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Hillsboro, OR, United States of America

Virginia Meckley

This inventor holds 12 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Nike, Inc.. Active years: 2018-2023.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Virginia Meckley. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/virginia-meckley

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 12

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.1

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 89(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal12 out of 15,867 
 
Nike, Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2018-2023

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12 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11788217 - Upper-torso garment with three-dimensional knit structures (2023-10-17),
2. 11560654 - Upper-torso garment with tubular-jacquard knit structure (2023-01-24),
3. 11486068 - Upper-torso garment with three-dimensional knit structures (2022-11-01),
4. 11225735 - Upper-torso garment with tubular-jacquard knit structure (2022-01-18),
5. 11142854 - Upper-torso garment with three-dimensional knit structures (2021-10-12),
6. 11118288 - Upper-torso garment with tubular-jacquard knit structure (2021-09-14),
7. 10920345 - Upper-torso garment with three-dimensional knit structures (2021-02-16),
8. 10912340 - Upper-torso garment with tubular-jacquard knit structure (2021-02-09),
9. 10604873 - Upper-torso garment with tubular-jacquard knit structure (2020-03-31),
10. 10415164 - Upper-torso garment with three-dimensional knit structures (2019-09-17),
11. 10179960 - Upper-torso garment with tubular-jacquard knit structure (2019-01-15),
12. 10145042 - Upper-torso garment with tubular-jacquard knit structure (2018-12-04),

Title: Innovations by Virginia Meckley

Introduction

Virginia Meckley is a notable inventor based in Hillsboro, Oregon, recognized for her contributions to the textile and garment industry. With a total of 12 patents to her name, she has made significant strides in the design and functionality of upper-torso garments.

Latest Patents

Among her latest innovations are two remarkable patents. The first is an "Upper-torso garment with three-dimensional knit structures," which features a chest-covering portion that includes a knit textile region. This region consists of a plurality of courses fully spanning a dome-shaped portion, along with partial-length courses that partially span the dome-shaped area. The second patent is for an "Upper-torso garment with tubular-jacquard knit structure." This garment incorporates a tubular-jacquard knit structure within its chest-covering portion, characterized by interlocked courses formed by front-stitch and back-stitch courses. The design allows for varying zones across the chest-covering portion based on the interlocking of these courses.

Career Highlights

Virginia Meckley is currently employed at Nike, Inc., where she continues to innovate and develop new textile technologies. Her work has not only enhanced the functionality of sportswear but has also contributed to the overall aesthetic appeal of athletic garments.

Collaborations

Virginia collaborates with talented individuals such as Paul R Montgomery and Nicole Rendone, who contribute to her innovative projects and help bring her ideas to fruition.

Conclusion

Virginia Meckley's inventive spirit and dedication to her craft have led to significant advancements in garment technology. Her patents reflect a commitment to enhancing both the performance and design of upper-torso garments.

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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