Patents by Inventor Adam C. Sclafani
Adam C. Sclafani has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11752401Abstract: A method of enhancing surface strike performance, includes providing a club head having a face surface and a receiving portion recessed into the club face. The receiving portion is configured to receive a strike surface material. The surface strike material is an amorphous ceramic material which is inserted as an inlay into the receiving portion as a liquid slurry. The slurry is distributed evenly within said receiving portion forming a uniform layer of ceramic material filling said receiving portion. Microgrooves are added to the ceramic material in a vertical direction to further increase the strike performance of the club head.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2020Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: GAME CHANGER INDUSTRIES LLCInventor: Adam C. Sclafani
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Publication number: 20220031472Abstract: A spinal cage with a wall extending in a longitudinal direction defining an interior space is disclosed. There is also provided a deployable element in movable relation to the spinal cage.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2021Publication date: February 3, 2022Inventors: James Bruffey, Eric A. Lab, Bret E. Hartzell, Adam C. Sclafani
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Publication number: 20210093932Abstract: A method of enhancing surface strike performance, includes providing a club head having a face surface and a receiving portion recessed into the club face. The receiving portion is configured to receive a strike surface material. The surface strike material is an amorphous ceramic material which is inserted as an inlay into the receiving portion as a liquid slurry. The slurry is distributed evenly within said receiving portion forming a uniform layer of ceramic material filling said receiving portion. Microgrooves are added to the ceramic material in a vertical direction to further increase the strike performance of the club head.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2020Publication date: April 1, 2021Applicant: Game Changer Industries LLCInventor: Adam C. Sclafani
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Patent number: 10888755Abstract: A golf club is disclosed having a shaft which reduces or dampens vibrations. A method for making the golf club is also disclosed. A cavity is centrally formed within the shaft and a viscoelastic material is disposed within the cavity. The viscoelastic material forms a network of elastic dampeners configured to attenuate propagation of vibrational energy through the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2018Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Inventor: Adam C. Sclafani
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Patent number: 10849661Abstract: A device for placement between two adjacent spinous processes of a spinal column to treat a spinal condition, and a method for performing a procedure on a spine of a patient, are provided. The device may include a first member, a second member mounted onto the first member, and a locking plug configured to restrict movement of the second member relative to the first member. The method may include positioning a portion of a first member between two adjacent spinous processes of the spine, advancing a second member along a length of the first member, and restricting the second member from moving relative to the first member.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2017Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: Asfora IP, LLCInventors: Wilson Theophilo Asfora, Daniel S. Savage, Adam C. Sclafani
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Publication number: 20190151731Abstract: A golf club is disclosed having a shaft which reduces or dampens vibrations. A method for making the golf club is also disclosed. A cavity is centrally formed within the shaft and a viscoelastic material is disposed within the cavity. The viscoelastic material forms a network of elastic dampeners configured to attenuate propagation of vibrational energy through the shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2018Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventor: Adam C. Sclafani
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Publication number: 20180036606Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed having a body member which includes a face surface and a receiving portion recessed into the face surface. A face insert having a striking surface is also included and is adapted to attach to the recessed receiving portion. The face insert and the striking surface are a single body made from an injection moldable material which provides the striking surface of the face insert with a combination of properties configured to improve performance characteristics of an associated ball. A method of enhancing surface strike performance using the aforementioned apparatus is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Applicant: Game Changer Industries LLCInventor: Adam C. Sclafani
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Publication number: 20180000525Abstract: A device for placement between two adjacent spinous processes of a spinal column to treat a spinal condition, and a method for performing a procedure on a spine of a patient, are provided. The device may include a first member, a second member mounted onto the first member, and a locking plug configured to restrict movement of the second member relative to the first member. The method may include positioning a portion of a first member between two adjacent spinous processes of the spine, advancing a second member along a length of the first member, and restricting the second member from moving relative to the first member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2017Publication date: January 4, 2018Inventors: Wilson Theophilo Asfora, Daniel S. Savage, Adam C, Sclafani
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Publication number: 20170304687Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed having a face which includes a striking surface. The striking surface has a combination of properties configured to enhance performance characteristics, such as a launch angle, carry distance, and spin rate of an associated ball. The combination of properties of the striking surface at least includes an adequate hardness, smoothness, and durability. A method of enhancing surface strike performance is also disclosed. The method includes providing an associated item of sports equipment with a face including a ball striking surface having a combination of properties such as an adequate hardness, smoothness, and durability.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Inventor: ADAM C. SCLAFANI
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Patent number: 9763707Abstract: A device for placement between two adjacent spinous processes of a spinal column to treat a spinal condition, and a method for performing a procedure on a spine of a patient, are provided. The device may include a first member, a second member mounted onto the first member, and a locking plug configured to restrict movement of the second member relative to the first member. The method may include positioning a portion of a first member between two adjacent spinous processes of the spine, advancing a second member along a length of the first member, and restricting the second member from moving relative to the first member.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2015Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: ASFORA IP, LLCInventors: Wilson Theophilo Asfora, Daniel S. Savage, Adam C. Sclafani
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Publication number: 20170020582Abstract: A device for placement between two adjacent spinous processes of a spinal column to treat a spinal condition, and a method for performing a procedure on a spine of a patient, are provided. The device may include a first member, a second member mounted onto the first member, and a locking plug configured to restrict movement of the second member relative to the first member. The method may include positioning a portion of a first member between two adjacent spinous processes of the spine, advancing a second member along a length of the first member, and restricting the second member from moving relative to the first member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2015Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Wilson Theophilo Asfora, Daniel S. Savage, Adam C. Sclafani
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Publication number: 20160144239Abstract: A control system for use with an exercise machine having a first sensor for transmitting force data, a second sensor for transmitting position data, a control unit for receiving the force data and the position data and a pump activated by the control unit to add or remove liquid from a tank to increase or decrease weight resistance for the exercise machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Adam C. Sclafani, Philip K. Sclafani
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Patent number: 8366774Abstract: A spinal cage with a wall extending in a longitudinal direction defining an interior space is disclosed. There is also provided a deployable element in movable relation to the spinal cage.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2009Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Theken Spine, LLCInventors: James Bruffey, Eric A. Lab, Bret Everette Hartzell, Adam C. Sclafani
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Patent number: 8365347Abstract: A floor cleaning device including a base assembly for movement along a surface, a handle, a nozzle, a nozzle lifting mechanism, a brush, a brush lifting mechanism, a recovery tank, and a liquid distribution system. The nozzle lifting mechanism moving the nozzle relative to the base assembly and the surface and the brush lifting mechanism moving the brush relative to the base assembly and the surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2011Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Techtronic Floor Care Technology LimitedInventors: Jeffery A. Morgan, David A. Bradshaw, Douglas E. Gerber, Charles A. Lang, Adam C. Sclafani, Kevin L. Thomas, Vincent L. Weber, Robert S. Wilson, Siu Wai Hui, Wing Leung Ng
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Patent number: 8292958Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed which provide a spinal cage with a wall extending in a longitudinal direction defining an interior space. There is also provided a spin-plate that may be assembled into the spinal cage. The spin-plate may comprise a blade and a disc on a common shaft, and may be rotatable from an undeployed position to a deployed position. In some embodiments, the spin-plate may be assembled into the spinal cage by a translational motion perpendicular to a rotational axis of the spin-plate. The spin-plate may be captured in the spinal cage for certain angular positions. In some embodiments, there may be a snap-in feature when the spin-plate is assembled into the spinal cage, and there may be a rotational feature such that increased torque is required to advance beyond certain points.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2009Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Theken Spine, LLCInventors: James Bruffey, Eric A. Lab, Bret Everette Hartzell, Adam C. Sclafani
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Patent number: 8142508Abstract: A spinal cage with a wall extending in a longitudinal direction defining an interior space is disclosed. There is also provided a deployable element in movable relation to the spinal cage.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2008Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Theken Spine, LLCInventors: James Bruffey, Eric A. Lab, Bret Everette Hartzell, Adam C. Sclafani
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Patent number: 8100972Abstract: A spinal cage with a wall extending in a longitudinal direction defining an interior space is disclosed. There is also provided a deployable element in movable relation to the spinal cage.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2009Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Theken Spine, LLCInventors: James Bruffey, Eric A. Lab, Bret Everette Hartzell, Adam C. Sclafani
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Publication number: 20110302731Abstract: A floor cleaning device including a base assembly for movement along a surface, a handle, a nozzle, a nozzle lifting mechanism, a brush, a brush lifting mechanism, a recovery tank, and a liquid distribution system. The nozzle lifting mechanism moving the nozzle relative to the base assembly and the surface and the brush lifting mechanism moving the brush relative to the base assembly and the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2011Publication date: December 15, 2011Inventors: Jeffery A. Morgan, David A. Bradshaw, Douglas E. Gerber, Charles A. Lang, Adam C. Sclafani, Kevin L. Thomas, Vincent L. Weber, Robert S. Wilson, Siu Wai Hui, Wing Leung Ng
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Publication number: 20100005613Abstract: A floor cleaning device comprises a base portion for movement along a surface and a handle portion pivotally connected to the base. The base portion further includes a suction nozzle and a brush assembly for agitating the surface, wherein the brush assembly and the nozzle assembly are in a first position raised off of the surface for vacuuming saw the surface, and the nozzle assembly is lowered to a second position contacting the surface for collecting and picking up liquid and dirt from the surface. A method of cleaning a surface by first dry vacuuming the surface using a cleaning unit in which the nozzle assembly is raised to pick up particles and then wet vacuuming the floor with the nozzle assembly lowered to collect and pick up dirt from the floor mixed with cleaning solution distributed on the floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Inventors: Jeffery A. Morgan, David A. Bradshaw, Douglas E. Gerber, Charles A. Lang, Adam C. Sclafani, Kevin L. Thomas, Vincent L. Weber, Robert S. Wilson, Siu Wai Hui, Wing Leung Ng
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Patent number: 7631387Abstract: A cleaning device has an elongated handle attached to a housing. The housing includes a stationary brush extending through the housing. Also, the housing includes a rotatable brush, as well as a debris collector. In a first position the cleaning device is used as a conventional broom. The handle is pivoted to a second position which enables the broom to be used as a debris collector.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2005Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Adam C. Sclafani, Stefano F. DeCecco, James D. Marshall, Andrew Walker, Corey D. MacTavish, Todd A. Schonewille, Patrick Marcil