral region on a lateral side of the sole structure from the arcuate segment to a second terminal end in the forefoot region. A peripheral outsole extends along the chamber and a first cushion is disposed between the first segment and the second segment and is exposed through an opening of the peripheral outsole.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2025Publication date: July 3, 2025Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Can Eldem, Wade Flanagan, Craig Fredrick, Ryan Nyberg, Jessica Small
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Publication number: 20250212996Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear including an upper. The sole structure includes a midsole having a first surface opposing the upper, a second surface disposed on an opposite side of the midsole than the first surface, and an aperture formed through a thickness of the midsole and including a first opening at the first surface and a second opening at the second surface, a first fluid-filled chamber abutting the second surface of the midsole and extending over the aperture at the second opening, and a strobel attached to the upper and extending into the aperture at the first opening, the strobel opposing the first fluid-filled chamber at the aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2024Publication date: July 3, 2025Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy L. Connell, Craig Fredrick, Jason R. Meeker, Kort W. Neumann, IV, Chris Wilburn
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Publication number: 20250212994Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear, the sole structure including a cushioning member that includes a recessed portion and a projection. The sole structure also includes an outsole coupled to the cushioning member and including a protrusion. The sole structure further includes a bladder disposed between the cushioning member and the outsole. The bladder includes a first segment and a second segment and defines a notch between the first segment and the second segment. The notch extends from a first edge of the bladder in a direction toward a second edge of the bladder. The projection of the cushioning member and the protrusion of the outsole are at least partially disposed within the notch of the bladder.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2024Publication date: July 3, 2025Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Yoon Jeong Choi, Jeremy L. Connell, Craig Fredrick, Lai Wa C. Ho, Jason R. Meeker, Ricardo Salinas, JR., Chris Wilburn
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Publication number: 20250212995Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a cushioning member including a first side defining a footbed and a second side disposed on an opposite side from the first side and defining (i) an inferior support surface extending from a first end of the cushioning member to a second end of the cushioning member, (ii) a pocket, and (iii) a groove extending from a lateral side of the cushioning member to a medial side of the cushioning member and disposed between the pocket and the first end of the cushioning member. The sole structure also including a bladder disposed in the pocket of the cushioning member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2024Publication date: July 3, 2025Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Zachary P. Angeles, Jeremy L. Connell, Craig Fredrick, Jason R. Meeker, Lauren Sebastian, Chris Wilburn
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Patent number: 12279671Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear having a heel region, a mid-foot region, a forefoot region, an interior region, and a peripheral region. The sole structure including a bladder having a chamber including an arcuate segment extending around the heel region, a first segment extending along the peripheral region on a medial side of the sole structure from the arcuate segment to a first terminal end in the forefoot region, and a second segment spaced apart from the first segment across a width of the sole structure and extending along the peripheral region on a lateral side of the sole structure from the arcuate segment to a second terminal end in the forefoot region. A peripheral outsole extends along the chamber and a first cushion is disposed between the first segment and the second segment and is exposed through an opening of the peripheral outsole.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2023Date of Patent: April 22, 2025Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Can Eldem, Wade Flanagan, Craig Fredrick, Ryan Nyberg, Jessica Small
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Publication number: 20250064170Abstract: A bladder for an article of footwear includes a chamber having (i) an arcuate segment extending from a first transition to a second transition, (ii) a first plurality of elongate segments extending in a first direction from the first transition to a first terminal end, and (iii) a second plurality of elongate segments spaced apart from the first plurality of elongate segments and extending in the first direction from the second transition to a second terminal end. The bladder also includes a web area connecting the arcuate segment, the first plurality of elongate segments, and the second plurality of elongate segments and extending to a terminal edge spaced apart from each of the first terminal end and the second terminal end.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2024Publication date: February 27, 2025Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Can Eldem, Wade Flanagan, Craig Fredrick, Ryan Nyberg, Jessica Small
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Publication number: 20240415229Abstract: A bladder including a first barrier element having a first surface formed on a first side of the first barrier element and a second surface formed on an opposite side of the first barrier element than the first surface, a second barrier element having a third surface formed on a first side of the second barrier element and a fourth surface formed on an opposite side of the second barrier element than the third surface, and a peripheral seam joining the first barrier element and the second barrier element to define an interior void between the first surface and the third surface, the peripheral seam including a first segment extending along the bladder proximate to the second surface, a second segment extending along the bladder proximate to the fourth surface, and a third segment extending between and connecting the first segment and the second segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2024Publication date: December 19, 2024Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy L. Connell, Craig Fredrick, Jason R. Meeker, Chris Wilburn
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Patent number: 12161187Abstract: A bladder for an article of footwear includes a chamber having (i) an arcuate segment extending from a first transition to a second transition, (ii) a first plurality of elongate segments extending in a first direction from the first transition to a first terminal end, and (iii) a second plurality of elongate segments spaced apart from the first plurality of elongate segments and extending in the first direction from the second transition to a second terminal end. The bladder also includes a web area connecting the arcuate segment, the first plurality of elongate segments, and the second plurality of elongate segments and extending to a terminal edge spaced apart from each of the first terminal end and the second terminal end.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2023Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Can Eldem, Wade Flanagan, Craig Fredrick, Ryan Nyberg, Jessica Small
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Publication number: 20230404210Abstract: A bladder including a first barrier element having a first surface formed on a first side of the first barrier element and a second surface formed on an opposite side of the first barrier element than the first surface, a second barrier element having a third surface formed on a first side of the second barrier element and a fourth surface formed on an opposite side of the second barrier element than the third surface, and a peripheral seam joining the first barrier element and the second barrier element to define an interior void between the first surface and the third surface, the peripheral seam including a first segment extending along the bladder proximate to the second surface, a second segment extending along the bladder proximate to the fourth surface, and a third segment extending between and connecting the first segment and the second segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy L. Connell, Craig Fredrick, Jason R. Meeker, Chris Wilburn
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Publication number: 20230218040Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear having a heel region, a mid-foot region, a forefoot region, an interior region, and a peripheral region. The sole structure including a bladder having a chamber including an arcuate segment extending around the heel region, a first segment extending along the peripheral region on a medial side of the sole structure from the arcuate segment to a first terminal end in the forefoot region, and a second segment spaced apart from the first segment across a width of the sole structure and extending along the peripheral region on a lateral side of the sole structure from the arcuate segment to a second terminal end in the forefoot region. A peripheral outsole extends along the chamber and a first cushion is disposed between the first segment and the second segment and is exposed through an opening of the peripheral outsole.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2023Publication date: July 13, 2023Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Can Eldem, Wade Flanagan, Craig Fredrick, Ryan Nyberg, Jessica Small
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Publication number: 20230172312Abstract: A bladder for an article of footwear includes a chamber having (i) an arcuate segment extending from a first transition to a second transition, (ii) a first plurality of elongate segments extending in a first direction from the first transition to a first terminal end, and (iii) a second plurality of elongate segments spaced apart from the first plurality of elongate segments and extending in the first direction from the second transition to a second terminal end. The bladder also includes a web area connecting the arcuate segment, the first plurality of elongate segments, and the second plurality of elongate segments and extending to a terminal edge spaced apart from each of the first terminal end and the second terminal end.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2023Publication date: June 8, 2023Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Can Eldem, Wade Flanagan, Craig Fredrick, Ryan Nyberg, Jessica Small
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Patent number: 11612213Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear having a heel region, a mid-foot region, a forefoot region, an interior region, and a peripheral region. The sole structure including a bladder having a chamber including an arcuate segment extending around the heel region, a first segment extending along the peripheral region on a medial side of the sole structure from the arcuate segment to a first terminal end in the forefoot region, and a second segment spaced apart from the first segment across a width of the sole structure and extending along the peripheral region on a lateral side of the sole structure from the arcuate segment to a second terminal end in the forefoot region. A peripheral outsole extends along the chamber and a first cushion is disposed between the first segment and the second segment and is exposed through an opening of the peripheral outsole.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2019Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Can Eldem, Wade Flanagan, Craig Fredrick, Ryan Nyberg, Jessica Small