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Title: Innovations by Jamie Kelso in Automated Footwear Technology
Introduction
Jamie Kelso is an accomplished inventor based in Portland, OR (US). He holds a total of 12 patents that showcase his innovative contributions to the field of automated footwear technology. His work focuses on enhancing the functionality and user experience of footwear through advanced mechanisms.
Latest Patents
One of his notable patents is the "Drive mechanism for automated footwear platform." This invention discusses systems and apparatus related to the automated tightening of a footwear platform, including a lacing engine drive apparatus. The drive apparatus is designed to rotate a lace spool of a motorized lacing engine within a footwear platform. It includes a gear motor, a gear box, a worm drive, and a worm gear. The gear box is mechanically coupled to the gear motor and features a drive shaft extending opposite the gear motor. The worm drive is slidably keyed to the drive shaft, controlling its rotation in response to gear motor activation. The worm gear rotates the lace spool to tighten or loosen a lace cable on the footwear platform.
Another significant patent is the "Homing mechanism for automated footwear platform." This invention describes systems, methods, and apparatus related to a homing mechanism within a drive mechanism of a lacing engine for an automated footwear platform. The homing apparatus includes an indexing wheel, a plurality of Geneva teeth, and a stop tooth. The Geneva teeth are distributed around a portion of the perimeter of the indexing wheel, with each tooth designed to generate a specific force when engaged by an index tooth on the drive mechanism. The stop tooth is strategically located between two Geneva teeth and is designed to generate a different force when engaged.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Jamie Kelso has worked with prominent companies such as Nike, Inc. and Xerox Corporation. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas in the realm of footwear technology.
Collaborations
Jamie has collaborated with talented individuals, including Summer L Schneider and Jacob Furniss. These collaborations have contributed to the development of his innovative patents and have enhanced the overall quality of his work.
Conclusion
Jamie Kelso's contributions to automated footwear technology through his patents demonstrate his commitment to innovation and excellence. His work continues to influence the industry and improve user experiences in footwear design.