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Portland, OR, United States of America

Maria J Kozo

This inventor holds 5 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Nike, Inc.. Active years: 1999-2006.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Maria J Kozo. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/maria-j-kozo-ykmk4ln5

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 5

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.4

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 294(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Hillsboro, OR (US) (1999)
  • Portland, OR (US) (1999 - 2006)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal5 out of 15,937 
 
Nike, Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 1999-2006

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5 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7096605 - Article of footwear having an embedded plate structure (2006-08-29),
2. D511618 - Portion of a shoe midsole (2005-11-22),
3. D494753 - Portion of a shoe upper (2004-08-25),
4. D415884 - Side element of a shoe upper (1999-11-02),
5. D415883 - Side element of a shoe upper (1999-11-02),

Title: Maria J Kozo: Innovator in Footwear Technology

Introduction

Maria J Kozo is a prominent inventor based in Portland, OR (US). She has made significant contributions to the field of footwear technology, holding a total of 5 patents. Her innovative designs focus on enhancing the functionality and comfort of footwear.

Latest Patents

One of her latest patents is for an article of footwear featuring an embedded plate structure. This design includes a sole with a midsole that incorporates a midsole plate. The midsole plate is designed with a lateral fork member and a medial fork member, which provide flexibility to the phalanges bones during ground engaging actions. Additionally, the midsole plate features a plurality of perforations that allow for air communication within the upper of the footwear. The design includes specific portions that correspond to different parts of the foot, each with varying stiffness to enhance performance and comfort.

Career Highlights

Maria J Kozo is currently employed at Nike, Inc., where she continues to innovate in the footwear industry. Her work has been instrumental in developing products that meet the needs of athletes and consumers alike.

Collaborations

Some of her notable coworkers include Susanne Amalie Wolf-Hochdoerffer and Sean Michael McDowell. Their collaborative efforts contribute to the advancement of footwear technology at Nike.

Conclusion

Maria J Kozo's contributions to footwear innovation exemplify her dedication to enhancing athletic performance through technology. Her patents reflect a commitment to improving comfort and functionality in footwear design.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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