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).

  • Collapsible low-profile privacy structure
    Patent number: 9574367
    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 undeployed state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Tinker L. Hatfield, Bryan N. Farris, William M. Dieter
  • COLLAPSIBLE LOW-PROFILE PRIVACY STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20160362906
    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: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: Bryan N. Farris, Tinker L. Hatfield, William M. Dieter
  • Footwear With Interchangeable Bootie System
    Publication number: 20160353830
    Abstract: An interchangeable bootie system includes an article of footwear and a plurality of interchangeable booties. Each bootie includes a support system configured to provide targeted support to different regions of the foot. This allows a user to select a bootie that provides the desired type of support for an athletic activity. An interchangeable bootie system with midsole portions having different types of cushioning systems is also disclosed. This allows a user to select a bootie with the desired type of support and the desired type of cushioning for an athletic activity. An interchangeable bootie and midsole insert system is also disclosed. Each midsole insert fits inside a bootie and includes a cushioning system configured to provide targeted cushioning to different regions of the foot. This allows a user to select a desired type of cushioning for an athletic activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Tinker L. Hatfield, Joshua P. Heard, Robert M. Bruce, Tom Luedecke
  • Automatic Lacing System
    Publication number: 20160219985
    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: March 3, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Tiffany A. Beers, Michael R. Friton, Tinker L. Hatfield
  • Footwear with interchangeable bootie system
    Patent number: 9392836
    Abstract: An interchangeable bootie system includes an article of footwear and a plurality of interchangeable booties. Each bootie includes a support system configured to provide targeted support to different regions of the foot. This allows a user to select a bootie that provides the desired type of support for an athletic activity. An interchangeable bootie system with midsole portions having different types of cushioning systems is also disclosed. This allows a user to select a bootie with the desired type of support and the desired type of cushioning for an athletic activity. An interchangeable bootie and midsole insert system is also disclosed. Each midsole insert fits inside a bootie and includes a cushioning system configured to provide targeted cushioning to different regions of the foot. This allows a user to select a desired type of cushioning for an athletic activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Tinker L. Hatfield, Joshua P. Heard, Robert M. Bruce, Tom Luedecke
  • Automatic lacing system
    Patent number: 9307804
    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: June 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany A. Beers, Michael R. Friton, Tinker L. Hatfield
  • Collapsible Low- Profile Privacy Structure
    Publication number: 20150068572
    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: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventors: Tinker L. Hatfield, Bryan N. Farris, William M. Dieter
  • Automatic Lacing System
    Publication number: 20140360047
    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: June 20, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Tiffany A. Beers, Michael R. Friton, Tinker L. Hatfield
  • Shoe midsole
    Patent number: D783960
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Tinker L. Hatfield
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D783993
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Tinker L. Hatfield
  • Shoe sole
    Patent number: D790172
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Tinker L. Hatfield
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D790199
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Tinker L. Hatfield
  • Shoe outsole
    Patent number: D790821
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany A. Beers, Tinker L. Hatfield
  • Shoe with illuminable sole light sequence
    Patent number: D794288
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany A. Beers, Vincent Clervi, Tinker L. Hatfield
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D796178
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Tinker L. Hatfield
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D796814
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Tinker L. Hatfield
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D800438
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Tinker L. Hatfield
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D801023
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Tinker L. Hatfield, Tiffany A. Beers
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D801675
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Tinker L. Hatfield, Kenneth Link
  • Shoe outsole
    Patent number: D802895
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Tinker L. Hatfield