公开(公告)号：US20240315399A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-26

申请号：US18673648

申请日：2024-05-24

申请人： NIKE, Inc.

发明人： Thomas J. Rushbrook ,  Tiffany A. Beers

IPC分类号： A43C11/22 ,  A43B3/34 ,  A43B11/00 ,  A43B17/00 ,  A43C11/16 ,  A43D86/00

CPC分类号： A43C11/22 ,  A43B3/34 ,  A43B11/00 ,  A43B17/00 ,  A43C11/165 ,  A43D86/00

摘要： An article of footwear may include an upper configured to receive a foot of a wearer and a sole structure fixedly attached to the upper, the sole structure including a ground-contacting outer member and a removable midsole. The footwear may further include a motorized tensioning system including a power source, a control unit, a tensile member, and a motorized tightening device, the motorized tightening device being attached to an outer surface of the upper, and the tightening device being configured to apply tension in the tensile member to adjust the size of an internal void defined by the article of footwear. In addition, the power source and the control unit of the tensioning system may be configured to be removably disposed in the removable midsole.

公开(公告)号：US12075889B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-03

申请号：US18207324

申请日：2023-06-08

申请人： NIKE, Inc.

发明人： Summer L. Schneider ,  Narissa Chang

IPC分类号： A43C1/00 ,  A43C7/00 ,  A43C11/16 ,  B65H75/14 ,  A43B3/34 ,  A43B3/36 ,  A43B13/14 ,  B65H59/00 ,  B65H59/38 ,  B65H69/00 ,  B65H75/30 ,  B65H75/44

CPC分类号： A43C11/165 ,  A43C7/00 ,  A43C11/16 ,  B65H75/14 ,  B65H75/148 ,  A43B3/34 ,  A43B3/36 ,  A43B13/14 ,  A43C1/00 ,  B65H59/00 ,  B65H59/38 ,  B65H69/00 ,  B65H75/141 ,  B65H75/30 ,  B65H75/4486

摘要： A footwear lacing apparatus can comprise a housing structure, a spool and a drive mechanism. The housing structure can comprise a first inlet, a second inlet, and a lacing channel extending between the first and second inlets. The lacing channel can comprise a spool receptacle located between the first and second inlets, a first relief area located between the spool receptacle and the first inlet, and a second relief area located between the spool receptacle and the second inlet. The first and second relief areas can be linearly tapered between the spool receptacle and the first and second inlets, respectively. The spool can be disposed in the spool receptacle of the lacing channel. The drive mechanism can be coupled with the spool and adapted to rotate the spool to wind or unwind a lace cable extending through the lacing channel and through the spool.

公开(公告)号：US12053057B2

公开(公告)日：2024-08-06

申请号：US16546661

申请日：2019-08-21

申请人： NIKE, Inc.

发明人： Steven H. Walker ,  Phillip Meneau

IPC分类号： A43B13/14 ,  A43B1/00 ,  A43B3/00 ,  A43B3/34 ,  A43B3/36 ,  A43B3/38 ,  A43B3/44 ,  A43B13/12 ,  A43B13/18 ,  A43B17/00 ,  A43C1/00 ,  A43C1/02 ,  A43C1/04 ,  A43C1/06 ,  A43C7/00 ,  A43C7/08 ,  A43C11/00 ,  A43C11/14 ,  A43C11/16 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/103 ,  G01D5/12 ,  G01D5/14 ,  G01D5/24 ,  G01D5/34 ,  G01L1/12 ,  G01L1/14 ,  G01L5/00 ,  G01L5/12 ,  G01L5/16 ,  G01L5/165 ,  G01L5/24 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/048

CPC分类号： A43C11/165 ,  A43B1/0054 ,  A43B3/0031 ,  A43B3/34 ,  A43B3/36 ,  A43B3/44 ,  A43B13/125 ,  A43B13/14 ,  A43B13/18 ,  A43B17/00 ,  A43C1/00 ,  A43C7/00 ,  A43C7/08 ,  A43C11/008 ,  A43C11/14 ,  A61B5/1036 ,  A61B5/6807 ,  G01D5/12 ,  G01D5/24 ,  G01L1/12 ,  G01L1/14 ,  G01L1/142 ,  G01L1/144 ,  G01L5/0009 ,  G01L5/0014 ,  G01L5/0071 ,  G01L5/12 ,  G01L5/16 ,  G01L5/165 ,  G01L5/24 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/048 ,  A43B3/38 ,  A43C1/003 ,  A43C1/006 ,  A43C1/02 ,  A43C1/04 ,  A43C1/06 ,  A43C11/00 ,  G01D5/145 ,  G01D5/2405 ,  G01D5/34 ,  G05B2219/24015 ,  Y02P90/02

摘要： A foot presence sensor system for an active article of footwear can include a sensor housing configured to be disposed at or in an insole of the article, and a controller circuit, disposed within the sensor housing, configured to trigger one or more automated functions of the footwear based on a foot presence indication. In an example, the sensor system includes a capacitive sensor configured to sense changes in a capacitance signal in response to proximity of a body. A dielectric member can be provided between the capacitive sensor and the body to enhance an output signal from the sensor.

公开(公告)号：US12042018B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-23

申请号：US18316838

申请日：2023-05-12

申请人： BOA Technology, Inc.

发明人： Robert E. Burns ,  Gary R. Hammerslag ,  Eric C. Irwin ,  Kristopher C. Lovett ,  Michael J. Nickel ,  Mark S. Soderberg

IPC分类号： A43C11/16 ,  A43B13/14 ,  A43C1/04 ,  A43C11/20 ,  A61F5/01

CPC分类号： A43C11/165 ,  A43B13/14 ,  A43C1/04 ,  A43C11/20 ,  A61F5/0118

摘要： This disclosure relates to articles that include a tightening mechanism, such as reel-based lace tightening mechanism, configured to tighten the article by rotation of a knob. The articles can include a concealing portion that is configured to conceal or protect at least a portion of the tightening mechanism, such as the knob. The concealing portion can be configured to prevent unintentional actuation of the tightening mechanism, such as during contact sports. The concealing portion can be configured to hide the tightening mechanism from view to improve the visual appearance of the article. The concealing portion can be collapsible such that a user can press the concealing portion down to expose the knob of the tightening mechanism.

公开(公告)号：US11998087B2

公开(公告)日：2024-06-04

申请号：US18241196

申请日：2023-08-31

申请人： Sug Whan Kim

发明人： Sug Whan Kim

IPC分类号： A43C11/16 ,  A41F1/00 ,  A43C11/14 ,  A45C13/30

CPC分类号： A43C11/165 ,  A41F1/00 ,  A43C11/146 ,  A45C13/30

摘要： The present invention discloses a string adjuster that can adjust the length of a string by winding the string. A string adjuster of the present invention includes a fixed unit and a rotation unit, in which a knob of the rotation unit includes a first extension having a counter-anti-separator formed on the interior circumferential surface and preventing separation from a housing, a second extension having a winding determination protrusion formed on the interior circumferential surface and determining winding and releasing modes, and a spacing groove formed between the first extension and the second extension.

公开(公告)号：US11998086B2

公开(公告)日：2024-06-04

申请号：US17070298

申请日：2020-10-14

申请人： NIKE, Inc.

发明人： Tiffany A. Beers ,  Andrew A. Owings ,  Cody Collier Henderson ,  James Alan Capra ,  Mark Stanley Soderberg ,  Daniel Hipwood

IPC分类号： A43B11/00 ,  A43B3/00 ,  A43B3/34 ,  A43B3/38 ,  A43C11/00 ,  A43C11/16 ,  A61F5/02 ,  B65H59/00 ,  B65H59/38 ,  B65H69/00

CPC分类号： A43C11/165 ,  A43B3/34 ,  A43B3/38 ,  A43B11/00 ,  A43C11/00 ,  A43C11/008 ,  A61F5/028 ,  B65H59/00 ,  B65H59/384 ,  B65H69/00

摘要： A tensioning system for articles of footwear and articles of apparel is disclosed. The tensioning system includes a tensioning member that is tightened or loosened using a motorized tensioning device for winding and unwinding the tensioning member on a spool. The tensioning system may be used with various sensors to determine how the motorized tensioning device should be controlled.

公开(公告)号：US20240156208A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-16

申请号：US18543215

申请日：2023-12-18

申请人： NIKE, Inc.

发明人： Tiffany A. Beers ,  Andrew A. Owings

IPC分类号： A43B11/00 ,  A43B3/34 ,  A43B23/07 ,  A43C11/00 ,  A43C11/16 ,  B65D85/18 ,  H02J50/10

CPC分类号： A43B11/00 ,  A43B3/34 ,  A43B23/07 ,  A43C11/004 ,  A43C11/165 ,  B65D85/187 ,  H02J50/10

摘要： A charging system can include provisions for providing power to various systems or components associated with the article of footwear. A charging system may include a charging device dimensioned to be used with one or more articles of footwear, where the articles of footwear can include different sizes. In some cases, the charging system can be used to facilitate the transfer of power to components in a motorized tensioning system.

公开(公告)号：US20240156204A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-16

申请号：US18538426

申请日：2023-12-13

申请人： NIKE, Inc.

发明人： Brian Aznoe ,  Brendan Donohoe ,  Andrew Owenson ,  James Stevenson

IPC分类号： A43B3/34 ,  A43C1/00 ,  A43C7/08 ,  A43C11/16 ,  B21D39/00 ,  F16G11/00 ,  F16G11/10 ,  F16G11/12

CPC分类号： A43B3/34 ,  A43C1/00 ,  A43C7/08 ,  A43C11/165 ,  B21D39/00 ,  F16G11/00 ,  F16G11/108 ,  F16G11/12

摘要： An article of footwear, lacing engine, and method includes a motor, a transmission operatively coupled to the motor, and a lace spool. The lace spool is operatively coupled to the transmission and includes a top lace groove in a top surface of the lace spool and a circumferential channel, wherein the lace is configured to be inserted in the top lace groove and be taken up around the circumferential channel based on a turning of the lace spool from action by the motor and transmission. A fastener is configured to couple the lace spool to the transmission and is inserted into the lace spool via the top surface, the fastener having a head having a head width sufficient to partially cover the top lace groove, leaving a top gap having a gap width less than a thickness of the lace.

公开(公告)号：US20240156203A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-16

申请号：US18369533

申请日：2023-09-18

申请人： NIKE, Inc.

发明人： Tiffany A. Beers ,  Andrew A. Owings

IPC分类号： A43B3/34 ,  A43C11/00 ,  A43C11/16

CPC分类号： A43B3/34 ,  A43C11/008 ,  A43C11/165

摘要： An article of footwear or an article of apparel can include provisions for facilitating the use of a sensor device and protecting the sensor device from external particles or fluid. The sensor device can include a conduit for moving air through the sensor device from one portion of the sensor device to another portion of the sensor device. An elastic membrane can be attached to an opening formed in the sensor device. The elastic membrane can deform in response to changes in air pressure within the sensor device.

公开(公告)号：US20240148101A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-09

申请号：US18412220

申请日：2024-01-12

申请人： NIKE, Inc.

发明人： Holli Pheil ,  Summer L. Schneider

IPC分类号： A43B3/34 ,  A43C7/08 ,  A43C11/16 ,  F16G11/00 ,  F16G11/10 ,  F16G11/12 ,  G01D5/26

CPC分类号： A43B3/34 ,  A43C7/08 ,  A43C11/165 ,  F16G11/00 ,  F16G11/108 ,  F16G11/12 ,  G01D5/264

摘要： An article of footwear and related method includes a midsole, an upper secured with respect to the midsole, and a lace extending through the upper. A motorized lacing system positioned within the midsole, configured to engage with the lace to increase and decrease tension on the lace. The motorized lacing system includes a motor, including a motor shaft, a spool, coupled to the motor shaft, configured to spool and unspool the lace based on the turning of the motor shaft, a processor circuit, and an optical encoder. The optical encoder comprises a three-dimensional encoder defining a major axis and having a surface having a first plurality of segments positioned between a second plurality of segments, and an optical sensor, positioned within optical range of the cylindrical encoder, configured to output a signal to the processor circuit indicative of a detected one of a first and second plurality of segments.