Patents by Inventor David Mellinger

David Mellinger 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).

  • AUTOMATED FOOTWEAR LACING SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND TECHNIQUES
    Publication number: 20230371653
    Abstract: Lacing engine systems, apparatus, and methods of operation are discussed. In an example, a lacing engine apparatus can include a housing, a drivetrain, and a lace take-up mechanism for retracting a length of lace cable upon activation. The drivetrain can include various reduction gears to reduce rotational speed out of the motor and power the lace take-up mechanism. The lace take-up mechanism can include structures such as a double-yoke, a radial pulley including an outer rotating disc and an inner stationary disc, a variable take-up spool, or a zip-strip mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Steve Gaynes, David Mellinger
  • Automated footwear lacing systems, devices, and techniques
    Patent number: 11717055
    Abstract: Lacing engine systems, apparatus, and methods of operation are discussed. In an example, a lacing engine apparatus can include a housing, a drivetrain, and a lace take-up mechanism for retracting a length of lace cable upon activation. The drivetrain can include various reduction gears to reduce rotational speed out of the motor and power the lace take-up mechanism. The lace take-up mechanism can include structures such as a double-yoke, a radial pulley including an outer rotating disc and an inner stationary disc, a variable take-up spool, or a zip-strip mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Gaynes, David Mellinger
  • Mechanism for charging an electronic device with a retractable cord reel
    Patent number: 10594148
    Abstract: A mechanism for charging an electronic device with a retractable cord reel. The device maintains a substantially continuous converted power source connection during operation, including operations adjusting the length of the retractable cord.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Konnectronix, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Hinojosa, David Mellinger, John Alford, Mark Schwartz
  • Mechanism for Charging an Electronic Device with a Retractable Cord Reel
    Publication number: 20190140463
    Abstract: A mechanism for charging an electronic device with a retractable cord reel. The device maintains a substantially continuous converted power source connection during operation, including operations adjusting the length of the retractable cord.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2019
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: Chris Hinojosa, David Mellinger, John Alford, Mark Schwartz
  • Mechanism for charging an electronic device with a retractable cord reel
    Patent number: 10177585
    Abstract: A mechanism for charging an electronic device with a retractable cord reel. The device maintains a substantially continuous converted power source connection during operation, including operations adjusting the length of the retractable cord.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Konnectronix, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Hinojosa, David Mellinger, John Alford, Mark Schwartz
  • AUTOMATED FOOTWEAR LACING SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND TECHNIQUES
    Publication number: 20180368527
    Abstract: Lacing engine systems, apparatus, and methods of operation are discussed. In an example, a lacing engine apparatus can include a housing, a drivetrain, and a lace take-up mechanism for retracting a length of lace cable upon activation. The drivetrain can include various reduction gears to reduce rotational speed out of the motor and power the lace take-up mechanism. The lace take-up mechanism can include structures such as a double-yoke, a radial pulley including an outer rotating disc and an inner stationary disc, a variable take-up spool, or a zip-strip mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Steve Gaynes, David Mellinger
  • Mechanism for Charging an Electronic Device with a Retractable Cord Reel
    Publication number: 20180226821
    Abstract: A mechanism for charging an electronic device with a retractable cord reel. The device maintains a substantially continuous converted power source connection during operation, including operations adjusting the length of the retractable cord.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Chris Hinojosa, David Mellinger, John Alford, Mark Schwartz
  • Mechanism for charging an electronic device with a retractable cord reel
    Patent number: 9935475
    Abstract: An mechanism for charging an electronic device with a retractable cord reel. The device maintains a substantially continuous converted power source connection during operation, including operations adjusting the length of the retractable cord.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Konnectronix, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Hinojosa, David Mellinger, John Alford, Mark Schwartz
  • Mechanism For Charging An Electronic Device With A Retractable Cord Reel
    Publication number: 20170244266
    Abstract: An mechanism for charging an electronic device with a retractable cord reel. The device maintains a substantially continuous converted power source connection during operation, including operations adjusting the length of the retractable cord.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Chris Hinojosa, David Mellinger, John Alford, Mark Schwartz
  • Mechanism for charging an electronic device with a retractable cord reel
    Patent number: 9577453
    Abstract: An mechanism for charging an electronic device with a retractable cord reel. The device maintains a substantially continuous converted power source connection during operation, including operations adjusting the length of the retractable cord.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Telefonix, Incorporated
    Inventors: Chris Hinojosa, David Mellinger, John Alford, Mark Schwartz
  • Mechanism For Charging An Electronic Device With A Retractable Cord Reel
    Publication number: 20160164325
    Abstract: An mechanism for charging an electronic device with a retractable cord reel. The device maintains a substantially continuous converted power source connection during operation, including operations adjusting the length of the retractable cord.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2015
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Chris Hinojosa, David Mellinger, John Alford, Mark Schwartz
  • Mechanism for charging an electronic device with a retractable cord reel
    Patent number: 9300123
    Abstract: An mechanism for charging an electronic device with a retractable cord reel. The device maintains a substantially continuous converted power source connection during operation, including operations adjusting the length of the retractable cord.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Telefonix, Incorporated
    Inventors: Chris Hinojosa, David Mellinger
  • Mechanism For Charging An Electronic Device With A Retractable Cord Reel
    Publication number: 20150188303
    Abstract: An mechanism for charging an electronic device with a retractable cord reel. The device maintains a substantially continuous converted power source connection during operation, including operations adjusting the length of the retractable cord.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Chris Hinojosa, David Mellinger