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).
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Patent number: 11206884Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 20, 2019Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy J. Hewitt, Matthew A. Rhoades
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Publication number: 20190174847Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2019Publication date: June 13, 2019Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy J. Hewitt, Matthew A. Rhoades
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Patent number: 10219560Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 5, 2016Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy J. Hewitt, Matthew A. Rhoades
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Publication number: 20160128402Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2016Publication date: May 12, 2016Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy J. Hewitt, Matthew A. Rhoades
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Patent number: 9265293Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 30, 2012Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy J. Hewitt, Matthew A. Rhoades
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Publication number: 20130283498Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2012Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy J. Hewitt, Matthew A. Rhoades
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Patent number: 8425353Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 19, 2010Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Steven Alan Jones, Matthew A. Rhoades, Damon M. Cellan
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Publication number: 20120329593Abstract: Provided are alternative hybrid transmission systems for vehicles, as well as, propulsion systems and vehicles comprising such transmission systems, to improve various propulsion systems using a combination of at least two power sources with the option for simultaneous or alternating power input from two or more power sources, while providing desired characteristics or components. Such characteristics or components can include, but are not limited to: power, torque, acceleration, cruising speed or power, fuel efficiency, battery charging, endurance, power sizing, weight, capacity, efficiency, speed, mechanically and/or electrically added system requirements, design, fuel selection, functional design, structural design, lift to drag ratio, weight, and/or other desired characteristic or component.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Inventors: Daniel Larrabee, Thomas Northrop Wormer, Matthew Rhoade, Eric Serani, Joshua B. Marshman, Cody Humbarger, Daniel Gaide, Derek Hillery, Alec Velazco, Eric Petersen, Jean Nicolas Koster
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Patent number: 8220071Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 22, 2009Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Matthew A. Rhoades, Joe Watson, Mark McNamee, Barry Plocher
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Publication number: 20120129634Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2010Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Steven Alan Jones, Matthew A. Rhoades, Damon M. Cellan
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Publication number: 20110016596Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2009Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: NIKE, INC.Inventors: Matthew A. Rhoades, Joe Watson, Mark McNamee, Barry Plocher
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Patent number: 7675683Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 22, 2005Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Motion Research CorporationInventors: Dominic Dobson, David Andrew Weber, David Joseph Perry, John David Patton, Matthew A. Rhoades, Keith Bryant Payea, Peter Purdy
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Publication number: 20060119540Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2005Publication date: June 8, 2006Inventors: Dominic Dobson, David Weber, David Perry, John Patton, Matthew Rhoades, Keith Payea, Peter Purdy
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Patent number: D512044Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2003Date of Patent: November 29, 2005Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Hartmut Heinrich Esslinger, Nico Michler, Matthew A. Rhoades, Howard Geoffrey Nuk, Jon Christopher Lake
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Patent number: D515552Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2004Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Hartmut Heinrich Esslinger, Chris Green, Matthew A. Rhoades, Howard Geoffrey Nuk, Jon Christopher Lake
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Patent number: D522982Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2005Date of Patent: June 13, 2006Assignee: Hannspree, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Rhoades, Kyle Naydo
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Patent number: D522984Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2005Date of Patent: June 13, 2006Assignee: Hannspree, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Rhoades, Kyle Naydo
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Patent number: D526092Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2004Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Inventors: Robert Egger, Matthew A. Rhoades
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Patent number: D526975Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2005Date of Patent: August 22, 2006Assignee: Hannspree Inc.Inventor: Matthew Rhoades
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Patent number: D529007Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2005Date of Patent: September 26, 2006Assignee: Hannspree, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Rhoades, Timothy Roberts