Patents by Inventor Susan D. Cessor

Susan D. Cessor 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).

  • Decorated sole elements for articles of footwear and processes for making thereof
    Patent number: 10005251
    Abstract: A method of forming a decorated midsole element for articles of footwear includes obtaining a decorated film having one or more graphic elements applied to a first surface of the film and placing the decorated film in a mold. A midsole element is obtained and placed in the mold, and pressure is applied to the mold to form a midsole element having a decorated surface. The decorated film may include a layer of polyether-block co-polyamide polymer and the midsole element may be formed of ethylvinylacetate. A midsole assembly and an article of footwear having decorated midsole top layers are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Tony H. Le, Susan D. Cessor, Namkook Kim
  • Decorated sole elements for articles of footwear and processes for making thereof
    Patent number: 9931804
    Abstract: A method of forming a decorated midsole element for articles of footwear includes obtaining a decorated film having one or more graphic elements applied to a first surface of the film and placing the decorated film in a mold. A midsole element is obtained and placed in the mold, and pressure is applied to the mold to form a midsole element having a decorated surface. The decorated film may include a layer of polyether-block co-polyamide polymer and the midsole element may be formed of ethylvinylacetate. A midsole assembly and an article of footwear having decorated midsole top layers are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Tony H. Le, Susan D. Cessor, Namkook Kim
  • Decorated Sole Elements for Articles of Footwear and Processes for Making Thereof
    Publication number: 20160136912
    Abstract: A method of forming a decorated midsole element for articles of footwear includes obtaining a decorated film having one or more graphic elements applied to a first surface of the film and placing the decorated film in a mold. A midsole element is obtained and placed in the mold, and pressure is applied to the mold to form a midsole element having a decorated surface. The decorated film may include a layer of polyether-block co-polyamide polymer and the midsole element may be formed of ethylvinylacetate. A midsole assembly and an article of footwear having decorated midsole top layers are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Tony H. Le, Susan D. Cessor, Namkook Kim
  • Decorated Sole Elements for Articles of Footwear and Processes for Making Thereof
    Publication number: 20160135536
    Abstract: A method of forming a decorated midsole element for articles of footwear includes obtaining a decorated film having one or more graphic elements applied to a first surface of the film and placing the decorated film in a mold. A midsole element is obtained and placed in the mold, and pressure is applied to the mold to form a midsole element having a decorated surface. The decorated film may include a layer of polyether-block co-polyamide polymer and the midsole element may be formed of ethylvinylacetate. A midsole assembly and an article of footwear having decorated midsole top layers are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Tony H. Le, Susan D. Cessor, Namkook Kim
  • Decorated Sole Elements for Articles of Footwear and Processes for Making Thereof
    Publication number: 20100122476
    Abstract: A method of forming a decorated midsole element for articles of footwear includes obtaining a decorated film having one or more graphic elements applied to a first surface of the film and placing the decorated film in a mold. A midsole element is obtained and placed in the mold, and pressure is applied to the mold to form a midsole element having a decorated surface. The decorated film may include a layer of polyether-block co-polyamide polymer and the midsole element may be formed of ethylvinylacetate. A midsole assembly and an article of footwear having decorated midsole top layers are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventors: Tony H. Le, Susan D. Cessor, Namkook Kim
  • Portion of a shoe upper
    Patent number: D510181
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventor: Susan D. Cessor
  • Portion of a shoe
    Patent number: D614383
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventor: Susan D. Cessor
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D343502
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 25, 1994
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventor: Susan D. Cessor
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D346272
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1994
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventor: Susan D. Cessor
  • Shoe sole
    Patent number: D393341
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1998
    Inventors: Guy A. Marshall, Paul A. Gaudio, Susan D. Cessor
  • Shoe outsole
    Patent number: D394343
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1998
    Assignee: Adidas AG
    Inventors: Guy A. Marshall, Paul A. Gaudio, Susan D. Cessor
  • Shoe sole
    Patent number: D401747
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1998
    Assignee: Adidas AG
    Inventor: Susan D. Cessor
  • Pair of shoe outsoles
    Patent number: D411910
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Assignee: Adidas AG
    Inventor: Susan D. Cessor