Patents by Inventor Karen Farina

Karen Farina 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).

  • Stacked cushioning arrangement for sole structure
    Patent number: 11969048
    Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear is provided. The sole structure includes an outsole having a ground-engaging surface and an upper surface formed on an opposite side of the outsole than the ground-engaging surface. A first cushion is disposed proximate to a medial side of the sole structure and includes a first fluid-filled chamber attached to the upper surface of the outsole and a second fluid-filled chamber attached to the first fluid-filled chamber and disposed between the first fluid-filled chamber and the upper. A second cushion is disposed proximate to a lateral side of the sole structure and includes a third fluid-filled chamber attached to the upper surface of the outsole and a fourth fluid-filled chamber attached to the third fluid-filled chamber and disposed between the third fluid-filled chamber and the upper. The second cushion is fluidly isolated from the first cushion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy L. Connell, Karen S. Dimoff, Emily Farina, Joel Ryp Greenspan, Stefan E. Guest, Derek Haight, Olivier Henrichot, Helene Hutchinson, Geng Luo, Krissy Yetman
  • Pilates exercise device and method
    Patent number: 11697045
    Abstract: A supporting device for users of a Pilates exercise machine to maintain them at an inclined angle upon the platform or carriage of the exercise machine during use. The device features a body having a bottom adapted for positioning on the moving or stationary carriage of the Pilates machine and an inclining top surface to support the body of the user inclined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: BALANCED BODY, INC.
    Inventor: Karen Farina
  • Pilates Exercise Device and Method
    Publication number: 20230091089
    Abstract: A supporting device for users of a Pilates exercise machine to maintain the user at an inclined angle upon the platform or carriage of the exercise machine during use. The supporting device features a body having a bottom adapted for positioning on the moving or stationary carriage of the Pilates machine and an inclining top surface to support the body of the user inclined. A first and second side space formed on opposing sides of a narrowed portion of said top surface provide respective spaces for positioning of the arms of the user therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventor: Karen Farina
  • Pilates Exercise Device and Method
    Publication number: 20230091781
    Abstract: A supporting device for users of a Pilates exercise machine to maintain them at an inclined angle upon the platform or carriage of the exercise machine during use. The device features a body having a bottom adapted for positioning on the moving or stationary carriage of the Pilates machine and an inclining top surface to support the body of the user inclined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventor: Karen Farina
  • Pilates exercise device and method
    Patent number: 11400338
    Abstract: A supporting device for users of a pilates exercise machine to maintain them at an inclined angle upon the platform or carriage of the exercise machine during use. The device features a body having a bottom adapted for positioning on the moving or stationary carriage of the pilates machine and an inclining top surface to support the body of the user inclined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Inventor: Karen Farina