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).

  • Automatic lacing system
    Patent number: 8769844
    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: July 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany A. Beers, Michael R. Friton, Tinker L. Hatfield
  • Automatic Lacing System
    Publication number: 20140026440
    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: July 31, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany A. Beers, Michael R. Friton, Tinker L. Hatfield
  • Article of footwear with lighting system
    Patent number: 8528235
    Abstract: An article of footwear with a lighting system is disclosed. The lighting system includes three lighting devices disposed on the article of footwear. The lighting system is also associated with an automatic fastening system. The lighting system is configured to control a lighting device based on information received from the automatic fastening system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany A. Beers, Michael R. Friton, Tinker L. Hatfield
  • Automatic lacing system
    Patent number: 8522456
    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: September 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany A. Beers, Michael R. Friton, Tinker L. Hatfield
  • Footwear With Interchangeable Bootie System
    Publication number: 20130031801
    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: August 4, 2011
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Tinker L. Hatfield, Joshua P. Heard, Robert M. Bruce, Tom Luedecke
  • Automatic Lacing System
    Publication number: 20120005923
    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: September 19, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany A. Beers, Michael R. Friton, Tinker L. Hatfield
  • Article of Footwear with Lighting System
    Publication number: 20120007504
    Abstract: An article of footwear with a lighting system is disclosed. The lighting system includes three lighting devices disposed on the article of footwear. The lighting system is also associated with an automatic fastening system. The lighting system is configured to control a lighting device based on information received from the automatic fastening system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany A. Beers, Michael R. Friton, Tinker L. Hatfield
  • Charging system for an article of footwear
    Patent number: 8058837
    Abstract: An article of footwear and a footwear housing is disclosed. The footwear housing includes a charging station that can be used to charge a battery in the footwear housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany A. Beers, Michael R. Friton, Tinker L. Hatfield
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D653439
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Tinker L. Hatfield
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D653440
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Tinker L. Hatfield, Michael Hui
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D653441
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Tinker L. Hatfield
  • Shoe outsole
    Patent number: D654259
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Tinker L. Hatfield
  • Shoe outsole
    Patent number: D684349
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Tinker L. Hatfield, Robert M. Bruce
  • Shoe midsole
    Patent number: D685166
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Tinker L. Hatfield, Robert M. Bruce
  • Shoe midsole
    Patent number: D685167
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Tinker L. Hatfield, Robert M. Bruce
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D693556
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Tinker L. Hatfield, Robert M. Bruce
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D697298
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Tinker L. Hatfield, Robert M. Bruce, Joshua P. Heard
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D699934
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Tinker L. Hatfield
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D699935
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Tinker L. Hatfield
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D701035
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Tinker L. Hatfield