Lee D Peyton, Age 528998 SW Ashford St, Portland, OR 97224

8479412, Jul 9, 2013

Dec 3, 2009

12/630642

Lee D. Peyton - Tigard OR, US
James C. Meschter - Portland OR, US
Danielle L. Taylor - Portland OR, US

NIKE, Inc. - Beaverton OR

A43B 13/20

36 29, 36 28

An article of footwear may incorporate a chamber with an outer barrier and a tether element. The barrier may be formed from a polymer material that defines an interior cavity, and tether element may be located within the interior cavity and joined to opposite sides of the barrier. Upon pressurization of the chamber, the tether element may extend across the interior cavity and be placed in tension by the outward force of a pressurized fluid within the interior cavity. The tether element may have a variety of configurations. For example, the tether element may have a diagonal orientation, or different tether elements may have different lengths. A tether element may also have plates or tie pieces secured to opposite sides of the chamber, with one or more tethers extending between. Also, the tether element may include one of more sheets that extend across the interior cavity.

8505220, Aug 13, 2013

Mar 4, 2010

12/717902

Dervin James - Hillsboro OR, US
Lee Peyton - Tigard OR, US
Tobie Hatfield - Lake Oswego OR, US
John Hurd - Tigard OR, US

NIKE, Inc. - Beaverton OR

A43B 1/10
A43B 13/14

36102

An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole assembly that is operably coupled to the upper. The sole assembly includes a first portion and a second portion that are separated by a groove. Also, the article of footwear includes a biasing structure that is elongate and nonextendable. The biasing structure is operably coupled to the sole assembly to bias the first and second portions of the sole assembly generally toward each other.

2010032, Dec 30, 2010

Jun 25, 2009

12/491973

Lee Donald Peyton - Oregon City OR, US

NIKE, INC. - Beaverton OR

A43B 13/20

36 29

A sole structure for an article of footwear may include a perimeter element and a central element, which may be fluid-filled chambers. The perimeter element extends adjacent to a sidewall of the sole structure, and the central element is centrally-positioned. A gap may extend between the central element and the perimeter element. The gap may have an upper portion and a lower portion, with the upper portion being located closer to the sidewall than the lower portion. The perimeter element may also have a first compressibility and the central element may have a second compressibility, with the first compressibility being less than the second compressibility. Also, the upper surface of the perimeter element may be at a greater elevation or higher than an upper surface of the central element.

2011020, Aug 25, 2011

Feb 22, 2010

12/709786

Lee D. Peyton - Tigard OR, US

NIKE, INC. - Beaverton OR

A43B 13/20
B32B 1/06

36 29, 428 341

A fluid-filled chamber may include including an outer barrier, a plate having indentations, and a fluid. The plate may be located within barrier and secured to an inner surface of the barrier. The fluid is also located within the barrier and pressurized to place an outward force upon the barrier. The indentations in the plate may permit flexing of the plate in one direction while obstructing flexing of the plate in another direction. Accordingly, the plate may enhance shape-retention properties of the chamber while also enhancing an overall transparency of the chamber.

2011027, Nov 10, 2011

May 10, 2010

12/777167

LEE D. PEYTON - TIGARD OR, US

NIKE, INC. - BEAVERTON OR

A43B 13/20

36 29

A chamber may have an outer barrier and a tensile member. The barrier is formed from a polymer material that defines an interior cavity. The tensile member is located within the interior cavity and includes (a) a first layer element secured to the barrier, (b) a second layer element secured to an opposite portion of the barrier, and (c) a plurality of I-shaped tether elements that extend through the first layer element and the second layer element. In some configurations, the tether elements may include (a) a first end member located between the barrier and the first layer element, (b) a second end member located between the barrier and the second layer element, and (c) a central member extending through the first layer element and the second layer element and secured to the first end member and the second end member.

2011027, Nov 17, 2011

May 11, 2010

12/777521

LEE D. PEYTON - TIGARD OR, US
ANDREW C. RICHARDS - PORTLAND OR, US

NIKE, INC. - BEAVERTON OR

A43B 13/20

36 29

A framework-chamber arrangement for an article of footwear, and an article of footwear having a sole structure including a framework-chamber arrangement, is provided that can cooperate to provide various advantageous features, such as multiple-stage cushioning and specialized attenuation of and reaction to ground contact forces. The framework-chamber arrangement can include a fluid-filled chamber forming laterally extending arms and a framework having corresponding recesses formed therein and receiving a lower portion of the chamber. The fluid-filled chamber can be retained within the framework without a bond being formed between lower regions of the chamber arms and the framework. Peripheral portions of some of the chamber arms can be spaced apart from adjacent portions of corresponding channels while in a relaxed state.

2012017, Jul 12, 2012

Jan 6, 2011

12/985675

Lee D. Peyton - Tigard OR, US

NIKE, Inc. - Beaverton OR

A43B 13/14
A43D 8/00

36 28, 36 31, 12142 R

A sole structure may include a midsole element, a plate, a first chamber, and a second chamber. The midsole element may be formed from a foamed polymer material. The plate may be formed from a substantially non-foamed polymer material, and the plate has an upper surface and an opposite lower surface. The plate is embedded within the midsole element such that the foamed polymer material exposes a first area and a second area of the lower surface. The first chamber and the second chamber each have a fluid-filled configuration. The first chamber is secured to the first area, and the second chamber is secured to the second area.

2012025, Oct 11, 2012

Apr 6, 2011

13/081058

Elizabeth Langvin - Sherwood OR, US
James Molyneux - Portland OR, US
Lee D. Peyton - Tigard OR, US
Ty A. Ransom - Portland OR, US
Nicola J. Reynolds - Hillsboro OR, US

Nike, Inc. - Beaverton OR

A43B 13/20

36 29

An adaptive fluid system for an article of footwear is disclosed. The adaptive fluid system includes a fluid chamber that provides cushioning and shock absorption for a foot. The adaptive fluid system includes an adjustable pressure regulating valve that may be used to control the pressure of the fluid chamber. The adaptive fluid system includes a valve that prevents fluid from escaping from a fluid chamber during use.