Patents by Inventor Tom Sutrina

Tom Sutrina 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: 7343691
    Abstract: A girth measuring device for a shoe is disclosed. The portions of the device are configured to be placed inside the shoe and a measurement ribbon is moved from a retracted position to an expanded position. As the measurement ribbon expands, it eventually contacts the shoe. This contact can be sensed and information related to the girth of the shoe is available.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Nick R. Long, Jeffrey L. Crull, Michael J. Maloney, Tom Sutrina, Thomas P. Blandino
  • Publication number: 20070266581
    Abstract: A girth measuring device for a shoe is disclosed. The portions of the device are configured to be placed inside the shoe and a measurement ribbon is moved from a retracted position to an expanded position. As the measurement ribbon expands, it eventually contacts the shoe. This contact can be sensed and information related to the girth of the shoe is available.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2006
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Nick Long, Jeffrey Crull, Michael Maloney, Tom Sutrina, Tom Blandino