Patents by Inventor Seth M. Wiberg
Seth M. Wiberg 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).
-
Patent number: 11910866Abstract: A knitted component may include a loft zone having at least one first loft portion that is integrally knit. The loft portion may include a first knitted layer, a second knitted layer having an elasticated first material, a void between the first knitted layer and the second knitted layer, and at least one course of a second material that is knitted within the void and causes the first knitted layer to extend away from the second knitted layer by a first distance of about 2-5 mm. Each loft portion has a width of about 4-10 mm between connection points between the first and second knitted layers.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Andreas I. Schoppel, Erin C. Stevens, Seth M. Wiberg
-
Publication number: 20240041152Abstract: A knitted component may include a loft zone having at least one first loft portion that is integrally knit. The loft portion may include a first knitted layer having an elasticated first material, a second knitted layer, a void between the first knitted layer and the second knitted layer, and at least one course of a second material that is knitted within the void and causes the second knitted layer to extend away from the first knitted layer by a first distance. The at least one course of the second material may include at least one float and may project into the void. The second material may have a greater resistance to bending than the elasticated first material.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Inventors: Andreas I. Schoppel, Erin C. Stevens, Seth M. Wiberg
-
Publication number: 20230329387Abstract: A knitted component includes a first side extending along a perimeter of the knitted member to define a lower edge of the knitted member and a pair of heel edges that can be joined together, and a second side that defines a throat region and/or a collar region. A plurality of rows of the knitted component extend between the first side and the second side, and a continuous strand is integrated with the knitted component to form a plurality of strand segments that extend within respective ones of the plurality of rows of the knitted component between the first side and the second side.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Brian K. Youngs, Gagandeep Singh, Roberto Zavala, Kort W. Neumann, IV, Seth M. Wiberg, Matthew T. Kelley, Weibing Gong, Matthew R. Tegenkamp
-
Publication number: 20230126432Abstract: A knitted component having an outer perimeter and a common portion, which may be a centrally-located region, such as a throat region and/or a collar region. A plurality of courses of the knitted component extend between the between the outer perimeter and the common portion such that the courses may be radially-extending outwards from the common portion. One or more continuous strand may be inlaid within the knit courses to form a plurality of strand segments that extend within respective ones of the plurality of courses of the knitted component between the outer perimeter and the common portion of the knitted component.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2022Publication date: April 27, 2023Inventors: Gemma Brown, James Molyneux, Kristen E. Orme, Peter R. Savage, Gagandeep Singh, Seth M. Wiberg, Roberto Zavala
-
Patent number: 11624134Abstract: A knitted component including a first knit layer of a first yarn and a second knit layer of a second yarn. The second knit layer and the first knit layer are at least partially coextensive with each other and form a pocket between the first and second knit layers. A third yarn is at least partially positioned within the pocket and between the first and second knit layer. The third yarn includes first and second strands having at least one different property. The third yarn is secured to the first knit layer at a first location within the pocket and to the second knit layer at a second location within the pocket, and forms an x-shape configuration.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2022Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Samuel L. Bartys, Nicola A. Danby, JoseLuis Mariscal, Seth M. Wiberg
-
Publication number: 20220298683Abstract: A knitted component including a first knit layer of a first yarn and a second knit layer of a second yarn. The second knit layer and the first knit layer are at least partially coextensive with each other and form a pocket between the first and second knit layers. A third yarn is at least partially positioned within the pocket and between the first and second knit layer. The third yarn includes first and second strands having at least one different property. The third yarn is secured to the first knit layer at a first location within the pocket and to the second knit layer at a second location within the pocket, and forms an x-shape configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2022Publication date: September 22, 2022Inventors: Samuel L. Bartys, Nicola A. Danby, JoseLuis Mariscal, Seth M. Wiberg
-
Publication number: 20220228303Abstract: Knitted components may include a first knit layer including a first yarn, a second knit layer, and a plurality of inlaid courses of a high tenacity yarn having a tenacity of at least six grams-force per denier. The plurality of inlaid courses of the high tenacity yarn may include at least three courses of high tenacity yarn, each of which may be separated from an adjacent course of the first plurality of courses of the high tenacity yarn by no more than five courses of the first yarn.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2022Publication date: July 21, 2022Inventors: Lauren E. Cox, Seth M. Wiberg, Roberto Zavala
-
Patent number: 11384459Abstract: A knitted component including a first knit layer of a first yarn and a second knit layer of a second yarn. The second knit layer and the first knit layer are at least partially coextensive with each other and form a pocket between the first and second knit layers. A third yarn is at least partially positioned within the pocket and between the first and second knit layer. The third yarn is secured to the first knit layer at a first location within the pocket and to the second knit layer at a second location within the pocket. The pocket forms a raised structure when the knitted component is subjected to a stimulus.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2019Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Samuel L. Bartys, JoseLuis Mariscal, Seth M. Wiberg, Nicola A. Danby
-
Patent number: 11326281Abstract: Knitted components may include a first knit layer including a first yarn, a second knit layer, and a plurality of inlaid courses of a high tenacity yarn having a tenacity of at least six grams-force per denier. The plurality of inlaid courses of the high tenacity yarn may include at least three courses of high tenacity yarn, each of which may be separated from an adjacent course of the first plurality of courses of the high tenacity yarn by no more than five courses of the first yarn.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2020Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Lauren E. Cox, Seth M. Wiberg, Roberto Zavala
-
Publication number: 20210153595Abstract: A knitted component may include a loft zone having at least one first loft portion that is integrally knit. The loft portion may include a first knitted layer having an elasticated first material, a second knitted layer, a void between the first knitted layer and the second knitted layer, and at least one course of a second material that is knitted within the void and causes the second knitted layer to extend away from the first knitted layer by a first distance. The at least one course of the second material may include at least one float and may project into the void. The second material may have a greater resistance to bending than the elasticated first material.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2021Publication date: May 27, 2021Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Andreas I. Schoppel, Erin C. Stevens, Seth M. Wiberg
-
Patent number: 10945482Abstract: A knitted component may include a loft zone having at least one first loft portion that is integrally knit. The loft portion may include a first knitted layer having an elasticated first material, a second knitted layer, a void between the first knitted layer and the second knitted layer, and at least one course of a second material that is knitted within the void and causes the second knitted layer to extend away from the first knitted layer by a first distance. The at least one course of the second material may include at least one float and may project into the void. The second material may have a greater resistance to bending than the elasticated first material.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2018Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Andreas I. Schoppel, Erin C. Stevens, Seth M. Wiberg
-
Publication number: 20200397091Abstract: Articles of footwear may include a knitted component defining at least part of a void and joined with a sole structure. The knitted component may include an interior knit layer, an exterior knit layer, and a plurality of inlaid courses of a high tenacity yarn between the interior and exterior knit layers. The plurality of inlaid courses of high tenacity yarn may include at least three courses of the high tenacity yarn, each of which may be separated from an adjacent course of the plurality by no more than five courses.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Lauren E. Cox, Seth M. Wiberg, Roberto Zavala
-
Publication number: 20200318264Abstract: Knitted components may include a first knit layer including a first yarn, a second knit layer, and a plurality of inlaid courses of a high tenacity yarn having a tenacity of at least six grams-force per denier. The plurality of inlaid courses of the high tenacity yarn may include at least three courses of high tenacity yarn, each of which may be separated from an adjacent course of the first plurality of courses of the high tenacity yarn by no more than five courses of the first yarn.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2020Publication date: October 8, 2020Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Lauren E. Cox, Seth M. Wiberg, Roberto Zavala
-
Patent number: 10791791Abstract: Articles of footwear may include a knitted component defining at least part of a void and joined with a sole structure. The knitted component may include an interior knit layer, an exterior knit layer, and a plurality of inlaid courses of a high tenacity yarn between the interior and exterior knit layers. The plurality of inlaid courses of high tenacity yarn may include at least three courses of the high tenacity yarn, each of which may be separated from an adjacent course of the plurality by no more than five courses.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2018Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Lauren E. Cox, Seth M. Wiberg, Roberto Zavala
-
Patent number: 10731279Abstract: Knitted components may include a first knit layer including a first yarn, a second knit layer, and a plurality of inlaid courses of a high tenacity yarn having a tenacity of at least six grams-force per denier. The plurality of inlaid courses of the high tenacity yarn may include at least three courses of high tenacity yarn, each of which may be separated from an adjacent course of the first plurality of courses of the high tenacity yarn by no more than five courses of the first yarn.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2018Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Lauren E. Cox, Seth M. Wiberg, Roberto Zavala
-
Publication number: 20200121019Abstract: A knitted component including a first knit layer of a first yarn and a second knit layer of a second yarn. The second knit layer and the first knit layer are at least partially coextensive with each other and form a pocket between the first and second knit layers. A third yarn is at least partially positioned within the pocket and between the first and second knit layer. The third yarn is secured to the first knit layer at a first location within the pocket and to the second knit layer at a second location within the pocket. The pocket forms a raised structure when the knitted component is subjected to a stimulus.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2019Publication date: April 23, 2020Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Samuel L. Bartys, JoseLuis Mariscal, Seth M. Wiberg, Nicola A. Danby
-
Publication number: 20190223540Abstract: Articles of footwear may include a knitted component defining at least part of a void and joined with a sole structure. The knitted component may include an interior knit layer, an exterior knit layer, and a plurality of inlaid courses of a high tenacity yarn between the interior and exterior knit layers. The plurality of inlaid courses of high tenacity yarn may include at least three courses of the high tenacity yarn, each of which may be separated from an adjacent course of the plurality by no more than five courses.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2018Publication date: July 25, 2019Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Lauren E. Cox, Seth M. Wiberg, Roberto Zavala
-
Publication number: 20190226128Abstract: Knitted components may include a first knit layer including a first yarn, a second knit layer, and a plurality of inlaid courses of a high tenacity yarn having a tenacity of at least six grams-force per denier. The plurality of inlaid courses of the high tenacity yarn may include at least three courses of high tenacity yarn, each of which may be separated from an adjacent course of the first plurality of courses of the high tenacity yarn by no more than five courses of the first yarn.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2018Publication date: July 25, 2019Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Lauren E. Cox, Seth M. Wiberg, Roberto Zavala
-
Publication number: 20190116914Abstract: A knitted component may include a loft zone having at least one first loft portion that is integrally knit. The loft portion may include a first knitted layer having an elasticated first material, a second knitted layer, a void between the first knitted layer and the second knitted layer, and at least one course of a second material that is knitted within the void and causes the second knitted layer to extend away from the first knitted layer by a first distance. The at least one course of the second material may include at least one float and may project into the void. The second material may have a greater resistance to bending than the elasticated first material.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Andreas I. Schoppel, Erin C. Stevens, Seth M. Wiberg