Patents by Inventor Edward Lang Boyd

Edward Lang Boyd 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).

  • Article of apparel incorporating a covered electronic device
    Patent number: 9635888
    Abstract: An article of apparel is disclosed that includes a covered electronic device. The apparel is at least partially formed from a material element that defines an aperture. The electronic device is locatable within the aperture and secured to the material element. A material covers the electronic device such that the electronic device cannot be seen. Upon activation of the electronic device, the readout is seen through the material. The electronic device may be a timing device, such as a watch, or a global positioning system unit. The apparel may be a wristband formed from a polymer material or any of a variety of other types of apparel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: James Alec Ishihara, YeongKyu Yoo, Edward Lang Boyd
  • Article of apparel for holding and operating electronic devices
    Patent number: 9504283
    Abstract: An article of apparel comprising: a pocket, the pocket comprising an opening to permit insertion and removal of an electronic device, the pocket further comprising at least one raised portion, wherein when the electronic device is located in the pocket, at least one operational control button of the electronic device is positioned adjacent the at least one raised portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Dobriana D. Gheneva, Edward Lang Boyd, Peter M. Valles
  • Article of Apparel for Holding and Operating Electronic Devices
    Publication number: 20150374056
    Abstract: An article of apparel comprising: a pocket, the pocket comprising an opening to permit insertion and removal of an electronic device, the pocket further comprising at least one raised portion, wherein when the electronic device is located in the pocket, at least one operational control button of the electronic device is positioned adjacent the at least one raised portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: Dobriana D. Gheneva, Edward Lang Boyd, Peter M. Valles
  • Article of apparel for holding and operating electronic devices
    Patent number: 9144256
    Abstract: An article of apparel comprising: a pocket, the pocket comprising an opening to permit insertion and removal of an electronic device, the pocket further comprising at least one raised portion, wherein when the electronic device is located in the pocket, at least one operational control button of the electronic device is positioned adjacent the at least one raised portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Dobriana D. Gheneva, Edward Lang Boyd, Peter M. Valles
  • Article Of Apparel Incorporating A Covered Electronic Device
    Publication number: 20140151416
    Abstract: An article of apparel is disclosed that includes a covered electronic device. The apparel is at least partially formed from a material element that defines an aperture. The electronic device is locatable within the aperture and secured to the material element. A material covers the electronic device such that the electronic device cannot be seen. Upon activation of the electronic device, the readout is seen through the material. The electronic device may be a timing device, such as a watch, or a global positioning system unit. The apparel may be a wristband formed from a polymer material or any of a variety of other types of apparel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2014
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: James Alec Ishihara, YeongKyu Yoo, Edward Lang Boyd
  • Article of apparel incorporating a covered electronic device
    Patent number: 8677515
    Abstract: An article of apparel is disclosed that includes a covered electronic device. The apparel is at least partially formed from a material element that defines an aperture. The electronic device is locatable within the aperture and secured to the material element. A material covers the electronic device such that the electronic device cannot be seen. Upon activation of the electronic device, the readout is seen through the material. The electronic device may be a timing device, such as a watch, or a global positioning system unit. The apparel may be a wristband formed from a textile material or any of a variety of other types of apparel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: James Alec Ishihara, YeongKyu Yoo, Edward Lang Boyd
  • Portion of a handset
    Patent number: D515058
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward Lang Boyd
  • Handset
    Patent number: D516530
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward Lang Boyd
  • Table top television receiver
    Patent number: D381649
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1997
    Assignee: Sony Corporation of America
    Inventor: Edward Lang Boyd
  • Television receiver control box
    Patent number: D386174
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1997
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Corporation of America
    Inventors: Edward Lang Boyd, Shigeyuki Kazama