Patents by Inventor John Hoke

John Hoke 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).

  • Patent number: 12228287
    Abstract: A rotating detonation combustor (RDC) and an associated system is disclosed herein. The RDC can be operably coupled with a vehicle to provide additional power capability over the primary motive power source. The RDC can be operated on demand to provide power to a turbine connected to an electrical power generator in some forms. The RDC can be used in stationary systems as well as moving vehicle systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: Michael Mcclearn, Riley Huff, John Hoke, Matthew Fotia
  • Patent number: 12180887
    Abstract: A rotating detonation combustor (RDC) and an associated system is disclosed herein. The RDC can be operably coupled with a vehicle to provide additional power capability over the primary motive power source. The RDC can be operated on demand to provide power to a turbine connected to an electrical power generator in some forms. The RDC can be used in stationary systems as well as moving vehicle systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: Michael Mcclearn, Riley Huff, John Hoke, Matthew Fotia
  • Publication number: 20120030965
    Abstract: Articles of footwear, including athletic footwear, include one or more of: (a) a sole structure; (b) an upper having lateral and medial side elements engaged with the sole structure, the upper made from a polymer matrix structure that extends through at least a heel region; (c) a size adjustment mechanism located at the heel region; (d) a heel tongue element located adjacent the size adjustment mechanism; (e) a shoe securing mechanism; (f) an instep tongue member; and/or (g) a bootie member located at least partially within the foot-receiving chamber. Methods of manufacturing such articles of footwear also are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Pamela S. Greene, John Hurd, John Hoke
  • Patent number: 8065818
    Abstract: Articles of footwear, including athletic footwear, include one or more of: (a) a sole structure; (b) an upper having lateral and medial side elements engaged with the sole structure, the upper made from a polymer matrix structure that extends through at least a heel region; (c) a size adjustment mechanism located at the heel region; (d) a heel tongue element located adjacent the size adjustment mechanism; (e) a shoe securing mechanism; (f) an instep tongue member; and/or (g) a bootie member located at least partially within the foot-receiving chamber. Methods of manufacturing such articles of footwear also are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela S. Greene, John Hurd, John Hoke
  • Patent number: 7774884
    Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper and a sole structure. The upper includes a matrix structure that defines a plurality of apertures. The apertures may have an elongate configuration to impart differences in the extensibility of the upper in different directions. For example, the matrix layer may be formed from a plurality of segments that cross each other to define the apertures. A method of manufacturing the article of footwear is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela S. Greene, John Hurd, John Hoke
  • Publication number: 20070180730
    Abstract: Articles of footwear, including athletic footwear, include one or more of: (a) a sole structure; (b) an upper having lateral and medial side elements engaged with the sole structure, the upper made from a polymer matrix structure that extends through at least a heel region; (c) a size adjustment mechanism located at the heel region; (d) a heel tongue element located adjacent the size adjustment mechanism; (e) a shoe securing mechanism; (f) an instep tongue member; and/or (g) a bootie member located at least partially within the foot-receiving chamber. Methods of manufacturing such articles of footwear also are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Applicant: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Pamela Greene, John Hurd, John Hoke
  • Publication number: 20070134326
    Abstract: An oral dosage form comprising a first composition and a second composition, each composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable weak base, especially Compound A or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, (‘the drug’) and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier therefor, wherein the first and second compositions are arranged to release drug at differing release rates on administration such that the rate of release of the drug from the dosage form is substantially independent of pH; a process for preparing such a dosage form and the use of such a dosage form in medicine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2004
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: John Hoke, Luigi Martini, Vincenzo Re, Mark Sale
  • Publication number: 20060283042
    Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper and a sole structure. The upper includes a matrix structure that defines a plurality of apertures. The apertures may have an elongate configuration to impart differences in the extensibility of the upper in different directions. For example, the matrix layer may be formed from a plurality of segments that cross each other to define the apertures. A method of manufacturing the article of footwear is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Greene, John Hurd, John Hoke
  • Patent number: D431102
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2000
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Damon Clegg, John Hoke
  • Patent number: D431898
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Damon Clegg, John Hoke
  • Patent number: D432293
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Damon Clegg, John Hoke
  • Patent number: D432764
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2000
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Damon Clegg, John Hoke