Patents by Inventor John Cross

John Cross 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: 20250139586
    Abstract: A system for analyzing email deliverability and security includes a user computational device connected to a server gateway via a network. The server gateway directs emails to an accessible server and determines if an email recipient inbox has received the email and its categorization, such as SPAM. An analysis engine analyzes the category and content of each email to identify connections between them. The system also features a probe sender that sends test emails based on user instructions. Additionally, the system may directly access email inboxes, interface with multiple email servers, and include servers for collecting additional email data and cybersecurity information. The server gateway can connect to various email data sources and interfaces, including IMAP and JSON based APIs, and may utilize OAuth and OIDC protocols for programmatic email label and folder determination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2024
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Inventors: Alexander Siegel, Liam Siegel, John Cross
  • Publication number: 20250089843
    Abstract: Footwear includes modifiable responsiveness and/or energy return properties. Such footwear may include: (a) a base foot support component that defines a passageway extending from the forefoot region to the heel region; (b) a forefoot securing system in the forefoot region; (c) a heel securing system in the heel region; and (d) a band (including at least one elastic or stretchable portion or region) extending through the passageway and connected with the forefoot and heel securing systems. The band may include features and/or may be attached with components that form portions of the forefoot and/or heel securing systems. Application of different tensile forces to the band modifies and controls the responsiveness and/or energy return properties of the footwear. The tensile forces may be changed, for example, by moving the heel end of the band from a first securing position to a second securing position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Inventors: Sergio Cavaliere, John Cross, Neil Crumbleholme, Roberto De Marchi, Ryan R. Larson
  • Publication number: 20250091279
    Abstract: A method including inserting into a mold a first tool having a first surface. The method further includes printing a second tool from a polymer material and inserting the second tool into the first tool. The second tool having a smaller wall thickness than the first tool and including a second surface opposing and in contact with the first surface of the first tool and a third surface formed on an opposite side of the second tool than the second surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: John Cross, Dervin A. James, Ryan R. Larson, Kevin C. Sze, Adam Thuss
  • Publication number: 20250040660
    Abstract: Articles of footwear in accordance with some aspects of this technology include a foot support component and/or heel counter structure that includes openings, voids, and/or grooves around the heel area. These openings, voids, or grooves may make the heel counter structure more conformable, lightweight, and/or flexible. The openings, voids, or grooves may allow the heel or heel counter structure to conform better to the heel/foot of a user, providing and an “adaptive” response, adapting differently to different heels. The openings, voids, or grooves may be customized within the heel counter component based on the shape of the foot and/or heel of the user. Additionally or alternatively, these openings, voids, or grooves may make the heel construction better to conform to the wearer's heel and better to contain and move with the wearer's heel, e.g., during use and to improve flexion, comfort, and fit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2024
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventors: Sergio Cavaliere, John Cross, Neil Crumbleholme, Roberto De Marchi, Ryan R. Larson, Tetsuya T. Minami, Courtney M. Wright
  • Publication number: 20250040661
    Abstract: Articles of footwear in accordance with some aspects of this technology include a foot support component and/or heel counter structure that includes openings, voids, and/or grooves around the heel area. These openings, voids, or grooves may make the heel counter structure more conformable, lightweight, and/or flexible. The openings, voids, or grooves may allow the heel or heel counter structure to conform better to the heel/foot of a user, providing and an “adaptive” response, adapting differently to different heels. The openings, voids, or grooves may be customized within the heel counter component based on the shape of the foot and/or heel of the user. Additionally or alternatively, these openings, voids, or grooves may make the heel construction better to conform to the wearer's heel and better to contain and move with the wearer's heel, e.g., during use and to improve flexion, comfort, and fit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2024
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventors: Sergio Cavaliere, John Cross, Neil Crumbleholme, Roberto De Marchi, Ryan R. Larson, Tetsuya T. Minami, Courtney M. Wright
  • Patent number: 12215263
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a tracer composition. The composition comprises a fluorescent molecule which fluoresces when exposed to an excitation wavelength, and thereby emit a photon with a wavelength between 400 and 600 nm; and a gelling agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: Chelsea Technologies Ltd
    Inventors: Jerry Cross, Charles Whitfield, John Attridge
  • Publication number: 20250034630
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for analyzing enriched populations of cells or target chromosomes, for example cells in metaphase and methods and compositions for two-dimensional spatial arrangement of cells and chromosomes. Furthermore, methods are disclosed for the detection of structural variations and/or repair events in chromosomes by labeling of single-stranded chromatids with probes, which in illustrative embodiments are of different colors. The hybridization pattern of the labeled probes produces a spectral pattern that provides high-resolution detection of structural variations and/or repair events, which for example can facilitate distinction of benign structural variations from deleterious structural variations. Further, the spectral pattern provides information regarding complex structural variations where more than one rearrangement of chromosomal segments may have occurred.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2022
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Applicant: KromaTiD, Inc.
    Inventors: Erin Marie CROSS, Stephen William HUGHES, Lauren KINNER, Christopher John TOMPKINS
  • Publication number: 20250024917
    Abstract: Articles of footwear in accordance with some aspects of this technology include a simple construction that includes three main parts, with each made from a single material and fit together in a releasable manner. The invention enhances the recyclability and sustainable nature of the article of footwear and shoe. At least some more specific aspects of this technology relate to footwear structure that may include three main parts: (a) an outer cage, which may include a single piece having features of: (i) a footwear upper and (ii) a sole structure having one or more cleat outer shells; (b) an inner upper component; and (c) a chassis and heel counter component with a bottom surface thereof that includes one or more cleat inserts and supports that fit inside the one or more cleat outer shells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2024
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Inventors: Sergio Cavaliere, John Cross, Neil Crumbleholme, Roberto De Marchi, Ryan R. Larson, Tetsuya T. Minami, Courtney M. Wright
  • Publication number: 20250017323
    Abstract: Footwear lasts have size adjustment capabilities. As some more specific examples, footwear lasts may be adjustable in the longitudinal direction and/or in the girth dimension. In this manner, fewer physical lasts may be needed for making a full size run of footwear products. Additionally or alternatively, aspects of this adjustable last technology may be used for making customized footwear products, for making small runs of footwear products, and/or for adjusting sizes of existing footwear products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2024
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Inventors: Sergio Cavaliere, Stefano Buosi, John Cross, Laura De Faveri, Roberto De Marchi, Massimo Ferraro, Ryan R. Larson, Claudio Tessaro, Francesco Zago
  • Patent number: 12179411
    Abstract: A method including inserting into a mold a first tool having a first surface. The method further includes printing a second tool from a polymer material and inserting the second tool into the first tool. The second tool having a smaller wall thickness than the first tool and including a second surface opposing and in contact with the first surface of the first tool and a third surface formed on an opposite side of the second tool than the second surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: John Cross, Dervin A. James, Ryan R. Larson, Kevin C. Sze, Adam Thuss
  • Patent number: 12137775
    Abstract: Articles of footwear in accordance with some aspects of this technology include a simple construction that includes three main parts, with each made from a single material and fit together in a releasable manner. The invention enhances the recyclability and sustainable nature of the article of footwear and shoe. At least some more specific aspects of this technology relate to footwear structure that may include three main parts: (a) an outer cage, which may include a single piece having features of: (i) a footwear upper and (ii) a sole structure having one or more cleat outer shells; (b) an inner upper component; and (c) a chassis and heel counter component with a bottom surface thereof that includes one or more cleat inserts and supports that fit inside the one or more cleat outer shells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: John Cross, Neil Crumbleholme, Ryan R. Larson, Tetsuya T. Minami, Courtney M. Wright, Sergio Cavaliere, Roberto De Marchi
  • Publication number: 20240335002
    Abstract: A sole structure for a footwear article includes a system of support structures that are arranged in a subunit. In some examples, the subunit can be at least partially enclosed by an exoskeleton. In some instances, the system of support structures can comprise at least a portion of a cartridge that can connect to another component in the sole structure. The cartridge can, in some examples, operate to attenuate a force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2024
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Inventors: Marcos Bonfiglioli, John Cross, Ryan R. Larson, Shamees Mohamed
  • Patent number: 12103228
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for making annealed additive manufacturing powder, where the powder can be used to make structures using additive manufacturing processes. The additive manufacturing powder can be annealed to improve the flowability of the powder. Once annealed, the powder can be used in the additive manufacturing process and structures can be formed by affixing the powder particles to one another (e.g., by reflowing and re-solidifying a material present in the powder particles). The annealed additive manufacturing powder can be formed in a layer-by-layer additive process to produce articles such as a component of an article of sporting equipment, apparel or footwear, including a sole structure for footwear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: John Cross, Luis Folgar, Ryan R. Larson
  • Publication number: 20230404215
    Abstract: Articles of footwear in accordance with some aspects of this technology include a simple construction that includes three main parts, with each made from a single material and fit together in a releasable manner. The invention enhances the recyclability and sustainable nature of the article of footwear and shoe. At least some more specific aspects of this technology relate to footwear structure that may include three main parts: (a) an outer cage, which may include a single piece having features of: (i) a footwear upper and (ii) a sole structure having one or more cleat outer shells; (b) an inner upper component; and (c) a chassis and heel counter component with a bottom surface thereof that includes one or more cleat inserts and supports that fit inside the one or more cleat outer shells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Sergio Cavaliere, John Cross, Neil Crumbleholme, Roberto De Marchi, Ryan R. Larson, Tetsuya T. Minami, Courtney M. Wright
  • Publication number: 20230404211
    Abstract: Articles of footwear in accordance with some aspects of this technology include a foot support component and/or heel counter structure that includes openings, voids, and/or grooves around the heel area. These openings, voids, or grooves may make the heel counter structure more conformable, lightweight, and/or flexible. The openings, voids, or grooves may allow the heel or heel counter structure to conform better to the heel/foot of a user, providing and an “adaptive” response, adapting differently to different heels. The openings, voids, or grooves may be customized within the heel counter component based on the shape of the foot and/or heel of the user. Additionally or alternatively, these openings, voids, or grooves may make the heel construction better to conform to the wearer's heel and better to contain and move with the wearer's heel, e.g., during use and to improve flexion, comfort, and fit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Sergio Cavaliere, John Cross, Neil Crumbleholme, Roberto De Marchi, Ryan R. Larson, Tetsuya T. Minami, Courtney M. Wright
  • Publication number: 20230338246
    Abstract: A solid antiperspirant stick composition in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion comprising (i) an aqueous phase comprising dissolved aluminium sesquichlorohydrate antiperspirant active; (ii) an oil phase comprising a solidifying agent; (iii) an emulsifier and (iv) at least 5% by weight of a polyol selected from glycerol, propylene glycol and/or PEG oligomers having a molecular weight of from 180 to 420.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Nigel John Cross, Bruce Steven Emslie, Craig James Luckwell
  • Patent number: 11758978
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper having an internal volume adapted to receive a foot of a wearer and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure includes a chassis plate provided within the upper, a midsole secured to the chassis plate such that the upper extends between the chassis plate and the midsole, and an outsole tread element attached to a ground facing surface of the midsole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: MariaRosa Bazan, Mauro Bianchin, Sergio Cavaliere, John Cross, Laura De Faveri, Roberto De Marchi, Korado Kapaj, Ryan R. Larson, Daniela Paggin
  • Publication number: 20230173747
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for making annealed additive manufacturing powder, where the powder can be used to make structures using additive manufacturing processes. The additive manufacturing powder can be annealed to improve the flowability of the powder. Once annealed, the powder can be used in the additive manufacturing process and structures can be formed by affixing the powder particles to one another (e.g., by reflowing and re-solidifying a material present in the powder particles). The annealed additive manufacturing powder can be formed in a layer-by-layer additive process to produce articles such as a component of an article of sporting equipment, apparel or footwear, including a sole structure for footwear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2023
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: John Cross, Luis Folgar, Ryan R. Larson
  • Publication number: 20230116987
    Abstract: A method including inserting into a mold a first tool having a first surface. The method further includes printing a second tool from a polymer material and inserting the second tool into the first tool. The second tool having a smaller wall thickness than the first tool and including a second surface opposing and in contact with the first surface of the first tool and a third surface formed on an opposite side of the second tool than the second surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: John Cross, Dervin A. James, Ryan R. Larson, Kevin C. Sze, Adam Thuss
  • Patent number: 11597142
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for making annealed additive manufacturing powder, where the powder can be used to make structures using additive manufacturing processes. The additive manufacturing powder can be annealed to improve the flowability of the powder. Once annealed, the powder can be used in the additive manufacturing process and structures can be formed by affixing the powder particles to one another (e.g., by reflowing and re-solidifying a material present in the powder particles). The annealed additive manufacturing powder can be formed in a layer-by-layer additive process to produce articles such as a component of an article of sporting equipment, apparel or footwear (10), including a sole structure (30) for footwear (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: John Cross, Luis Folgar, Ryan R. Larson