Patents by Inventor Eric Avar
Eric Avar 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: 7665229Abstract: Support structures for foot-receiving devices (such as midsole and/or outsole structures for articles of footwear) include one or more of the following: (a) a base member (e.g., including an impact-attenuating material); (b) a generally U-shaped moderator element engaged with the base member; (c) an edge element extending from a surface of the base member for engaging a lateral side of a foot in use; (d) an outsole member including a herringbone or zig-zag tread structure on both surfaces; and/or (e) an outsole member including a perimeter element for engaging a lateral side of a foot and/or the edge element of the base member. Such support structures may be incorporated into various foot-receiving device products, such as athletic footwear for basketball, etc.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2006Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: Converse Inc.Inventors: Bruce J. Kilgore, Eric Avar, James Meschter, John Baier, Christopher Edington, Eric Swartz
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Publication number: 20070227040Abstract: Support structures for foot-receiving devices (such as midsole and/or outsole structures for articles of footwear) include one or more of the following: (a) a base member (e.g., including an impact-attenuating material); (b) a generally U-shaped moderator element engaged with the base member; (c) an edge element extending from a surface of the base member for engaging a lateral side of a foot in use; (d) an outsole member including a herringbone or zig-zag tread structure on both surfaces; and/or (e) an outsole member including a perimeter element for engaging a lateral side of a foot and/or the edge element of the base member. Such support structures may be incorporated into various foot-receiving device products, such as athletic footwear for basketball, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2006Publication date: October 4, 2007Applicants: Nike, Inc., Converse, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Kilgore, Eric Avar, James Meschter, John Baier, Christopher Edington, Eric Swartz
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Publication number: 20070094896Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes at least one of a stretchable upper and an articulated sole structure. The upper may include an exterior layer and an interior layer. The exterior layer forms at least a portion of an exterior of the upper, and the exterior layer includes a plurality of incisions that extend through the exterior layer. The interior layer is located adjacent an inner surface of the exterior layer, and the interior layer is exposed through the incisions. The sole structure may include a connecting portion and a plurality of discrete sole elements. The connecting portion is positioned adjacent the upper and may extend along a longitudinal length of the upper. The sole elements extend from the connecting portion, and the sole elements are separated by a plurality of sipes that extend upward into the sole structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2006Publication date: May 3, 2007Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Tobie Hatfield, Eric Avar, Jeffrey Pisciotta, James Meschter, Kevin Hoffer, Stann Shepard, Todd Waatti
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Publication number: 20060213088Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes upper and a sole structure. The upper defines an interior void that is configured to receive the sole structure and a foot. A lower surface of the upper defines a plurality of apertures, and the sole structure includes a plurality of projections that extend through the apertures to form a ground-engaging surface. The projections are connected to a foot-supporting member that remains within the upper. A locking system is incorporated into the upper and sole structure to secure the sole structure to the upper.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2006Publication date: September 28, 2006Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: James Grove, Eric Avar
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Publication number: 20060059721Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes at least one of a stretchable upper and an articulated sole structure. The upper may include an exterior layer and an interior layer. The exterior layer forms at least a portion of an exterior of the upper, and the exterior layer includes a plurality of incisions that extend through the exterior layer. The interior layer is located adjacent an inner surface of the exterior layer, and the interior layer is exposed through the incisions. The sole structure may include a connecting portion and a plurality of discrete sole elements. The connecting portion is positioned adjacent the upper and may extend along a longitudinal length of the upper. The sole elements extend from the connecting portion, and the sole elements are separated by a plurality of sipes that extend upward into the sole structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2005Publication date: March 23, 2006Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Tobie Hatfield, Eric Avar, Jeffrey Pisciotta, James Meschter, Kevin Hoffer, Stann Shepard, Todd Waatti
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Publication number: 20060061012Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes at least one of a stretchable upper and an articulated sole structure. The upper may include an exterior layer and an interior layer. The exterior layer forms at least a portion of an exterior of the upper, and the exterior layer includes a plurality of incisions that extend through the exterior layer. The interior layer is located adjacent an inner surface of the exterior layer, and the interior layer is exposed through the incisions. The sole structure may include a connecting portion and a plurality of discrete sole elements. The connecting portion is positioned adjacent the upper and may extend along a longitudinal length of the upper. The sole elements extend from the connecting portion, and the sole elements are separated by a plurality of sipes that extend upward into the sole structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2005Publication date: March 23, 2006Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Tobie Hatfield, Eric Avar, Jeffrey Pisciotta, James Meschter, Kevin Hoffer, Stann Sheperd, Todd Waatti
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Publication number: 20050210705Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes upper and a sole structure. The upper defines an interior void that is configured to receive the sole structure and a foot. A lower surface of the upper defines a plurality of apertures, and the sole structure includes a plurality of projections that extend through the apertures to form a ground-engaging surface. The projections are connected to a foot-supporting member that remains within the upper. A locking system is incorporated into the upper and sole structure to secure the sole structure to the upper.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2005Publication date: September 29, 2005Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: James Grove, Eric Avar
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Publication number: 20050076536Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes at least one of a stretchable upper and an articulated sole structure. The upper may include an exterior layer and an interior layer. The exterior layer forms at least a portion of an exterior of the upper, and the exterior layer includes a plurality of incisions that extend through the exterior layer. The interior layer is located adjacent an inner surface of the exterior layer, and the interior layer is exposed through the incisions. The sole structure may include a connecting portion and a plurality of discrete sole elements. The connecting portion is positioned adjacent the upper and may extend along a longitudinal length of the upper. The sole elements extend from the connecting portion, and the sole elements are separated by a plurality of sipes that extend upward into the sole structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2003Publication date: April 14, 2005Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Tobie Hatfield, Eric Avar, Jeffrey Pisciotta, James Meschter, Kevin Hoffer, Stann Shepard, Todd Waatti
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Patent number: D330452Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 1991Date of Patent: October 27, 1992Assignees: Nike, Inc., Nike InternationalInventors: Tinker L. Hatfield, Eric Avar
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Patent number: D330798Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 1991Date of Patent: November 10, 1992Assignees: Nike, Inc., Nike InternationalInventors: Tinker L. Hatfield, Eric Avar
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Patent number: D330972Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 1991Date of Patent: November 17, 1992Assignees: Nike, Inc., Nike InternationalInventors: Tinker L. Hatfield, Eric Avar
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Patent number: D332346Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 1991Date of Patent: January 12, 1993Assignees: Nike Inc., Nike International Ltd.Inventors: Tinker L. Hatfield, Eric Avar
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Patent number: D346899Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 1993Date of Patent: May 17, 1994Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Tinker Hatfield, Eric Avar
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Patent number: D397860Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 1998Date of Patent: September 8, 1998Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventor: Eric Avar