Patents by Inventor Joseph Howley

Joseph Howley 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: 11166526
    Abstract: An article of footwear with an arrangement of cleats is disclosed. The arrangement of cleats may enhance traction during the first step of sprinting, quick directional changes, and backward movement. The arrangement of cleats may be disposed on a base plate and may include a first angled cleat aligned with the hallux of a user and a second angled cleat disposed proximate a rearward edge of the base plate. The first angled cleat and two flat cleats may be aligned with the perimeter of a circle on the forefoot region of the base plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Jim Baucom, Joseph Howley, Morgan Stauffer
  • Patent number: 10952495
    Abstract: An article of footwear may include an upper configured to receive a foot and a sole component fixedly attached to a bottom portion of the upper. The sole component may include a baseplate having a bottom surface. The sole component may also include an arrangement of ground engaging members extending downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate. The baseplate may further include a reinforcing shank arrangement including a plurality of reinforcing strips formed of a different material than portions of the baseplate adjacent the reinforcing strips, wherein at least one of the reinforcing strips forms at least a portion of a base platform from which at least one of the ground engaging members extends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Howley, Morgan Stauffer
  • Publication number: 20190279744
    Abstract: Various embodiments implement a multiplatform system architected to provide secure messaging between a plurality of disparate systems (e.g., mobile devices, secure cloud systems, remote locations, health monitoring devices, fitness centers, etc.), co-ordinate resources associated with each of the disparate systems, manage communication between proprietary applications via customized application programming interfaces (APIs) and manage reservation of resources of the disparate systems via the APIs. Further embodiments enable an extensible system architecture to incorporate additional systems. In some embodiments, the system includes a multi-layered database architecture to mediate information and access control (e.g., based on inheritable privileges, specific user classes are allowed or denied access to data in the database). In further embodiments, the data architecture is architected with access layers that ensure compliance with regulatory systems governing health data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2018
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Applicant: YC Wellness, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Howley, Jonathan Ervin Creekmore
  • Publication number: 20190223549
    Abstract: An article of footwear may include an upper configured to receive a foot and a sole component fixedly attached to a bottom portion of the upper. The sole component may include a baseplate having a bottom surface. The sole component may also include an arrangement of ground engaging members extending downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate. The baseplate may further include a reinforcing shank arrangement including a plurality of reinforcing strips formed of a different material than portions of the baseplate adjacent the reinforcing strips, wherein at least one of the reinforcing strips forms at least a portion of a base platform from which at least one of the ground engaging members extends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Howley, Morgan Stauffer
  • Patent number: 10244820
    Abstract: An article of footwear may include an upper configured to receive a foot and a sole component fixedly attached to a bottom portion of the upper. The sole component may include a baseplate having a bottom surface. The sole component may also include an arrangement of ground engaging members extending downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate. The baseplate may further include a reinforcing shank arrangement including a plurality of reinforcing strips formed of a different material than portions of the baseplate adjacent the reinforcing strips, wherein at least one of the reinforcing strips forms at least a portion of a base platform from which at least one of the ground engaging members extends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Howley, Morgan Stauffer
  • Patent number: 10095834
    Abstract: Various embodiments implement a multiplatform system architected to provide secure messaging between a plurality of disparate systems (e.g., mobile devices, secure cloud systems, remote locations, health monitoring devices, fitness centers, etc.), co-ordinate resources associated with each of the disparate systems, manage communication between proprietary applications via customized application programming interfaces (APIs) and manage reservation of resources of the disparate systems via the APIs. Further embodiments enable an extensible system architecture to incorporate additional systems. In some embodiments, the system includes a multi-layered database architecture to mediate information and access control (e.g., based on inheritable privileges, specific user classes are allowed or denied access to data in the database). In further embodiments, the data architecture is architected with access layers that ensure compliance with regulatory systems governing health data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: YC Wellness, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Howley, Jonathan Ervin Creekmore
  • Publication number: 20170188662
    Abstract: An article of footwear with an arrangement of cleats is disclosed. The arrangement of cleats may enhance traction during the first step of sprinting, quick directional changes, and backward movement. The arrangement of cleats may be disposed on a base plate and may include a first angled cleat aligned with the hallux of a user and a second angled cleat disposed proximate a rearward edge of the base plate. The first angled cleat and two flat cleats may be aligned with the perimeter of a circle on the forefoot region of the base plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Jim Baucom, Joseph Howley, Morgan Stauffer
  • Patent number: 9675133
    Abstract: An article of footwear may include an upper configured to receive a foot and a sole component fixedly attached to a bottom portion of the upper. The sole component may include a baseplate having a bottom surface. The sole component may also include an arrangement of ground engaging members extending downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate. The baseplate may further include a reinforcing shank arrangement including a plurality of reinforcing strips formed of a different material than portions of the baseplate adjacent the reinforcing strips, wherein at least one of the reinforcing strips forms at least a portion of a base platform from which at least one of the ground engaging members extends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Howley, Morgan Stauffer
  • Publication number: 20170099910
    Abstract: An article of footwear may include an upper configured to receive a foot and a sole component fixedly attached to a bottom portion of the upper. The sole component may include a baseplate having a bottom surface. The sole component may also include an arrangement of ground engaging members extending downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate. The baseplate may further include a reinforcing shank arrangement including a plurality of reinforcing strips formed of a different material than portions of the baseplate adjacent the reinforcing strips, wherein at least one of the reinforcing strips forms at least a portion of a base platform from which at least one of the ground engaging members extends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Howley, Morgan Stauffer
  • Publication number: 20160328522
    Abstract: Various embodiments implement a multiplatform system architected to provide secure messaging between a plurality of disparate systems (e.g., mobile devices, secure cloud systems, remote locations, health monitoring devices, fitness centers, etc.), co-ordinate resources associated with each of the disparate systems, manage communication between proprietary applications via customized application programming interfaces (APIs) and manage reservation of resources of the disparate systems via the APIs. Further embodiments enable an extensible system architecture to incorporate additional systems. In some embodiments, the system includes a multi-layered database architecture to mediate information and access control (e.g., based on inheritable privileges, specific user classes are allowed or denied access to data in the database). In further embodiments, the data architecture is architected with access layers that ensure compliance with regulatory systems governing health data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Applicant: YC Wellness, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph Howley
  • Publication number: 20160328576
    Abstract: Various embodiments implement a multiplatform system architected to provide secure messaging between a plurality of disparate systems (e.g., mobile devices, secure cloud systems, remote locations, health monitoring devices, fitness centers, etc.), co-ordinate resources associated with each of the disparate systems, manage communication between proprietary applications via customized application programming interfaces (APIs) and manage reservation of resources of the disparate systems via the APIs. Further embodiments enable an extensible system architecture to incorporate additional systems. In some embodiments, the system includes a multi-layered database architecture to mediate information and access control (e.g., based on inheritable privileges, specific user classes are allowed or denied access to data in the database). In further embodiments, the data architecture is architected with access layers that ensure compliance with regulatory systems governing health data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Applicant: YC Wellness, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph Howley
  • Publication number: 20160328577
    Abstract: Various embodiments implement a multiplatform system architected to provide secure messaging between a plurality of disparate systems (e.g., mobile devices, secure cloud systems, remote locations, health monitoring devices, fitness centers, etc.), co-ordinate resources associated with each of the disparate systems, manage communication between proprietary applications via customized application programming interfaces (APIs) and manage reservation of resources of the disparate systems via the APIs. Further embodiments enable an extensible system architecture to incorporate additional systems. In some embodiments, the system includes a multi-layered database architecture to mediate information and access control (e.g., based on inheritable privileges, specific user classes are allowed or denied access to data in the database). In further embodiments, the data architecture is architected with access layers that ensure compliance with regulatory systems governing health data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Applicant: YC Wellness, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph Howley
  • Patent number: 9451804
    Abstract: An article of footwear may include an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure may include an outsole including ground engaging members and a reinforcement member. The reinforcement member may extend between (1) a first mounting member located in a forefoot region of the outsole and configured to connect the reinforcement member to the outsole, and (2) a second mounting member located in a heel region of the outsole and configured to connect the reinforcement member to the outsole. The first mounting member may be located adjacent to a ground engaging member in the forefoot region of the outsole and the second mounting member is located adjacent to a ground engaging member in the heel region of the outsole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Jim Baucom, David J. Dirsa, Clifford B. Gerber, Joseph Howley
  • Publication number: 20150320144
    Abstract: An article of footwear may include an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure may include an outsole including ground engaging members and a reinforcement member. The reinforcement member may extend between (1) a first mounting member located in a forefoot region of the outsole and configured to connect the reinforcement member to the outsole, and (2) a second mounting member located in a heel region of the outsole and configured to connect the reinforcement member to the outsole. The first mounting member may be located adjacent to a ground engaging member in the forefoot region of the outsole and the second mounting member is located adjacent to a ground engaging member in the heel region of the outsole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Jim Baucom, David J. Dirsa, Clifford B. Gerber, Joseph Howley
  • Publication number: 20150296920
    Abstract: An article of footwear may include an upper configured to receive a foot and a sole component fixedly attached to a bottom portion of the upper. The sole component may include a baseplate having a bottom surface. The sole component may also include an arrangement of ground engaging members extending downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate. The baseplate may further include a reinforcing shank arrangement including a plurality of reinforcing strips formed of a different material than portions of the baseplate adjacent the reinforcing strips, wherein at least one of the reinforcing strips forms at least a portion of a base platform from which at least one of the ground engaging members extends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: Joseph Howley, Morgan Stauffer
  • Patent number: 9044064
    Abstract: An article of footwear may include an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure may include an outsole including ground engaging members and a reinforcement member. The reinforcement member may extend between (1) a first mounting member located in a forefoot region of the outsole and configured to connect the reinforcement member to the outsole, and (2) a second mounting member located in a heel region of the outsole and configured to connect the reinforcement member to the outsole. The first mounting member may be located adjacent to a ground engaging member in the forefoot region of the outsole and the second mounting member is located adjacent to a ground engaging member in the heel region of the outsole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Jim Baucom, David J. Dirsa, Clifford B. Gerber, Joseph Howley
  • Patent number: 8973290
    Abstract: An article of footwear may include an upper configured to receive a foot and a sole component fixedly attached to a bottom portion of the upper. The sole component may include a baseplate having a bottom surface. The sole component may also include an arrangement of ground engaging members extending downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate. The baseplate may further include a reinforcing shank arrangement including a plurality of reinforcing strips formed of a different material than portions of the baseplate adjacent the reinforcing strips, wherein at least one of the reinforcing strips forms at least a portion of a base platform from which at least one of the ground engaging members extends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Howley, Morgan Stauffer
  • Publication number: 20140026444
    Abstract: An article of footwear may include an upper configured to receive a foot and a sole component fixedly attached to a bottom portion of the upper. The sole component may include a baseplate having a bottom surface. The sole component may also include an arrangement of ground engaging members extending downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate. The baseplate may further include a reinforcing shank arrangement including a plurality of reinforcing strips formed of a different material than portions of the baseplate adjacent the reinforcing strips, wherein at least one of the reinforcing strips forms at least a portion of a base platform from which at least one of the ground engaging members extends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Howley, Morgan Stauffer
  • Publication number: 20130326911
    Abstract: An article of footwear may include an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure may include an outsole including ground engaging members and a reinforcement member. The reinforcement member may extend between (1) a first mounting member located in a forefoot region of the outsole and configured to connect the reinforcement member to the outsole, and (2) a second mounting member located in a heel region of the outsole and configured to connect the reinforcement member to the outsole. The first mounting member may be located adjacent to a ground engaging member in the forefoot region of the outsole and the second mounting member is located adjacent to a ground engaging member in the heel region of the outsole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Jim Baucom, David J. Dirsa, Clifford B. Gerber, Joseph Howley
  • Patent number: 7025938
    Abstract: The partially condensed fluid recycle stream of a fluidized bed polyolefin reactor operating in the condensing mode is split into two portions by a stream splitter. In a preferred mode, the smaller stream from the splitter contains a higher ratio of liquid to gas than the larger stream. One portion of the split stream is injected below the fluidized bed and the other, preferably with enhanced liquid content, is injected into the fluidized bed at a level above the product withdrawal level. Regulation of liquid injection above the product withdrawal level, as a function of liquid in the product discharge tanks, reduces the liquid in the product discharge system, resulting in improved discharge cycle times and more efficient conservation of monomer and other materials which might otherwise be lost in the discharge process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Union Carbide Chemicals & Plastics Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Darrell Olson, Timothy Joseph Howley