Patents by Inventor Eric Fauble

Eric Fauble 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: 12604946
    Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a bladder and at least one insert. The bladder includes an upper surface having a first portion defining a chamber and a second portion defining at least one recess adjacent to the chamber. The at least one insert is disposed within the at least one recess and has a top surface that is substantially flush with the first portion of the upper surface of the bladder. The first portion of the upper surface is exposed to the at least one insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2026
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Fauble, Stephan Hausmann, Dylan Petrenka
  • Publication number: 20250288056
    Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear including a forefoot region disposed adjacent an anterior end, a heel region disposed adjacent a posterior end, a bottom cushion extending from the heel region to the forefoot region, a heel cushion coupled to a top surface of the bottom cushion in the heel region, and a support plate coupled to a top surface of the heel cushion in the heel region. The sole structure further includes a top surface of the bottom cushion in the forefoot region and a top cushion coupled to a top surface of the support plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2025
    Publication date: September 18, 2025
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Lindsey Kirsten ANDREASEN, Nathan DURFLINGER, Eric FAUBLE, Jun PENG, Evan PERKINS, Jessica SMALL
  • Patent number: 12349761
    Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear including a forefoot region disposed adjacent an anterior end, a heel region disposed adjacent a posterior end, a bottom cushion extending from the heel region to the forefoot region, a heel cushion coupled to a top surface of the bottom cushion in the heel region, and a support plate coupled to a top surface of the heel cushion in the heel region. The sole structure further includes a top surface of the bottom cushion in the forefoot region and a top cushion coupled to a top surface of the support plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2025
    Assignee: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Lindsey Kirsten Andreasen, Nathan Durflinger, Eric Fauble, Jun Peng, Evan Perkins, Jessica Small
  • Publication number: 20240225192
    Abstract: An article of footwear, with an upper; a heel region including a posterior end of the article of footwear, a mid-foot region, a forefoot region including an anterior end of the article of footwear, a medial side, and a lateral side. A sole structure is coupled to the upper, having a midsole having an outer side surface. The midsole has a first cushioning element extending from the posterior end toward the anterior end, with one or more engagement areas. The article of footwear further includes a heel clip extending from a first end on the medial side to a second end on the lateral side, the heel clip including an outer surface, an inner surface, a base extending from a first end to a second end and the base including a bottom surface, and a support, the base and the support forming the outer surface of the heel clip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2023
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Can Eldem, Eric Fauble, Althea R. Fyfe, David Nickless
  • Publication number: 20240225193
    Abstract: An article of footwear having a heel region with a posterior end of the article of footwear, a mid-foot region, and a forefoot region with an anterior end of the article of footwear. The article of footwear also having a lateral side, and a medial side opposite the lateral side; an upper; a sole structure, the sole structure coupled to the upper, and wherein the sole structure has; a midsole having a first cushioning element extending from the posterior end to the anterior end. The article of footwear also having a heel clip disposed adjacent to the first cushioning element in the heel region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2023
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. BENZIEN, Can ELDEM, Eric FAUBLE, Althea R. FYFE, Stephan HAUSMAN, Evan W. JONES, Christopher J. LYKE, David NICKLESS, Gowoon PARK, Dylan PETRENKA, DePaul J. WILLIAMS, Minuk YOU
  • Publication number: 20240130475
    Abstract: An article of footwear, with an upper; a heel region including a posterior end of the article of footwear, a mid-foot region, a forefoot region including an anterior end of the article of footwear, a medial side, and a lateral side. A sole structure is coupled to the upper, having a midsole having an outer side surface. The midsole has a first cushioning element extending from the posterior end toward the anterior end, with one or more engagement areas. The article of footwear further includes a heel clip extending from a first end on the medial side to a second end on the lateral side, the heel clip including an outer surface, an inner surface, a base extending from a first end to a second end and the base including a bottom surface, and a support, the base and the support forming the outer surface of the heel clip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Can Eldem, Eric Fauble, Althea R. Fyfe, David Nickless
  • Publication number: 20240130468
    Abstract: An article of footwear having a heel region with a posterior end of the article of footwear, a mid-foot region, and a forefoot region with an anterior end of the article of footwear. The article of footwear also having a lateral side, and a medial side opposite the lateral side; an upper; a sole structure, the sole structure coupled to the upper, and wherein the sole structure has; a midsole having a first cushioning element extending from the posterior end to the anterior end. The article of footwear also having a heel clip disposed adjacent to the first cushioning element in the heel region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Can Eldem, Eric Fauble, Althea R. Fyfe, David Nickless
  • Publication number: 20230189925
    Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear including a forefoot region disposed adjacent an anterior end, a heel region disposed adjacent a posterior end, a bottom cushion extending from the heel region to the forefoot region, a heel cushion coupled to a top surface of the bottom cushion in the heel region, and a support plate coupled to a top surface of the heel cushion in the heel region. The sole structure further includes a top surface of the bottom cushion in the forefoot region and a top cushion coupled to a top surface of the support plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Lindsey Kirsten ANDREASEN, Nathan DURFLINGER, Eric FAUBLE, Jun PENG, Evan PERKINS, Jessica SMALL
  • Publication number: 20230180891
    Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a bladder and at least one insert. The bladder includes an upper surface having a first portion defining a chamber and a second portion defining at least one recess adjacent to the chamber. The at least one insert is disposed within the at least one recess and has a top surface that is substantially flush with the first portion of the upper surface of the bladder. The first portion of the upper surface is exposed to the at least one insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2022
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Fauble, Stephan Hausmann, Dylan Petrenka
  • Publication number: 20160247418
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to surgical systems and methods. More specifically, the invention relates to a surgical system and related methods for use in training in order to assist with the development and refinement of surgical skills. In particular, the invention relates to providing a microsurgical training system with interchangeable training modules for strengthening specific surgical skills, such as for improving dexterity while working under a microscope using surgical tools, and for learning and practicing surgical skills, such as developing skills for repairing blood vessels by improving suturing time and quality of suturing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Zach Folzenlogen, Joshua Seinfeld, Steven Gensmer, Eric Fauble, Vignesh Patel