Patents by Inventor Julia Roether
Julia Roether 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: 9731449Abstract: A method for applying a thermoreactive seam tape to a seam is provided. The thermoreactive seam tape may be positioned adjacent to the seam, which may include a first fabric surface and an adjacent second fabric surface. The thermoreactive seam tape may include an interior planar surface that engages both the first fabric surface and the second fabric surface of the seam. The thermoreactive seam tape may further include an exterior surface opposite the interior surface, where the exterior surface is substantially non-planar with respect to the interior planar surface along a length of the thermoreactive seam tape. Heat and pressure may be applied to the thermoreactive seam tape, wherein the heat and the pressure facilitate adhesion of the thermoreactive seam tape to the first fabric surface and the second fabric surface of the seam.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2015Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Tory M. Cross, Julia Roether, Scott C. Holt
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Patent number: 9247794Abstract: A bag with reinforcing seam tape is provided. The bag has a bottom, at least two sides, and at least two ends formed from textile panels; the textile panels are joined by seams. A reinforcing seam tape adheres to at least a portion of the seam. The reinforcing seam tape is made of thermoplastic polyurethane having a thickness between 0.3 millimeters and 0.8 millimeters. At least one face of the seam tape may have a cross-sectional shape that provides structural support to the bag.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2012Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Tory M. Cross, Julia Roether, Scott C. Holt
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Patent number: 9131749Abstract: Woven textile structures constructed using dual-loom technology are provided. Filaments are woven in such a way as to create a first set of different discrete layers of the same fabric in some regions of the textile and a second set of discrete layers of the same fabric at other regions of the same textile. The different layers are used to construct various textile structures such as a woven bag.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2012Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Julia Roether, Thomas G. Bell, Tory M. Cross
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Patent number: 9107483Abstract: A bag with reinforcing seam tape is provided. The bag has a bottom, at least two sides, and at least two ends formed from textile panels; the textile panels are joined by seams. A reinforcing seam tape adheres to at least a portion of the seam. The reinforcing seam tape is made of thermoplastic polyurethane having a thickness between 0.3 millimeters and 0.8 millimeters. At least one face of the seam tape may have a cross-sectional shape that provides structural support to the bag.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2012Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Tory M. Cross, Julia Roether
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Publication number: 20150183156Abstract: A method for applying a thermoreactive seam tape to a seam is provided. The thermoreactive seam tape may be positioned adjacent to the seam, which may include a first fabric surface and an adjacent second fabric surface. The thermoreactive seam tape may include an interior planar surface that engages both the first fabric surface and the second fabric surface of the seam. The thermoreactive seam tape may further include an exterior surface opposite the interior surface, where the exterior surface is substantially non-planar with respect to the interior planar surface along a length of the thermoreactive seam tape. Heat and pressure may be applied to the thermoreactive seam tape, wherein the heat and the pressure facilitate adhesion of the thermoreactive seam tape to the first fabric surface and the second fabric surface of the seam.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2015Publication date: July 2, 2015Inventors: Tory M. Cross, Julia Roether, Scott C. Holt
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Patent number: 8814429Abstract: Woven textile structures constructed using dual-loom technology are provided. Filaments are woven in such a way as to create a first set of different discrete layers of the same fabric in some regions of the textile and a second set of discrete layers of the same fabric at other regions of the same textile. The different layers are used to construct various textile structures such as a woven bag with woven channels containing at least one drawstring.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2012Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Julia Roether, Thomas G. Bell, Tory M. Cross
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Patent number: 8578633Abstract: The stability and balance offered by an article of footwear is improved by including a rigid layer in an outsole assembly of the article of footwear. The rigid layer may include a material of at least a predefined rigidity. For example, an outsole may be fitted with a carbon fiber plate that maintains the shape and a flatness of the outsole assembly. The rigid layer may be attached to one or more other layers that may be configured for impact force attenuation and comfort. In one or more arrangements, the rigid layer may be sandwiched between two other layers. Alternatively, the rigid layer may be insertable into a layer of the outsole. A channel may cut into a layer of the outsole to distribute weight to an outside portion of the outsole. This distribution of weight to the outside portion of the outsole may improve stability and balance.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Julia Roether, Steven F. Smith, Sean M. McDowell
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Publication number: 20130192943Abstract: A bag with reinforcing seam tape is provided. The bag has a bottom, at least two sides, and at least two ends formed from textile panels; the textile panels are joined by seams. A reinforcing seam tape adheres to at least a portion of the seam. The reinforcing seam tape is made of thermoplastic polyurethane having a thickness between 0.3 millimeters and 0.8 millimeters. At least one face of the seam tape may have a cross-sectional shape that provides structural support to the bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2012Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Tory M. Cross, Julia Roether
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Patent number: 8448356Abstract: An article of footwear for riding is disclosed. The article includes a second portion of an upper having a second coefficient of friction that is greater than a first coefficient of friction associated with a first portion of an upper. The article further includes a detachable spur member configured to attach to a heel counter of the article.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2011Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: D'Wayne Edwards, Sean M. McDowell, Julia Roether
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Publication number: 20130051706Abstract: Woven textile structures constructed using dual-loom technology are provided. Filaments are woven in such a way as to create a first set of different discrete layers of the same fabric in some regions of the textile and a second set of discrete layers of the same fabric at other regions of the same textile. The different layers are used to construct various textile structures such as a woven bag with woven channels containing at least one drawstring.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Julia Roether, Thomas G. Bell, Tory M. Cross
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Publication number: 20130051709Abstract: Woven textile structures constructed using dual-loom technology are provided. Filaments are woven in such a way as to create a first set of different discrete layers of the same fabric in some regions of the textile and a second set of discrete layers of the same fabric at other regions of the same textile. The different layers are used to construct various textile structures such as a woven bag with woven channels containing at least one drawstring.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Julia Roether, Thomas G. Bell, Tory M. Cross
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Publication number: 20130051712Abstract: Woven textile structures constructed using dual-loom technology are provided. Filaments are woven in such a way as to create a first set of different discrete layers of the same fabric in some regions of the textile and a second set of discrete layers of the same fabric at other regions of the same textile. The different layers are used to construct various textile structures such as a woven bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Julia Roether, Thomas G. Bell, Tory M. Cross
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Publication number: 20130047467Abstract: Woven textile structures constructed using dual-loom technology are provided. Filaments are woven in such a way as to create a first set of different discrete layers of the same fabric in some regions of the textile and a second set of discrete layers of the same fabric at other regions of the same textile. The different layers are used to construct various textile structures such as a woven shoe upper and strobel integrally woven from the same filaments.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Julia Roether, Thomas G. Bell, Tory M. Cross
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Patent number: 8230617Abstract: An article of footwear for water sports disclosed. The article includes straps that fasten an upper into place. The straps are configured to maintain a fastened position when water is splashed from below the article. The article further includes padded members to protect the instep and the front ankle of the foot.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2007Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Tom Luedecke, Sean M. McDowell, Julia Roether
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Publication number: 20120011743Abstract: The stability and balance offered by an article of footwear is improved by including a rigid layer in an outsole assembly of the article of footwear. The rigid layer may include a material of at least a predefined rigidity. For example, an outsole may be fitted with a carbon fiber plate that maintains the shape and a flatness of the outsole assembly. The rigid layer may be attached to one or more other layers that may be configured for impact force attenuation and comfort. In one or more arrangements, the rigid layer may be sandwiched between two other layers. Alternatively, the rigid layer may be insertable into a layer of the outsole. A channel may cut into a layer of the outsole to distribute weight to an outside portion of the outsole. This distribution of weight to the outside portion of the outsole may improve stability and balance.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Julia Roether, Steven F. Smith, Sean M. McDowell
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Patent number: 8051583Abstract: The stability and balance offered by an article of footwear is improved by including a rigid layer in an outsole assembly of the article of footwear. The rigid layer may include a material of at least a predefined rigidity. For example, an outsole may be fitted with a carbon fiber plate that maintains the shape and a flatness of the outsole assembly. The rigid layer may be attached to one or more other layers that may be configured for impact force attenuation and comfort. In one or more arrangements, the rigid layer may be sandwiched between two other layers. Alternatively, the rigid layer may be insertable into a layer of the outsole. A channel may cut into a layer of the outsole to distribute weight to an outside portion of the outsole. This distribution of weight to the outside portion of the outsole may improve stability and balance.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2007Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Julia Roether, Steven F. Smith, Sean M. McDowell
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Publication number: 20110119961Abstract: An article of footwear for riding is disclosed. The article includes a second portion of an upper having a second coefficient of friction that is greater than a first coefficient of friction associated with a first portion of an upper. The article further includes a detachable spur member configured to attach to a heel counter of the article.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2011Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: D'Wayne Edwards, Sean M. McDowell, Julia Roether
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Patent number: 7941946Abstract: An article of footwear for water sports disclosed. The article may be worn by a helmsman on a sailboat. The article may include provisions to facilitate increased traction and support for a foot of the helmsman.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2007Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: James F. Clancy, Sean M. McDowell, Julia Roether
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Patent number: 7934325Abstract: An article of footwear for gymnasts includes an outsole, an insole, an upper, and a securing member. The outsole may extend beneath a forefoot region of the foot and may include one or more traction elements. The insole may be engaged with the outsole and may include one or more impact-attenuation zones. The insole may include a medial impact-attenuation zone and a lateral impact-attenuation zone. The upper may include one or more apertures through which a wearer's phalanges may be received and may extend over a top portion of the wearer's foot between the wearer's ankle and phalanges. The securing member may secure the article of footwear to the wearer's foot, and may extend from the lateral to the medial side of the upper. The securing member may extend around the heel or ankle area of the wearer's foot. The article of footwear may be a gymnastics shoe.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2007Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Susan L. Sokolowski, Nuria Hansen, Julia Roether
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Patent number: 7930841Abstract: An article of footwear for water sports, especially canoeing, is disclosed. The article of footwear includes an upper attached to a sole forming a first live hinge and a strap system attached to the sole forming a second live hinge. The second live hinge is disposed distally from the first live hinge.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2007Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Tom Luedecke, Sean M. McDowell, Julia Roether