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).
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Patent number: 8656608Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 13, 2012Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: David A. Goodwin, Gerald Edwin Crowley
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Publication number: 20130000147Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: NIKE, INC.Inventors: David A. Goodwin, Gerald Edwin Crowley
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Patent number: 8312643Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 28, 2010Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: David A. Goodwin, Gerald Edwin Crowley
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Patent number: 8302234Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 17, 2009Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: David A. Goodwin, Gerald Edwin Crowley
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Patent number: 8302328Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 29, 2010Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: David A. Goodwin, Gerald Edwin Crowley
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Publication number: 20110067263Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2010Publication date: March 24, 2011Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Randall Wyszynski, Michael A. Calvano, Gerald Edwin Crowley, Paul Caron, Michael Hui
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Patent number: 7841105Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 7, 2009Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Randall Wyszynski, Michael A. Calvano, Gerald Edwin Crowley, Paul E. Caron, Michael Hui
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Publication number: 20100263229Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2010Publication date: October 21, 2010Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: David A. Goodwin, Gerald Edwin Crowley
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Patent number: 7810256Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 17, 2009Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: David A. Goodwin, Gerald Edwin Crowley
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Patent number: 7774955Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 17, 2009Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: David A. Goodwin, Gerald Edwin Crowley
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Patent number: 7748141Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 18, 2006Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: NIKE, IncInventors: Steven F. Smith, Gerald Edwin Crowley, Christopher Cook
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Publication number: 20100077636Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2009Publication date: April 1, 2010Applicant: NIKE, INC.Inventors: RANDALL WYSZYNSKI, MICHAEL A. CALVANO, GERALD EDWIN CROWLEY, PAUL E. CARON, MICHAEL HUI
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Patent number: 7644462Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 13, 2008Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Randall Wyszynski, Michael A. Calvano, Gerald Edwin Crowley, Paul E. Caron, Michael Hui
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Publication number: 20090199955Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2009Publication date: August 13, 2009Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: David A. Goodwin, Gerald Edwin Crowley
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Publication number: 20090199431Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2009Publication date: August 13, 2009Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: David A. Goodwin, Gerald Edwin Crowley
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Publication number: 20090193688Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2009Publication date: August 6, 2009Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: David A. Goodwin, Gerald Edwin Crowley
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Patent number: 7533477Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 3, 2005Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: David A. Goodwin, Gerald Edwin Crowley
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Publication number: 20080244927Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2008Publication date: October 9, 2008Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Randall WYSZYNSKI, Michael A. CALVANO, Gerald Edwin CROWLEY, Paul CARON, Michael HUI
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Patent number: 7401418Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 17, 2005Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Randall Wyszynski, Michael A. Calvano, Gerald Edwin Crowley, Paul Caron, Michael Hui
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Publication number: 20070266592Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2006Publication date: November 22, 2007Inventors: Steven F. Smith, Gerald Edwin Crowley, Christopher Cook