Patents by Inventor Wayne Forester

Wayne Forester 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).

  • Dampening system for a stringed-racquet
    Patent number: 8231485
    Abstract: A method of changing vibration characteristics of a stringed racquet having strings includes providing an article of apparel with a mount thereon. The method also includes providing a slotted vibration dampener. Moreover, the method includes increasing dampening of the stringed raquet by moving the slotted vibration dampener from a first position to a second position. The slotted vibration dampener is removably attached to the mount in the first position. The slotted vibration dampener is removably attached to the strings of the stringed racquet in the second position. The method further includes decreasing dampening of the stringed raquet by moving the slotted vibration dampener from the second position to the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventor: Wayne Forester
  • DAMPENING SYSTEM FOR A STRINGED-RACQUET
    Publication number: 20120040784
    Abstract: A method of changing vibration characteristics of a stringed racquet having strings includes providing an article of apparel with a mount thereon. The method also includes providing a slotted vibration dampener. Moreover, the method includes increasing dampening of the stringed raquet by moving the slotted vibration dampener from a first position to a second position. The slotted vibration dampener is removably attached to the mount in the first position. The slotted vibration dampener is removably attached to the strings of the stringed racquet in the second position. The method further includes decreasing dampening of the stringed raquet by moving the slotted vibration dampener from the second position to the first position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Wayne Forester
  • Dampening system for stringed-racquet
    Patent number: 8066592
    Abstract: A system for storing one or more stringed-racquet vibration dampeners on an article of apparel so that they are easily accessible during game play is disclosed. In disclosed embodiments, the vibration dampener is detachably secured to an article of footwear by way of an opening in the upper of the shoe, such as at the tongue or the like. The dampening device may provide surface ornamentation thereon, such as a logo, other indicia, or a color scheme selectable by the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventor: Wayne Forester
  • Dampening System for Stringed-Racquet
    Publication number: 20100075787
    Abstract: A system for storing one or more stringed-racquet vibration dampeners on an article of apparel so that they are easily accessible during game play is disclosed. In disclosed embodiments, the vibration dampener is detachably secured to an article of footwear by way of an opening in the upper of the shoe, such as at the tongue or the like. The dampening device may provide surface ornamentation thereon, such as a logo, other indicia, or a color scheme selectable by the wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventor: Wayne Forester