Patents by Inventor Tinker L. Hatfield

Tinker L. Hatfield 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).

  • Patent number: 10512298
    Abstract: A footwear upper comprises a front section and a rear section. The front section is at least partially forward of the rear section and at least partially defines a foot-receiving cavity. The front section has a medial edge and a lateral edge partially defining a foot entry opening. A zipper system includes a medial slider movable along the medial edge of the front section to zip the rear section to the medial edge, a medial zipper pull engaged with the medial slider, a lateral slider movable along the lateral edge of the front section to zip the rear section to the lateral edge, and a lateral zipper pull engaged with the lateral slider. A tightening system includes a lace-receiving feature on the front section forward of the zipper system, and a lace extending through the lace-receiving feature, through the medial zipper pull, and through the lateral zipper pull.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Tinker L. Hatfield, Tiffany A. Beers, John T. Dimoff, Jared M. Kilmer, Ami M. Davis
  • Patent number: 10422154
    Abstract: Aspects are directed to a collapsible privacy structure that has a low profile when in an un-deployed state to preserve the sight lines of observers. The collapsible privacy structure may then be deployed causing a canopy structure to extend upwardly forming an internal volume that provides privacy and seclusion to the user of the structure. The internal volume may be used for a bathroom, a shower, a medical evaluation/treatment space, and/or a changing space. Upon the departure of the user from the internal volume, the collapsible privacy structure may return to the low-profile nature provided by the un-deployed state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan N. Farris, Tinker L. Hatfield, William M. Dieter
  • Publication number: 20180338562
    Abstract: An article of footwear comprises a sole structure, and an upper including a front section and a rear section. The front section is fixed to a forefoot region of the sole structure and partially defines a foot-receiving cavity. The rear section is operatively secured to the sole structure at least partially rearward of the front section, and includes medial and lateral wings. A medial set of magnets includes at least one front medial magnet secured to a medial side of the front section and at least one rear medial magnet secured to the medial wing. A lateral set of magnets includes at least one front lateral magnet secured to a lateral side of the front section and at least one rear lateral magnet secured to the lateral wing. The rear section is movable relative to the front section between an access position and a use position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Tinker L. Hatfield, Tiffany A. Beers, John T. Dimoff, Jared M. Kilmer, Kevin J. Rucier
  • Publication number: 20180338566
    Abstract: A footwear upper comprises a front section and a rear section. The front section is at least partially forward of the rear section and at least partially defines a foot-receiving cavity. The front section has a medial edge and a lateral edge partially defining a foot entry opening. A zipper system includes a medial slider movable along the medial edge of the front section to zip the rear section to the medial edge, a medial zipper pull engaged with the medial slider, a lateral slider movable along the lateral edge of the front section to zip the rear section to the lateral edge, and a lateral zipper pull engaged with the lateral slider. A tightening system includes a lace-receiving feature on the front section forward of the zipper system, and a lace extending through the lace-receiving feature, through the medial zipper pull, and through the lateral zipper pull.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Tinker L. Hatfield, Tiffany A. Beers, John T. Dimoff, Jared M. Kilmer, Ami M. Davis
  • Publication number: 20180289105
    Abstract: Sole structures and/or articles of footwear include: (a) a frame with a first sidewall that has an opening defined through it; and (b) an interior midsole component including a second sidewall that extends along the first sidewall of the frame. The interior midsole component includes an outwardly extending stem projecting sideways and into the opening. This stem: (a) may extend at least to a location at or adjacent an outer surface of the first sidewall, (b) may be complementary shaped with respect to an interior surface of the opening over at least 25% of an axial length of the opening, and/or (c) may extend beyond an outermost extent of the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Tinker L. Hatfield, Tiffany A. Beers
  • Publication number: 20180228250
    Abstract: An article of footwear with an automatic lacing system is disclosed. The automatic lacing system provides a set of straps that can be automatically opened and closed to switch between a loosened and tightened position of the upper. The article further includes an automatic ankle cinching system that is configured to automatically adjust an ankle portion of the upper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Tiffany A. Beers, Michael R. Friton, Tinker L. Hatfield
  • Patent number: 9943139
    Abstract: An article of footwear with an automatic lacing system is disclosed. The automatic lacing system provides a set of straps that can be automatically opened and closed to switch between a loosened and tightened position of the upper. The article further includes an automatic ankle cinching system that is configured to automatically adjust an ankle portion of the upper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany A. Beers, Michael R. Friton, Tinker L. Hatfield
  • Patent number: D817628
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Tinker L. Hatfield
  • Patent number: D840656
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Tinker L. Hatfield, Kenneth Link, Jeff Rasmussen
  • Patent number: D848129
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Tinker L. Hatfield, Kenneth Link, Jeff Rasmussen
  • Patent number: D851881
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Tinker L. Hatfield, Kenneth Link, Jeff Rasmussen
  • Patent number: D852478
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Tinker L. Hatfield, Kenneth Link, Jeff Rasmussen
  • Patent number: D854795
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Tinker L. Hatfield
  • Patent number: D856645
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Goodwin Parker, Thomas G. Bell, Tinker L. Hatfield, Randall S. Wolfe
  • Patent number: D856657
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Goodwin Parker, Thomas G. Bell, Tinker L. Hatfield, Randall S. Wolfe
  • Patent number: D858066
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Tinker L. Hatfield
  • Patent number: D861307
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Tinker L. Hatfield
  • Patent number: D861311
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Tinker L. Hatfield
  • Patent number: D870428
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Goodwin Parker, Thomas G. Bell, Tinker L. Hatfield, Randall S. Wolfe
  • Patent number: D871039
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Goodwin Parker, Thomas G. Bell, Tinker L. Hatfield, Randall S. Wolfe