Patents by Inventor Gerald Edwin Crowley

Gerald Edwin Crowley 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 footwear with a sole structure having fluid-filled support elements
    Patent number: 8656608
    Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure incorporates a support element that includes a fluid-filled chamber, a first insert, and a second insert. The chamber defines a first surface, an opposite second surface, and a sidewall extending between the first surface and the second surface. The first insert is secured to the first surface and at least partially recessed into the polymer material of the chamber, and the second insert is secured to the second surface. In addition, the chamber may be pressurized to deform the first insert or the second insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Goodwin, Gerald Edwin Crowley
  • Article of Footwear with a Sole Structure Having Fluid-Filled Support Elements
    Publication number: 20130000147
    Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure incorporates a support element that includes a fluid-filled chamber, a first insert, and a second insert. The chamber defines a first surface, an opposite second surface, and a sidewall extending between the first surface and the second surface. The first insert is secured to the first surface and at least partially recessed into the polymer material of the chamber, and the second insert is secured to the second surface. In addition, the chamber may be pressurized to deform the first insert or the second insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: David A. Goodwin, Gerald Edwin Crowley
  • Article of footwear with a sole structure having fluid-filled support elements
    Patent number: 8312643
    Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure incorporates a support element that includes a fluid-filled chamber, a first insert, and a second insert. The chamber defines a first surface, an opposite second surface, and a sidewall extending between the first surface and the second surface. The first insert is secured to the first surface and at least partially recessed into the polymer material of the chamber, and the second insert is secured to the second surface. In addition, the chamber may be pressurized to deform the first insert or the second insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Goodwin, Gerald Edwin Crowley
  • Article of footwear with a sole structure having fluid-filled support elements
    Patent number: 8302328
    Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure incorporates a support element that includes a fluid-filled chamber, a first insert, and a second insert. The chamber defines a first surface, an opposite second surface, and a sidewall extending between the first surface and the second surface. The first insert is secured to the first surface and at least partially recessed into the polymer material of the chamber, and the second insert is secured to the second surface. In addition, the chamber may be pressurized to deform the first insert or the second insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Goodwin, Gerald Edwin Crowley
  • Article of footwear with a sole structure having fluid-filled support elements
    Patent number: 8302234
    Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure incorporates a support element that includes a fluid-filled chamber, a first insert, and a second insert. The chamber defines a first surface, an opposite second surface, and a sidewall extending between the first surface and the second surface. The first insert is secured to the first surface and at least partially recessed into the polymer material of the chamber, and the second insert is secured to the second surface. In addition, the chamber may be pressurized to deform the first insert or the second insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Goodwin, Gerald Edwin Crowley
  • Article of Footwear Having Midsole with Support Pillars and Method of Manufacturing Same
    Publication number: 20110067263
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper, a sole assembly, and a support assembly positioned in the sole assembly and including a plurality of pillars. Each pillar includes an outer layer and an inner layer of cushioning material contained with the outer layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall Wyszynski, Michael A. Calvano, Gerald Edwin Crowley, Paul Caron, Michael Hui
  • Article of footwear having midsole with support pillars and method of manufacturing same
    Patent number: 7841105
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper, a sole assembly, and a support assembly positioned in the sole assembly and including a plurality of pillars. Each pillar includes an outer layer and an inner layer of cushioning material contained with the outer layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall Wyszynski, Michael A. Calvano, Gerald Edwin Crowley, Paul E. Caron, Michael Hui
  • Article Of Footwear With A Sole Structure Having Fluid-Filled Support Elements
    Publication number: 20100263229
    Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure incorporates a support element that includes a fluid-filled chamber, a first insert, and a second insert. The chamber defines a first surface, an opposite second surface, and a sidewall extending between the first surface and the second surface. The first insert is secured to the first surface and at least partially recessed into the polymer material of the chamber, and the second insert is secured to the second surface. In addition, the chamber may be pressurized to deform the first insert or the second insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Goodwin, Gerald Edwin Crowley
  • Article of footwear with a sole structure having fluid-filled support elements
    Patent number: 7810256
    Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure incorporates a support element that includes a fluid-filled chamber, a first insert, and a second insert. The chamber defines a first surface, an opposite second surface, and a sidewall extending between the first surface and the second surface. The first insert is secured to the first surface and at least partially recessed into the polymer material of the chamber, and the second insert is secured to the second surface. In addition, the chamber may be pressurized to deform the first insert or the second insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Goodwin, Gerald Edwin Crowley
  • Article of footwear with a sole structure having fluid-filled support elements
    Patent number: 7774955
    Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure incorporates a support element that includes a fluid-filled chamber, a first insert, and a second insert. The chamber defines a first surface, an opposite second surface, and a sidewall extending between the first surface and the second surface. The first insert is secured to the first surface and at least partially recessed into the polymer material of the chamber, and the second insert is secured to the second surface. In addition, the chamber may be pressurized to deform the first insert or the second insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Goodwin, Gerald Edwin Crowley
  • Article of footwear with support assemblies having elastomeric support columns
    Patent number: 7748141
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole assembly secured to the upper. The sole assembly has an upper plate and a plurality of support assemblies. Each support assembly includes a web spaced from the upper plate and a plurality of elastomeric support columns extending between the upper plate and the web. An outsole is secured to at least one of the support assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc
    Inventors: Steven F. Smith, Gerald Edwin Crowley, Christopher Cook
  • ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING MIDSOLE WITH SUPPORT PILLARS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME
    Publication number: 20100077636
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper, a sole assembly, and a support assembly positioned in the sole assembly and including a plurality of pillars. Each pillar includes an outer layer and an inner layer of cushioning material contained with the outer layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Applicant: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: RANDALL WYSZYNSKI, MICHAEL A. CALVANO, GERALD EDWIN CROWLEY, PAUL E. CARON, MICHAEL HUI
  • Article of footwear having midsole with support pillars and method of manufacturing same
    Patent number: 7644462
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper, a sole assembly, and a support assembly positioned in the sole assembly and including a plurality of pillars. Each pillar includes an outer layer and an inner layer of cushioning material contained with the outer layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall Wyszynski, Michael A. Calvano, Gerald Edwin Crowley, Paul E. Caron, Michael Hui
  • Article Of Footwear With A Sole Structure Having Fluid-Filled Support Elements
    Publication number: 20090199955
    Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure incorporates a support element that includes a fluid-filled chamber, a first insert, and a second insert. The chamber defines a first surface, an opposite second surface, and a sidewall extending between the first surface and the second surface. The first insert is secured to the first surface and at least partially recessed into the polymer material of the chamber, and the second insert is secured to the second surface. In addition, the chamber may be pressurized to deform the first insert or the second insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Goodwin, Gerald Edwin Crowley
  • Article Of Footwear With A Sole Structure Having Bluid-Filled Support Elements
    Publication number: 20090199431
    Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure incorporates a support element that includes a fluid-filled chamber, a first insert, and a second insert. The chamber defines a first surface, an opposite second surface, and a sidewall extending between the first surface and the second surface. The first insert is secured to the first surface and at least partially recessed into the polymer material of the chamber, and the second insert is secured to the second surface. In addition, the chamber may be pressurized to deform the first insert or the second insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Goodwin, Gerald Edwin Crowley
  • Article Of Footwear With A Sole Structure Having Fluid-Filled Support Elements
    Publication number: 20090193688
    Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure incorporates a support element that includes a fluid-filled chamber, a first insert, and a second insert. The chamber defines a first surface, an opposite second surface, and a sidewall extending between the first surface and the second surface. The first insert is secured to the first surface and at least partially recessed into the polymer material of the chamber, and the second insert is secured to the second surface. In addition, the chamber may be pressurized to deform the first insert or the second insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Goodwin, Gerald Edwin Crowley
  • Article of footwear with a sole structure having fluid-filled support elements
    Patent number: 7533477
    Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure incorporates a support element that includes a fluid-filled chamber, a first insert, and a second insert. The chamber defines a first surface, an opposite second surface, and a sidewall extending between the first surface and the second surface. The first insert is secured to the first surface and at least partially recessed into the polymer material of the chamber, and the second insert is secured to the second surface. In addition, the chamber may be pressurized to deform the first insert or the second insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Goodwin, Gerald Edwin Crowley
  • Article of footwear with plate dividing a support column
    Patent number: 7493708
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper, a midsole secured to the upper, and a support assembly secured to the midsole. The support assembly includes a top plate, a bottom plate, and a plurality of elastomeric support columns secured to the top plate and the bottom plate. The bottom plate extends through at least one of the support columns such that at least a portion of the respective support column extends outwardly from the bottom plate. An outsole is secured to the bottom plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventor: Gerald Edwin Crowley, Jr.
  • ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING MIDSOLE WITH SUPPORT PILLARS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME
    Publication number: 20080244927
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper, a sole assembly, and a support assembly positioned in the sole assembly and including a plurality of pillars. Each pillar includes an outer layer and an inner layer of cushioning material contained with the outer layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall WYSZYNSKI, Michael A. CALVANO, Gerald Edwin CROWLEY, Paul CARON, Michael HUI
  • Article of footwear having midsole with support pillars and method of manufacturing same
    Patent number: 7401418
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper, a sole assembly, and a support assembly positioned in the sole assembly and including a plurality of pillars. Each pillar includes an outer layer and an inner layer of cushioning material contained with the outer layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall Wyszynski, Michael A. Calvano, Gerald Edwin Crowley, Paul Caron, Michael Hui