Patents by Inventor Sharna M. Donovan

Sharna M. Donovan 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).

  • Publication number: 20240008584
    Abstract: An article with a color change portion and a method of changing color. The article includes at least one color change portion capable of changing colors. The color change portion includes composite material including a photonic lattice. The color change portion can change colors according to one or more performance parameters. The article can be connected to a computer and the color change portion can be controlled using the computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Sharna M. Donovan, Sean D. Hartford, Vikram Malhotra, Michelle L. Mishler, James Molyneux, Andrew A. Owings, Aaron B. Weast, Bradley W. Wilkins
  • Patent number: 11793265
    Abstract: An article with a color change portion and a method of changing color. The article includes at least one color change portion capable of changing colors. The color change portion includes composite material including a photonic lattice. The color change portion can change colors according to one or more performance parameters. The article can be connected to a computer and the color change portion can be controlled using the computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Sharna M. Donovan, Sean D. Hartford, Vikram Malhotra, Michelle L. Mishler, James Molyneux, Andrew A. Owings, Aaron B. Weast, Bradley W. Wilkins
  • Publication number: 20220031007
    Abstract: An article with a color change portion and a method of changing color. The article includes at least one color change portion capable of changing colors. The color change portion includes composite material including a photonic lattice. The color change portion can change colors according to one or more performance parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Sharna M. Donovan, Sean D. Hartford, Vikram Malhotra, Michelle L. Mishler, James Molyneux, Andrew A. Owings, Aaron B. Weast, Bradley W. Wilkins
  • Patent number: 11154111
    Abstract: An article with a color change portion and a method of changing color. The article includes at least one color change portion capable of changing colors. The color change portion includes composite material including a photonic lattice. The color change portion can change colors according to one or more performance parameters. The article can be connected to a computer and the color change portion can be controlled using the computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Sharna M. Donovan, Sean D. Hartford, Michelle L. Mishler, Vikram Malhotra, James Molyneux, Andrew A. Owings, Aaron B. Weast, Bradley W. Wilkins
  • Publication number: 20180271205
    Abstract: An article with a color change portion and a method of changing color. The article includes at least one color change portion capable of changing colors. The color change portion includes composite material including a photonic lattice. The color change portion can change colors according to one or more performance parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Sharna M. Donovan, Sean D. Hartford, Michelle L. Mishler, Vikram Malhotra, James Molyneux, Andrew A. Owings, Aaron B. Weast, Bradley W. Wilkins
  • Patent number: 10021933
    Abstract: An article with a color change portion and a method of changing color. The article includes at least one color change portion capable of changing colors. The color change portion includes composite material including a photonic lattice. The color change portion can change colors according to one or more performance parameters. The article can be connected to a computer and the color change portion can be controlled using the computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Sharna M. Donovan, Sean D. Hartford, Michelle L. Mishler, Vikram Malhotra, James Molyneux, Andrew A. Owings, Aaron B. Weast, Bradley W. Wilkins
  • Publication number: 20170086751
    Abstract: A metatarsal-phalangeal joint strength measuring device is provided and includes a base plate, a first toe plate, and a first force sensor associated with the first toe plate. The base plate receives a heel of a foot and defines a longitudinal axis extending between a first edge and a second edge. The first toe plate receives at least one toe of the foot, is movable relative to the base plate, and measures a load applied to the first toe plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Amos, Sharna M. Donovan, Thomas W. Jackson, Gregory R. Leedy
  • Publication number: 20160174650
    Abstract: An article with a color change portion and a method of changing color. The article includes at least one color change portion capable of changing colors. The color change portion includes composite material including a photonic lattice. The color change portion can change colors according to one or more performance parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Sharna M. Donovan, Sean D. Hartford, Michelle L. Mishler, Vikram Malhotra, James Molyneux, Andrew A. Owings, Aaron B. Weast, Bradley W. Wilkins
  • Patent number: 9301569
    Abstract: An article with a color change portion and a method of changing color. The article includes at least one color change portion capable of changing colors. The color change portion includes composite material including a photonic lattice. The color change portion can change colors according to one or more performance parameters. The article can be connected to a computer and the color change portion can be controlled using the computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Sharna M. Donovan, Sean D. Hartford, Michelle L. Kvernmo, Vikram Malhotra, James Molyneux, Andrew A. Owings, Aaron B. Weast, Bradley W. Wilkins
  • Publication number: 20150059214
    Abstract: An article with a color change portion and a method of changing color. The article includes at least one color change portion capable of changing colors. The color change portion includes composite material including a photonic lattice. The color change portion can change colors according to one or more performance parameters. The article can be connected to a computer and the color change portion can be controlled using the computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Sharna M. Donovan, Sean D. Hartford, Michelle L. Kvernmo, Vikram Malhotra, James Molyneux, Andrew A. Owings, Aaron B. Weast, Bradley W. Wilkins
  • Patent number: 8769836
    Abstract: An article with a color change portion and a method of changing color is disclosed. The article includes at least one color change portion capable of changing colors. The color change portion comprised electrochromic fiber or fabric. The color change portion can change colors according to one or more performance parameters. The article can be connected to a computer and the color change portion can be controlled using the computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Sharna M. Donovan, Sean D. Hartford, Michelle L. Kvernmo, Andrew A. Owings, Bradley W. Wilkins
  • Patent number: 8650764
    Abstract: An article with a color change portion and a method of changing color is disclosed. The article includes at least one color change portion capable of changing colors. The color change portion can change colors according to one or more performance parameters. The article can be connected to a computer and the color change portion can be controlled using the computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean D. Hartford, Michelle L. Kvernmo, Andrew A. Owings, Bradley W. Wilkins, Sharna M. Donovan
  • Publication number: 20130318830
    Abstract: An article with a color change portion and a method of changing color is disclosed. The article includes at least one color change portion capable of changing colors. The color change portion can change colors according to one or more performance parameters. The article can be connected to a computer and the color change portion can be controlled using the computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Sean D. Hartford, Michelle L. Kvernmo, Andrew A. Owings, Bradley W. Wilkins, Sharna M. Donovan
  • Patent number: 8474146
    Abstract: An article with a color change portion and a method of changing color is disclosed. The article includes at least one color change portion capable of changing colors. The color change portion can change colors according to one or more performance parameters. The article can be connected to a computer and the color change portion can be controlled using the computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean D. Hartford, Michelle L. Kvernmo, Andrew A. Owings, Bradley W. Wilkins, Sharna M. Donovan
  • Publication number: 20130033378
    Abstract: An article with a color change portion and a method of changing color is disclosed. The article includes at least one color change portion capable of changing colors. The color change portion comprised electrochromic fiber or fabric. The color change portion can change colors according to one or more performance parameters. The article can be connected to a computer and the color change portion can be controlled using the computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Sharna M. Donovan, Sean D. Hartford, Michelle L. Kvernmo, Andrew A. Owings, Bradley W. Wilkins
  • Publication number: 20110308113
    Abstract: An article with a color change portion and a method of changing color is disclosed. The article includes at least one color change portion capable of changing colors. The color change portion can change colors according to one or more performance parameters. The article can be connected to a computer and the color change portion can be controlled using the computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2010
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean D. Hartford, Michelle L. Kvernmo, Andrew A. Owings, Bradley W. Wilkins, Sharna M. Donovan