Patents by Inventor Julie A. Huffman
Julie A. Huffman 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: 11013295Abstract: A sockliner assembly can comprise a sockliner and one or more cables. The sockliner can have an upper surface, a lower surface, and a side surface extending between the upper and lower surfaces and defining a peripheral edge of the sockliner. The first cable can have a first attached cable segment and a first free cable segment. The first attached cable segment can be coupled to the sockliner. The first free cable segment can extend from the first attached cable segment and can extend beyond the peripheral edge of the sockliner.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2018Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Julie A. Huffman, Todd A. Waatti
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Publication number: 20200170347Abstract: A sockliner assembly can comprise a sockliner and one or more cables. The sockliner can have an upper surface, a lower surface, and a side surface extending between the upper and lower surfaces and defining a peripheral edge of the sockliner. The first cable can have a first attached cable segment and a first free cable segment. The first attached cable segment can be coupled to the sockliner. The first free cable segment can extend from the first attached cable segment and can extend beyond the peripheral edge of the sockliner.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2018Publication date: June 4, 2020Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Julie A. Huffman, Todd A. Waatti
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Patent number: 9968156Abstract: An article of footwear incorporates a seamless bootie or textile upper formed from a knitted component removed from a knitted textile element of unitary warp knit construction. The knitted component may include a first knitted component portion in the form of a seamless bootie and a second knitted component portion associated with the first knitted component portion. In some embodiments the second knitted component portion may be tucked-in or folded into a pocket of first knitted component portion, such as a knitted dynamic fit component portion or a knitted tongue component portion. In some embodiments the second kitted component portion may be wrapped around at least part of the first knitted component portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2014Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Julie A. Huffman, Amy Lyttle, Thomas G. Bell
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Patent number: 9907349Abstract: An article of footwear incorporates a seamless bootie or textile upper formed from a knitted component removed from a knitted textile element of unitary warp knit construction. The knitted component may include a first knitted component portion in the form of a seamless bootie and a second knitted component portion associated with the first knitted component portion. In some embodiments the second knitted component portion may be tucked-in or folded into a pocket of first knitted component portion, such as a knitted dynamic fit component portion or a knitted tongue component portion. In some embodiments the second knitted component portion may be wrapped around at least part of the first knitted component portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2014Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Julie A. Huffman, Amy Lyttle, Thomas G. Bell
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Patent number: 9877536Abstract: An article of footwear incorporates a seamless bootie or textile upper formed from a knitted component removed from a knitted textile element of unitary warp knit construction. The knitted component may include a first knitted component portion in the form of a seamless bootie and a second knitted component portion associated with the first knitted component portion. In some embodiments the second knitted component portion may be tucked-in or folded into a pocket of first knitted component portion, such as a knitted dynamic fit component portion or a knitted tongue component portion. In some embodiments the second kitted component portion may be wrapped around at least part of the first knitted component portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2014Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Julie A. Huffman, Amy Lyttle, Thomas G. Bell
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Patent number: 9538803Abstract: An article of footwear incorporates a textile upper. The upper comprises a knitted component. The knitted component may be warp knitted. The knitted component has an outer side and an inner side that can have different knit configurations. The knitted component can also incorporate portions of a single layer construction and portions of a double layer construction. The double layer construction forms pockets on portions of the knitted component. Inserts can be placed into the pockets to provide support, stability, or other desired properties to the portions of the knitted component.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2013Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Thomas G. Bell, Bhupesh Dua, Julie Huffman, Amy Lyttle
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Patent number: 9526293Abstract: An article of footwear incorporates a textile upper. The upper comprises a knitted component. The knitted component may be warp knitted. The knitted component has an outer side and an inner side that can have different knit configurations. The knitted component can also incorporate portions of a single layer construction and portions of a double layer construction. The double layer construction forms pockets on portions of the knitted component. Inserts can be placed into the pockets to provide support, stability, or other desired properties to the portions of the knitted component.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2015Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Thomas G. Bell, Bhupesh Dua, Julie A. Huffman, Amy Lyttle
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Publication number: 20150342285Abstract: An article of footwear incorporates a seamless bootie or textile upper formed from a knitted component removed from a knitted textile element of unitary warp knit construction. The knitted component may include a first knitted component portion in the form of a seamless bootie and a second knitted component portion associated with the first knitted component portion. In some embodiments the second knitted component portion may be tucked-in or folded into a pocket of first knitted component portion, such as a knitted dynamic fit component portion or a knitted tongue component portion. In some embodiments the second kitted component portion may be wrapped around at least part of the first knitted component portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2014Publication date: December 3, 2015Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Julie A. Huffman, Amy Lyttle, Thomas G. Bell
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Publication number: 20150342286Abstract: An article of footwear incorporates a seamless bootie or textile upper formed from a knitted component removed from a knitted textile element of unitary warp knit construction. The knitted component may include a first knitted component portion in the form of a seamless bootie and a second knitted component portion associated with the first knitted component portion. In some embodiments the second knitted component portion may be tucked-in or folded into a pocket of first knitted component portion, such as a knitted dynamic fit component portion or a knitted tongue component portion. In some embodiments the second kitted component portion may be wrapped around at least part of the first knitted component portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2014Publication date: December 3, 2015Applicant: NIKE. Inc.Inventors: Julie A. Huffman, Amy Lyttle, Thomas G. Bell
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Publication number: 20150342284Abstract: An article of footwear incorporates a seamless bootie or textile upper formed from a knitted component removed from a knitted textile element of unitary warp knit construction. The knitted component may include a first knitted component portion in the form of a seamless bootie and a second knitted component portion associated with the first knitted component portion. In some embodiments the second knitted component portion may be tucked-in or folded into a pocket of first knitted component portion, such as a knitted dynamic fit component portion or a knitted tongue component portion. In some embodiments the second knitted component portion may be wrapped around at least part of the first knitted component portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2014Publication date: December 3, 2015Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Julie A. Huffman, Amy Lyttle, Thomas G. Bell
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Publication number: 20150272261Abstract: An article of footwear incorporates a textile upper. The upper comprises a knitted component. The knitted component may be warp knitted. The knitted component has an outer side and an inner side that can have different knit configurations. The knitted component can also incorporate portions of a single layer construction and portions of a double layer construction. The double layer construction forms pockets on portions of the knitted component. Inserts can be placed into the pockets to provide support, stability, or other desired properties to the portions of the knitted component.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: Thomas G. Bell, Bhupesh Dua, Julie A. Huffman, Amy Lyttle
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Patent number: 9084449Abstract: An article of footwear incorporates a textile upper. The upper comprises a knitted component. The knitted component may be warp knitted. The knitted component has an outer side and an inner side that can have different knit configurations. The knitted component can also incorporate portions of a single layer construction and portions of a double layer construction. The double layer construction forms pockets on portions of the knitted component. Inserts can be placed into the pockets to provide support, stability, or other desired properties to the portions of the knitted component.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2014Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Thomas G. Bell, Bhupesh Dua, Julie A. Huffman, Amy Lyttle
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Publication number: 20140352179Abstract: An article of footwear incorporates a textile upper. The upper comprises a knitted component. The knitted component may be warp knitted. The knitted component has an outer side and an inner side that can have different knit configurations. The knitted component can also incorporate portions of a single layer construction and portions of a double layer construction. The double layer construction forms pockets on portions of the knitted component. Inserts can be placed into the pockets to provide support, stability, or other desired properties to the portions of the knitted component.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2014Publication date: December 4, 2014Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Thomas G. Bell, Bhupesh Dua, Julie A. Huffman, Amy Lyttle
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Publication number: 20140352173Abstract: An article of footwear incorporates a textile upper. The upper comprises a knitted component. The knitted component may be warp knitted. The knitted component has an outer side and an inner side that can have different knit configurations. The knitted component can also incorporate portions of a single layer construction and portions of a double layer construction. The double layer construction forms pockets on portions of the knitted component. Inserts can be placed into the pockets to provide support, stability, or other desired properties to the portions of the knitted component.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2013Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventors: Thomas G. Bell, Bhupesh Dua, Julie Huffman, Amy Lyttle
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Publication number: 20030210205Abstract: A spiral antenna system that is designed to have an increased upper frequency limit. The system includes a spiral antenna element having a feed end, and a helical antenna element having a helical portion electrically interconnected with the feed end of the spiral antenna element. In one embodiment, the helical antenna element comprises a coaxial cable having a portion of the outer conductor removed (e.g., tapered). For example, the helical antenna element could comprise a portion of the feedline that follows a substantially helical path. Preferably, the spiral antenna element defines a spiral axis, and the helical antenna element defines a helical axis substantially aligned with the spiral axis. The helical antenna element can be spaced from the helical axis a distance less than or equal to the radial distance of the feed end of the spiral antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2002Publication date: November 13, 2003Applicant: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventors: Thomas P. Cencich, Julie A. Huffman, Jason B. Burford
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Publication number: 20030210197Abstract: A ridged horn antenna that is designed to operate simultaneously in multiple modes with improved efficiency and higher gain. In one embodiment, the antenna has at least five ridges (e.g., eight ridges). Preferably, each ridge is independently fed by a feedline (e.g., coaxial cable). In order to match impedances better, the feedlines can be tapered from an uncoupled state to a highly coupled state. A beamforming network having a plurality of ports can be coupled to the feedlines. Preferably, the beamforming network is designed to provide multiple progressive phase relationships to the ridges through the coupled feedlines for simultaneous multiple operating modes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2002Publication date: November 13, 2003Applicant: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventors: Thomas P. Cencich, Jason B. Burford, Julie A. Huffman, William N. Kefauver
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Patent number: 6549175Abstract: The present invention provides a matched mode antenna feedline desiged to achieve simultaneous modal impedance matching with a multiple mode N-fold symmetric or N-fold polygonal antenna such as, for example, spiral antennas, sinuous antennas, modulated arm width (MAW) spiral antennas, log periodic dipole (LPDA), monopole (LPMA) arrays, and an N-fold polygonal antenna. In one embodiment, the matched mode antenna feedline (10) includes a plurality of transmission lines (20) arranged in a circular cluster around a central axis (12). Each transmission line (20) extends from an input end (22) thereof connectable with a device such as a beamformer to an output end (24) thereof connectable with an antenna feedpoint. A transition section (30) is provided between the input and output ends (22, 24) of each transmission line (20) wherein the transmission lines (20) are smoothly transitioned from a decoupled state proximal to the input ends (22) thereof to a coupled state proximal to the output ends (24) thereof.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2001Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: Lockhead Martin CorporationInventors: Tom Cencich, Julie A. Huffman, Douglas Walcher