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Hejls, Denmark

Niki Taestensen

This inventor holds 15 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Shoe Design. Top assignee: Ecco Sko A/s. Active years: 2009-2019.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Niki Taestensen. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/niki-taestensen

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 15

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.1

ph-index = 13

Forward Citations = 750(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Vejle, DK (2009 - 2010)
  • Vejle Ø, DK (2010)
  • Aabenraa, DK (2013 - 2015)
  • Hejls, DK (2014 - 2015)
  • Flensborg, DK (2019)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal15 out of 208 
 
Ecco Sko A/s
 patents

Years Active: 2009-2019

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Areas of Expertise:
Cup-Shaped Shank
Heeled Shoes
Shoe Sole
Shoe Upper
Footwear Design
Sole Technology
Shoe Manufacturing
Comfort Features
15 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 10231515 - Cup-shaped shank for heeled shoes (2019-03-19),
2. D742106 - Sole (2015-11-03),
3. D736508 - Sole (2015-08-18),
4. D734929 - Sole (2015-07-28),
5. D730026 - Shoe (2015-05-26),
6. D728915 - Sole (2015-05-12),
7. D728912 - Sole (2015-05-12),
8. D712642 - Shoe (2014-09-09),
9. D703927 - Sole (2014-05-06),
10. D679900 - Sole (2013-04-16),
11. D679899 - Sole (2013-04-16),
12. D620244 - Shoe sole (2010-07-27),
13. D616637 - Shoe sole (2010-06-01),
14. D587884 - Shoe upper (2009-03-10),
15. D586985 - Shoe upper (2009-02-24),

Title: Niki Taestensen: Innovator in Footwear Design

Introduction

Niki Taestensen is a prominent inventor based in Hejls, Denmark. She has made significant contributions to the field of footwear design, holding a total of 15 patents. Her innovative designs focus on enhancing comfort and functionality in shoes, particularly in the integration of heel elements.

Latest Patents

One of her latest inventions is a cup-shaped shank for heeled shoes. This invention relates to a shank that is designed to be integrated into a shoe sole and to mount a heel element. The shank features a cup-shaped upper surface at its heel portion, which is adapted to receive sole material during the molding process of the shoe sole. This design ensures that the sole material covers the connection means between the shank and the heel element, resulting in a comfortable and flexible heel portion for the wearer. The invention also encompasses a sole for a shoe that incorporates this cup-shaped shank.

Career Highlights

Niki Taestensen is currently employed at Ecco Sko A/S, a company known for its commitment to quality and innovation in footwear. Her work at Ecco has allowed her to explore new designs and technologies that enhance the user experience in footwear.

Collaborations

Throughout her career, Niki has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Ejnar Truelsen and Frank Jensen. These collaborations have contributed to the development of innovative footwear solutions that prioritize comfort and style.

Conclusion

Niki Taestensen's contributions to the footwear industry through her inventive designs and patents highlight her role as a leading innovator. Her work continues to influence the way we think about comfort and functionality in shoes.

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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