Among the latest crop of sometimes peculiar and futuristic patent applications from Nike, all in the name of getting you pumped for a workout: an "energy harvesting device," an augmented-reality
workout buddy, and motivational music streaming. Unlike Under Armour (UA) and its dive into fitness trackers this year, Nike's been rather quiet on the wearables front, instead opting
to team up with Apple on a Nike-edition Apple Watch. But its 60-plus patent-application dump, which the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office published Thursday, indicates that the
Swoosh is still steadfastly working on wearable technology, particularly items designed to be integrated into workout clothes and footwear — i.e., stuff that not only can be tossed into the
washer and dryer, but can actually be recharged
in the washer and dryer.
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