Patents by Inventor Matthew A. Rhoades

Matthew A. Rhoades 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: 11206884
    Abstract: A glove includes a main body that defines an interior space that is operable to receive at least a portion of the hand of the wearer. The main body includes an opening that divides the main body into a first portion and a second portion. The glove also includes a hook-and-loop fastener that includes a hook member and a loop member. The hook member and the loop member are operable to removably attach to each other. One of the hook member and the loop member is operably supported on the first portion of the main body, and the other of the hook member and the loop member is operably supported on the second portion of the main body. At least one of the hook member and the loop member is divided into a plurality of respective sections that are separated at a distance from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy J. Hewitt, Matthew A. Rhoades
  • Publication number: 20190174847
    Abstract: A glove includes a main body that defines an interior space that is operable to receive at least a portion of the hand of the wearer. The main body includes an opening that divides the main body into a first portion and a second portion. The glove also includes a hook-and-loop fastener that includes a hook member and a loop member. The hook member and the loop member are operable to removably attach to each other. One of the hook member and the loop member is operably supported on the first portion of the main body, and the other of the hook member and the loop member is operably supported on the second portion of the main body. At least one of the hook member and the loop member is divided into a plurality of respective sections that are separated at a distance from each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2019
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy J. Hewitt, Matthew A. Rhoades
  • Patent number: 10219560
    Abstract: A glove includes a main body that defines an interior space that is operable to receive at least a portion of the hand of the wearer. The main body includes an opening that divides the main body into a first portion and a second portion. The glove also includes a hook-and-loop fastener that includes a hook member and a loop member. The hook member and the loop member are operable to removably attach to each other. One of the hook member and the loop member is operably supported on the first portion of the main body, and the other of the hook member and the loop member is operably supported on the second portion of the main body. At least one of the hook member and the loop member is divided into a plurality of respective sections that are separated at a distance from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy J. Hewitt, Matthew A. Rhoades
  • Publication number: 20160128402
    Abstract: A glove includes a main body that defines an interior space that is operable to receive at least a portion of the hand of the wearer. The main body includes an opening that divides the main body into a first portion and a second portion. The glove also includes a hook-and-loop fastener that includes a hook member and a loop member. The hook member and the loop member are operable to removably attach to each other. One of the hook member and the loop member is operably supported on the first portion of the main body, and the other of the hook member and the loop member is operably supported on the second portion of the main body. At least one of the hook member and the loop member is divided into a plurality of respective sections that are separated at a distance from each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2016
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy J. Hewitt, Matthew A. Rhoades
  • Patent number: 9265293
    Abstract: A glove includes a main body that defines an interior space that is operable to receive at least a portion of the hand of the wearer. The main body includes an opening that divides the main body into a first portion and a second portion. The glove also includes a hook-and-loop fastener that includes a hook member and a loop member. The hook member and the loop member are operable to removably attach to each other. One of the hook member and the loop member is operably supported on the first portion of the main body, and the other of the hook member and the loop member is operably supported on the second portion of the main body. At least one of the hook member and the loop member is divided into a plurality of respective sections that are separated at a distance from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy J. Hewitt, Matthew A. Rhoades
  • Publication number: 20130283498
    Abstract: A glove includes a main body that defines an interior space that is operable to receive at least a portion of the hand of the wearer. The main body includes an opening that divides the main body into a first portion and a second portion. The glove also includes a hook-and-loop fastener that includes a hook member and a loop member. The hook member and the loop member are operable to removably attach to each other. One of the hook member and the loop member is operably supported on the first portion of the main body, and the other of the hook member and the loop member is operably supported on the second portion of the main body. At least one of the hook member and the loop member is divided into a plurality of respective sections that are separated at a distance from each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy J. Hewitt, Matthew A. Rhoades
  • Patent number: 8425353
    Abstract: A customizable bat is described. The customizable bat may have a handle and a knob detachably affixed to an end of the handle by way of a knob-shaft inserted into a channel of the end of the handle. A pin may extend centrally from a top of the knob through the knob-shaft toward the handle. The pin may be shaped to engage with the knob of the customizable bat. The bat may also include a customizable marker that indicates information associated with the bat. The customizable marker may be removably integrated with the top of the knob and the pin of the bat. The customizable marker may be configured to securely fit around the pin of the bat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Alan Jones, Matthew A. Rhoades, Damon M. Cellan
  • Patent number: 8220071
    Abstract: A ball glove having a palmar panel, a dorsal panel, and a webbing may have a palmar force attenuation system, a dorsal force attenuation system, or both. The palmar panel and dorsal panel may define a hand cavity having five finger voids. The webbing may be secured to the ball glove and may be positioned between finger voids for the thumb and index fingers. A palmar force attenuation system may include at least one chamber sealed to enclose a fluid. A majority of the palmar force attenuation system may be positioned between the front surface of the palmar panel and the hand void. The palmar force attenuation system may be L-shaped, and it may enclose a foam structure. A dorsal force attenuation system may include at least one chamber sealed to enclose a fluid and may be secured to the dorsal panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew A. Rhoades, Joe Watson, Mark McNamee, Barry Plocher
  • Publication number: 20120129634
    Abstract: A customizable bat is described. The customizable bat may have a handle and a knob detachably affixed to an end of the handle by way of a knob-shaft inserted into a channel of the end of the handle. A pin may extend centrally from a top of the knob through the knob-shaft toward the handle. The pin may be shaped to engage with the knob of the customizable bat. The bat may also include a customizable marker that indicates information associated with the bat. The customizable marker may be removably integrated with the top of the knob and the pin of the bat. The customizable marker may be configured to securely fit around the pin of the bat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Alan Jones, Matthew A. Rhoades, Damon M. Cellan
  • Publication number: 20110016596
    Abstract: A ball glove having a palmar panel, a dorsal panel, and a webbing may have a palmar force attenuation system, a dorsal force attenuation system, or both. The palmar panel and dorsal panel may define a hand cavity having five finger voids. The webbing may be secured to the ball glove and may be positioned between finger voids for the thumb and index fingers. A palmar force attenuation system may include at least one chamber sealed to enclose a fluid. A majority of the palmar force attenuation system may be positioned between the front surface of the palmar panel and the hand void. The palmar force attenuation system may be L-shaped, and it may enclose a foam structure. A dorsal force attenuation system may include at least one chamber sealed to enclose a fluid and may be secured to the dorsal panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew A. Rhoades, Joe Watson, Mark McNamee, Barry Plocher
  • Patent number: 7675683
    Abstract: A system for displaying data includes a display unit and a transmitting unit. A display unit has a housing that defines an ambient light window and a viewing window. A data display is positioned inside the housing, and optics are included for guiding light from the ambient light window through the display and out the viewing window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Motion Research Corporation
    Inventors: Dominic Dobson, David Andrew Weber, David Joseph Perry, John David Patton, Matthew A. Rhoades, Keith Bryant Payea, Peter Purdy
  • Patent number: 6966068
    Abstract: A semirigid swim cap (100) is disclosed, having a unitary construction. The swim cap is generally open at the bottom and includes a forward edge (104), a rearward edge (106), oppositely disposed ear cover portions (108), and a center portion (101). In a preferred embodiment, the swim cap is made from an elastomeric thermoplastic and the center portion is relatively thick, while the peripheral edge portions are relatively thin and therefore less rigid. A pair of sealing ridges (110) extends from an inner surface of the swim cap, near the open bottom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Assignee: Aero Tech Sports Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald Johnson, David E. Calapp, Matthew A. Rhoades
  • Patent number: 6937464
    Abstract: The invention relates to the field of wearable and portable computers. Specifically, the invention is a flat panel display device which is designed with certain ergonomic features which allow the user to operate the display device comfortably for longer periods of time than with previous prior art hand held displays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Xybernaut Corp.
    Inventors: Michael D. Adams, Martin D. Heyman, Garth Gibby, Matthew A. Rhoades, Mark H. Olson
  • Publication number: 20040261153
    Abstract: A semirigid swim cap (100) is disclosed, having a unitary construction. The swim cap is generally open at the bottom and includes a forward edge (104), a rearward edge (106), oppositely disposed ear cover portions (108), and a center portion (101). In a preferred embodiment, the swim cap is made from an elastomeric thermoplastic and the center portion is relatively thick, while the peripheral edge portions are relatively thin and therefore less rigid. A pair of sealing ridges (110) extends from an inner surface of the swim cap, near the open bottom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Applicant: Aero Tech Sports Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald Johnson, David E. Calapp, Matthew A. Rhoades
  • Patent number: 6757156
    Abstract: The invention relates to the field of wearable and portable computers. Specifically, the invention is a flat panel display device which is designed with certain ergonomic features which allow the user to operate the display device comfortably for longer periods of time than with previous prior art hand held displays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: Xybernaut Corporation
    Inventors: Michael D. Adams, Martin D. Heyman, Garth Gibby, Matthew A. Rhoades, Mark H. Olson
  • Publication number: 20030169563
    Abstract: The invention relates to the field of wearable and portable computers. Specifically, the invention is a flat panel display device which is designed with certain ergonomic features which allow the user to operate the display device comfortably for longer periods of time than with previous prior art hand held displays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2002
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Inventors: Michael D. Adams, Martin D. Heyman, Garth Gibby, Matthew A. Rhoades, Mark H. Olson
  • Patent number: D512044
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Hartmut Heinrich Esslinger, Nico Michler, Matthew A. Rhoades, Howard Geoffrey Nuk, Jon Christopher Lake
  • Patent number: D515552
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Hartmut Heinrich Esslinger, Chris Green, Matthew A. Rhoades, Howard Geoffrey Nuk, Jon Christopher Lake
  • Patent number: D526092
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Egger, Matthew A. Rhoades
  • Patent number: D492277
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises
    Inventors: Hartmut Heinrich Esslinger, Nico Michler, Matthew A. Rhoades, Howard Geoffrey Nuk, Jon Christopher Lake