Patents by Inventor Sam Fisher
Sam Fisher 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: 9032553Abstract: An energy absorbing receiving glove constructed with a substrate having an exterior surface and a complementary interior surface. The substrate is used in constructing a palmar portion of the glove. The glove may incorporates a gripping layer of material affixed to the exterior surface of the substrate. Further, the glove may incorporate an energy absorbing layer of material affixed to the interior surface of the substrate. Additionally, the energy absorbing layer of material may have both a first thickness in a first location and a second thickness in a second location of the substrate. In an embodiment, the energy absorbing material is a silicone gel and the gripping material is a silicone material. Additionally, the varied thicknesses of the energy absorbing material may be effective for covering a palmar side of joints located on a hand wearing the glove.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2010Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Joseph J. Bevier, Michael S. Amos, Mark McNamee, Sam Fisher, Chris Kvamme
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Publication number: 20140237853Abstract: A method and system for making uppers for articles of footwear is disclosed. The system comprises a last assembly as well as a pressing system for forming uppers with the last assembly. The last assembly includes a last member and a base member. The last member is inverted so that the bottom surface of the last member is oriented away from the base member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Sam Fisher, Jared M. Kilmer, Thomas Berend, Tony H. Le
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Publication number: 20140239556Abstract: A flexible manufacturing system can be used to fuse different layers of material together for forming an article of footwear. The system includes a base portion, an intermediate member and an upper member. The intermediate member includes a flexible membrane. The intermediate member can be sealed with the base portion and a vacuum can be provided to pull the flexible membrane over layers of material placed on the base portion. The upper member can be sealed against the intermediate member so that external pressure can be applied to the flexible membrane. The intermediate member and the upper member can be moved independently.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Sam Fisher, Jared M. Kilmer, Thomas Berend, Tony H. Le
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Publication number: 20140223671Abstract: A last assembly includes a plurality of retractable pins and a plurality of vacuum holes, both acting to hold footwear segments to the last assembly to facilitate manufacturing of, or modification to, an article of footwear. A method of making or modifying an article of footwear includes placing footwear segments on the last assembly by associating an extension portion of at least one footwear segment with the retractable pins, modifying the footwear segments and then removing the extension portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2013Publication date: August 14, 2014Inventors: Sam Fisher, Jared M. Kilmer, Thomas Berend, Tony H. Le
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Publication number: 20130234376Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a protective pad that is comprised of an impact shell and a damping component. The damping component may be formed by a plurality of connecting members that are separated from the impact shell by a plurality of extension members that extend between the damping lattice and the impact shell. The damping component may also be formed by a sheet-like form that is separated from the impact shell by a plurality of extension members that extend between the damping sheet and the impact shell. The damping component is formed from an elastomer that aids in absorbing a portion of an impact force that is distributed across the damping component by the impact shell. The geometry of the damping component may be configured to provide a difference of impact attenuation at specific locations of the protective pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Catherine Fenner Frey, Sam Fisher, Jeffrey Daniel Allison
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Patent number: 8528116Abstract: The invention relates to an athletic glove for supporting a hand of a wearer. The soccer glove improves performance through the use a three dimensional finger cap which forms at least a portion of at least one digit of the wearer's hand. The athletic glove also comprises an open wrist feature which allows for a greater degree of support, adjustability, comfort, and ease of access and removal.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2010Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Richard Avis, Clancy Boyer, Sam Fisher
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Publication number: 20130051017Abstract: A lighting assembly comprising a housing including a front surface and a back surface, a plurality of light emitting elements on a printed circuit board (PCB) within said housing, and a reflector proximate the light emitting elements. The reflector comprises a plurality of reflective cups, wherein each reflective cup is configured to receive a respective light emitting element. The reflector is adapted to reflect light emitted from the plurality of light emitting elements in accordance with a desired light distribution pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Inventors: Matthew Heim, Timothy Drew Ferrie, John Koteles, Min Gwak, Sam Fisher
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Patent number: 8239969Abstract: A glove for receiving a hand has a dorsal side corresponding with a back area of the hand and an opposite palmar side corresponding with a palm area of the hand. An exterior surface of the palmar side may include a polymer foam material with a silicone coating. Although the chemical composition of the silicone coating may vary significantly, the silicone coating may be a cured silicone film layer with a Shore A durometer of less than or equal to 60.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2008Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventor: Sam Fisher
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Publication number: 20120096616Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to a shin guard sleeve that extends higher in a calf portion than in a shin portion of the shin guard sleeve. Additional aspects may include a shin guard sleeve having an apex located in the calf region of a wearer to provide a volume able to be filled by the calf region of the wearer. Further, aspects may include one or more maintainers affixed to the shin guard sleeve to further resist slipping of the shin guard sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2010Publication date: April 26, 2012Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Sam Fisher, Carl Behrend, Oliver McLachlan
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Publication number: 20120096615Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to a shin guard construction having a shin guard and a strap. The strap may provide a number of adjustments, such as adjusting a vertical position of strap attachment to the shin guard, a length of the strap, and/or a position of a portion of the strap in both a horizontal and/or a vertical location on a wearer's leg. Further, the strap may have an upwardly inclined orientation relative to a horizontal plane extending through the shin guard. The orientation of the strap in an upward direction may be a result of a location and/or orientation of one or more fasteners. Additionally, the orientation of the strap may be a result of the size and/or shape of the strap.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2010Publication date: April 26, 2012Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Sam Fisher, Carl Behrend, Oliver McLachlan
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Publication number: 20120074190Abstract: An ergonomic backpack with an enhanced fit is provided. The backpack comprises a storage portion, primary left and right shoulder straps, and secondary left and right shoulder straps. The primary shoulder straps connect to the secondary shoulder straps to allow a user to wear the backpack over her shoulders. The dimensions and arrangement of the storage portion and primary and secondary shoulder straps are selected to optimize fit and comfort.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2010Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: NIKE, INC.Inventors: SAM FISHER, SCOTT C. HOLT, TORY M. CROSS
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Publication number: 20120074191Abstract: An ergonomic backpack with an enhanced fit is provided. The backpack comprises a storage portion, primary left and right shoulder straps, and secondary left and right shoulder straps. The primary shoulder straps connect to the secondary shoulder straps to allow a user to wear the backpack over her shoulders. The dimensions and arrangement of the storage portion and primary and secondary shoulder straps are selected to optimize fit and comfort.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Sam Fisher, Scott C. Holt, Tory M. Cross
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Publication number: 20120005805Abstract: An energy absorbing receiving glove constructed with a substrate having an exterior surface and a complementary interior surface. The substrate is used in constructing a palmar portion of the glove. The glove may incorporates a gripping layer of material affixed to the exterior surface of the substrate. Further, the glove may incorporate an energy absorbing layer of material affixed to the interior surface of the substrate. Additionally, the energy absorbing layer of material may have both a first thickness in a first location and a second thickness in a second location of the substrate. In an embodiment, the energy absorbing material is a silicone gel and the gripping material is a silicone material. Additionally, the varied thicknesses of the energy absorbing material may be effective for covering a palmar side of joints located on a hand wearing the glove.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2010Publication date: January 12, 2012Applicant: NIKE, INC.Inventors: Joseph J. Bevier, Michael S. Amos, Mark McNamee, Sam Fisher, Chris Kvamme
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Patent number: 7958568Abstract: A glove with a support system is disclosed. The support system comprises a number of individual support sections, each of which is comprised of a number of arcuate support segments that encircle a portion of a finger and allow forward flexural movement while helping to reduce hyperextension of the finger. The support system is also designed to help reduce the possibility of the finger jamming.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2009Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Sam Fisher, Antonio Spampinato, Richard Avis
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Publication number: 20100287682Abstract: The invention relates to an athletic glove for supporting a hand of a wearer. The soccer glove improves performance through the use a three dimensional finger cap which forms at least a portion of at least one digit of the wearer's hand.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2010Publication date: November 18, 2010Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Richard Avis, Clancy Boyer, Sam Fisher
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Patent number: 7784111Abstract: The invention relates to an athletic glove for supporting a hand of a wearer. The soccer glove improves performance through the use a three dimensional finger cap which forms at least a portion of at least one digit of the wearer's hand. The athletic glove also comprises an open wrist feature which allows for a greater degree of support, adjustability, comfort, and ease of access and removal.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2008Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Richard Avis, Clancy Boyer, Sam Fisher
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Publication number: 20100095428Abstract: A glove for receiving a hand has a dorsal side corresponding with a back area of the hand and an opposite palmar side corresponding with a palm area of the hand. An exterior surface of the palmar side may include a polymer foam material with a silicone coating. Although the chemical composition of the silicone coating may vary significantly, the silicone coating may be a cured silicone film layer with a Shore A durometer of less than or equal to 60.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2008Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventor: Sam Fisher
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Publication number: 20090271913Abstract: A glove with a support system is disclosed. The support system comprises a number of individual support sections, each of which is comprised of a number of arcuate support segments that encircle a portion of a finger and allow forward flexural movement while helping to reduce hyperextension of the finger. The support system is also designed to help reduce the possibility of the finger jamming.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2009Publication date: November 5, 2009Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Sam Fisher, Antonio Spampinato, Richard Avis
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Patent number: 7574748Abstract: A glove with a support system is disclosed. The support system comprises a number of individual support sections, each of which is comprised of a number of arcuate support segments that encircle or surround a portion of a finger and allow forward flextural movement while helping to protect the finger. For example, the support system can help reduce hyperextension of the finger, the possibility of the finger jamming, and help to protect the finger from lateral or side impacts.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2006Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Sam Fisher, Juan-Pier Antonio Spampinato, Richard Avis
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Patent number: 7565703Abstract: The invention relates to an athletic glove for supporting a hand of a wearer. The soccer glove improves performance through the use a three dimensional finger cap which forms at least a portion of at least one digit of the wearer's hand.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2005Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Richard Avis, Clancy Boyer, Sam Fisher