Patents by Inventor Kevin Fisher

Kevin Fisher 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: 20170281391
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole, an upper connected to the sole, and a support framework. The upper defines a foot cavity configured to receive a human foot. The upper further defines an ankle region, a heel region, a midfoot region, and a forefoot region. The upper also includes an inner layer and an outer layer. The support framework is integrated into the ankle region of the article of footwear. The support framework includes a plurality of substantially vertical support members traversing a plurality of substantially horizontal support members at intersections. A plurality of tensioning members are positioned on the upper in association with a tongue slot, wherein each of the substantially horizontal support members is coupled to one of the plurality of tensioning members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Jason Berns, Alan Guyan, Justin Schlothhauer, Kevin Fisher, Michael White
  • Publication number: 20170273814
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole, an upper defining a foot cavity, and a brace member. The brace member is comprised of a non-elastic resilient material. The brace member is positioned within a pocket in the upper and extends from a heel portion to above an ankle portion of the upper. The brace member may be provided with a top plate member and a base plate member with a central shaft extending between the top plate member and the base plate member. The central shaft may have a C-shape that curves around an ankle of a human foot positioned within the foot cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Jason A. Berns, Alan Guyan, Justin Schlothhauer, Kevin Fisher, Michael White
  • Patent number: 9707119
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole, an upper defining a foot cavity, and a brace member. The brace member is comprised of a non-elastic resilient material. The brace member is positioned within a pocket in the upper and extends from a heel portion to above an ankle portion of the upper. The brace member may be provided with a top plate member and a base plate member with a central shaft extending between the top plate member and the base plate member. The central shaft may have a C-shape that curves around an ankle of a human foot positioned within the foot cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Berns, Alan Guyan, Justin Schlothhauer, Kevin Fisher, Michael White
  • Patent number: 9402437
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole, an upper defining a foot cavity, and a brace member. The brace member is comprised of a non-elastic resilient material. The brace member is positioned within a pocket in the upper and extends from a heel portion to above an ankle portion of the upper. The brace member may be provided with a top plate member and a base plate member with a central shaft extending between the top plate member and the base plate member. The central shaft may have a C-shape that curves around an ankle of a human foot positioned within the foot cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Berns, Alan Guyan, Justin Schlothhauer, Kevin Fisher, Michael White
  • Patent number: 9065534
    Abstract: A DSL system performs crosstalk cancellation using a plurality of vectoring cancellation chips that are partitioned into two or more groups based on DSL victim lines or DSL disturber lines or DSL tones. Embodiments of the invention include both single-criteria and double-criteria partitioning methods. In double-criteria embodiments, the vectoring cancellation VCE chips are first partitioned into two or more victim DSL line groups and then in each group the VCE chips are further partitioned by disturber DSL line processing. Alternately, the vectoring cancellation VCE chips are first partitioned into two or more disturber DSL line groups and then within each group further partitioned by victim DSL line processing. By partitioning the computation as described herein, the invention reduces the bandwidth and the number of links between the chips, without too much co-ordination complexity. This allows crosstalk cancellation across larger vectored groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: IKANOS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Avadhani Shridhar, Kevin Fisher
  • Patent number: 8991074
    Abstract: A shoe includes a shoe upper, a first lace and a second lace. The shoe upper includes a heel end, a toe end, and a mid-foot portion between the heel end and the toe end. The first lace is connected to the shoe upper and includes a wide portion and a narrow portion with a tapered portion in-between. The wide portion of the first lace is fastened to the mid-foot portion of the shoe upper at a first position that is nearer to the toe end than the heel end. The second lace is also connected to the shoe upper and also includes a wide portion and a narrow portion with a tapered portion in-between. The wide portion of the second lace is fastened to the mid-foot portion of the shoe upper at a second position that is nearer to the heel end than the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard G. Ivester, Kevin Fisher
  • Patent number: 8960763
    Abstract: The present invention provides an assembly for controllable viewing angle for a vehicle. The system further provides configurable independent sunlight blocking or completely unobstructed options for the occupants in the vehicle having a panoramic view windscreen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Tata Technologies Pte Limited
    Inventors: Kevin Fisher, Jeff Beggs, Anthony Jones, Nigel Giddons, Adam Leece
  • Patent number: 8690226
    Abstract: The invention provides a structure for automotive vehicle manufactured by rotational molding process having enough stiffness, strength and durability to sustain the weight of passengers without requiring any supporting sub-frames. The multilayer structure along with foam layer is used to provide additional impact strength and reliability to the structure of the vehicle against accidents. The single step production of structurally complex shaped body parts for automotive vehicle enables economic manufacturing and assembly of the automotive vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Tata Technologies Pte Limited
    Inventors: Thomas Stephen Ellis, Nigel Giddons, John William Taylor, Kanu Chunilal Mehta, Gavin John Stormer, Kevin Fisher
  • Publication number: 20140005585
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole, an upper defining a foot cavity, and a brace member. The brace member is comprised of a non-elastic resilient material. The brace member is positioned within a pocket in the upper and extends from a heel portion to above an ankle portion of the upper. The brace member may be provided with a top plate member and a base plate member with a central shaft extending between the top plate member and the base plate member. The central shaft may have a C-shape that curves around an ankle of a human foot positioned within the foot cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Under Armour, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Berns, Alan Guyan, Justin Schlothhauer, Kevin Fisher, Michael White
  • Patent number: 8406469
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for progressive band selection for hyperspectral images. A system having module configured to control a processor to practice the method calculates a virtual dimensionality of a hyperspectral image having multiple bands to determine a quantity Q of how many bands are needed for a threshold level of information, ranks each band based on a statistical measure, selects Q bands from the multiple bands to generate a subset of bands based on the virtual dimensionality, and generates a reduced image based on the subset of bands. This approach can create reduced datasets of full hyperspectral images tailored for individual applications. The system uses a metric specific to a target application to rank the image bands, and then selects the most useful bands. The number of bands selected can be specified manually or calculated from the hyperspectral image's virtual dimensionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Inventor: Kevin Fisher
  • Publication number: 20130051488
    Abstract: A DSL system performs crosstalk cancellation using a plurality of vectoring cancellation chips that are partitioned into two or more groups based on DSL victim lines or DSL disturber lines or DSL tones. Embodiments of the invention include both single-criteria and double-criteria partitioning methods. In double-criteria embodiments, the vectoring cancellation VCE chips are first partitioned into two or more victim DSL line groups and then in each group the VCE chips are further partitioned by disturber DSL line processing. Alternately, the vectoring cancellation VCE chips are first partitioned into two or more disturber DSL line groups and then within each group further partitioned by victim DSL line processing. By partitioning the computation as described herein, the invention reduces the bandwidth and the number of links between the chips, without too much co-ordination complexity. This allows crosstalk cancellation across larger vectored groups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: Ikanos Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Avadhani Shridhar, Kevin Fisher
  • Publication number: 20130041536
    Abstract: A drive train assembly adapted to control running state performance of at least two wheels of an electrical vehicle wherein the drive train assembly is adapted for the electrical vehicle comprises of two wheel drive or four wheel drive. The said assembly is adapted for working in a driving economy and a normal mode via an embedded controller device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: Tata Technologies Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Kevin John Power, Kevin Fisher, Anthony Jones
  • Patent number: 8262383
    Abstract: A twisted resin panel of typically several feet in length can be twisted after being subject to heat, pressure, and a rotation assembly. In one implementation, a manufacturer can clamp opposing ends of a heated resin panel, such as a panel comprising a one or more layers (e.g., tie/EVA layer, image layer(s), etc.) thermoformed within opposing resin sheet layers. The manufacturer can then elevate the resin panel, and then twist at least one end of the resin panel to a specified degree to achieve a desired aesthetic. Upper securing means (e.g., vertical clamps, rig hardware) at the upper end of the resin panel can be configured to move up or down during the twist of the resin panel in order to accommodate length variations thereof. Upon twisting, the resin panel will then cool into the desired position, and thus be used for any number of decorative architectural purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: 3form, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan Harris, Kevin Fisher, Jeremy Porter, Venugopal R. Ghatikar, Guillaume Martin
  • Publication number: 20120151795
    Abstract: A shoe includes a shoe upper, a first lace and a second lace. The shoe upper includes a heel end, a toe end, and a mid-foot portion between the heel end and the toe end. The first lace is connected to the shoe upper and includes a wide portion and a narrow portion with a tapered portion in-between. The wide portion of the first lace is fastened to the mid-foot portion of the shoe upper at a first position that is nearer to the toe end than the heel end. The second lace is also connected to the shoe upper and also includes a wide portion and a narrow portion with a tapered portion in-between. The wide portion of the second lace is fastened to the mid-foot portion of the shoe upper at a second position that is nearer to the heel end than the first position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: UNDER ARMOUR, INC.
    Inventors: Richard G. Ivester, Kevin Fisher
  • Publication number: 20120076406
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for progressive band selection for hyperspectral images. A system having module configured to control a processor to practice the method calculates a virtual dimensionality of a hyperspectral image having multiple bands to determine a quantity Q of how many bands are needed for a threshold level of information, ranks each band based on a statistical measure, selects Q bands from the multiple bands to generate a subset of bands based on the virtual dimensionality, and generates a reduced image based on the subset of bands. This approach can create reduced datasets of full hyperspectral images tailored for individual applications. The system uses a metric specific to a target application to rank the image bands, and then selects the most useful bands. The number of bands selected can be specified manually or calculated from the hyperspectral image's virtual dimensionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventor: KEVIN FISHER
  • Publication number: 20120068496
    Abstract: The invention provides a structure for automotive vehicle manufactured by rotational molding process having enough stiffness, strength and durability to sustain the weight of passengers without requiring any supporting sub-frames. The multilayer structure along with foam layer is used to provide additional impact strength and reliability to the structure of the vehicle against accidents. The single step production of structurally complex shaped body parts for automotive vehicle enables economic manufacturing and assembly of the automotive vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: TATA TECHNOLOGIES PTE LIMITED
    Inventors: Thomas Stephen Ellis, Nigel Giddons, John William Taylor, Kanu Chunilal Mehta, Gavin John Stormer, Kevin Fisher
  • Patent number: 8099880
    Abstract: A footwear lower is presented which provides cushion support and lateral stability in a lightweight construction. The lower may include a primary midsole, cushion elements, a rear lower midsole, a directional cradle, and an outsole. The cushions may be located in the between the directional cradle and the rear lower midsole. Various embodiments of cushions are presented and may be consistent with specific types of shoes such as running trainers, trail shoes, general fitness footwear, or basketball shoes. The lower may be consistent with approaches to remediate a wearer's pronation or supination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Brewer, Derek Campbell, Ryan Drew, Kevin Fisher, Jared Goldman, Mark Kokavec
  • Patent number: 8082686
    Abstract: A cleated shoe is presented which provides cushion support and lateral stability in a lightweight construction. The shoe includes a lower and an upper. The lower may include a primary midsole, cushion elements, and an outsole. A cleat may be connected to the outsole. At least one cushion may be located between the primary midsole and outsole. Various embodiments of cushions are presented and may be consistent with specific types of shoes associated with various types of activities such as football, baseball, lacrosse, soccer, or golf. The lower may be consistent with approaches to remediate a wearer's pronation or supination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Campbell, Kevin Fisher, Michael N. White
  • Publication number: 20110308110
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole, an upper defining a foot cavity, and a brace member. The brace member is comprised of a non-elastic resilient material. The brace member is positioned within a pocket in the upper and extends from a heel portion to above an ankle portion of the upper. The brace member may be provided with a top plate member and a base plate member with a central shaft extending between the top plate member and the base plate member. The central shaft may have a C-shape that curves around an ankle of a human foot positioned within the foot cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: UNDER ARMOUR, INC.
    Inventors: Jason Berns, Alan Guyan, Justin Schlothhauer, Kevin Fisher, Michael White
  • Publication number: 20110308108
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes an outer shell, an inner layer positioned inside of the outer shell, and at least one tensioning member engaging the inner layer. The inner layer configured to surround and conform to at least a portion of a human foot. The at least one tensioning member includes a portion that extends to the outside of the outer shell, wherein the portion that extends to the position that is outside of the outer shell is configured to enable tightening and loosening of the at least one tensioning member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: UNDER ARMOUR, INC.
    Inventors: Jason Berns, Kevin Fisher, Derek Campbell, Alan Guyan, Michael White