Patents by Inventor Steven J. Staihar

Steven J. Staihar 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).

  • System for moderating forces
    Patent number: 8366081
    Abstract: A moderation element may be incorporated into straps, handles, or other devices to moderate forces. As an example, a moderation element may include a housing and a fluid-filled chamber. The housing has an expandable configuration and defines an interior void. The housing also defines a pair of opposing compression surfaces within the interior void, with the compression surfaces being located to move toward each other when the housing expands. The chamber is located within the housing and between the compression surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven J. Staihar
  • Adaptive training system with aerial mobility system
    Patent number: 7887459
    Abstract: A mobile unit configured to train an athlete is disclosed. The mobile unit includes multiple sensors, communication devices and a mobility system. The mobile unit executes one or more training paths to simulate chasing associated with various sports. The mobile unit is capable of determining its own location and the location of the athlete throughout a training session, as well as other information. The mobile unit is configured to adapt the training path to stress weaknesses of the athlete with respect to various types of athletic skills.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph L. Ungari, Steven J. Staihar
  • Adaptive training system with aerial mobility system
    Patent number: 7878945
    Abstract: A mobile unit configured to train an athlete is disclosed. The mobile unit includes multiple sensors, communication devices and a mobility system. The mobile unit executes one or more training paths to simulate chasing associated with various sports. The mobile unit is capable of determining its own location and the location of the athlete throughout a training session, as well as other information. The mobile unit is configured to adapt the training path to stress weaknesses of the athlete with respect to various types of athletic skills.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph L. Ungari, Steven J. Staihar
  • Adaptive Training System With Aerial Mobility System
    Publication number: 20100041517
    Abstract: A mobile unit configured to train an athlete is disclosed. The mobile unit includes multiple sensors, communication devices and a mobility system. The mobile unit executes one or more training paths to simulate chasing associated with various sports. The mobile unit is capable of determining its own location and the location of the athlete throughout a training session, as well as other information. The mobile unit is configured to adapt the training path to stress weaknesses of the athlete with respect to various types of athletic skills.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph L. Ungari, Steven J. Staihar
  • Adaptive Training System With Aerial Mobility System
    Publication number: 20100035724
    Abstract: A mobile unit configured to train an athlete is disclosed. The mobile unit includes multiple sensors, communication devices and a mobility system. The mobile unit executes one or more training paths to simulate chasing associated with various sports. The mobile unit is capable of determining its own location and the location of the athlete throughout a training session, as well as other information. The mobile unit is configured to adapt the training path to stress weaknesses of the athlete with respect to various types of athletic skills.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph L. Ungari, Steven J. Staihar
  • Adaptive training system with aerial mobility system
    Patent number: 7625314
    Abstract: A mobile unit configured to train an athlete is disclosed. The mobile unit includes multiple sensors, communication devices and a mobility system. The mobile unit executes one or more training paths to simulate chasing associated with various sports. The mobile unit is capable of determining its own location and the location of the athlete throughout a training session, as well as other information. The mobile unit is configured to adapt the training path to stress weaknesses of the athlete with respect to various types of athletic skills.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph L. Ungari, Steven J. Staihar
  • System For Moderating Forces
    Publication number: 20080265477
    Abstract: A moderation element may be incorporated into straps, handles, or other devices to moderate forces. As an example, a moderation element may include a housing and a fluid-filled chamber. The housing has an expandable configuration and defines an interior void. The housing also defines a pair of opposing compression surfaces within the interior void, with the compression surfaces being located to move toward each other when the housing expands. The chamber is located within the housing and between the compression surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven J. Staihar