Patents by Inventor James W Case

James W Case 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).

  • Athletic or other performance sensing systems
    Patent number: 11925477
    Abstract: Articles of footwear and other devices include modules, e.g., for sensing physical and/or physiological characteristics associated with use of the footwear or other devices. Such devices may include an authentication or activation system for providing power or otherwise determining the connection of a sensor in the article of footwear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: William E. Berner, Jr., Albert Shum, Charles W. Case, Allan M. Schrock, James A. Niegowski, William F. Rauchholz
  • Athletic or Other Performance Sensing Systems
    Publication number: 20240065627
    Abstract: Articles of footwear and other devices include modules, e.g., for sensing physical and/or physiological characteristics associated with use of the footwear or other devices. Such devices may include an authentication or activation system for providing power or otherwise determining the connection of a sensor in the article of footwear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: William E. Berner, JR., Albert Shum, Charles W. Case, Allan M. Schrock, James A. Niegowski, William F. Rauchholz
  • Rounded cornerbead sanding tool
    Patent number: 5954571
    Abstract: A rounded cornerbead sanding tool including a female pole adapter for attachment to common extension poles. Two (2) separated pivot joints allowing greater angle accessibility including inverted angles. Three (3) interchangeable sanding sponge forming arms to form sanding sponge to recessed or protruding "U" shape for sanding "Outside" or "Inside" cornerbeads, angles and flat surfaces. Slot formed through center of larger than now commonly available sanding sponge for attachment to tool head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Inventor: James W Case