Patents by Inventor Paul Hooper
Paul Hooper 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: 11849801Abstract: A fluid-filled chamber includes first subchamber having a substantially U-shape. The fluid-filled chamber also includes a second subchamber having a substantially U-shape and being spaced apart from the first subchamber in a direction extending along a longitudinal axis of the fluid-filled chamber.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Wesley K. Chan, Zachary M. Elder, Paul Hooper, Elizabeth Langvin, Cassidy R. Levy, Philip Woodman
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Patent number: 11844396Abstract: A fluid-filled chamber includes first subchamber having a substantially U-shape. The fluid-filled chamber also includes a second subchamber having a substantially U-shape and being spaced apart from the first subchamber in a direction extending along a longitudinal axis of the fluid-filled chamber.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2022Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Wesley K. Chan, Zachary M. Elder, Paul Hooper, Elizabeth Langvin, Cassidy R. Levy, Philip Woodman
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Publication number: 20230157405Abstract: An article of footwear has a sole including a toe portion and a heel portion, a toe bumper disposed on the toe portion, the toe bumper being configured to contact a ball, and a heel bumper disposed on the heel portion, the heel bumper being configured to contact the ball, wherein at least one of the toe bumper and the heel bumper has an asymmetric shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2023Publication date: May 25, 2023Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: John Droege, Paul Hooper, Tetsuya T. Minami, Morgan Stauffer
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Patent number: 11596199Abstract: A fluid-filled chamber includes first subchamber having a substantially U-shape. The fluid-filled chamber also includes a second subchamber having a substantially U-shape and being spaced apart from the first subchamber in a direction extending along a longitudinal axis of the fluid-filled chamber.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2022Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Wesley K. Chan, Zachary M. Elder, Paul Hooper, Elizabeth Langvin, Cassidy R. Levy, Philip Woodman
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Patent number: 11589640Abstract: An article of footwear has a sole including a toe portion and a heel portion, a toe bumper disposed on the toe portion, the toe bumper being configured to contact a ball, and a heel bumper disposed on the heel portion, the heel bumper being configured to contact the ball, wherein at least one of the toe bumper and the heel bumper has an asymmetric shape.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2018Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: John Droege, Paul Hooper, Tetsuya T. Minami, Morgan Stauffer
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Publication number: 20220256971Abstract: A fluid-filled chamber includes first subchamber having a substantially U-shape. The fluid-filled chamber also includes a second subchamber having a substantially U-shape and being spaced apart from the first subchamber in a direction extending along a longitudinal axis of the fluid-filled chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2022Publication date: August 18, 2022Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Wesley K. Chan, Zachary M. Elder, Paul Hooper, Elizabeth Langvin, Cassidy R. Levy, Philip Woodman
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Publication number: 20220248801Abstract: A fluid-filled chamber includes first subchamber having a substantially U-shape. The fluid-filled chamber also includes a second subchamber having a substantially U-shape and being spaced apart from the first subchamber in a direction extending along a longitudinal axis of the fluid-filled chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Wesley K. Chan, Zachary M. Elder, Paul Hooper, Elizabeth Langvin, Cassidy R. Levy, Philip Woodman
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Publication number: 20220248802Abstract: A fluid-filled chamber includes first subchamber having a substantially U-shape. The fluid-filled chamber also includes a second subchamber having a substantially U-shape and being spaced apart from the first subchamber in a direction extending along a longitudinal axis of the fluid-filled chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Wesley K. Chan, Zachary M. Elder, Paul Hooper, Elizabeth Langvin, Cassidy R. Levy, Philip Woodman
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Publication number: 20220164228Abstract: Fine-grained virtualization provisioning may be performed for in-place database scaling. Computing resource utilization for a database on a host system is obtained for a period of time. The computing resource utilization may be evaluated with respect to a target capacity for the database. If a scaling event is detected based on the evaluation, a modified target capacity may be determined and used to make an adjustment of the computing resources permitted to be used by the database.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2021Publication date: May 26, 2022Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Yuri Volobuev, Murali Brahmadesam, Stefano Stefani, Daniel Bauman, Alexey Kuznetsov, Krishnamoorthy Rajarathinam, Balasubramaniam Bodeddula, Xiang Peng, Dmitriy Setrakyan, Pooya Saadatpanah, Grant A. McAlister, Anthony Paul Hooper, Navaneetha Krishnan Thanka Nadar, Chayan Biswas, Tobias Joakim Bertil Ternstrom
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Publication number: 20210195996Abstract: A fluid-filled chamber includes first subchamber having a substantially U-shape. The fluid-filled chamber also includes a second subchamber having a substantially U-shape and being spaced apart from the first subchamber in a direction extending along a longitudinal axis of the fluid-filled chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2020Publication date: July 1, 2021Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Wesley K. Chan, Zachary M. Elder, Paul Hooper, Elizabeth Langvin, Cassidy R. Levy, Philip Woodman
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Publication number: 20200055121Abstract: There is provided a method of manufacturing a component. The method comprises creating a preform from a material using additive manufacturing and heat treating the preform at a heating temperature to modify the microstructure of the material. The preform is geometrically unconstrained during the step of heat treating. The method then comprises compressive forming the preform into a predefined arrangement to create the component wherein the step of compressive forming is effective to close pores and diffusively bond the material. The material may then be geometrically constrained as it is cooled, for example within the die used for compressive forming.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2017Publication date: February 20, 2020Applicant: Imperial College Innovations LimitedInventors: Paul HOOPER, Nan LI, Jun JIANG, Jianguo LIN, Qian BAI
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Publication number: 20180199660Abstract: An article of footwear has a sole including a toe portion and a heel portion, a toe bumper disposed on the toe portion, the toe bumper being configured to contact a ball, and a heel bumper disposed on the heel portion, the heel bumper being configured to contact the ball, wherein at least one of the toe bumper and the heel bumper has an asymmetric shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2018Publication date: July 19, 2018Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: John Droege, Paul Hooper, Tetsuya T. Minami, Morgan Stauffer
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Patent number: 9918514Abstract: An article of footwear has a sole including a toe portion and a heel portion, a toe bumper disposed on the toe portion, the toe bumper being configured to contact a ball, and a heel bumper disposed on the heel portion, the heel bumper being configured to contact the ball, wherein at least one of the toe bumper and the heel bumper has an asymmetric shape.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2013Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: John Droege, Paul Hooper, Tetsuya T. Minami, Morgan Stauffer
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Patent number: 9003678Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper and a midsole positioned beneath the upper. The midsole includes an upper portion formed of a first material and a lower portion formed of a second material and positioned beneath the upper portion. The lower portion includes a plurality of support members spaced from adjacent support members. A plurality of connecting members extend between and are connected to adjacent support members, with the connecting members having a height that is less than a height of the support members to which the connecting members are connected, and an upper surface that is substantially flush with an upper surface of the support members to which the connecting members are connected.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2011Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Tee L. Wan, Paul Hooper, Nico Tseng
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Patent number: 8943711Abstract: An article of footwear with a gripping system is disclosed. The gripping system helps to enhance the wearer's ability to contact an athletic ball during kicking. The gripping system can be centered about a region where the wearer tends to kick the ball, and the gripping system can be distributed in a pattern that provides an even or symmetric contact area with the ball. Additionally, a water repelling member for the article of footwear is also disclosed. The water repelling member helps to repel water from the gripping system, especially horizontal water or water from splashing. The water repelling member is also breathable and helps to dissipate water vapor caused by heat evaporation of the foot.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2011Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Paul Hooper, Tetsuya T. Minami
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Publication number: 20140173943Abstract: An article of footwear has a sole including a toe portion and a heel portion, a toe bumper disposed on the toe portion, the toe bumper being configured to contact a ball, and a heel bumper disposed on the heel portion, the heel bumper being configured to contact the ball, wherein at least one of the toe bumper and the heel bumper has an asymmetric shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventors: John Droege, Paul Hooper, Tetsuya T. Minami, Morgan Stauffer
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Patent number: 8720086Abstract: A cleat member is provided for use with an article of footwear. The cleat member includes an outer layer formed from a first material and an inner layer formed from a second material. The inner layer is at least partially encapsulated by the outer layer. The first material is distinct from the second material. A hole extends completely through the cleat member.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2008Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Perry W. Auger, Paul Hooper, Sergio Cavaliere, Andrew Caine
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Patent number: 8689382Abstract: A method of manufacturing an upper made of a composite material for an article of footwear is disclosed. The method includes associating a layer of carbon fiber material and a flexible substrate to form the composite material. A thin outer coating of TPU is applied to an outer surface of the carbon fiber material of the composite material. The method forms an article of footwear having an upper that is generally flexible and lightweight.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2013Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Paul Hooper, Peter A. Hudson, Fabio Marniga
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Patent number: 8656606Abstract: An article of footwear including a woven strap system is disclosed. The woven strap system preferably wraps along the entirety of the outsole, including a bottom side and an outer periphery. The article of footwear also includes a midsole that rests inside the woven strap system, just above the outsole.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2011Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventor: Paul Hooper
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Patent number: 8631590Abstract: An article of footwear with flexing portions disposed in an arch portion of a sole system is disclosed. The flexing portions in the sole system increase the curling toe flexibility of the article of footwear. In addition, the sole system includes trapping portions that enhance the ability of a wearer to stop and capture a ball. Furthermore, the article of footwear includes an asymmetric fastening system biased toward a medial side of the article.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2008Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: John Droege, Paul Hooper, Tetsuya T. Minami, Morgan Stauffer