Patents by Inventor Craig Santos
Craig Santos 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: 11910876Abstract: A compression appliance includes a textile-based wrap, an electronic assembly, and wiring comprising a single wire looped through the length of the wrap. The wiring comprises shape changing materials that are used to apply controllable intermittent sequential compression or constriction pressure to a body portion of a person when the compression appliance is wrapped around the body portion. The appliance can incorporate a pre-tensioning element that applies a known initial tension to the shape changing material prior to activation of a compression cycle. The wire can be then actuated according to a compression protocol to sequentially contract and release the wire. The proposed wiring and component configuration will need access to lower power and a reduced volume of hardware as compared to conventional compression appliances.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2020Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.Inventor: Craig Santos
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Publication number: 20230000212Abstract: An article of footwear includes a midsole component and a seamless braided upper having a bottom peripheral portion connected to the midsole component. The seamless braided upper extends from a forefoot region to a heel region and from a lateral side to a medial side of the article of footwear. The bottom peripheral portion defines a bottom opening in the seamless braided upper, wherein the bottom peripheral portion extends along the forefoot region, the lateral side, the heel region, and the medial side of the article of footwear.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventor: Craig Santos
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Patent number: 11452340Abstract: In one embodiment, an article of footwear including an upper is described. The upper includes a braid body and at least one component. The braid body includes at least one braided layer. A reinforcement element is attached to the braid body along a connection area using a connecting stitch. The component is attached to the braid body at the connection area using a zigzag stitch including a thread that passes through the component at a first location and passes through the reinforcement element and the braid body at a second location. The second location extends beyond the connecting stitch attaching the reinforcement element to the braid body.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2019Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.Inventors: Craig Santos, Carman Zhu, James Huang
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Patent number: 11439206Abstract: A method of making an article of footwear with a braided upper is disclosed. The method includes overbraiding a last to form a braided upper and cutting a bottom opening in the braided upper to remove the last. The bottom opening is cut so as to leave a bottom peripheral portion on the bottom side of the braided upper. A midsole is attached directly to the bottom peripheral portion using a bonding agent.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2019Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.Inventor: Craig Santos
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Publication number: 20220175076Abstract: In one embodiment, an article of footwear includes a first braided layer and a second braided layer. The first braided layer passes along an upper surface of a midsole while the second braided layer passes along a lower surface of the midsole. In another embodiment, an article of footwear includes a first braided layer and a second braided layer. The first braided layer passes along an upper surface of a plate while the second braided layer passes along a lower surface of the plate. The plate includes a plurality of apertures. The plurality of apertures are configured to receive ground engaging members. In another embodiment, an article of footwear includes a unitary braided component that includes a first layer and a second layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2022Publication date: June 9, 2022Inventors: Craig Santos, John Acevedo, Thomas White
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Patent number: 11284663Abstract: In one embodiment, an article of footwear includes a first braided layer and a second braided layer. The first braided layer passes along an upper surface of a midsole while the second braided layer passes along a lower surface of the midsole. In another embodiment, an article of footwear includes a first braided layer and a second braided layer. The first braided layer passes along an upper surface of a plate while the second braided layer passes along a lower surface of the plate. In another embodiment, an article of footwear includes a unitary braided component that includes a first layer and a second layer.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2019Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.Inventors: Craig Santos, John Acevedo, Thomas White
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Publication number: 20220079797Abstract: An article of apparel may include a garment having a loose-fitting outer shell and an integrated compression band within the outer shell and configured to apply compression to a portion of the body of a wearer of the garment to promote muscle recovery. The compression band may be disposed internal to, and separate from, the outer shell of the garment.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2020Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventor: Craig Santos
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Publication number: 20210361024Abstract: A compression appliance includes a textile-based wrap, an electronic assembly, and wiring comprising a single wire looped through the length of the wrap. The wiring comprises shape changing materials that are used to apply controllable intermittent sequential compression or constriction pressure to a body portion of a person when the compression appliance is wrapped around the body portion. The appliance can incorporate a pre-tensioning element that applies a known initial tension to the shape changing material prior to activation of a compression cycle. The wire can be then actuated according to a compression protocol to sequentially contract and release the wire. The proposed wiring and component configuration will need access to lower power and a reduced volume of hardware as compared to conventional compression appliances.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2020Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventor: Craig Santos
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Publication number: 20210177095Abstract: An article of footwear with a braided upper is disclosed. The article includes a braided upper with a bottom opening and a bottom peripheral portion surrounding the bottom opening. An article can include an insole component with a projecting portion that fits though the bottom opening. An article may otherwise include a midsole component with an upper projecting portion that fits through the bottom opening. A midsole component and/or an insole component may be attached directly to the bottom peripheral portion of the braided upper using a bonding agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2019Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventor: Craig Santos
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Publication number: 20210177102Abstract: A method of making an article of footwear with a braided upper is disclosed. The method includes overbraiding a last to form a braided upper and cutting a bottom opening in the braided upper to remove the last. The bottom opening is cut so as to leave a bottom peripheral portion on the bottom side of the braided upper. A midsole is attached directly to the bottom peripheral portion using a bonding agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2019Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventor: Craig Santos
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Publication number: 20210059357Abstract: In one embodiment, an article of footwear including an upper is described. The upper includes a braid body and at least one component. The braid body includes at least one braided layer. A reinforcement element is attached to the braid body along a connection area using a connecting stitch. The component is attached to the braid body at the connection area using a zigzag stitch including a thread that passes through the component at a first location and passes through the reinforcement element and the braid body at a second location. The second location extends beyond the connecting stitch attaching the reinforcement element to the braid body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2019Publication date: March 4, 2021Inventors: Craig Santos, Carman Zhu, James Huang
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Patent number: 10716354Abstract: In one embodiment, an article of footwear includes a first braided layer and a second braided layer. The first braided layer passes along an upper surface of a midsole while the second braided layer passes along a lower surface of the midsole. In another embodiment, an article of footwear includes a first braided layer and a second braided layer. The first braided layer passes along an upper surface of a plate while the second braided layer passes along a lower surface of the plate. In another embodiment, an article of footwear includes a unitary braided component that includes a first layer and a second layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2017Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.Inventors: Craig Santos, John Acevedo, Thomas White
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Publication number: 20200100555Abstract: In one embodiment, an article of footwear includes a first braided layer and a second braided layer. The first braided layer passes along an upper surface of a midsole while the second braided layer passes along a lower surface of the midsole. In another embodiment, an article of footwear includes a first braided layer and a second braided layer. The first braided layer passes along an upper surface of a plate while the second braided layer passes along a lower surface of the plate. In another embodiment, an article of footwear includes a unitary braided component that includes a first layer and a second layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: Craig Santos, John Acevedo, Tom White
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Publication number: 20190014854Abstract: In one embodiment, an article of footwear includes a first braided layer and a second braided layer. The first braided layer passes along an upper surface of a midsole while the second braided layer passes along a lower surface of the midsole. In another embodiment, an article of footwear includes a first braided layer and a second braided layer. The first braided layer passes along an upper surface of a plate while the second braided layer passes along a lower surface of the plate. In another embodiment, an article of footwear includes a unitary braided component that includes a first layer and a second layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2017Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventors: Craig Santos, John Acevedo, Tom White, Tom Story, Mike Braley
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Publication number: 20070137067Abstract: A set of shoes for use by members of a team. The shoes allow for a uniform appearance in a team environment while providing an individualized sole unit. The shoes of the set have matched uppers and differing sole designs. The sole designs may differ based on cushioning type used in the midsole or may differ based on the outsole of the shoe. The matched upper, which may be color matched, provides a uniform appearance for the team. The individualized sole of each shoe takes into account comfort, performance and/or safety preferences for each player.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2005Publication date: June 21, 2007Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Fallon, Craig Santos