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John Hurd
Also filed as: HURD JOHN · HURD JOHN W
102 granted patents·7 pending applications·1,800 citations·filing 1996–2024
99Inventor score
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109 records- 0198US10458052B2Knit textiles and uppers, and processes for making the sameNIKE INC·Filed 2017·Granted Oct 29, 2019·24 cites·19 claims
- 0298US9681708B2Article of footwear having an upper with a matrix layerNIKE INC·Filed 2014·Granted Jun 20, 2017·40 cites·20 claims
- 0397US10238181B2Article of footwear having an upper with a matrix layerNIKE INC·Filed 2017·Granted Mar 26, 2019·9 cites·20 claims
- 0497US8505220B2Flex groove sole assembly with biasing structureJAMES DERVIN·Filed 2010·Granted Aug 13, 2013·95 cites·31 claims
- 0597US8387282B2Cable tightening system for an article of footwearBAKER BRIAN D·Filed 2010·Granted Mar 5, 2013·94 cites·43 claims
- 0697US8302329B2Footwear with counter-supplementing strapHURD JOHN·Filed 2009·Granted Nov 6, 2012·149 cites·26 claims
- 0796US7774884B2Article of footwear having an upper with a matrix layerNIKE INC·Filed 2009·Granted Aug 17, 2010·40 cites·21 claims
- 0895US8850723B2Article of footwear having an upper with a matrix layerGREENE PAMELA S·Filed 2011·Granted Oct 7, 2014·35 cites·24 claims
- 0995US8776401B2Flex groove sole assembly with biasing structureNIKE INC·Filed 2013·Granted Jul 15, 2014·32 cites·25 claims
- 1095US8776400B2Flex groove sole assembly with biasing structureNIKE INC·Filed 2013·Granted Jul 15, 2014·35 cites·22 claims
- 1195US8065818B2Article of footwear having an upper with a matrix layerGREENE PAMELA S·Filed 2006·Granted Nov 29, 2011·76 cites·20 claims
- 1295US7540097B2Article of footwear having an upper with a matrix layerNIKE INC·Filed 2006·Granted Jun 2, 2009·57 cites·57 claims
- 1395US7475497B2Article of footwear with a perforated midsoleNIKE INC·Filed 2005·Granted Jan 13, 2009·64 cites·23 claims
- 1495US6880267B2Article of footwear having a sole structure with adjustable characteristicsNIKE INC·Filed 2004·Granted Apr 19, 2005·119 cites·14 claims
- 1594US10299535B2Sole structure with alternating spring and damping layersNIKE INC·Filed 2016·Granted May 28, 2019·16 cites·5 claims
- 1694US10264854B2Article of footwear having an upper with a matrix layerNIKE INC·Filed 2017·Granted Apr 23, 2019·4 cites·18 claims
- 1794US9750304B2Article of footwear having talonavicular supportNIKE INC·Filed 2015·Granted Sep 5, 2017·18 cites·25 claims
- 1894US9462851B2Cable tightening system for an article of footwearNIKE INC·Filed 2015·Granted Oct 11, 2016·18 cites·20 claims
- 1994US7082698B2Article of footwear having a sole structure with adjustable characteristicsNIKE INC·Filed 2003·Granted Aug 1, 2006·104 cites·42 claims
- 2093US11744321B2Cushioning member for article of footwear and method of makingNIKE INC·Filed 2020·Granted Sep 5, 2023·4 cites·20 claims
- 2192US11358358B2Method of manufacturing an article of footwear with a thermoformed siped sole structureNIKE INC·Filed 2019·Granted Jun 14, 2022·4 cites·16 claims
- 2292US10524538B2Flexible fluid-filled chamber with tensile memberNIKE INC·Filed 2016·Granted Jan 7, 2020·3 cites·17 claims
- 2392US7178270B2Engaging element useful for securing objects, such as footwear and other foot-receiving devicesNIKE INC·Filed 2003·Granted Feb 20, 2007·68 cites·24 claims
- 2491US11844398B2Article of footwear incorporating particulate matterNIKE INC·Filed 2022·Granted Dec 19, 2023·2 cites·20 claims
- 2591US11680344B2Textiles and articles, and processes for making the sameNIKE INC·Filed 2017·Granted Jun 20, 2023·2 cites·16 claims
- 2691US11457692B2Ground-engaging structures for articles of footwearNIKE INC·Filed 2020·Granted Oct 4, 2022·3 cites·20 claims
- 2791US10750817B2Articles of footwear with asymmetrical segmented platesNIKE INC·Filed 2016·Granted Aug 25, 2020·13 cites·20 claims
- 2891US9155353B2Flex groove sole assembly with biasing structureNIKE INC·Filed 2014·Granted Oct 13, 2015·17 cites·20 claims
- 2991US8635791B2Closure systems for articles of footwearBAUDOUIN ALEXANDRE·Filed 2012·Granted Jan 28, 2014·31 cites·5 claims
- 3091US7997012B2Article of footwear with a perforated midsoleNIKE INC·Filed 2010·Granted Aug 16, 2011·20 cites·9 claims
- 3191US5632401AGarbage container and liner dispensing systemFiled 1996·Granted May 27, 1997·136 cites·7 claims
- 3290US12414605B2Flexible fluid-filled chamber with tensile memberNIKE INC·Filed 2024·Granted Sep 16, 2025·0 cites·20 claims
- 3390US9107473B2Foot support structure and articles incorporating sameNIKE INC·Filed 2013·Granted Aug 18, 2015·21 cites·14 claims
- 3490US8245421B2Closure systems for articles of footwearBAUDOUIN ALEXANDRE·Filed 2009·Granted Aug 21, 2012·54 cites·49 claims
- 3590US8151485B2Article of footwear with forefoot platesHURD JOHN·Filed 2008·Granted Apr 10, 2012·48 cites·32 claims
- 3690US7774954B2Article of footwear with a perforated midsoleNIKE INC·Filed 2008·Granted Aug 17, 2010·35 cites·17 claims
- 3789US10172416B2Flex groove sole assembly with biasing structureNIKE INC·Filed 2017·Granted Jan 8, 2019·6 cites·18 claims
- 3889US9572398B2Sole structure with alternating spring and damping layersNIKE INC·Filed 2012·Granted Feb 21, 2017·20 cites·23 claims
- 3989US8978272B2Article of footwear with forefoot platesNIKE INC·Filed 2013·Granted Mar 17, 2015·22 cites·12 claims
- 4089US8490296B2Article of footwear with forefoot platesHURD JOHN·Filed 2012·Granted Jul 23, 2013·20 cites·14 claims
- 4188US11129437B2Article of footwear with thermoformed siped sole structureNIKE INC·Filed 2019·Granted Sep 28, 2021·7 cites·12 claims
- 4288US10709200B2Sole structure configured to allow relative heel/forefoot motionNIKE INC·Filed 2017·Granted Jul 14, 2020·6 cites·19 claims
- 4388US9706809B2Flex groove sole assembly with biasing structureNIKE INC·Filed 2015·Granted Jul 18, 2017·6 cites·18 claims
- 4488US9241535B2Sole structures and articles incorporating sameNIKE INC·Filed 2013·Granted Jan 26, 2016·20 cites·20 claims
- 4587US12419391B2Ground-engaging structures for articles of footwearNIKE INC·Filed 2022·Granted Sep 23, 2025·1 cites·20 claims
- 4687US12016426B2Flexible fluid-filled chamber with tensile memberNIKE INC·Filed 2023·Granted Jun 25, 2024·0 cites·20 claims
- 4787US11425964B2Footwear with aligned tensile restraintsNIKE INC·Filed 2020·Granted Aug 30, 2022·2 cites·13 claims
- 4887US9049902B2Cable tightening system for an article of footwearNIKE INC·Filed 2013·Granted Jun 9, 2015·14 cites·20 claims
- 4987US8747340B2Ankle and foot support systemGERBER CLIFFORD B·Filed 2011·Granted Jun 10, 2014·20 cites·24 claims
- 5086US10299540B2Strap systems for articles of footwear and other foot-receiving devicesNIKE INC·Filed 2017·Granted May 28, 2019·7 cites·19 claims
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