Patents by Inventor Mark S. Bruce

Mark S. Bruce 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).

  • LIGHTWEIGHT KNITTED UPPER AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE
    Publication number: 20260137169
    Abstract: Methods of manufacture, including exposing the upper to steam while in a tensioned state to at least partially melt the fusible yarn to adjacent yarns is described. Subsequent cooling of the fusible yarn retains the upper in a stretched condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2026
    Publication date: May 21, 2026
    Inventors: Travis J. Berrian, Mark S. Bruce, Ajay Chadha, Stephen J. Hipp, Timothy K. Liles, John S. MacGilbert, William C. McFarland, II, Colin M. Runkle, Peter R. Savage, Hirotaka Usui, Yang Zhao
  • Lightweight knitted upper and methods of manufacture
    Patent number: 12543824
    Abstract: Methods of manufacture, including exposing the upper to steam while in a tensioned state to at least partially melt the fusible yarn to adjacent yarns is described. Subsequent cooling of the fusible yarn retains the upper in a stretched condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2026
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis J. Berrian, Mark S. Bruce, Ajay Chadha, Stephen J. Hipp, Timothy K. Liles, John S. MacGilbert, William C. McFarland, II, Colin M. Runkle, Peter R. Savage, Hirotaka Usui, Yang Zhao
  • LIGHTWEIGHT KNITTED UPPER AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE
    Publication number: 20230255316
    Abstract: Methods of manufacture, including exposing the upper to steam while in a tensioned state to at least partially melt the fusible yarn to adjacent yarns is described. Subsequent cooling of the fusible yarn retains the upper in a stretched condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Travis J. Berrian, Mark S. Bruce, Ajay Chadha, Stephen J. Hipp, Timothy K. Liles, John S. MacGilbert, William C. McFarland, II, Colin M. Runkle, Peter R. Savage, Hirotaka Usui, Yang Zhao
  • Lightweight knitted upper and methods of manufacture
    Patent number: 11659892
    Abstract: A lightweight, breathable, translucent and high-strength upper formed from a half-gauge knit, at least in part from a high tenacity yarn and a fusible yarn, is described. The upper may include a knit heel structure. Methods of manufacture, including exposing the upper to steam while in a tensioned state to at least partially melt the fusible yarn to adjacent yarns is also described. Subsequent cooling of the fusible yarn retains the upper in a stretched condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis J. Berrian, Mark S. Bruce, Ajay Chadha, Stephen J. Hipp, Timothy K. Liles, John S. MacGilbert, William C. McFarland, II, Colin M. Runkle, Peter R. Savage, Hirotaka Usui, Yang Zhao
  • LIGHTWEIGHT KNITTED UPPER AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE
    Publication number: 20200046074
    Abstract: A lightweight, breathable, translucent and high-strength upper formed from a half-gauge knit, at least in part from a high tenacity yarn and a fusible yarn, is described. The upper may include a knit heel structure. Methods of manufacture, including exposing the upper to steam while in a tensioned state to at least partially melt the fusible yarn to adjacent yarns is also described. Subsequent cooling of the fusible yarn retains the upper in a stretched condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis J. Berrian, Mark S. Bruce, Ajay Chadha, Stephen J. Hipp, Timothy K. Liles, John S. MacGilbert, William C. McFarland, II, Colin M. Runkle, Peter R. Savage, Hirotaka Usui, Yang Zhao