Patents by Inventor Susanne Amalie Wolf-Hochdoerffer
Susanne Amalie Wolf-Hochdoerffer 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).
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Patent number: 8590345Abstract: Articles of footwear include a textile upper member with an exterior constructed from knitted textile material, the exterior including a region with stability ribs and a second unribbed region. The region(s) having stability ribs may be located, for example: along a lateral midfoot side of the upper member; along a forefoot portion of the upper member; and/or along a medial midfoot side of the upper member. Other articles of footwear include an upper member having exterior and interior textile elements joined together in a stitchless manner at the foot-receiving opening of the upper member. The exterior surface of this upper member also may include one or more regions with stability structures. The stitchless textile engagement techniques can provide a smooth, non-bulky, and breathable joint that does not require thick layers of textile material in contact with or adjacent the wearer's foot.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2011Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Susan L. Sokolowski, Susanne Amalie Wolf-Hochdoerffer
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Patent number: 8505216Abstract: An article of footwear and a method of manufacturing the footwear are disclosed. The footwear has an upper and a sole structure. The upper is secured to sole structure and the upper is formed from three layers: a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer. The second layer is formed from a polymer material and molded to the first layer, but the second layer may alternately be molded to the third layer. The third layer is joined with at least one of the first layer and the second layer such that the second layer is positioned between the first layer and the third layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2012Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Susan L. Sokolowski, Susanne Amalie Wolf-Hochdoerffer
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Patent number: 8468720Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure has a midsole element that defines a void, and the void may extend substantially vertically through a central area of the midsole element. The void may also extend between an upper surface and a lower surface of the midsole element to define an interior surface. A plurality of bores are also defined in the midsole element. The bores may extend substantially horizontally through the midsole element, and the bores may extend between an exterior surface of the midsole element and the void.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2011Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Susan L. Sokolowski, Susanne Amalie Wolf-Hochdoerffer, Lorrie Vogel
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Publication number: 20120291314Abstract: An article of footwear and a method of manufacturing the footwear are disclosed. The footwear has an upper and a sole structure. The upper is secured to sole structure and the upper is formed from three layers: a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer. The second layer is formed from a polymer material and molded to the first layer, but the second layer may alternately be molded to the third layer. The third layer is joined with at least one of the first layer and the second layer such that the second layer is positioned between the first layer and the third layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2012Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: NIKE, INC.Inventors: Susan L. Sokolowski, Susanne Amalie Wolf-Hochdoerffer
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Publication number: 20110302727Abstract: Articles of footwear include a textile upper member with an exterior constructed from knitted textile material, the exterior including a region with stability ribs and a second unribbed region. The region(s) having stability ribs may be located, for example: along a lateral midfoot side of the upper member; along a forefoot portion of the upper member; and/or along a medial midfoot side of the upper member. Other articles of footwear include an upper member having exterior and interior textile elements joined together in a stitchless manner at the foot-receiving opening of the upper member. The exterior surface of this upper member also may include one or more regions with stability structures. The stitchless textile engagement techniques can provide a smooth, non-bulky, and breathable joint that does not require thick layers of textile material in contact with or adjacent the wearer's foot.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2011Publication date: December 15, 2011Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Susan L. Sokolowski, Susanne Amalie Wolf-Hochdoerffer
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Patent number: 8028440Abstract: Articles of footwear include a textile upper member with an exterior constructed from knitted textile material, the exterior including a region with stability ribs and a second unribbed region. The region(s) having stability ribs may be located, for example: along a lateral midfoot side of the upper member; along a forefoot portion of the upper member; and/or along a medial midfoot side of the upper member. Other articles of footwear include an upper member having exterior and interior textile elements joined together in a stitchless manner at the foot-receiving opening of the upper member. The exterior surface of this upper member also may include one or more regions with stability structures. The stitchless textile engagement techniques can provide a smooth, non-bulky, and breathable joint that does not require thick layers of textile material in contact with or adjacent the wearer's foot.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2009Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Susan L. Sokolowski, Susanne Amalie Wolf-Hochdoerffer
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Publication number: 20110209295Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure has a midsole element that defines a void, and the void may extend substantially vertically through a central area of the midsole element. The void may also extend between an upper surface and a lower surface of the midsole element to define an interior surface. A plurality of bores are also defined in the midsole element. The bores may extend substantially horizontally through the midsole element, and the bores may extend between an exterior surface of the midsole element and the void.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2011Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Susan L. Sokolowski, Susanne Amalie Wolf-Hochdoerffer, Lorrie Vogel
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Patent number: 7941939Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure has a midsole element that defines a void, and the void may extend substantially vertically through a central area of the midsole element. The void may also extend between an upper surface and a lower surface of the midsole element to define an interior surface. A plurality of bores are also defined in the midsole element. The bores may extend substantially horizontally through the midsole element, and the bores may extend between an exterior surface of the midsole element and the void.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2009Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Susan L. Sokolowski, Susanne Amalie Wolf-Hochdoerffer, Lorrie Vogel
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Publication number: 20100287790Abstract: An article of footwear and a method of manufacturing the footwear are disclosed. The footwear has an upper and a sole structure. The upper is secured to sole structure and the upper is formed from three layers: a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer. The second layer is formed from a polymer material and molded to the first layer, but the second layer may alternately be molded to the third layer. The third layer is joined with at least one of the first layer and the second layer such that the second layer is positioned between the first layer and the third layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2010Publication date: November 18, 2010Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Susan L. Sokolowski, Susanne Amalie Wolf-Hochdoerffer
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Patent number: 7793434Abstract: An article of footwear and a method of manufacturing the footwear are disclosed. The footwear has an upper and a sole structure. The upper is secured to sole structure and the upper is formed from three layers: a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer. The second layer is formed from a polymer material and molded to the first layer, but the second layer may alternately be molded to the third layer. The third layer is joined with at least one of the first layer and the second layer such that the second layer is positioned between the first layer and the third layer.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2004Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Susan L. Sokolowski, Susanne Amalie Wolf-Hochdoerffer
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Publication number: 20100095550Abstract: Articles of footwear include a textile upper member with an exterior constructed from knitted textile material, the exterior including a region with stability ribs and a second unribbed region. The region(s) having stability ribs may be located, for example: along a lateral midfoot side of the upper member; along a forefoot portion of the upper member; and/or along a medial midfoot side of the upper member. Other articles of footwear include an upper member having exterior and interior textile elements joined together in a stitchless manner at the foot-receiving opening of the upper member. The exterior surface of this upper member also may include one or more regions with stability structures. The stitchless textile engagement techniques can provide a smooth, non-bulky, and breathable joint that does not require thick layers of textile material in contact with or adjacent the wearer's foot.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: NIKE, INC.Inventors: Susan L. Sokolowski, Susanne Amalie Wolf-Hochdoerffer
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Publication number: 20100083449Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure has a midsole element that defines a void, and the void may extend substantially vertically through a central area of the midsole element. The void may also extend between an upper surface and a lower surface of the midsole element to define an interior surface. A plurality of bores are also defined in the midsole element. The bores may extend substantially horizontally through the midsole element, and the bores may extend between an exterior surface of the midsole element and the void.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2009Publication date: April 8, 2010Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Susan L. Sokolowski, Susanne Amalie Wolf-Hochdoerffer, Lorrie Vogel
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Patent number: 7640679Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure has a midsole element that defines a void, and the void may extend substantially vertically through a central area of the midsole element. The void may also extend between an upper surface and a lower surface of the midsole element to define an interior surface. A plurality of bores are also defined in the midsole element. The bores may extend substantially horizontally through the midsole element, and the bores may extend between an exterior surface of the midsole element and the void.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2007Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Susan L. Sokolowski, Susanne Amalie Wolf-Hochdoerffer, Lorrie Vogel
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Patent number: 7637032Abstract: Articles of footwear include a textile upper member with an exterior constructed from knitted textile material, the exterior including a region with stability ribs and a second unribbed region. The region(s) having stability ribs may be located, for example: along a lateral midfoot side of the upper member; along a forefoot portion of the upper member; and/or along a medial midfoot side of the upper member. Other articles of footwear include an upper member having exterior and interior textile elements joined together in a stitchless manner at the foot-receiving opening of the upper member. The exterior surface of this upper member also may include one or more regions with stability structures. The stitchless textile engagement techniques can provide a smooth, non-bulky, and breathable joint that does not require thick layers of textile material in contact with or adjacent the wearer's foot.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2006Date of Patent: December 29, 2009Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Susan L. Sokolowski, Susanne Amalie Wolf-Hochdoerffer
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Patent number: 7637033Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure has a midsole element that defines a void, and the void may extend substantially vertically through a central area of the midsole element. The void may also extend between an upper surface and a lower surface of the midsole element to define an interior surface. A plurality of bores are also defined in the midsole element. The bores may extend substantially horizontally through the midsole element, and the bores may extend between an exterior surface of the midsole element and the void.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2007Date of Patent: December 29, 2009Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Susan L. Sokolowski, Susanne Amalie Wolf-Hochdoerffer, Lorrie Vogel
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Patent number: 7334349Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure has a midsole element that defines a void, and the void may extend substantially vertically through a central area of the midsole element. The void may also extend between an upper surface and a lower surface of the midsole element to define an interior surface. A plurality of bores are also defined in the midsole element. The bores may extend substantially horizontally through the midsole element, and the bores may extend between an exterior surface of the midsole element and the void.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2004Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Susan L. Sokolowski, Susanne Amalie Wolf-Hochdoerffer, Lorrie Vogel