Patents by Inventor Timm Flintoff

Timm Flintoff 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).

  • Shoe tree with variable geometry
    Patent number: 8001642
    Abstract: A shaping apparatus for an article of footwear is provided to maintain the shape of an upper. An insertable apparatus includes a toe shaping member. A medial shaping member may engage a medial side of the upper. A lateral shaping member may engage a lateral side of the upper. The medial shaping member and lateral shaping member are resiliently disposed on the toe shaping member. A rear biasing member may be attached to the medial shaping member and the lateral shaping member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Mauro Bordin, Sergio Cavaliere, Timm Flintoff, Matteo Tessaro
  • SHOE TREE WITH VARIABLE GEOMETRY
    Publication number: 20070089249
    Abstract: A shaping apparatus for an article of footwear is provided to maintain the shape of an upper. An insertable apparatus includes a toe shaping member. A medial shaping member may engage a medial side of the upper. A lateral shaping member may engage a lateral side of the upper. The medial shaping member and lateral shaping member are resiliently disposed on the toe shaping member. A rear biasing member may be attached to the medial shaping member and the lateral shaping member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Applicant: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Mauro Bordin, Sergio Cavaliere, Timm Flintoff, Matteo Tessaro
  • Soccer shoe having independently supported lateral and medial sides
    Patent number: 7143530
    Abstract: A soccer shoe includes an upper and a cleat assembly coupled to the upper. The cleat assembly further includes a medial support bar located on the medial side and a lateral support bar located on the lateral side. A portion of the cleat assembly located near a midfoot section of the medial support bar is stiffer than a portion of the cleat assembly located near a midfoot section of the lateral support bar. The medial support bar extends approximately from a region corresponding to the rear of the calcaneous of a properly fitted wearer to approximately the head of the first metatarsal of the wearer. The lateral support bar extends approximately from a region corresponding to the rear of the calcaneous of the wearer to approximately the head of the fifth metatarsal of the wearer. The cleat assembly is bonded to a cushioning midsole formed from heated and compressed ethylene vinyl acetate foam. The upper lacks a full-length lasting board and is bonded directly to the cushioning midsole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter A. Hudson, Erez Morag, Timm A. Flintoff
  • Soccer shoe having independently supported lateral and medial sides
    Publication number: 20060064905
    Abstract: A soccer shoe includes an upper and a cleat assembly coupled to the upper. The cleat assembly further includes a medial support bar located on the medial side and a lateral support bar located on the lateral side. A portion of the cleat assembly located near a midfoot section of the medial support bar is stiffer than a portion of the cleat assembly located near a midfoot section of the lateral support bar. The medial support bar extends approximately from a region corresponding to the rear of the calcaneous of a properly fitted wearer to approximately the head of the first metatarsal of the wearer. The lateral support bar extends approximately from a region corresponding to the rear of the calcaneous of the wearer to approximately the head of the fifth metatarsal of the wearer. The cleat assembly is bonded to a cushioning midsole formed from heated and compressed ethylene vinyl acetate foam. The upper lacks a full-length lasting board and is bonded directly to the cushioning midsole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Hudson, Erez Morag, Timm Flintoff