Patents by Inventor Kyle Schepke

Kyle Schepke 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: 12376628
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a fastener that can be used with various apparel and that can be easier to operate and can be less likely to create discomfort to a wearer. In at least some examples, the fastener includes a hook, which can be connected to a first portion of the article, and a receiver, which can be connected to a second portion of the article. The hook can be releasably connected to the receiver to selectively secure the first portion of the article to the second portion of the article. The receiver can include various elements, and in one example, the receiver includes a slot that can receive, at various angles and orientations, a bend of the hook. In addition, receiver can include a cross bar (e.g., anchor bar) that mates with the bend of the hook to retain the hook in a secure position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2025
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Owenson, Andrew A. Owings, Kyle Schepke
  • Patent number: 12342884
    Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to articles of apparel formed from a base textile and including a plurality of discrete overlay film structures affixed to the base textile at one or more locations on the article of apparel. When exposed to an external stimulus, the film structures undergo an increase in dimension in at least the z-direction and the base textile undergoes a change in dimension in at least the z-direction to produce stand-off nodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2025
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel P. Morgan, Kyle Schepke, Joshua Patrick Williams
  • Publication number: 20250107577
    Abstract: A garment can include a textile that has moisture wicking and concealing properties. The textile may be strategically positioned such that a hydrophilic layer (with wicking properties) is positioned adjacent a skin surface of a wearer, and such that a hydrophobic layer, which has moisture concealing properties, is positioned external to the layer that has moisture wicking properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2024
    Publication date: April 3, 2025
    Inventors: Kyle Schepke, Amy L. Toth
  • Publication number: 20250064154
    Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to an article of apparel having a vent opening formed by overlapping the edges of a first panel and a second panel. A plurality of discrete overlay film structures are applied to the second panel adjacent to the vent opening. When the article of apparel is exposed to an external stimulus, the film structures undergo a reversible increase in dimension in at least the z-direction which cause the second panel of material to undergo a reversible decrease in dimension in the direction of a longitudinal axis of the vent opening thereby causing the vent opening to dynamically transition from a closed state to an open state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: Daniel P. Morgan, Kyle Schepke, Joshua Patrick Williams
  • Patent number: 12167761
    Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to an article of apparel having a vent opening formed by overlapping the edges of a first panel and a second panel. A plurality of discrete overlay film structures are applied to the second panel adjacent to the vent opening. When the article of apparel is exposed to an external stimulus, the film structures undergo a reversible increase in dimension in at least the z-direction which cause the second panel of material to undergo a reversible decrease in dimension in the direction of a longitudinal axis of the vent opening thereby causing the vent opening to dynamically transition from a closed state to an open state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2024
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel P Morgan, Kyle Schepke, Joshua Patrick Williams
  • Publication number: 20240381960
    Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to an article of apparel having a vent opening formed by overlapping the edges of a first panel and a second panel. A plurality of discrete overlay film structures are applied to the second panel adjacent to the vent opening. When the article of apparel is exposed to an external stimulus, the film structures undergo a reversible increase in dimension in at least the z-direction which cause the second panel of material to undergo a reversible decrease in dimension in the direction of a longitudinal axis of the vent opening thereby causing the vent opening to dynamically transition from a closed state to an open state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2024
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Inventors: Iustinia Koshkaroff, Daniel P. Morgan, Kyle Schepke, Joshua Patrick Williams, Nina Yashkova
  • Patent number: 12053041
    Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to an article of apparel having a vent opening formed by overlapping the edges of a first panel and a second panel. A plurality of discrete overlay film structures are applied to the second panel adjacent to the vent opening. When the article of apparel is exposed to an external stimulus, the film structures undergo a reversible increase in dimension in at least the z-direction which cause the second panel of material to undergo a reversible decrease in dimension in the direction of a longitudinal axis of the vent opening thereby causing the vent opening to dynamically transition from a closed state to an open state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Iustinia Koshkaroff, Daniel P. Morgan, Kyle Schepke, Joshua Patrick Williams, Nina Yashkova
  • Publication number: 20240173594
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a swim cap with a wall that can include a surface with a higher coefficient of friction (e.g., higher than conventional swim caps and/or higher than other surfaces of the swim cap). The surface finish can be positioned at various locations of an inner face of the swim cap, and in some examples, the surface finish is positioned near the edge of the swim cap (e.g., the terminal edge forming a perimeter around the head opening of the swim cap). In some examples, the band extending around the edge can be associated with a thicker wall of material, which can increase the modulus of elasticity and a tightness of the fit of the swim cap. The swim cap can include various materials, and in some examples, the swim cap comprises silicone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2023
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Inventors: Austin J. Orand, Kyle Schepke
  • Patent number: 11871816
    Abstract: This disclosure describes a releasable fastener having two portions that slide together to affix two portions of an article. For example, the two portions may include an elongated rail that slides into an elongated slot or tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Kimberly D. Baschak, Kyle Schepke
  • Publication number: 20240008560
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a fastener that can be used with various apparel and that can be easier to operate and can be less likely to create discomfort to a wearer. In at least some examples, the fastener includes a hook, which can be connected to a first portion of the article, and a receiver, which can be connected to a second portion of the article. The hook can be releasably connected to the receiver to selectively secure the first portion of the article to the second portion of the article. The receiver can include various elements, and in one example, the receiver includes a slot that can receive, at various angles and orientations, a bend of the hook. In addition, receiver can include a cross bar (e.g., anchor bar) that mates with the bend of the hook to retain the hook in a secure position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Andrew Owenson, Andrew A. Owings, Kyle Schepke
  • Publication number: 20230210204
    Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to a composite textile having a substrate layer (e.g., knit, woven, nonwoven, etc.) and a film layer that is secured or bonded to the substrate layer. A plurality of slits extend through both the substrate layer and the film layer. The film layer is formed of a material that dimensionally transforms when exposed to an external stimulus such as moisture. When exposed to moisture the film layer swells, which causes flaps formed by the plurality of slits to extend in a z-direction away from the film layer. The opening of the flaps creates through-passages that extend through the thickness of the composite structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Iustinia KOSHKAROFF, Daniel P. Morgan, Kyle Schepke, Joshua Patrick Williams, Nina Yashkova
  • Publication number: 20230157392
    Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to an article of apparel having a vent opening formed by overlapping the edges of a first panel and a second panel. A plurality of discrete overlay film structures are applied to the second panel adjacent to the vent opening. When the article of apparel is exposed to an external stimulus, the film structures undergo a reversible increase in dimension in at least the z-direction which cause the second panel of material to undergo a reversible decrease in dimension in the direction of a longitudinal axis of the vent opening thereby causing the vent opening to dynamically transition from a closed state to an open state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2023
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: Iustinia Koshkaroff, Daniel P. Morgan, Kyle Schepke, Joshua Patrick Williams, Nina Yashkova
  • Patent number: D1043045
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Schepke, Daniel P. Morgan, Iustinia Koshkaroff, Nina Yashkova, Raegen Stauffer, Jahan Behbahany
  • Patent number: D1043046
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Schepke, Daniel P. Morgan, Iustinia Koshkaroff, Nina Yashkova, Raegen Stauffer, Jahan Behbahany
  • Patent number: D1043047
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Schepke, Daniel P. Morgan, Iustinia Koshkaroff, Nina Yashkova, Raegen Stauffer, Jahan Behbahany
  • Patent number: D1043048
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Schepke, Daniel P. Morgan, Iustinia Koshkaroff, Nina Yashkova, Raegen Stauffer, Jahan Behbahany
  • Patent number: D1043049
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Schepke, Daniel P. Morgan, Iustinia Koshkaroff, Nina Yashkova, Raegen Stauffer, Jahan Behbahany
  • Patent number: D1058996
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Schepke, Daniel P. Morgan, Iustinia Koshkaroff, Nina Yashkova, Raegen Stauffer, Jahan Behbahany
  • Patent number: D1070275
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Schepke, Daniel P. Morgan, Iustinia Koshkaroff, Nina Yashkova, Raegen Stauffer, Jahan Behbahany
  • Patent number: D1072426
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2025
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Schepke, Daniel P. Morgan, Iustinia Koshkaroff, Nina Yashkova, Raegen Stauffer, Jahan Behbahany