公开(公告)号：US12053948B2

公开(公告)日：2024-08-06

申请号：US18056116

申请日：2022-11-16

Applicant: NIKE, Inc.

Inventor： Sami Fakhouri ,  Cassidy R. Levy ,  Brian Prevo ,  Pei-Jyun Lin ,  Ping-Hung Tsai

IPC: B29D35/00 ,  A43B13/04 ,  A43B13/18 ,  B29C43/00 ,  B29C43/02 ,  B29C43/52 ,  B29D35/12 ,  B29K75/00 ,  B29K105/04

CPC classification number: B29D35/0054 ,  A43B13/04 ,  A43B13/187 ,  B29C43/003 ,  B29C43/02 ,  B29C43/52 ,  B29D35/122 ,  B29K2075/00 ,  B29K2105/04

Abstract: A method of forming a polymeric foam material is provided and includes providing a precursor material having a first thickness, the precursor material being an open-cell foam material and applying a uniaxial compressive force to the precursor material to compress the precursor material to a second thickness, the compressive force causing a cell structure of the precursor material to collapse. The method also includes heating the precursor material at a molding temperature for a first time period while the compressive force is applied, the first time period being sufficient to heat the precursor material to a softening temperature, removing the compressive force from the precursor material, and maintaining the cell structure of the precursor material in a collapsed state.

公开(公告)号：US20180327564A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-15

申请号：US15975882

申请日：2018-05-10

Applicant: NIKE, Inc.

Inventor： Hossein A. Baghdadi ,  Jay Constantinou ,  Kato Killops ,  Brian Prevo ,  Zachary C. Wright

IPC: C08J9/12 ,  C08L33/08 ,  A43B5/06 ,  A43B13/04 ,  A43B17/00 ,  A43B1/14

CPC classification number: C08J9/122 ,  A43B1/14 ,  A43B5/06 ,  A43B13/00 ,  A43B13/04 ,  A43B17/003 ,  C08J9/0061 ,  C08J2201/026 ,  C08J2203/06 ,  C08J2203/08 ,  C08J2205/10 ,  C08J2207/00 ,  C08J2300/105 ,  C08J2323/08 ,  C08J2331/04 ,  C08J2333/02 ,  C08J2333/04 ,  C08J2333/08 ,  C08J2423/08 ,  C08J2431/04 ,  C08L33/08

Abstract: Components for articles of footwear and athletic equipment are provided including a foam. A variety of foams and foam components are provided. The articles include a composition having a foam structure, wherein the composition includes an ionomeric polymer and a plurality of cations, wherein the ionomeric copolymer is crosslinked by the cations. The crosslinks are ionic, so in some aspects the composition is free or essentially free of any covalent crosslinks between the ionomers. In particular, midsoles including the foams are provided for use in an article of footwear. Methods of making the compositions and foams are provided, as well as methods of making an article of footwear including one of the foam components. In some aspects, the foams and foam components can be made by injection molding or injection molding followed by compression molding.

公开(公告)号：US11529783B2

公开(公告)日：2022-12-20

申请号：US16427527

申请日：2019-05-31

Applicant: NIKE, Inc.

Inventor： Sami Fakhouri ,  Cassidy R. Levy ,  Brian Prevo ,  Pei-Jyun Lin ,  Ping-Hung Tsai

IPC: B29D35/00 ,  B29C43/00 ,  B29C43/02 ,  B29C43/52 ,  A43B13/04 ,  A43B13/18 ,  B29D35/12 ,  B29K75/00 ,  B29K105/04

Abstract: A method of forming a polymeric foam material is provided and includes providing a precursor material having a first thickness, the precursor material being an open-cell foam material and applying a uniaxial compressive force to the precursor material to compress the precursor material to a second thickness, the compressive force causing a cell structure of the precursor material to collapse. The method also includes heating the precursor material at a molding temperature for a first time period while the compressive force is applied, the first time period being sufficient to heat the precursor material to a softening temperature, removing the compressive force from the precursor material, and maintaining the cell structure of the precursor material in a collapsed state.

公开(公告)号：US20220007782A2

公开(公告)日：2022-01-13

申请号：US16945441

申请日：2020-07-31

Applicant: NIKE, Inc.

Inventor： Devon Frazier ,  Walter Hancock ,  Dave Klinger ,  Robert Mervar ,  Brian Prevo ,  Hilary Walker

IPC: A43B13/12 ,  A43B13/02 ,  B29C51/00 ,  D04B1/16 ,  A43B13/04 ,  A43B1/00 ,  A43B23/02

Abstract: Films, fibers, filaments, yarns and textiles including thermoplastic elastomeric compositions are described, as are methods of making the films, fibers, filaments, yarns and textiles. These films, fibers, filaments, yarns and textiles can be used to make articles of apparel, footwear, and sporting equipment. When thermoformed, the thermoplastic elastomeric compositions can impart abrasion resistance, traction, and other advantageous properties to the articles. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.

公开(公告)号：US20240018323A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-18

申请号：US18473568

申请日：2023-09-25

Applicant: NIKE, Inc.

Inventor： Hossein A. Baghdadi ,  Jay Constantinou ,  Kato Killops ,  Brian Prevo ,  Zachary C. Wright

IPC: C08L23/08

CPC classification number: C08L23/0876 ,  C08L2203/14 ,  C08L2207/20

Abstract: Components for articles of footwear and athletic equipment are provided including a foam. A variety of foams and foam components are provided. The articles include a composition having a foam structure, wherein the composition includes an ionomeric polymer and a plurality of cations, wherein the ionomeric copolymer is crosslinked by the cations. The crosslinks are ionic, so in some aspects the composition is free or essentially free of any covalent crosslinks between the ionomers. In particular, midsoles including the foams are provided for use in an article of footwear. Methods of making the compositions and foams are provided, as well as methods of making an article of footwear including one of the foam components. In some aspects, the foams and foam components can be made by injection molding or injection molding followed by compression molding.

公开(公告)号：US11802189B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-31

申请号：US17192625

申请日：2021-03-04

Applicant: NIKE, Inc.

Inventor： Hossein A. Baghdadi ,  Jay Constantinou ,  Kato Killops ,  Brian Prevo ,  Zachary C. Wright

IPC: C08J9/12 ,  A43B1/14 ,  C08L33/08 ,  A43B17/00 ,  A43B13/00 ,  C08J9/00 ,  A43B5/06 ,  A43B13/04 ,  A43B13/16 ,  A43B13/12 ,  A43B7/144 ,  A43B13/22 ,  A43B13/14 ,  A43B13/18 ,  A43B7/14 ,  B29D35/12

CPC classification number: C08J9/122 ,  A43B1/14 ,  A43B13/00 ,  A43B17/003 ,  C08J9/0061 ,  C08L33/08 ,  A43B5/06 ,  A43B7/14 ,  A43B7/144 ,  A43B13/04 ,  A43B13/125 ,  A43B13/141 ,  A43B13/16 ,  A43B13/188 ,  A43B13/223 ,  B29D35/122 ,  C08J2201/026 ,  C08J2203/06 ,  C08J2203/08 ,  C08J2205/10 ,  C08J2207/00 ,  C08J2300/105 ,  C08J2323/08 ,  C08J2331/04 ,  C08J2333/02 ,  C08J2333/04 ,  C08J2333/08 ,  C08J2423/08 ,  C08J2431/04

Abstract: Components for articles of footwear and athletic equipment are provided including a foam. A variety of foams and foam components are provided. The articles include a composition having a foam structure, wherein the composition includes an ionomeric polymer and a plurality of cations, wherein the ionomeric copolymer is crosslinked by the cations. The crosslinks are ionic, so in some aspects the composition is free or essentially free of any covalent crosslinks between the ionomers. In particular, midsoles including the foams are provided for use in an article of footwear. Methods of making the compositions and foams are provided, as well as methods of making an article of footwear including one of the foam components. In some aspects, the foams and foam components can be made by injection molding or injection molding followed by compression molding.

公开(公告)号：US10982067B2

公开(公告)日：2021-04-20

申请号：US15975882

申请日：2018-05-10

Applicant: NIKE, Inc.

Inventor： Hossein A. Baghdadi ,  Jay Constantinou ,  Kato Killops ,  Brian Prevo ,  Zachary C. Wright

IPC: A43B1/00 ,  A43B1/14 ,  C08J9/00 ,  C08J9/12 ,  C08L33/08 ,  A43B17/00 ,  A43B13/00 ,  A43B5/06 ,  A43B13/04 ,  A43B13/16 ,  A43B13/12 ,  A43B7/14 ,  A43B13/22 ,  A43B13/14 ,  A43B13/18 ,  B29D35/12

Abstract: Components for articles of footwear and athletic equipment are provided including a foam. A variety of foams and foam components are provided. The articles include a composition having a foam structure, wherein the composition includes an ionomeric polymer and a plurality of cations, wherein the ionomeric copolymer is crosslinked by the cations. The crosslinks are ionic, so in some aspects the composition is free or essentially free of any covalent crosslinks between the ionomers. In particular, midsoles including the foams are provided for use in an article of footwear. Methods of making the compositions and foams are provided, as well as methods of making an article of footwear including one of the foam components. In some aspects, the foams and foam components can be made by injection molding or injection molding followed by compression molding.

公开(公告)号：US20230079560A1

公开(公告)日：2023-03-16

申请号：US18056116

申请日：2022-11-16

Applicant: NIKE, Inc.

Inventor： Sami Fakhouri ,  Cassidy R. Levy ,  Brian Prevo ,  Pei-Jyun Lin ,  Ping-Hung Tsai

IPC: B29D35/00 ,  B29C43/00 ,  B29C43/02 ,  B29C43/52 ,  A43B13/04 ,  A43B13/18 ,  B29D35/12

Abstract: A method of forming a polymeric foam material is provided and includes providing a precursor material having a first thickness, the precursor material being an open-cell foam material and applying a uniaxial compressive force to the precursor material to compress the precursor material to a second thickness, the compressive force causing a cell structure of the precursor material to collapse. The method also includes heating the precursor material at a molding temperature for a first time period while the compressive force is applied, the first time period being sufficient to heat the precursor material to a softening temperature, removing the compressive force from the precursor material, and maintaining the cell structure of the precursor material in a collapsed state.

公开(公告)号：US20210198444A1

公开(公告)日：2021-07-01

申请号：US17192625

申请日：2021-03-04

Applicant: NIKE, Inc.

Inventor： Hossein A. Baghdadi ,  Jay Constantinou ,  Kato Killops ,  Brian Prevo ,  Zachary C. Wright

IPC: C08J9/12 ,  C08L33/08 ,  A43B17/00 ,  A43B1/14 ,  A43B13/00 ,  C08J9/00

Abstract: Components for articles of footwear and athletic equipment are provided including a foam. A variety of foams and foam components are provided. The articles include a composition having a foam structure, wherein the composition includes an ionomeric polymer and a plurality of cations, wherein the ionomeric copolymer is crosslinked by the cations. The crosslinks are ionic, so in some aspects the composition is free or essentially free of any covalent crosslinks between the ionomers. In particular, midsoles including the foams are provided for use in an article of footwear. Methods of making the compositions and foams are provided, as well as methods of making an article of footwear including one of the foam components. In some aspects, the foams and foam components can be made by injection molding or injection molding followed by compression molding.