Patents by Inventor John F. Swigart
John F. Swigart 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: 11497272Abstract: Golf shoes having improved outsole constructions are provided. The golf shoes include upper, midsole, and outsole sections. The outsole includes a first set of arc pathways extending along the outsole in one direction. A second set of arc pathways extend along the outsole in a second direction. When the first and second arc pathways are superposed over each other, four-sided tile pieces are formed, and these tiles contain protruding traction members. In one embodiment, the tiles comprise a first protruding traction member, an opposing second protruding traction member, and a non-protruding segment disposed between the first and second traction members. Different traction zones containing different traction members are provided on the outsole. These zones provide improved multi-surface traction. In one embodiment of the outsole, there is no channeling and no trenching of the golf course turf. There is less damage to the golf course for a given amount of traction.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2020Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Jean-Marie Bidal, John F. Swigart, Robert S. Bento
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Patent number: 11490677Abstract: Golf shoes having improved outsole constructions are provided. The golf shoes include upper, midsole, and outsole sections. The outsole includes a first set of arc pathways extending along the outsole in one direction. A second set of arc pathways extend along the outsole in a second direction. When the first and second arc pathways are superposed over each other, four-sided tile pieces are formed, and these tiles contain protruding traction members. In one embodiment, the tiles comprise a first protruding traction member, an opposing second protruding traction member, and a non-protruding segment disposed between the first and second traction members. Different traction zones containing different traction members are provided on the outsole. These zones provide improved multi-surface traction. In one embodiment of the outsole, there is no channeling and no trenching of the golf course turf. There is less damage to the golf course for a given amount of traction.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2020Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Jean-Marie Bidal, John F. Swigart
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Patent number: 11484094Abstract: A fluid-filled chamber may have a barrier, a stacked tensile member, and a fluid. The barrier may be formed from a polymer material that is sealed to define an interior void. The stacked tensile member may be located within the interior void and includes a first tensile element and a second tensile element that are joined to each other. Additionally, opposite sides of the stacked tensile member are joined to the barrier. The fluid is located within the interior void and may be pressurized to place an outward force upon the barrier and induce tension in the stacked tensile member. In some configurations, each of the tensile elements may be a spacer textile.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2019Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: John F. Swigart, Amy E. Gishifu
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Patent number: 11425959Abstract: Golf shoes having improved constructions are provided. The golf shoes include upper, midsole, and outsole sections. The upper may be made of a soft, breathable leather material. The midsole includes an upper region formed from a first material such as a foamed ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA); and a lower region formed from a second material such as a foamed ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), wherein the materials have different hardness levels. A fiber-reinforced composite plate such as, for example, a carbon fiber plate is disposed in the midsole. The outsole contains different traction members arranged in a precise geometric structure that helps provide improved stability and traction.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2019Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Jean-Marie Bidal, John F. Swigart
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Patent number: 11425958Abstract: Golf shoes having improved constructions are provided. The golf shoes include upper, midsole, and outsole sections. The upper may be made of a soft, breathable leather material. The midsole includes an upper region formed from a first material such as a foamed ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA); and a lower region formed from a second material such as a foamed ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), wherein the materials have different hardness levels. A fiber-reinforced composite plate may be disposed in the midsole. The outsole contains different traction members arranged in a precise geometric structure that helps provide improved stability and traction.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2019Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Jean-Marie Bidal, John F. Swigart
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Publication number: 20220175080Abstract: Golf shoes having improved outsole constructions are provided. The golf shoes include upper, midsole, and outsole sections. The outsole includes a first set of arc pathways extending along the outsole in one direction. A second set of arc pathways extend along the outsole in a second direction. When the first and second arc pathways are superposed over each other, four-sided tile pieces are formed, and these tiles contain protruding traction members. In one embodiment, the tiles comprise a first protruding traction member, an opposing second protruding traction member, and a non-protruding segment disposed between the first and second traction members. Different traction zones containing different traction members are provided on the outsole. These zones provide improved multi-surface traction. In one embodiment of the outsole, there is no channeling and no trenching of the golf course turf. There is less damage to the golf course for a given amount of traction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2021Publication date: June 9, 2022Applicant: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Jean-Marie Bidal, John F. Swigart
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Publication number: 20220151342Abstract: An article of footwear has a flexible upper, a sole, a bite line, a heel region, a forefoot region, a medial side, a lateral side, and a flap. The article of footwear is secured using a closure system that may be tightened and loosened. The flap is coupled to the article of footwear proximate the bite line and is configured to interact with the closure system. The closure system secures the flap to the upper when the closure system is tightened.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2021Publication date: May 19, 2022Applicant: Acushnet CompanyInventors: John F. Swigart, Paul O. Teeter
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Publication number: 20210392992Abstract: Golf shoes having improved constructions are provided. The golf shoes include upper, midsole, and outsole sections. The upper may be made of a soft, breathable leather material. The midsole includes an upper region formed from a first material such as a foamed ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA); and a lower region formed from a second material such as a foamed ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), wherein the materials have different hardness levels. A fiber-reinforced composite plate such as, for example, a carbon fiber plate is disposed in the midsole. The composite plate has a molded three-dimensional shape to provide additional stiffness to the golf shoe, particularly in the rear foot region of the shoe. The outsole contains different traction members arranged in a precise geometric structure that helps provide improved stability and traction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2021Publication date: December 23, 2021Applicant: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Keith M. Duffy, Jean-Marie Bidal, John F. Swigart
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Publication number: 20210259353Abstract: Golf shoes having improved outsole constructions are provided. The golf shoes include upper, midsole, and outsole sections. The outsole includes a first set of arc pathways extending along the outsole in one direction. A second set of arc pathways extend along the outsole in a second direction. When the first and second arc pathways are superposed over each other, four-sided tile pieces are formed, and these tiles contain protruding traction members. Different traction zones containing different traction members are provided on the outsole. These zones provide improved all surface traction and there is no channeling and no trenching of the golf course turf. There is less damage to the golf course for a given amount of traction.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Applicant: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Jean-Marie Bidal, John F. Swigart
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Patent number: 11019874Abstract: Golf shoes having improved outsole constructions are provided. The golf shoes include upper, midsole, and outsole sections. The outsole includes a first set of arc pathways extending along the outsole in one direction. A second set of arc pathways extend along the outsole in a second direction. When the first and second arc pathways are superposed over each other, four-sided tile pieces are formed, and these tiles contain protruding traction members. Different traction zones containing different traction members are provided on the outsole. These zones provide improved all surface traction and there is no channeling and no trenching of the golf course turf. There is less damage to the golf course for a given amount of traction.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2018Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Jean-Marie Bidal, John F. Swigart
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Publication number: 20200383421Abstract: Golf shoes having improved constructions are provided. The golf shoes include upper, midsole, and outsole sections. The upper may be made of a soft, breathable leather material. The midsole includes an upper region formed from a first material such as a foamed ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA); and a lower region formed from a second material such as a foamed ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), wherein the materials have different hardness levels. A fiber-reinforced composite plate may be disposed in the midsole. The outsole contains different traction members arranged in a precise geometric structure that helps provide improved stability and traction.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2019Publication date: December 10, 2020Applicant: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Jean-Marie Bidal, John F. Swigart
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Publication number: 20200383422Abstract: Golf shoes having improved constructions are provided. The golf shoes include upper, midsole, and outsole sections. The upper may be made of a soft, breathable leather material. The midsole includes an upper region formed from a first material such as a foamed ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA); and a lower region formed from a second material such as a foamed ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), wherein the materials have different hardness levels. A fiber-reinforced composite plate such as, for example, a carbon fiber plate is disposed in the midsole. The outsole contains different traction members arranged in a precise geometric structure that helps provide improved stability and traction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2019Publication date: December 10, 2020Applicant: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Jean-Marie Bidal, John F. Swigart
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Publication number: 20200245716Abstract: Golf shoes having improved outsole constructions are provided. The golf shoes include upper, midsole, and outsole sections. The outsole includes a first set of arc pathways extending along the outsole in one direction. A second set of arc pathways extend along the outsole in a second direction. When the first and second arc pathways are superposed over each other, four-sided tile pieces are formed, and these tiles contain protruding traction members. In one embodiment, the tiles comprise a first protruding traction member, an opposing second protruding traction member, and a non-protruding segment disposed between the first and second traction members. Different traction zones containing different traction members are provided on the outsole. These zones provide improved multi-surface traction. In one embodiment of the outsole, there is no channeling and no trenching of the golf course turf. There is less damage to the golf course for a given amount of traction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Applicant: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Jean-Marie Bidal, John F. Swigart, Robert S. Bento
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Publication number: 20200146389Abstract: Golf shoes having improved outsole constructions are provided. The golf shoes include upper, midsole, and outsole sections. The outsole includes a first set of arc pathways extending along the outsole in one direction. A second set of arc pathways extend along the outsole in a second direction. When the first and second arc pathways are superposed over each other, four-sided tile pieces are formed, and these tiles contain protruding traction members. In one embodiment, the tiles comprise a first protruding traction member, an opposing second protruding traction member, and a non-protruding segment disposed between the first and second traction members. Different traction zones containing different traction members are provided on the outsole. These zones provide improved multi-surface traction. In one embodiment of the outsole, there is no channeling and no trenching of the golf course turf. There is less damage to the golf course for a given amount of traction.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2020Publication date: May 14, 2020Applicant: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Jean-Marie Bidal, John F. Swigart
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Publication number: 20200077734Abstract: Golf shoes having improved outsole constructions are provided. The golf shoes include upper, midsole, and outsole sections. The outsole includes a first set of arc pathways extending along the outsole in one direction. A second set of arc pathways extend along the outsole in a second direction. When the first and second arc pathways are superposed over each other, four-sided tile pieces are formed, and these tiles contain protruding traction members. Different traction zones containing different traction members are provided on the outsole. These zones provide improved all surface traction and there is no channeling and no trenching of the golf course turf. There is less damage to the golf course for a given amount of traction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2018Publication date: March 12, 2020Applicant: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Jean-Marie Bidal, John F. Swigart
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Publication number: 20190328084Abstract: A fluid-filled chamber may have a barrier, a stacked tensile member, and a fluid. The barrier may be formed from a polymer material that is sealed to define an interior void. The stacked tensile member may be located within the interior void and includes a first tensile element and a second tensile element that are joined to each other. Additionally, opposite sides of the stacked tensile member are joined to the barrier. The fluid is located within the interior void and may be pressurized to place an outward force upon the barrier and induce tension in the stacked tensile member. In some configurations, each of the tensile elements may be a spacer textile.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2019Publication date: October 31, 2019Inventors: John F. Swigart, Amy E. Gishifu
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Patent number: D894563Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2018Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Daren S. Weddle, Jean-Marie Bidal, John F. Swigart
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Patent number: D921344Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2019Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Daren S. Weddle, Jean-Marie Bidal, John F. Swigart
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Patent number: D933347Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2019Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Jean-Marie Bidal, John F. Swigart
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Patent number: D954417Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2020Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Jean-Marie Bidal, John F. Swigart, Robert S. Bento