Patents by Inventor Eli R. Troyke

Eli R. Troyke 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).

  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PRINTING ON FLEXIBLE MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20220016905
    Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to manufacturing systems and, more particularly, to systems and methods for printing on flexible materials. Various novel systems and methods of using the same are provided, including printing systems, roll dispensing system, and other processing systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd W. Miller, Eli R. Troyke
  • Holding assembly for articles
    Patent number: 10070696
    Abstract: A holding assembly for articles can be used with a flexible manufacturing system to hold an article in place. The holding assembly can be used with a printing system to print onto the article. The holding assembly can expand to fit the article. The holding assembly can include a moldable surface that can be provided with a temporarily fixed geometry through the use of a vacuum. The holding assembly can help provide a flattened outer surface for the article to facilitate printing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd W. Miller, Mike A. Chamblin, Eli R. Troyke
  • Holding Assembly for Articles
    Publication number: 20160309849
    Abstract: A holding assembly for articles can be used with a flexible manufacturing system to hold an article in place. The holding assembly can be used with a printing system to print onto the article. The holding assembly can expand to fit the article. The holding assembly can include a moldable surface that can be provided with a temporarily fixed geometry through the use of a vacuum. The holding assembly can help provide a flattened outer surface for the article to facilitate printing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Todd W. Miller, Mike A. Chamblin, Eli R. Troyke
  • Holding assembly with locking systems for articles
    Patent number: 9456651
    Abstract: A holding assembly for holding articles in place for printing includes features for locking an article in place. The holding assembly can include an adjustable heel assembly. The holding assembly can include a lace locking member. The adjustable heel assembly and the lace locking member can be used to keep the article in a temporarily fixed position on the holding assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd. W. Miller, Mike A. Chamblin, Eli R. Troyke
  • Graphic alignment for printing to an article using a first display device and a second display device
    Patent number: 9427996
    Abstract: A flexible manufacturing system for an article of footwear includes a printing system for printing graphics onto the footwear. The flexible manufacturing system includes a first display device that is transparent and which may be used to superimpose graphics over an article to align the article with the printing system. An optical device and a second display device provide a fixed viewing angle for a user aligning the article under the first display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd W. Miller, Eli R. Troyke
  • Holding assembly for articles
    Patent number: 9402445
    Abstract: A holding assembly for articles can be used with a flexible manufacturing system to hold an article in place. The holding assembly can be used with a printing system to print onto the article. The holding assembly can expand to fit the article. The holding assembly can include a moldable surface that can be provided with a temporarily fixed geometry through the use of a vacuum. The holding assembly can help provide a flattened outer surface for the article to facilitate printing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd W. Miller, Mike A. Chamblin, Eli R. Troyke
  • Method of printing onto an article
    Patent number: 9301576
    Abstract: A method of printing onto an article includes placing an article on a holding assembly, flattening a portion of the article and printing onto the flattened portion of the article. Flattening can be accomplished using a flattening plate and by controlling the shape of a surface of the holding assembly using a vacuum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd W. Miller, Eli R. Troyke
  • Graphic Alignment For Printing To An Article Using A First Display Device And A Second Display Device
    Publication number: 20160089916
    Abstract: A flexible manufacturing system for an article of footwear includes a printing system for printing graphics onto the footwear. The flexible manufacturing system includes a first display device that is transparent and which may be used to superimpose graphics over an article to align the article with the printing system. An optical device and a second display device provide a fixed viewing angle for a user aligning the article under the first display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: Todd W. Miller, Eli R. Troyke
  • Graphic alignment for printing to an article using a first display device and a second display device
    Patent number: 9248664
    Abstract: A flexible manufacturing system for an article of footwear includes a printing system for printing graphics onto the footwear. The flexible manufacturing system includes a first display device that is transparent and which may be used to superimpose graphics over an article to align the article with the printing system. An optical device and a second display device provide a fixed viewing angle for a user aligning the article under the first display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd W. Miller, Eli R. Troyke
  • Graphic Alignment For Printing to An Article Using A First Display Device And A Second Display Device
    Publication number: 20150256691
    Abstract: A flexible manufacturing system for an article of footwear includes a printing system for printing graphics onto the footwear. The flexible manufacturing system includes a first display device that is transparent and which may be used to superimpose graphics over an article to align the article with the printing system. An optical device and a second display device provide a fixed viewing angle for a user aligning the article under the first display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Todd W. Miller, Eli R. Troyke
  • Graphic alignment for printing to an article using a first display device and a second display device
    Patent number: 9070055
    Abstract: A flexible manufacturing system for an article of footwear includes a printing system for printing graphics onto the footwear. The flexible manufacturing system includes a first display device that is transparent and which may be used to superimpose graphics over an article to align the article with the printing system. An optical device and a second display device provide a fixed viewing angle for a user aligning the article under the first display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd W. Miller, Eli R. Troyke
  • Holding Assembly for Articles
    Publication number: 20140310891
    Abstract: A holding assembly for articles can be used with a flexible manufacturing system to hold an article in place. The holding assembly can be used with a printing system to print onto the article. The holding assembly can expand to fit the article. The holding assembly can include a moldable surface that can be provided with a temporarily fixed geometry through the use of a vacuum. The holding assembly can help provide a flattened outer surface for the article to facilitate printing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2013
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd W. Miller, Mike A. Chamblin, Eli R. Troyke