Patents by Inventor Matthew McClellan

Matthew McClellan 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).

  • Systems and methods for manufacturing articles of footwear including a sole structure
    Patent number: 12648619
    Abstract: A method of forming a cushioning element. The method including placing a first sheet adjacent to an outer surface of a first mold portion, the first mold portion including a first mold cavity. The method including pressing a portion of the first sheet into the first mold portion and into the first mold cavity with a forming tool, wherein at least a portion of the forming tool is extended into the first mold cavity. The method including applying negative pressure to the first mold cavity to draw the portion of the first sheet into the first mold cavity, and joining a second sheet to the first sheet to form the cushioning element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2026
    Assignee: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Nancy D. Eisenmenger, Travis K. Ernst, Ken Fricke, Javier Garcia, Matthew McClellan, Armando Petitjean
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING ARTICLES OF FOOTWEAR INCLUDING A SOLE STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20240225187
    Abstract: A method of forming a cushioning element. The method including placing a first sheet adjacent to an outer surface of a first mold portion, the first mold portion including a first mold cavity. The method including pressing a portion of the first sheet into the first mold portion and into the first mold cavity with a forming tool, wherein at least a portion of the forming tool is extended into the first mold cavity. The method including applying negative pressure to the first mold cavity to draw the portion of the first sheet into the first mold cavity, and joining a second sheet to the first sheet to form the cushioning element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2023
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Nancy D. Eisenmenger, Travis K. Ernst, Ken Fricke, Javier Garcia, Matthew McClellan, Armando Petitjean, Vincent F. White
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING ARTICLES OF FOOTWEAR INCLUDING A SOLE STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20240130478
    Abstract: A method of forming a cushioning element. The method including placing a first sheet adjacent to an outer surface of a first mold portion, the first mold portion including a first mold cavity. The method including pressing a portion of the first sheet into the first mold portion and into the first mold cavity with a forming tool, wherein at least a portion of the forming tool is extended into the first mold cavity. The method including applying negative pressure to the first mold cavity to draw the portion of the first sheet into the first mold cavity, and joining a second sheet to the first sheet to form the cushioning element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Nancy D. Eisenmenger, Travis K. Ernst, Ken Fricke, Javier Garcia, Matthew McClellan, Armando Petitjean, Vincent F. White
  • Transparent case for a media cassette or video game cartridge
    Patent number: D1077460
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2025
    Inventors: Harshen Patel, Matthew McClellan, Steven MacFarlane, Erik Holmen