Patents by Inventor Michael G. Sarantakos

Michael G. Sarantakos 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).

  • Reversible article of footwear
    Patent number: 8151491
    Abstract: An article of footwear including a strap and a fastener is disclosed. The article of footwear is reversible by configuring the article in two different positions. The article of footwear may include a sole having a first side configured to contact a ground surface in a first position and a second side configured to contact a ground surface in a second position. The article of footwear may include a strap that may be selectively affixed to the second side of the sole in a first position and the first side of the sole in a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael G. Sarantakos
  • Article of footwear with drainage features
    Patent number: 8109012
    Abstract: An article of footwear configured to drain water away from a foot wearing the article of footwear includes a plurality of drainage holes positioned between ribs formed on the sole. The drainage holes are formed along a centerline of the sole. The drainage holes are substantially vertical channels formed entirely through the sole. The ribs include raised center portions disposed at or near the inlets to the drainage holes to lift the foot away from the drainage holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael G. Sarantakos, Thomas Simshaw
  • Article of Footwear with Drainage Features
    Publication number: 20100088928
    Abstract: An article of footwear configured to drain water away from a foot wearing the article of footwear includes a plurality of drainage holes positioned between ribs formed on the sole. The drainage holes are formed along a centerline of the sole. The drainage holes are substantially vertical channels formed entirely through the sole. The ribs include raised center portions disposed at or near the inlets to the drainage holes to lift the foot away from the drainage holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael G. Sarantakos, Thomas W. Simshaw
  • Reversible Article of Footwear
    Publication number: 20090249650
    Abstract: An article of footwear including a strap and a fastener is disclosed. The article of footwear is reversible by configuring the article in two different positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2008
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael G. Sarantakos