Patents by Inventor Mark Cartier

Mark Cartier 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).

  • Footwear midsole with compressible element in lateral heel area
    Patent number: 6964120
    Abstract: An article of footwear having a sole structure that includes one or more support elements formed of a resilient, compressible material is disclosed. The lower surface of a support element located in the back-lateral corner of the sole structure includes a downward bevel in the lateral-to-medial direction and back-to-front direction. In addition to the downward bevel on the lower surface of the support element, a base plate and outsole include corresponding bevels. Cooperatively, the bevels reduce the rate of pronation in a foot of a wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2005
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Cartier, Sergio G. Lozano, Tony A. Bignell, Gordon A. Valiant
  • Footwear midsole with compressible element in lateral heel area
    Publication number: 20040221483
    Abstract: An article of footwear having a sole structure that includes one or more support elements formed of a resilient, compressible material is disclosed. The lower surface of a support element located in the back-lateral corner of the sole structure includes a downward bevel in the lateral-to-medial direction and back-to-front direction. In addition to the downward bevel on the lower surface of the support element, a base plate and outsole include corresponding bevels. Cooperatively, the bevels reduce the rate of pronation in a foot of a wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2001
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventors: Mark Cartier, Sergio G. Lozano, Tony A. Bignell, Gordon A. Valiant