Patents by Inventor Dane Weitmann

Dane Weitmann 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: 12514326
    Abstract: An insert for an article of footwear includes an insert member having top and bottom sides, and an opening extending therethrough, and a housing connected to the insert member to receive an electronic module. The housing includes a tub positioned at least partially on the bottom side of the insert member to receive the module, a flange connected to the tub and extending outward around at least a portion thereof to cover at least a portion of the top side of the insert member, and a peg extending from the flange downward through the opening to the tub. A port is connected to the insert and has an interface accessible within the housing for communication with the module within the housing. A plurality of force sensors are connected to the insert member, and a plurality of conductive leads on the insert connect the sensors to the interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2026
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Amos, Andrew A. Owings, Jordan M. Rice, Allan M. Schrock, Steven H. Walker, Jeffrey J. Hebert, Martine W. Stillman, Mark A. Tempel, Dane Weitmann, Andreas Heinrich Steier, Ndikum Protus Atang
  • Publication number: 20250208124
    Abstract: A method includes capturing a signal of a detection substrate exposed to a sample containing a target substance; determining that the detection substrate is in a testable state; and generating an assessment of the presence of the target substance in the sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2024
    Publication date: June 26, 2025
    Inventors: Scott Sundvor, Ian Wallhead, Joseph Horrell, John Artiuch, Dane Weitmann, Stephen Wilson, Steven Portela, Jingqing Zhang, Francisco Dias Lourenco
  • Publication number: 20250172546
    Abstract: A system and method includes a test container for detecting a target substance in a consumable sample, where the test container includes a test container body defining a test container top, a test container bottom opposing the test container top, a first chamber proximal the test container top, and a second chamber proximal the test container bottom, a magnetic diaphragm situated between the first chamber and the second chamber, the magnetic diaphragm obstructing flow of the consumable sample, and the magnetic diaphragm including a magnetic element embedded in the magnetic diaphragm, and a driving element geometrically complementary to the first chamber, the driving element including a consumable sample grinding feature protruding from a surface of the driving element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2024
    Publication date: May 29, 2025
    Inventors: Scott Sundvor, Steven Portela, Jonathan Ward, John Walton, Jonathan William Kiel, Jeffrey Mekler, Shireen Yates, Jacob Mooney, Dane Weitmann, Joseph Horrell
  • Patent number: 12203930
    Abstract: A method includes capturing a signal of a detection substrate exposed to a sample containing a target substance; determining that the detection substrate is in a testable state; and generating an assessment of the presence of the target substance in the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: NIMA Partners, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Sundvor, Ian Wallhead, Joseph Horrell, John Artiuch, Dane Weitmann, Stephen Wilson, Steven Portela, Jingqing Zhang, Francisco Dias Lourenco
  • Patent number: 12031979
    Abstract: A system and method includes a test container for detecting a target substance in a consumable sample, where the test container includes a test container body defining a test container top, a test container bottom opposing the test container top, a first chamber proximal the test container top, and a second chamber proximal the test container bottom, a magnetic diaphragm situated between the first chamber and the second chamber, the magnetic diaphragm obstructing flow of the consumable sample, and the magnetic diaphragm including a magnetic element embedded in the magnetic diaphragm, and a driving element geometrically complementary to the first chamber, the driving element including a consumable sample grinding feature protruding from a surface of the driving element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Nima Acquisition, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Sundvor, Steven Portela, Jonathan Ward, John Walton, Jonathan William Kiel, Jeffrey Mekler, Shireen Yates, Jacob Mooney, Dane Weitmann, Joseph Horrell
  • Publication number: 20240074529
    Abstract: A sensor system is adapted for use with an article of footwear and includes an insert member including a first layer and a second layer, a port connected to the insert and configured for communication with an electronic module, a plurality of force and/or pressure sensors on the insert member, and a plurality of leads connecting the sensors to the port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Michael S. Amos, Andrew A. Owings, Jordan M. Rice, Allan M. Schrock, Steven H. Walker, Jeffrey J. Hebert, Martine W. Stillman, Mark A. Tempel, Dane Weitmann, Andreas Heinrich Steier, Ndikum Protus Atang
  • Patent number: 11793264
    Abstract: A sensor system is adapted for use with an article of footwear and includes an insert member including a first layer and a second layer, a port connected to the insert and configured for communication with an electronic module, a plurality of force and/or pressure sensors on the insert member, and a plurality of leads connecting the sensors to the port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Amos, Andrew A. Owings, Jordan M. Rice, Allan M. Schrock, Steven H. Walker, Jeffrey J. Hebert, Martine W. Stillman, Mark A. Tempel, Dane Weitmann, Andreas Heinrich Steier, Ndikum Protus Atang
  • Publication number: 20230071804
    Abstract: A method includes capturing a signal of a detection substrate exposed to a sample containing a target substance; determining that the detection substrate is in a testable state; and generating an assessment of the presence of the target substance in the sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Scott Sundvor, Ian Wallhead, Joseph Horrell, John Artiuch, Dane Weitmann, Stephen Wilson, Steven Portela, Jingqing Zhang, Francisco Dias Lourenco
  • Patent number: 11422130
    Abstract: A method includes capturing a signal of a detection substrate exposed to a sample containing a target substance; determining that the detection substrate is in a testable state; and generating an assessment of the presence of the target substance in the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Nima Acquisition, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Sundvor, Ian Wallhead, Joseph Horrell, John Artiuch, Dane Weitmann, Stephen Wilson, Steven Portela, Jingqing Zhang, Francisco Dias Lourenco
  • Publication number: 20220015495
    Abstract: A sensor system is adapted for use with an article of footwear and includes an insert member including a first layer and a second layer, a port connected to the insert and configured for communication with an electronic module, a plurality of force and/or pressure sensors on the insert member, and a plurality of leads connecting the sensors to the port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventors: Michael S. Amos, Andrew A. Owings, Jordan M. Rice, Allan M. Schrock, Steven H. Walker, Jeffrey J. Hebert, Martine W. Stillman, Mark A. Tempel, Dane Weitmann, Andreas Heinrich Steier, Ndikum Protus Atang
  • Patent number: 11109635
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper member and a sole structure, with a sensor system connected to the sole structure. The sensor system includes a plurality of sensors that are configured for detecting forces exerted by a user's foot on the sensor. The sensor system also includes a port that is configured to receive a module to place the module in communication with the sensors. The port includes a housing with a chamber configured to receive the module and an interface engaged with the housing and having at least one electrical contact exposed to the chamber. Additional retaining structure and interface structure may be included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: James Molyneux, Jordan M. Rice, Aaron B. Weast, Jeffrey J. Hebert, Martine W. Stillman, Dane Weitmann, Joseph B. Horrell, Jonathan B. Knight
  • Patent number: 11071345
    Abstract: A sensor system is adapted for use with an article of footwear and includes an insert member including a first layer and a second layer, a port connected to the insert and configured for communication with an electronic module, a plurality of force and/or pressure sensors on the insert member, and a plurality of leads connecting the sensors to the port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Amos, Andrew A. Owings, Jordan M. Rice, Allan M. Schrock, Steven H. Walker, Jeffrey J. Hebert, Martine W. Stillman, Mark A. Tempel, Dane Weitmann, Andreas Heinrich Steier, Ndikum Protus Atang
  • Publication number: 20200297064
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper member and a sole structure, with a sensor system connected to the sole structure. The sensor system includes a plurality of sensors that are configured for detecting forces exerted by a user's foot on the sensor. The sensor system also includes a port that is configured to receive a module to place the module in communication with the sensors. The port includes a housing with a chamber configured to receive the module and an interface engaged with the housing and having at least one electrical contact exposed to the chamber. Additional retaining structure and interface structure may be included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: James Molyneux, Jordan M. Rice, Aaron B. Weast, Jeffrey J. Hebert, Martine W. Stillman, Dane Weitmann, Joseph B. Horrell, Jonathan B. Knight
  • Patent number: 10674782
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper member and a sole structure, with a sensor system connected to the sole structure. The sensor system includes a plurality of sensors that are configured for detecting forces exerted by a user's foot on the sensor. The sensor system also includes a port that is configured to receive a module to place the module in communication with the sensors. The port includes a housing with a chamber configured to receive the module and an interface engaged with the housing and having at least one electrical contact exposed to the chamber. Additional retaining structure and interface structure may be included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: James Molyneux, Jordan M. Rice, Aaron B. Weast, Jeffrey J. Hebert, Martine W. Stillman, Dane Weitmann, Joseph B. Horrell, Jonathan B. Knight
  • Publication number: 20200110079
    Abstract: A system and method includes a test container for detecting a target substance in a consumable sample, where the test container includes a test container body defining a test container top, a test container bottom opposing the test container top, a first chamber proximal the test container top, and a second chamber proximal the test container bottom, a magnetic diaphragm situated between the first chamber and the second chamber, the magnetic diaphragm obstructing flow of the consumable sample, and the magnetic diaphragm including a magnetic element embedded in the magnetic diaphragm, and a driving element geometrically complementary to the first chamber, the driving element including a consumable sample grinding feature protruding from a surface of the driving element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventors: Scott Sundvor, Steven Portela, Jonathan Ward, John Walton, Jonathan William Kiel, Jeffrey Mekler, Shireen Yates, Jacob Mooney, Dane Weitmann, Joseph Horrell
  • Patent number: 10533995
    Abstract: A system and method includes a test container for detecting a target substance in a consumable sample, where the test container includes a test container body defining a test container top, a test container bottom opposing the test container top, a first chamber proximal the test container top, and a second chamber proximal the test container bottom, a magnetic diaphragm situated between the first chamber and the second chamber, the magnetic diaphragm obstructing flow of the consumable sample, and the magnetic diaphragm including a magnetic element embedded in the magnetic diaphragm, and a driving element geometrically complementary to the first chamber, the driving element including a consumable sample grinding feature protruding from a surface of the driving element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Nima Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Sundvor, Steven Portela, Jonathan Ward, John Walton, Jonathan William Kiel, Jeffrey Mekler, Shireen Yates, Jacob Mooney, Dane Weitmann, Joseph Horrell
  • Publication number: 20190335844
    Abstract: A sensor system is adapted for use with an article of footwear and includes an insert member including a first layer and a second layer, a port connected to the insert and configured for communication with an electronic module, a plurality of force and/or pressure sensors on the insert member, and a plurality of leads connecting the sensors to the port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Michael S. Amos, Andrew A. Owings, Jordan M. Rice, Allan M. Schrock, Steven H. Walker, Jeffrey J. Hebert, Martine W. Stillman, Mark A. Tempel, Dane Weitmann, Andreas Heinrich Steier, Ndikum Protus Atang
  • Patent number: 10466236
    Abstract: A method includes capturing a signal of a detection substrate exposed to a sample containing a target substance; determining that the detection substrate is in a testable state; and generating an assessment of the presence of the target substance in the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Nima Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Sundvor, Ian Wallhead, Joseph Horrell, John Artiuch, Dane Weitmann, Stephen Wilson, Steven Portela, Jingqing Zhang, Francisco Dias Lourenco
  • Publication number: 20190257828
    Abstract: A method includes capturing a signal of a detection substrate exposed to a sample containing a target substance; determining that the detection substrate is in a testable state; and generating an assessment of the presence of the target substance in the sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Scott Sundvor, Ian Wallhead, Joseph Horrell, John Artiuch, Dane Weitmann, Stephen Wilson, Steven Portela, Jingqing Zhang, Francisco Dias Lourenco
  • Publication number: 20190204305
    Abstract: A system and method includes a test container for detecting a target substance in a consumable sample, where the test container includes a test container body defining a test container top, a test container bottom opposing the test container top, a first chamber proximal the test container top, and a second chamber proximal the test container bottom, a magnetic diaphragm situated between the first chamber and the second chamber, the magnetic diaphragm obstructing flow of the consumable sample, and the magnetic diaphragm including a magnetic element embedded in the magnetic diaphragm, and a driving element geometrically complementary to the first chamber, the driving element including a consumable sample grinding feature protruding from a surface of the driving element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2019
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Scott Sundvor, Steven Portela, Jonathan Ward, John Walton, Jonathan William Kiel, Jeffrey Mekler, Shireen Yates, Jacob Mooney, Dane Weitmann, Joseph Horrell