Patents by Inventor George Tolen

George Tolen 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).

  • Patent number: 8177663
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a golf putter and method of adjustment of the golf putter are provided. The golf putter includes two threaded connections, one between a weighting element and a putter head, and one between a screw fastener and a replaceable striking surface attachment. The weighting element may be attached to the putter head by manual manipulation. The striking surface attachment may be attached to the putter head by a magnetic connection or any other attachment means suitable for easy replacement during a practice or experimentation mode, and is further configured to be attached to a screw fastener using a tool such that the golf putter is in compliance with rules. The screw fastener passes through the weighting element so that it locks the weighting element simultaneously when affixing the striking surface attachment, thus rendering the weighting element non-removable without the use of a tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Wm. T. Burnett IP, LLP
    Inventors: Richard B. C. Tucker, Sr., George Tolen
  • Publication number: 20110021287
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a golf putter and method of adjustment of the golf putter are provided. The golf putter includes two threaded connections, one between a weighting element and a putter head, and one between a screw fastener and a replaceable striking surface attachment. The weighting element may be attached to the putter head by manual manipulation. The striking surface attachment may be attached to the putter head by a magnetic connection or any other attachment means suitable for easy replacement during a practice or experimentation mode, and is further configured to be attached to a screw fastener using a tool such that the golf putter is in compliance with rules. The screw fastener passes through the weighting element so that it locks the weighting element simultaneously when affixing the striking surface attachment, thus rendering the weighting element non-removable without the use of a tool. Further alternatives and modifications are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventors: Richard B.C. Tucker, SR., George Tolen
  • Patent number: 6623676
    Abstract: A continuous process for reusing scrap polyurethane involves the following stages: Chips of thermoset polyurethane foam are supported as a bed; the bed of chips while moving is heated; the bed of chips while moving is subjected to pressure or compression; and a web is formed. The resulting material is useful in many industrial applications, including padding, gaskets, and insulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Wm. T. Burnett & Co.
    Inventors: Gregory B. Davis, Walter Greenhouse, George Tolen