View source for 18521239. Foot Support Systems Including Fluid Movement Controllers and Adjustable Foot Support Pressure simplified abstract (NIKE, Inc.)

=Foot Support Systems Including Fluid Movement Controllers and Adjustable Foot Support Pressure=


==Organization Name==

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


[[Category:NIKE, Inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Devin Bailly of Portland OR (US)|Devin Bailly of Portland OR (US)]][[Category:Devin Bailly of Portland OR (US)]]

[[:Category:Matthew Browne of Portland OR (US)|Matthew Browne of Portland OR (US)]][[Category:Matthew Browne of Portland OR (US)]]

[[:Category:Narissa Y. Chang of Portland OR (US)|Narissa Y. Chang of Portland OR (US)]][[Category:Narissa Y. Chang of Portland OR (US)]]

[[:Category:Rémy Pieron of Portland OR (US)|Rémy Pieron of Portland OR (US)]][[Category:Rémy Pieron of Portland OR (US)]]

[[:Category:Stepan Ryabinin of Vancouver WA (US)|Stepan Ryabinin of Vancouver WA (US)]][[Category:Stepan Ryabinin of Vancouver WA (US)]]

[[:Category:Adam Vollmer of Portland OR (US)|Adam Vollmer of Portland OR (US)]][[Category:Adam Vollmer of Portland OR (US)]]

[[:Category:Michael Fairchild of Vancouver WA (US)|Michael Fairchild of Vancouver WA (US)]][[Category:Michael Fairchild of Vancouver WA (US)]]

[[:Category:Ethan Vella of Lake Oswego OR (US)|Ethan Vella of Lake Oswego OR (US)]][[Category:Ethan Vella of Lake Oswego OR (US)]]

[[:Category:Daniel Weeks of Portland OR (US)|Daniel Weeks of Portland OR (US)]][[Category:Daniel Weeks of Portland OR (US)]]

==Foot Support Systems Including Fluid Movement Controllers and Adjustable Foot Support Pressure - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18521239 titled 'Foot Support Systems Including Fluid Movement Controllers and Adjustable Foot Support Pressure

==Simplified Explanation==

The patent application describes a foot support system with a fluid flow control system that manages fluid movement within a sole structure or footwear article to adjust pressure in fluid-filled bladders.

* Valve stem based fluid flow transfer systems
* Solenoid based fluid flow transfer systems
* User input button features
* Air filter features
* Fluid tube to fluid distributor connection features
* Fluid distributor to footwear connection features
* Valve position sensor features
* Valve transmission features
* Pressure control algorithm features
* Electronic communication features
* System sealing features
* Pressure sensor mounting features

== Potential Applications ==
The technology could be applied in athletic footwear to provide customizable cushioning and support for different activities.

== Problems Solved ==
This innovation solves the issue of limited adjustability in traditional footwear cushioning systems.

== Benefits ==
The foot support system offers personalized comfort and support, potentially reducing foot fatigue and injury risk.

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
"Customizable Foot Support System for Athletic Footwear"

== Possible Prior Art ==
There may be existing patents related to fluid-filled cushioning systems in footwear, but further research is needed to identify specific prior art.

== Unanswered Questions ==

=== How does the fluid flow control system impact the overall weight of the footwear? ===
The article does not address how the added components for fluid flow control may affect the weight of the footwear.

=== Are there any limitations to the adjustability of the pressure in the fluid-filled bladders? ===
The patent application does not mention any potential constraints on the range of pressure adjustments possible with this technology.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

Foot support systems include a fluid flow control system that facilitates movement of fluid into, out of, and/or within a sole structure and/or article of footwear, e.g., to change and/or control pressure in fluid filled bladder(s). Aspects of this technology may relate to one or more of: (a) footwear structures in which such systems are incorporated; (b) valve stem based fluid flow transfer systems; (c) solenoid based fluid flow transfer systems; (d) user input button features; (e) air filter features; (f) fluid tube to fluid distributor connection features; (g) fluid distributor to footwear connection features; (h) valve position sensor features; (i) valve transmission features; (j) pressure control algorithm features; (k) electronic communication features; (l) system sealing features; and/or (m) pressure sensor mounting features.



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