Patents by Inventor Jeff Rasmussen

Jeff Rasmussen 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).

  • Publication number: 20160192739
    Abstract: An article of footwear with a sole system includes a sole member and a protruding member assembly. The sole system provides tactile sensation. Protruding members of the protruding member assembly can translate through holes in the sole member to facilitate tactile sensation. Some embodiments can include an inner member that is configured to accommodate the movement of a protruding member. Other embodiments can include a plurality of recessed portions or nub portions formed along an outwardly facing surface of the sole member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Kevin W. Hoffer, Elizabeth Langvin, James C. Meschter, Tetsuya T. Minami, Jeff Rasmussen
  • Publication number: 20160068224
    Abstract: A battery box for an electric cycle includes a battery and a case enclosing the battery. The case includes an air inlet and an air outlet in communication with the air inlet for directing air flow through the case to cool the battery. An adjustable vent is disposed at the air outlet for deflecting the air flow from the air outlet in a selected direction, such as toward an occupant of the electric cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Mitchell Jeff Rasmussen
  • Patent number: 8522455
    Abstract: An article of footwear including two fastening systems is disclosed. The article of footwear includes a strap and a lacing system. The strap and the lacing system may all be configured to adjust or tighten the article of footwear to a wearer's foot along different regions. The strap and the lacing system are linked to improve the conformability of the article of footwear to a wearer's foot. Additionally, the link provides more control on the degree of tightening applied to a wearer's foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff Rasmussen, David J. Dirsa, Matthew T. Gregg
  • Patent number: 7500323
    Abstract: An article of footwear including a fastening system is disclosed. The fastening system is adjustable and includes portions that can be directly attached to the article. The article can be made of a material that is capable of engaging portions of the fastening system. The fastening system can also include portions that are disposed underneath an outer layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeff Rasmussen
  • Publication number: 20080250667
    Abstract: An article of footwear including two fastening systems is disclosed. The article of footwear includes a strap and a lacing system. The strap and the lacing system may all be configured to adjust or tighten the article of footwear to a wearer's foot along different regions. The strap and the lacing system are linked to improve the conformability of the article of footwear to a wearer's foot. Additionally, the link provides more control on the degree of tightening applied to a wearer's foot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff Rasmussen, David J. Dirsa, Matthew T. Gregg
  • Patent number: D555347
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeff Rasmussen
  • Patent number: D614387
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeff Rasmussen
  • Patent number: D643205
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeff Rasmussen
  • Patent number: D646872
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeff Rasmussen
  • Patent number: D648110
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeff Rasmussen
  • Patent number: D676642
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeff Rasmussen
  • Patent number: D678668
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Laura C. Parrett, Jeff Rasmussen
  • Patent number: D678669
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Laura C. Parrett, Jeff Rasmussen
  • Patent number: D680729
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeff Rasmussen
  • Patent number: D692647
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeff Rasmussen
  • Patent number: D694502
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeff Rasmussen
  • Patent number: D694515
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeff Rasmussen
  • Patent number: D699933
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeff Rasmussen
  • Patent number: D738096
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeff Rasmussen
  • Patent number: D746566
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeff Rasmussen