Patents by Inventor Ruzica Krstic
Ruzica Krstic 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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Publication number: 20190133257Abstract: An article of footwear having a self-cleaning surface and a method of making an article of footwear are disclosed. The article of footwear may generally include a sole plate having cleats associated with resilient members. The resilient members may be disposed on a bottom surface of the sole plate in an area near the cleats. For example, a resilient member may be disposed in on the bottom surface of the sole plate in the peripheral area of a cleat. The resilient members may prevent mud from accumulating on the cleats and/or a bottom surface of the sole plate by compressing against a surface of the ground and then springing back, preventing mud from sticking to the resilient member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2018Publication date: May 9, 2019Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Koosha Aslani, Matthew J. Holmes, Ruzica Krstic, Myron Maurer, Tetsuya T. Minami, Thomas J. Rushbrook, Denis Schiller, Timothy J. Smith
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Patent number: 10016012Abstract: A full length composite plate to be used as part of an outsole assembly in an article of footwear is disclosed. The full length composite plate comprises a composite material that has a certain percent elongation. The full length composite plate can include a heel cup for heel stability and improved traction. The full length composite plate also can include two angled portions along an arch region that provide arch support, as well as two flattened edges along the arch region to minimize or eliminate buckling. The forefoot region can be relatively flatter than the arch and heel regions, and notches are preferably included along a portion of the forefoot to increase flexibility.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2014Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Perry W. Auger, Ruzica Krstic, N. Spencer Stone, Edward F. Wachtel
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Patent number: 9986785Abstract: A method of insert molding comprises placing in a first mold a curable rubber composition comprising a reactive species; placing on a surface of the rubber composition a first thermoplastic material in a film or layer comprising a group reactive with the reactive species of the rubber composition; curing the rubber composition in the mold to form a first molded article of cured rubber having a first thermoplastic material layer covalently bonded through reactive of the reactive species and the group; placing the first molded article as an insert into a second mold, the cured rubber contacting an inside surface of the second mold and the thermoplastic layer facing into the second mold cavity; closing the second mold and injecting into the second mold a second thermoplastic material that to form a second molded article comprising the first molded article thermally welded and/or covalently bonded to the second thermoplastic material.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2016Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: N. Spencer Stone, Sui-Chieh Yu, Denis Schiller, Ruzica Krstic
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Patent number: 9949529Abstract: An article of footwear has a sole structure with frusto-conical structures. The sole structure includes a sole plate and outer sole assembly. The outer sole assembly is placed on the outer surface of the sole plate. The outer sole assembly provides frusto-conical structures that protrude towards the outer surface of the sole plate. The frusto-conical structures have recesses facing the ground surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2016Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Caleb W. Dyer, Denis Schiller, Timothy J. Smith, Ruzica Krstic
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Publication number: 20180092430Abstract: A full length composite plate to be used as part of an outsole assembly in an article of footwear is disclosed. The full length composite plate comprises a composite material that has a certain percent elongation. The full length composite plate can include a heel cup for heel stability and improved traction. The full length composite plate also can include two angled portions along an arch region that provide arch support, as well as two flattened edges along the arch region to minimize or eliminate buckling. The forefoot region can be relatively flatter than the arch and heel regions, and notches are preferably included along a portion of the forefoot to increase flexibility.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2017Publication date: April 5, 2018Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Perry W. Auger, Ruzica Krstic, N. Spencer Stone, Edward F. Wachtel
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Patent number: 9924762Abstract: A method of insert molding comprises placing in a first mold a curable rubber composition comprising a reactive species; placing on a surface of the rubber composition a first thermoplastic material in a film or layer comprising a group reactive with the reactive species of the rubber composition; curing the rubber composition in the mold to form a first molded article of cured rubber having a first thermoplastic material layer covalently bonded through reactive of the reactive species and the group; placing the first molded article as an insert into a second mold, the cured rubber contacting an inside surface of the second mold and the thermoplastic layer facing into the second mold cavity; closing the second mold and injecting into the second mold a second thermoplastic material that to form a second molded article comprising the first molded article thermally welded and/or covalently bonded to the second thermoplastic material.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2016Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: N. Spencer Stone, Sui-Chieh Yu, Denis Schiller, Ruzica Krstic
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Patent number: 9826799Abstract: A composite shell for an upper may include a base layer and a fiber-reinforced layer. The base layer may comprise a mesh or other type of textile material and may extend at least over sides of a generally foot-shaped interior region of the upper. The fiber-reinforced layer may be at least partially bonded to the base layer. The fiber-reinforced layer may extend at least from a lower portion of the base layer generally corresponding to a footbed perimeter to at least a top portion of the base layer generally corresponding to part of an instep region. The fiber-reinforced layer may include a plurality of strips extending from the lower portion to the top portion, the strips separated by inter-strip gaps in the fiber-reinforced layer.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Frederick J. Dojan, Shane S. Kohatsu, Ruzica Krstic, Chin-Chen Huang, Benjamin Nethongkome, Dolores S. Thompson
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Publication number: 20160295959Abstract: An article of footwear has a sole structure with frusto-conical structures. The sole structure includes a sole plate and outer sole assembly. The outer sole assembly is placed on the outer surface of the sole plate. The outer sole assembly provides frusto-conical structures that protrude towards the outer surface of the sole plate. The frusto-conical structures have recesses facing the ground surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2016Publication date: October 13, 2016Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Caleb W. Dyer, Denis Schiller, Timothy J. Smith, Ruzica Krstic
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Publication number: 20160278484Abstract: An article of footwear having a self-cleaning surface and a method of making an article of footwear are disclosed. The article of footwear may generally include a sole plate having cleats associated with resilient members. The resilient members may be disposed on a bottom surface of the sole plate in an area near the cleats. For example, a resilient member may be disposed in on the bottom surface of the sole plate in the peripheral area of a cleat. The resilient members may prevent mud from accumulating on the cleats and/or a bottom surface of the sole plate by compressing against a surface of the ground and then springing back, preventing mud from sticking to the resilient member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2014Publication date: September 29, 2016Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Koosha Aslani, Matthew J. Holmes, Myron Maurer, Tetsuya T. Minami, Denis Schiller, Timothy J. Smith, Ruzica Krstic, Thomas J. Rushbrook
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Publication number: 20160206041Abstract: A method of insert molding comprises placing in a first mold a curable rubber composition comprising a reactive species; placing on a surface of the rubber composition a first thermoplastic material in a film or layer comprising a group reactive with the reactive species of the rubber composition; curing the rubber composition in the mold to form a first molded article of cured rubber having a first thermoplastic material layer covalently bonded through reactive of the reactive species and the group; placing the first molded article as an insert into a second mold, the cured rubber contacting an inside surface of the second mold and the thermoplastic layer facing into the second mold cavity; closing the second mold and injecting into the second mold a second thermoplastic material that to form a second molded article comprising the first molded article thermally welded and/or covalently bonded to the second thermoplastic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: N. Spencer Stone, Sui-Chieh Yu, Denis Schiller, Ruzica Krstic
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Publication number: 20160192734Abstract: A method of insert molding comprises placing in a first mold a curable rubber composition comprising a reactive species; placing on a surface of the rubber composition a first thermoplastic material in a film or layer comprising a group reactive with the reactive species of the rubber composition; curing the rubber composition in the mold to form a first molded article of cured rubber having a first thermoplastic material layer covalently bonded through reactive of the reactive species and the group; placing the first molded article as an insert into a second mold, the cured rubber contacting an inside surface of the second mold and the thermoplastic layer facing into the second mold cavity; closing the second mold and injecting into the second mold a second thermoplastic material that to form a second molded article comprising the first molded article thermally welded and/or covalently bonded to the second thermoplastic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2016Publication date: July 7, 2016Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: N. Spencer Stone, Sui-Chieh Yu, Denis Schiller, Ruzica Krstic
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Patent number: 9321200Abstract: A method of insert molding comprises placing in a first mold a curable rubber composition comprising a reactive species; placing on a surface of the rubber composition a first thermoplastic material in a film or layer comprising a group reactive with the reactive species of the rubber composition; curing the rubber composition in the mold to form a first molded article of cured rubber having a first thermoplastic material layer covalently bonded through reactive of the reactive species and the group; placing the first molded article as an insert into a second mold, the cured rubber contacting an inside surface of the second mold and the thermoplastic layer facing into the second mold cavity; closing the second mold and injecting into the second mold a second thermoplastic material that to form a second molded article comprising the first molded article thermally welded and/or covalently bonded to the second thermoplastic material.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2013Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: N. Spencer Stone, Sui-Chieh Yu, Denis Schiller, Ruzica Krstic
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Patent number: 9321199Abstract: A method of insert molding comprises placing in a first mold a curable rubber composition comprising a reactive species; placing on a surface of the rubber composition a first thermoplastic material in a film or layer comprising a group reactive with the reactive species of the rubber composition; curing the rubber composition in the mold to form a first molded article of cured rubber having a first thermoplastic material layer covalently bonded through reactive of the reactive species and the group; placing the first molded article as an insert into a second mold, the cured rubber contacting an inside surface of the second mold and the thermoplastic layer facing into the second mold cavity; closing the second mold and injecting into the second mold a second thermoplastic material that to form a second molded article comprising the first molded article thermally welded and/or covalently bonded to the second thermoplastic material.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2013Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: N. Spencer Stone, Sui-Chieh Yu, Denis Schiller, Ruzica Krstic
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Publication number: 20150000053Abstract: A full length composite plate to be used as part of an outsole assembly in an article of footwear is disclosed. The full length composite plate comprises a composite material that has a certain percent elongation. The full length composite plate can include a heel cup for heel stability and improved traction. The full length composite plate also can include two angled portions along an arch region that provide arch support, as well as two flattened edges along the arch region to minimize or eliminate buckling. The forefoot region can be relatively flatter than the arch and heel regions, and notches are preferably included along a portion of the forefoot to increase flexibility.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Perry W. Auger, Ruzica Krstic, N. Spencer Stone, Edward F. Wachtel
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Publication number: 20140259760Abstract: A composite shell for an upper may include a base layer and a fiber-reinforced layer. The base layer may comprise a mesh or other type of textile material and may extend at least over sides of a generally foot-shaped interior region of the upper. The fiber-reinforced layer may be at least partially bonded to the base layer. The fiber-reinforced layer may extend at least from a lower portion of the base layer generally corresponding to a footbed perimeter to at least a top portion of the base layer generally corresponding to part of an instep region. The fiber-reinforced layer may include a plurality of strips extending from the lower portion to the top portion, the strips separated by inter-strip gaps in the fiber-reinforced layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: NIKE, INC.Inventors: Frederick J. Dojan, Shane S. Kohatsu, Ruzica Krstic
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Patent number: 8813390Abstract: A full length composite plate to be used as part of an outsole assembly in an article of footwear is disclosed. The full length composite plate comprises a composite material that has a certain percent elongation. The full length composite plate can include a heel cup for heel stability and improved traction. The full length composite plate also can include two angled portions along an arch region that provide arch support, as well as two flattened edges along the arch region to minimize or eliminate buckling. The forefoot region can be relatively flatter than the arch and heel regions, and notches are preferably included along a portion of the forefoot to increase flexibility.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2010Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Perry Auger, Ruzica Krstic, Spencer Stone, Edward F. Wachtel
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Publication number: 20140026446Abstract: A method of insert molding comprises placing in a first mold a curable rubber composition comprising a reactive species; placing on a surface of the rubber composition a first thermoplastic material in a film or layer comprising a group reactive with the reactive species of the rubber composition; curing the rubber composition in the mold to form a first molded article of cured rubber having a first thermoplastic material layer covalently bonded through reactive of the reactive species and the group; placing the first molded article as an insert into a second mold, the cured rubber contacting an inside surface of the second mold and the thermoplastic layer facing into the second mold cavity; closing the second mold and injecting into the second mold a second thermoplastic material that to form a second molded article comprising the first molded article thermally welded and/or covalently bonded to the second thermoplastic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: N. Spencer Stone, Sui-Chieh Yu, Denis Schiller, Ruzica Krstic
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Publication number: 20140026447Abstract: A method of insert molding comprises placing in a first mold a curable rubber composition comprising a reactive species; placing on a surface of the rubber composition a first thermoplastic material in a film or layer comprising a group reactive with the reactive species of the rubber composition; curing the rubber composition in the mold to form a first molded article of cured rubber having a first thermoplastic material layer covalently bonded through reactive of the reactive species and the group; placing the first molded article as an insert into a second mold, the cured rubber contacting an inside surface of the second mold and the thermoplastic layer facing into the second mold cavity; closing the second mold and injecting into the second mold a second thermoplastic material that to form a second molded article comprising the first molded article thermally welded and/or covalently bonded to the second thermoplastic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: N. Spencer Stone, Sui-Chieh Yu, Denis Schiller, Ruzica Krstic
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Publication number: 20140017459Abstract: Layers of an item may be temporarily assembled using a tacky surface on an adhesive layer. The adhesive layer may be activated by the application of energy to cause it to partially or entirely melt to bond layers together. The tacky layer may permit layers to be moved after initial positioning if the positioning is not acceptable. A tacky layer may cover all or part of the surface of an adhesive layer to permit the adhesive to flow without hindrance when activated.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2012Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: NIKE, INC.Inventors: Carrie L. Davis, Ruzica Krstic, Amy Lyttle
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Publication number: 20140017458Abstract: Layers of an item may be temporarily assembled using a tacky surface on an adhesive layer. The adhesive layer may be activated by the application of energy to cause it to partially or entirely melt to bond layers together. The tacky layer may permit layers to be moved after initial positioning if the positioning is not acceptable. A tacky layer may cover all or part of the surface of an adhesive layer to permit the adhesive to flow without hindrance when activated.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2012Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Carrie L. Davis, Ruzica Krstic, Amy Lyttle