Patents by Inventor Jorge E. Carbo

Jorge E. Carbo 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: 20140259330
    Abstract: An article of protective equipment includes a one-piece body. The body includes a first region, an edge, and a second region. The first region is formed from a first composite material having a first matrix component and a first reinforcement component. The second region extends between the first region and the edge. The second region is formed from a second composite material having a second matrix material and a second reinforcement component. One of the first reinforcement component and the second reinforcement component has a plurality of first items arranged randomly. The other of the first reinforcement component and the second reinforcement component has a plurality of second items arranged in a predetermined arrangement. The body is configured to protect the wearer from an input load, and the second region is configured to flex under the influence of the input load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Jorge E. Carbo, JR., Nathan Demarest
  • Publication number: 20140060202
    Abstract: A mount assembly for compression testing of an article of apparel on a compression testing machine. The machine has a head and a sensor. The mount assembly includes a substantially rigid core member and a resilient member that is supported on and that at least partially covers the cover member. The resilient member is configured to support the article of apparel thereon. The resilient member is configured to resiliently deform in response to a compression applied to the article of apparel from the head of the impact testing machine. As such, the sensor detects an effect of the compression on at least one of the resilient member and the core member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Jorge E. Carbo, JR., Martine I.V. Mientjes, Jeffrey D. Allison
  • Publication number: 20140007461
    Abstract: An article of footwear is provided and may include an upper and an outsole. The outsole may be formed from a rigid material and may include a heat-reflective coating opposing the ground during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2012
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Jorge E. CARBO, JR., Bryan N. FARRIS
  • Publication number: 20130212767
    Abstract: An aerodynamic garment may comprise zones with applied textures. Each zone may be associated with properties and characteristics based on the movement of the garment associated with each zone through air during an athletic activity. The texture in each zone may be applied using a variety of methods such as printing. Terminal edges of the garment may be treated with silicone or other elastomers to prevent fraying, eliminate stitching, and provide a snug, aerodynamic fit. The resulting aerodynamic garment improves the performance of an athlete wearing the aerodynamic garment by reducing the aerodynamic drag experienced during the performance of the athletic activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew D. Nordstom, Jorge E. Carbo, JR., Leonard W. Brownlie
  • Patent number: 8298648
    Abstract: A pad element may include a base member, a pair of cover layers, and a plurality of insert elements. The base member defines a plurality of apertures. The cover layers are secured to opposite surfaces of the base member and extend across the apertures. The insert elements are located within the apertures and between the cover layers. As examples, the base member and the insert elements may be formed from polymer foam materials, and the cover layers may be formed from textile materials. The pad element may be utilized to attenuate impact forces and provide one or more of breathability, flexibility, a relatively low overall mass, and launderability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: David Turner, Jorge E. Carbo
  • Publication number: 20120131720
    Abstract: An aerodynamic garment may comprise zones with applied textures. Each zone may be associated with properties and characteristics based on the movement of the garment associated with each zone through air during an athletic activity. The texture in each zone may be applied using a variety of methods such as printing. The resulting aerodynamic garment improves the performance of an athlete wearing the aerodynamic garment by reducing the aerodynamic drag experienced during the performance of the athletic activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: NIKE,INC.
    Inventors: Matthew D. Nordstrom, Jorge E. Carbo, Leonard W. Brownlie
  • Publication number: 20110203036
    Abstract: A pad element may include a base member, a pair of cover layers, and a plurality of insert elements. The base member defines a plurality of apertures. The cover layers are secured to opposite surfaces of the base member and extend across the apertures. The insert elements are located within the apertures and between the cover layers. As examples, the base member and the insert elements may be formed from polymer foam materials, and the cover layers may be formed from textile materials. The pad element may be utilized to attenuate impact forces and provide one or more of breathability, flexibility, a relatively low overall mass, and launderability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2010
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: David Turner, Jorge E. Carbo
  • Patent number: 7435155
    Abstract: An athletic bra having a unitary, contiguous framework made of engineered laminated material and molded cups provides lightweight, breathable support and motion control. The framework comprises stretch, non-stretch and reinforcement zones in different areas of the bra and includes an integrated chest band, shoulder straps and a front exoskeleton onto which the molded cups are attached. The exoskeleton comprises an adjustable compression strap extending across the front and downward to a front central point of the chest band. The compression band provides adjustable compression and support and full separation of the breasts. The molded cups and exoskeleton achieve both encapsulation of each breast and compression of the breasts for motion control. The adjustment areas of the compression strap, the shoulder straps, and the back closure area provided with a robust hook which is selectively received into a series of adjustment slots or aligned perforations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Dana A. Reinisch, Jorge E. Carbo, Jr., Dobriana Gheneva
  • Publication number: 20030142402
    Abstract: A panoramic flash system is disclosed that filters out visible light (but not invisible light) from a flash unit that is directly connected to a camera equipped with a panoramic lens. The invisible light is then used to trigger a remote flash located in a blind spot of the field of view of the panoramic lens. The remote flash then illuminates the scene within the field-of-view of the panoramic lens. The visible-light filter can be an adhesive tape that is placed over the lens of a flash unit that is integral with the camera body. The panoramic lens can have the remote flash unit attached to the lens in the lens' blind spot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Applicant: Be Here Corporation
    Inventors: Jorge E. Carbo, Edward C. Driscoll
  • Patent number: 6388820
    Abstract: According to one aspect the invention, a panoramic imaging arrangement is provided which includes at least a first lens block including a convex reflective surface and a transparent component. The convex reflective surface has a substantially vertically extending axis of revolution and is capable of receiving light from a 360° surrounding panoramic scene, and reflecting the light for further manipulation. The transparent component covers the convex reflective surface. The convex reflective surface is thereby protected from environmental conditions which may otherwise result in damage to the convex reflective surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignee: Be Here Corporation
    Inventors: Edward P. Wallerstein, Edward C. Driscoll, Jr., Willard C. Lomax, James E. Parris, John L. Furlani, Edward V. Bacho, Jorge E. Carbo, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6373642
    Abstract: According to one aspect the invention, a panoramic imaging arrangement is provided which includes at least a first lens block including a convex reflective surface and a transparent component. The convex reflective surface has a substantially vertically extending axis of revolution and is capable of receiving light from a 360° surrounding panoramic scene, and reflecting the light for further manipulation. The transparent component covers the convex reflective surface. The convex reflective surface is thereby protected from environmental conditions which may otherwise result in damage to the convex reflective surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: Be Here Corporation
    Inventors: Edward P. Wallerstein, Edward C. Driscoll, Jr., Willard C. Lomax, James E. Parris, John L. Furlani, Edward V. Bacho, Jorge E. Carbo, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20020034020
    Abstract: According to one aspect the invention, a panoramic imaging arrangement is provided which includes at least a first lens block including a convex reflective surface and a transparent component. The convex reflective surface has a substantially vertically extending axis of revolution and is capable of receiving light from a 360° surrounding panoramic scene, and reflecting the light for further manipulation. The transparent component covers the convex reflective surface. The convex reflective surface is thereby protected from environmental conditions which may otherwise result in damage to the convex reflective surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2001
    Publication date: March 21, 2002
    Applicant: Be Here Corporation
    Inventors: Edward P. Wallerstein, Edward C. Driscoll, Willard C. Lomax, James E. Parris, John L. Furlani, Edward V. Bacho, Jorge E. Carbo
  • Patent number: 6341044
    Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention there is provided a panoramic imaging arrangement comprising lens block and a system of lenses. The lens block has a substantially vertical axis of revolution and is capable of receiving light from a first, 360° surrounding panoramic scene. The system of lenses has a vertical axis of revolution substantially coinciding with the axis of revolution of the lens block and is positioned to receive light from a second scene which is at least partially located above the first, surrounding panoramic scene, and projecting the light from the second scene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2002
    Assignee: Be Here Corporation
    Inventors: Edward C. Driscoll, Jr., Edward P. Wallerstein, Willard C. Lomax, James E. Parris, John Louis Warpakowski Furlan, Edward V. Bacho, Jorge E. Carbo, Jr.