View source for 18438767. Electrorheological Fluid Structure with Attached Conductor and Method of Fabrication simplified abstract (NIKE, Inc.)

=Electrorheological Fluid Structure with Attached Conductor and Method of Fabrication=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:NIKE, Inc.|NIKE, Inc.]]


[[Category:NIKE, Inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Steven H. Walker of Camas WA (US)|Steven H. Walker of Camas WA (US)]][[Category:Steven H. Walker of Camas WA (US)]]

[[:Category:Chin-Yuan Cheng of Kirkland WA (US)|Chin-Yuan Cheng of Kirkland WA (US)]][[Category:Chin-Yuan Cheng of Kirkland WA (US)]]

==Electrorheological Fluid Structure with Attached Conductor and Method of Fabrication - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18438767 titled 'Electrorheological Fluid Structure with Attached Conductor and Method of Fabrication

'''Simplified Explanation''': 

The patent application describes a system for a footwear sole component that can control an incline between a footbed and an outsole. An incline adjuster is placed between the footbed and the outsole, which includes a polymeric housing with fluid chambers and a controller with sensors to determine pressure differentials.

* The system includes an incline adjuster with fluid chambers and a fluid transfer channel.
* A controller with a processor, memory, IMU, and wireless communication module is used to monitor pressure differentials in the fluid chambers.
* The system can adjust the incline of the footwear sole based on the pressure differences detected by the controller.

'''Key Features and Innovation''':

* Polymeric housing with fluid chambers and fluid transfer channel
* Controller with sensors and wireless communication module
* Ability to adjust incline of footwear sole based on pressure differentials

'''Potential Applications''':

* Athletic footwear for enhanced performance
* Orthopedic footwear for customized support
* Safety footwear for improved stability on uneven surfaces

'''Problems Solved''':

* Lack of customizable incline control in footwear
* Inability to adapt sole incline based on user's needs
* Limited stability and support in traditional footwear designs

'''Benefits''':

* Enhanced comfort and performance for wearers
* Reduced risk of injuries from unstable footwear
* Improved overall user experience with customizable incline control

'''Commercial Applications''':

Potential commercial applications include:

* Sports footwear for athletes looking to optimize performance
* Medical footwear for individuals with specific orthopedic needs
* Work footwear for professionals working in challenging environments

'''Prior Art''''':

Readers can start their search for prior art related to this technology by looking into patents or publications related to footwear sole components with adjustable incline features.

'''Frequently Updated Research''':

Stay updated on the latest advancements in footwear technology, including research on customizable sole components and pressure-sensitive systems.

'''Questions about Footwear Sole Component with Incline Control''':

1. What are the potential benefits of using a footwear sole component with adjustable incline?
2. How does the incline adjuster in this system work to control the footwear sole's incline?


==Original Abstract Submitted==

A system for a footwear sole component to control an incline in between a footbed and an outsole. An incline adjuster is positioned between the footbed and the outsole. The incline adjuster has a polymeric housing having a first fluid chamber, a second fluid chamber, and a fluid transfer channel; a controller having a processor, a memory, an inertial measurement unit (IMU), and a low energy wireless communication module. The controller determines whether forces from a wearer foot on the first fluid chamber and on the second fluid chamber are creating a pressure within the first fluid chamber that is higher than a pressure within the second fluid chamber, or vice versa.



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