Patents by Inventor Jason Berns
Jason Berns 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: 11925223Abstract: A garment or article of clothing made of a resilient/elastomeric material includes at least a waist portion, a first leg portion, and a second leg portion. The waist portion further includes a pocket on the rear of the garment, where the pocket is defined by a backing panel, a first flap, and a second flap. The first flap is at least partially disposed over the second flap to secure contents between the backing panel and the second panel, and thus, within the pocket. When the waist portion is stretched, the tensile forces imparted onto the waist portion by the resilient/elastomeric material causes the first flap to at least partially overlie the second flap. The pocket is sized and shaped to receive smartphones and other small personal items, such as keys, money, credit cards, identifications, etc.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.Inventors: Jason Berns, Merida Miller
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Publication number: 20230292884Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole and an upper at least partially formed of a textile element. The textile element includes a yarn matrix having a plurality of interlocked strands oriented in predetermined directions. A structural element may be captured within the matrix at selected locations. In operation, the matrix is stitched onto a temporary substrate. The substrate is removed and the article coupled to a sole structure to form the article of footwear.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventors: Jason Berns, Julian Ellis, Tom Luedecke, Thomas White
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Patent number: 11737499Abstract: A brassiere includes a front portion configured to be positioned along a front of a torso, a back portion coupled to the front portion, and a shoulder strap extending from the front portion to the back portion. The front portion includes a cup for supporting a wearer's breast. The cup comprises a fabric layer and a printed layer. The fabric layer includes a first, user-facing side and a second side opposite the first side. The printed layer is deposited on the fabric layer and forms a discontinuous layer defining covered fabric areas and noncovered fabric areas exposing the fabric layer. An elastic modulus of the covered fabric areas is different than an elastic modulus of the noncovered fabric areas. The printed layer is deposited on the fabric layer in a pattern configured to provide the cup with an elastic modulus gradient.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2022Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.Inventors: Merida Miller, Jason Berns
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Patent number: 11717054Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole and an upper at least partially formed of a textile element. The textile element includes a yarn matrix having a plurality of interlocked strands oriented in predetermined directions. A structural element may be captured within the matrix at selected locations. In operation, the matrix is stitched onto a temporary substrate. The substrate is removed and the article coupled to a sole structure to form the article of footwear.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2018Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.Inventors: Jason Berns, Julian Ellis, Tom Luedecke, Thomas White
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Patent number: 11596203Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole and an upper at least partially formed of a textile element. The textile element includes a yarn matrix having a plurality of interlocked strands oriented in predetermined directions. A structural element may be captured within the matrix at selected locations. In operation, the matrix is stitched onto a temporary substrate. The substrate is removed and the article coupled to a sole structure to form the article of footwear.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2020Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.Inventors: Jason Berns, Julian Ellis, Tom Luedecke, Thomas White
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Patent number: 11547177Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper, a midsole connected to the upper, and an outsole connected to the midsole. The midsole includes a platform extending along a perimeter portion of the midsole and a lattice structure integrally formed with the platform, the lattice structure including a network of laths.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2020Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.Inventors: Alan Guyan, Kevin Fallon, Jason Berns
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Publication number: 20220400779Abstract: A brassiere includes a front portion configured to be positioned along a front of a torso, a back portion coupled to the front portion, and a shoulder strap extending from the front portion to the back portion. The front portion includes a cup for supporting a wearer's breast. The cup comprises a fabric layer and a printed layer. The fabric layer includes a first, user-facing side and a second side opposite the first side. The printed layer is deposited on the fabric layer and forms a discontinuous layer defining covered fabric areas and noncovered fabric areas exposing the fabric layer. An elastic modulus of the covered fabric areas is different than an elastic modulus of the noncovered fabric areas. The printed layer is deposited on the fabric layer in a pattern configured to provide the cup with an elastic modulus gradient.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2022Publication date: December 22, 2022Inventors: Merida Miller, Jason Berns
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Patent number: 11464262Abstract: A brassiere includes a front portion configured to be position along a front of a torso, a back portion coupled to the front portion, and a shoulder strap extending from the front portion to the back portion. The front portion comprises a fabric layer and a discontinuous polymer layer. The fabric layer includes a first, user-facing side and second side opposite the first side. The polymer layer is deposited on the second side of the fabric layer. The polymer layer forms covered fabric areas where the polymer is applied to the fabric layer and noncovered fabric areas where the polymer is not applied to the fabric layer. The noncovered fabric areas provide openings in the discontinuous polymer layer, thereby exposing the fabric layer. An elastic modulus of the covered fabric areas is greater than the noncovered fabric areas.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2020Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.Inventors: Merida Miller, Jason Berns
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Publication number: 20220312875Abstract: A garment comprises at least one fabric portion comprised of an elastic material. The garment further includes a hip portion and a limb portion wherein the at least one fabric portion extends to the limb portion. A compression adjustment arrangement is coupled to the at least one fabric portion. The compression adjustment arrangement includes a plurality of fluid pockets positioned on the at least one fabric portion at the limb portion. A pump is configured to pump fluid into the plurality of fluid pockets in order to stretch the at least one fabric portion. The pump includes a flexible diaphragm positioned on the hip portion and configured to force fluid into the plurality of fluid pockets upon depression.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2022Publication date: October 6, 2022Inventors: Jason Berns, Mari Lucero
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Patent number: 11425963Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper, a midsole connected to the upper, and an outsole connected to the midsole. The midsole includes a lattice structure comprising a network of laths forming a plurality of cell units, the plurality of cell units arranged in a plurality of layers on the midsole. The cell units in an upper layer are stacked upon the cell units in a lower layer and separated by a set of vertices common to cell units in both the upper layer and the lower layer.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2020Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.Inventors: Alan Guyan, Jason Berns, Kevin Fallon
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Patent number: 11388943Abstract: A garment includes a first panel provided on a limb portion with a first lacing guide coupled to the first panel. The first panel is an elastic fabric panel. The garment further includes a second panel provided on the limb portion with a second lacing guide coupled to the second panel. A cord extends between the first lacing guide and the second lacing guide. A cord adjustment mechanism is coupled to the cord. The cord adjustment mechanism is configured to reduce an effective length of the cord extending between the first lacing guide and the second lacing guide such that the first panel is stretched and the first panel is drawn toward the second panel.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2019Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.Inventors: Jason Berns, Mari Lucero
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Publication number: 20220126292Abstract: A cell analysis system includes a multi-layer microfluidic device that includes a layer of microfluidic channels, a layer of microwells, a membrane with nanochannels, and a layer of extraction chambers. The microwells and the membrane are configured to allow culturing of cells that are adhered to the membrane or suspended in the microwells, and the membrane is configured to allow diffusion of substances across the membrane into the layer of extraction chambers. The cell analysis system includes a top conductive layer and a bottom conductive layer on the opposite sides of the multi-layer microfluidic device. The cell analysis system also includes a function generator configured to apply an electroporation pulse between the top conductive layer and the bottom conductive layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2021Publication date: April 28, 2022Inventors: Horacio Dante Espinosa, Milan Mrksich, Prithvijit Mukherjee, Eric Jason Berns, Cesar Andres Patino
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Publication number: 20220095722Abstract: A garment or article of clothing made of a resilient/elastomeric material includes at least a waist portion, a first leg portion, and a second leg portion. The waist portion further includes a pocket on the rear of the garment, where the pocket is defined by a backing panel, a first flap, and a second flap. The first flap is at least partially disposed over the second flap to secure contents between the backing panel and the second panel, and thus, within the pocket. When the waist portion is stretched, the tensile forces imparted onto the waist portion by the resilient/elastomeric material causes the first flap to at least partially overlie the second flap. The pocket is sized and shaped to receive smartphones and other small personal items, such as keys, money, credit cards, identifications, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventors: Jason Berns, Merida Miller
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Patent number: 11224258Abstract: A garment or article of clothing made of a resilient/elastomeric material includes at least a waist portion, a first leg portion, and a second leg portion. The waist portion further includes a pocket on the rear of the garment, where the pocket is defined by a backing panel, a first flap, and a second flap. The first flap is at least partially disposed over the second flap to secure contents between the backing panel and the second panel, and thus, within the pocket. When the waist portion is stretched, the tensile forces imparted onto the waist portion by the resilient/elastomeric material causes the first flap to at least partially overlie the second flap. The pocket is sized and shaped to receive smartphones and other small personal items, such as keys, money, credit cards, identifications, etc.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2019Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: UNDER ARMOUR, INC.Inventors: Jason Berns, Merida Miller
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Patent number: 11026473Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole, an upper defining a foot cavity, and a brace member. The brace member is comprised of a non-elastic resilient material. The brace member is positioned within a pocket in the upper and extends from a heel portion to above an ankle portion of the upper. The brace member may be provided with a top plate member and a base plate member with a central shaft extending between the top plate member and the base plate member. The central shaft may have a C-shape that curves around an ankle of a human foot positioned within the foot cavity.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2017Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.Inventors: Jason A. Berns, Alan Guyan, Justin Schlothhauer, Kevin Fisher, Michael White
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Patent number: 10966469Abstract: An apparatus including a first surface configured to attach the apparatus to a second surface of another object, and a plurality of elongated nanofibers. Each nanofiber has one end connected to the first surface and an opposite end extending away from the first surface. The plurality of elongated nanofibers is configured to adhere to the second surface by nanoadhesion when brought into contact with the second surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2016Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: UNDER ARMOUR, INC.Inventor: Jason Berns
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Publication number: 20210076771Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper, a midsole connected to the upper, and an outsole connected to the midsole. The midsole includes a platform extending along a perimeter portion of the midsole and a lattice structure integrally formed with the platform, the lattice structure including a network of laths.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Alan Guyan, Kevin Fallon, Jason Berns
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Publication number: 20200345081Abstract: A brassiere includes a front portion configured to be position along a front of a torso, a back portion coupled to the front portion, and a shoulder strap extending from the front portion to the back portion. The front portion comprises a fabric layer and a discontinuous polymer layer. The fabric layer includes a first, user-facing side and second side opposite the first side. The polymer layer is deposited on the second side of the fabric layer. The polymer layer forms covered fabric areas where the polymer is applied to the fabric layer and noncovered fabric areas where the polymer is not applied to the fabric layer. The noncovered fabric areas provide openings in the discontinuous polymer layer, thereby exposing the fabric layer. An elastic modulus of the covered fabric areas is greater than the noncovered fabric areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2020Publication date: November 5, 2020Inventors: Merida Miller, Jason Berns
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Patent number: 10743610Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper, a midsole connected to the upper, and an outsole connected to the midsole. The midsole includes a platform extending along a perimeter portion of the midsole and a lattice structure integrally formed with the platform, the lattice structure including a network of laths.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2017Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: UNDER ARMOUR, INC.Inventors: Alan Guyan, Kevin Fallon, Jason Berns
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Publication number: 20200245721Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole and an upper at least partially formed of a textile element. The textile element includes a yarn matrix having a plurality of interlocked strands oriented in predetermined directions. A structural element may be captured within the matrix at selected locations. In operation, the matrix is stitched onto a temporary substrate. The substrate is removed and the article coupled to a sole structure to form the article of footwear.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Jason Berns, Julian Ellis, Tom Luedecke, Thomas White