Catherine Morrison

US Patent:

20130232674, Sep 12, 2013

Filed:

Mar 15, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/832730

Inventors:

Oliver McLachlan - Portland OR, US
Catherine F. Morrison - Portland OR, US

Assignee:

NIKE, INC. - Beaverton OR

International Classification:

A41D 13/00

US Classification:

2455

Abstract:

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a protective pad that is comprised of an impact shell and a damping component. The damping component may be formed by a plurality of connecting members that are separated from the impact shell by a plurality of extension members that extend between the damping lattice and the impact shell. The damping component may also be formed by a sheet-like form that is separated from the impact shell by a plurality of extension members that extend between the damping sheet and the impact shell. The damping component is formed from an elastomer that aids in absorbing a portion of an impact force that is distributed across the damping component by the impact shell. The dampening component may be affixed to the impact shell by way of a coupling frame that is incorporated into the impact shell.

US Patent:

20200375506, Dec 3, 2020

Filed:

May 29, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/887093

Inventors:

- Beaverton OR, US
Baron C. Brandt - Portland OR, US
Todd Horne - Portland OR, US
Daniel A. Judelson - Portland OR, US
Nina Nguyen - Beaverton OR, US
Summer L. Schneider - Beaverton OR, US
Holli Pheil - Portland OR, US
Shawn Grening - Beaverton OR, US
Catherine Morrison - Portland OR, US

International Classification:

A61B 5/11
A41D 1/00
A41D 31/18
A61B 5/00
A61B 5/103
A61B 5/024
G16H 50/30

Abstract:

Systems and apparatus related to adaptive support garments including adaptive support structures, lacing systems, and an adaptive engine are discussed. In an example, an adaptive support apparel system includes an activity sensor, an adaptive support garment, and a control circuit. The activity sensor monitors activity of a user. The adaptive support garment includes an integrated adaptive support system coupled to the adaptive engine to automatically adjust a portion of the adaptive support garment through manipulation of the adaptive support system. The control circuit configured to send commands to the adaptive engine in response to input received from the activity sensor.

US Patent:

20190166927, Jun 6, 2019

Filed:

Feb 7, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/270511

Inventors:

- Beaverton OR, US
Oliver McLachlan - Portland OR, US
Catherine F. Morrison - Portland OR, US

International Classification:

A41D 13/00
A41D 13/05
A41D 13/015
A63B 71/08

Abstract:

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a protective pad that is comprised of an impact shell and a damping component. The damping component may be formed by a plurality of connecting members that are separated from the impact shell by a plurality of extension members that extend between the damping lattice and the impact shell. The damping component may also be formed by a sheet-like form that is separated from the impact shell by a plurality of extension members that extend between the damping sheet and the impact shell. The damping component is formed from an elastomer that aids in absorbing a portion of an impact force that is distributed across the damping component by the impact shell. The dampening component may be affixed to the impact shell by way of a coupling frame that is incorporated into the impact shell.

US Patent:

20160316827, Nov 3, 2016

Filed:

Jun 21, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/188673

Inventors:

- Beaverton OR, US
Oliver McLachlan - Portland OR, US
Catherine F. Morrison - Portland OR, US

International Classification:

A41D 13/015
A41D 13/08
A41D 13/05
A41D 13/06
A41D 31/00
A41D 13/00

Abstract:

Aspects of the present invention relate to a protective apparatus that includes an impact shell and an impact attenuating component, which is less rigid than the impact shell. The impact attenuation component may include a series of channels or grooves on a posterior side, facing away from the impact shell.

US Patent:

20160303876, Oct 20, 2016

Filed:

Jun 30, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/198388

Inventors:

- Beaverton OR, US
Catherine F. Morrison - Portland OR, US

International Classification:

B41J 13/22

Abstract:

A customization system for an article of equipment includes a printing system for printing a graphic onto the article. The customization system also includes a cylinder for holding the article for printing a graphic upon the article. The cylinder can include one or more recesses in the outer surface of the cylinder to accommodate the article. A partial vacuum applied to the article when disposed within the recess through ports in the bottom surface of the recess holds the article in place within the recess while the cylinder rotates during printing. A gasket can be included between the recess in the cylinder and the article to provide an airtight seal to hold the article in place.

US Patent:

20160185129, Jun 30, 2016

Filed:

Mar 3, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/059829

Inventors:

- Beaverton OR, US
Catherine F. Morrison - Portland OR, US

International Classification:

B41J 3/407
B41J 2/01

Abstract:

A customization system for a tubular article of apparel includes a printing system for printing a graphic onto the tubular article. The customization system also includes a cylinder for holding the tubular article for printing a graphic upon the article. The cylinder can include one or more recesses in the outer surface of the cylinder to accommodate one or more regions of increased thickness on the tubular article. By providing recesses in the cylinder that correspond to the regions of increased thickness, the tubular article can present a substantially uniform flat surface for printing the graphic upon.

US Patent:

20160088882, Mar 31, 2016

Filed:

Dec 1, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/955784

Inventors:

- Beaverton OR, US
Oliver McLachlan - Portland OR, US
Catherine F. Morrison - Portland OR, US
Ryan P. Henry - Beaverton OR, US

International Classification:

A41D 13/015
A63B 71/12
A41D 13/00

Abstract:

Aspects of the present invention relate to a protective apparatus that is comprised of an impact shell and an impact attenuating structure. The impact shell includes two shell portions that are moveably hinged to one another to conform to the underlying protected portion, such as an athlete's shin region. The protective apparatus also utilizes an impact attenuating structure that functions to attenuate an impact force as well as serve as a hinge between the two-part shell. Additional aspects include a puncture prevention element that is positioned between the two shell portions to resist impalement at the hinge junction formed between the two shell portions. Further, additional aspects utilize one or more channels on a posterior surface of the impact attenuating structure to aid in guiding the articulation of the impact attenuating structure in a location related to the shell articulation joint.

US Patent:

20140259260, Sep 18, 2014

Filed:

Mar 13, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/208782

Inventors:

- Beaverton OR, US
Oliver McLachlan - Portland OR, US
Catherine F. Morrison - Portland OR, US

Assignee:

Nike, Inc. - Beaverton OR

International Classification:

A41D 13/05
A41D 13/06

US Classification:

2 22

Abstract:

Aspects hereof relate to protective gear that is comfortable and supportive. The protective gear is a knitted or woven sleeve with impact-dampening pads of different shapes and sizes placed in strategic areas of the sleeve to provide protection to a foot and ankle area of an athlete's foot. In particular, the impact-dampening pads are placed on areas of the sleeve corresponding to a lower shin portion, a medial and lateral malleolus, and the Achilles tendon of an athlete wearing the protective gear.