Patents by Inventor Shane Kohatsu

Shane Kohatsu 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).

  • Switching Device for Flexible Material
    Publication number: 20070084703
    Abstract: A switching device for use on flexible material includes a core member configured to be secured to and extend outwardly from a flexible material, a switch supported by the core member, and a cover. The switch is configured to be operably connected to an electrical device. The resistance required to activate the switch beyond that provided by the user's fingers is provided solely by the core member, the switch, the cover, or any combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2006
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Applicant: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Shane Kohatsu, Scott Hutsenpiller
  • Switching device for flexible material
    Publication number: 20050098421
    Abstract: A switching device for use on flexible material includes a core member configured to be secured to and extend outwardly from a flexible material, a switch supported by the core member, and a cover. The switch is configured to be operably connected to an electrical device. The resistance required to activate the switch beyond that provided by the user's fingers is provided solely by the core member, the switch, the cover, or any combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2003
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Applicant: NIKE INTERNATIONAL LTD.
    Inventors: Shane Kohatsu, Scott Hutsenpiller