Patents by Inventor Michael Tchao

Michael Tchao 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).

  • Publication number: 20120095578
    Abstract: Systems and techniques for the collection and display of athletic information. Athletic data relating to a single person or group of people is collected at a central location, and subsequently displayed at a desired remote location so that the person or people can review and critique their performance. In addition, athletic data for multiple persons can be collected at a central location, and subsequently displayed to a user at a desired remote location, so that the user can compare his or her athletic activities to others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Tchao, Christopher A. Robinette, Jason Nims
  • Patent number: 8088044
    Abstract: Systems and techniques for the collection and display of athletic information. Athletic data relating to a single person or group of people is collected at a central location, and subsequently displayed at a desired remote location so that the person or people can review and critique their performance. In addition, athletic data for multiple persons can be collected at a central location, and subsequently displayed to a user at a desired remote location, so that the user can compare his or her athletic activities to others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Tchao, Christopher A. Robinette, Jason Nims
  • Publication number: 20100048358
    Abstract: Systems and techniques for the collection and display of athletic information. Athletic data relating to a single person or group of people is collected at a central location, and subsequently displayed at a desired remote location so that the person or people can review and critique their performance. In addition, athletic data for multiple persons can be collected at a central location, and subsequently displayed to a user at a desired remote location, so that the user can compare his or her athletic activities to others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Tchao, Christopher A. Robinette, Jason Nims
  • Publication number: 20090262088
    Abstract: Systems and techniques for the collection and display of athletic information. Athletic data relating to a single person or group of people is collected at a central location, and subsequently displayed at a desired remote location or on a mobile device so that the person or people can review and critique their performance. In addition, athletic data for multiple persons can be collected at a central location, and subsequently displayed to a user at a desired remote location or on a mobile device, so that the user can compare his or her athletic activities to others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Hector Moll-Carrillo, Michael Tchao, Jason Nims
  • Publication number: 20090149299
    Abstract: A system and method is provided that converts various athletic performance metrics/types to a standard or common unit of measurement. For example, in an embodiment, various athletic performance types are converted to an equivalent miles run. In another example, various types of athletic activities are converted to an equivalent number of credits that may be used to acquire rewards or other items. A conversion factor may be personalized based on an athlete's attributes such as height, weight, gender, age and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Applicant: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Tchao, Christopher A. Robinette, Jason Nims