Patents by Inventor Eric Steven Schindler
Eric Steven Schindler 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: 8657979Abstract: A fluid-filled bladder with a reinforcing structure and a method of manufacturing the bladder and reinforcing structure are disclosed. In general, the reinforcing structure extends around the bladder, and the reinforcing structure is bonded to an exterior of the bladder. In some embodiments, the reinforcing structure is recessed into the bladder and extends along side surfaces of the bladder and between upper and lower surfaces of bladder. In manufacturing, the reinforcing structure may be located within a mold, and the polymer material forming the bladder may be bonded to the reinforcing structure during the molding process.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2007Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Frederick J. Dojan, Thomas Foxen, John F. Swigart, Eric Steven Schindler
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Publication number: 20100132221Abstract: Impact-attenuating elements, e.g., for use in footwear or other foot-receiving device products, may include: (a) a base member, such as a fluid-tight and/or other fluid-filled or fluid-containing enclosure element; (b) a support element integrally and contiguously formed in a surface of the base member; and/or (c) a spring device engaged with the support element. The support element and its corresponding spring device (if any) may include a non-planar surface (e.g., substantially parabolic shaped, cylindrically shaped, etc.) that extends in a direction into the base member and toward its opposite surface. The support element and its corresponding spring device (if any) also may include reinforcing structure(s), such as raised ribs extending along a surface of the support element and/or spring device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2010Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: NIKE, INC.Inventors: John F. Swigart, Eric Steven Schindler
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Patent number: 7685743Abstract: Impact-attenuating elements, e.g., for use in footwear or other foot-receiving device products, may include: (a) a base member, such as a fluid-tight and/or other fluid-filled or fluid-containing enclosure element; (b) a support element integrally and contiguously formed in a surface of the base member; and/or (c) a spring device engaged with the support element. The support element and its corresponding spring device (if any) may include a non-planar surface (e.g., substantially parabolic shaped, cylindrically shaped, etc.) that extends in a direction into the base member and toward its opposite surface. The support element and its corresponding spring device (if any) also may include reinforcing structure(s), such as raised ribs extending along a surface of the support element and/or spring device.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2006Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: John F. Swigart, Eric Steven Schindler
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Patent number: 7556846Abstract: A fluid-filled bladder with a reinforcing structure and a method of manufacturing the bladder and reinforcing structure are disclosed. In general, the reinforcing structure extends around the bladder, and the reinforcing structure is bonded to an exterior of the bladder. In some embodiments, the reinforcing structure is recessed into the bladder and extends along side surfaces of the bladder and between upper and lower surfaces of bladder. In manufacturing, the reinforcing structure may be located within a mold, and the polymer material forming the bladder may be bonded to the reinforcing structure during the molding process.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2004Date of Patent: July 7, 2009Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Frederick J. Dojan, Thomas Foxen, John F. Swigart, Eric Steven Schindler
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Patent number: 7434339Abstract: A fluid-filled chamber for an article of footwear and a method for manufacturing the chamber are disclosed. The chamber may be incorporated into a sole structure of the footwear and includes a central area and a plurality of lobes extending outward from the central area. The lobes are in fluid communication with the central area and are formed from a first surface, a second surface, and a sidewall. The sidewall joins with the first surface with the second surface to seal the fluid within the chamber, but no internal connections are generally utilized to join interior portions of the first surface with interior portions of the second surface. The fluid within the chamber may be air at a pressure that is approximately equal to an ambient pressure.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2005Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: John F. Swigart, Eric Steven Schindler
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Patent number: 7401420Abstract: A sole component and a method of manufacturing the sole component are disclosed. In general, the sole component includes a fluid-filled bladder and a reinforcing structure extending around the bladder. The reinforcing structure is bonded to the exterior of the bladder, and may be recessed into the bladder. In some embodiments, the reinforcing structure extends along the side surfaces of the bladder and between upper and lower surfaces of bladder. In manufacturing the sole component, the reinforcing structure may be located within a mold, and the polymer material forming the bladder may be bonded to the reinforcing structure during the molding process.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2006Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Frederick J. Dojan, Thomas Foxen, John F. Swigart, Eric Steven Schindler
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Publication number: 20070277396Abstract: Impact-attenuating elements, e.g., for use in footwear or other foot-receiving device products, may include: (a) a base member, such as a fluid-tight and/or other fluid-filled or fluid-containing enclosure element; (b) a support element integrally and contiguously formed in a surface of the base member; and/or (c) a spring device engaged with the support element. The support element and its corresponding spring device (if any) may include a non-planar surface (e.g., substantially parabolic shaped, cylindrically shaped, etc.) that extends in a direction into the base member and toward its opposite surface. The support element and its corresponding spring device (if any) also may include reinforcing structure(s), such as raised ribs extending along a surface of the support element and/or spring device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2006Publication date: December 6, 2007Applicant: NIKE, INC.Inventors: John F. Swigart, Eric Steven Schindler
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Patent number: 7141131Abstract: A sole component and a method of manufacturing the sole component are disclosed. In general, the sole component includes a fluid-filled bladder and a reinforcing structure extending around the bladder. The reinforcing structure is bonded to the exterior of the bladder, and may be recessed into the bladder. In some embodiments, the reinforcing structure extends along the side surfaces of the bladder and between upper and lower surfaces of bladder. In manufacturing the sole component, the reinforcing structure may be located within a mold, and the polymer material forming the bladder may be bonded to the reinforcing structure during the molding process.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2004Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Foxen, Frederick J. Dojan, John F. Swigart, Eric Steven Schindler
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Patent number: 7131218Abstract: A fluid-filled bladder is disclosed that may be incorporated into footwear or other products. The bladder includes a sealed outer barrier, a foam tensile member, and a fluid. The tensile member is located within the barrier and bonded to opposite sides of the barrier. The fluid is also located within the barrier, and the fluid is pressurized to place an outward force upon the barrier and induce tension in the tensile member.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2004Date of Patent: November 7, 2006Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventor: Eric Steven Schindler
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Patent number: 7128796Abstract: A fluid-filled chamber for an article of footwear and a method for manufacturing the chamber are disclosed. The chamber may be incorporated into a sole structure of the footwear and includes a central area and a plurality of lobes extending outward from the central area. The lobes are in fluid communication with the central area and are formed from a first surface, a second surface, and a sidewall. The sidewall joins with the first surface with the second surface to seal the fluid within the chamber, but no internal connections are generally utilized to join interior portions of the first surface with interior portions of the second surface. The fluid within the chamber may be air at a pressure that is approximately equal to an ambient pressure.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2003Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Shaun Jeffrey Hensley, William Alan Brunais, John F. Swigart, Eric Steven Schindler
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Patent number: 7100310Abstract: A sole component and a method of manufacturing the sole component are disclosed. In general, the sole component includes a fluid-filled bladder and a reinforcing structure extending around the bladder. The reinforcing structure is bonded to the exterior of the bladder, and may be recessed into the bladder. In some embodiments, the reinforcing structure extends along the side surfaces of the bladder and between upper and lower surfaces of bladder. In manufacturing the sole component, the reinforcing structure may be located within a mold, and the polymer material forming the bladder may be bonded to the reinforcing structure during the molding process.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2004Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Foxen, Frederick J. Dojan, John F. Swigart, Eric Steven Schindler
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Patent number: 7086179Abstract: A sole component and a method of manufacturing the sole component are disclosed. In general, the sole component includes a fluid-filled bladder and a reinforcing structure extending around the bladder. The reinforcing structure is bonded to the exterior of the bladder, and may be recessed into the bladder. In some embodiments, the reinforcing structure extends along the side surfaces of the bladder and between upper and lower surfaces of bladder. In manufacturing the sole component, the reinforcing structure may be located within a mold, and the polymer material forming the bladder may be bonded to the reinforcing structure during the molding process.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2004Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Frederick J. Dojan, Thomas Foxen, John F. Swigart, Eric Steven Schindler
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Patent number: 7086180Abstract: A sole component and a method of manufacturing the sole component are disclosed. In general, the sole component includes a fluid-filled bladder and a reinforcing structure extending around the bladder. The reinforcing structure is bonded to the exterior of the bladder, and may be recessed into the bladder. In some embodiments, the reinforcing structure extends along the side surfaces of the bladder and between upper and lower surfaces of bladder. In manufacturing the sole component, the reinforcing structure may be located within a mold, and the polymer material forming the bladder may be bonded to the reinforcing structure during the molding process.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2004Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Frederick J. Dojan, Thomas Foxen, John F. Swigart, Eric Steven Schindler
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Patent number: D522231Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2005Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Frederick J. Dojan, Thomas Foxen, John F. Swigart, Eric Steven Schindler
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Patent number: D522739Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2005Date of Patent: June 13, 2006Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Frederick J. Dojan, Thomas Foxen, John F. Swigart, Eric Steven Schindler
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Patent number: D522740Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2005Date of Patent: June 13, 2006Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Frederick J. Dojan, Thomas Foxen, John F. Swigart, Eric Steven Schindler
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Patent number: D523233Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2005Date of Patent: June 20, 2006Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Frederick J. Dojan, Thomas Foxen, John F. Swigart, Eric Steven Schindler
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Patent number: D547534Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2006Date of Patent: July 31, 2007Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Eric Steven Schindler, Troy C. Lindner, Sebastien Mermet, Andrew Caine
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Patent number: D547541Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2006Date of Patent: July 31, 2007Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Eric Steven Schindler, Troy C. Lindner, Sebastien Mermet, Andrew Caine
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Patent number: D549433Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2006Date of Patent: August 28, 2007Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Eric Steven Schindler, Troy C. Lindner, Sebastien Mermet, Andrew Caine