Patents by Inventor James Hubbell

James Hubbell 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: 8265372
    Abstract: The test procedure for measuring a geometric feature of a test specimen employs a replicating compound to obtain a casting with a negative image of the geometric feature followed by forming a protective covering over the casting from a replicating compound having a contrasting color. The casting and protective covering unit is cut to obtain a test piece and a flat bed scanner is used to scan the profile of the test piece and obtain an electronic two-dimensional image of the profile for analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: United States Golf Association
    Inventors: John Spitzer, Matthew Pringle, James Hubbell
  • Patent number: 8000517
    Abstract: The test procedure for determining groove conformance employs a replicating compound to obtain a self-supporting mass with a negative image of the grooves of a club face. A thin test specimen strip is sliced from the mass and then scanned to form an electronic trace of the profile of the ribs. A negative image of the profile of the ribs is then obtained as a replica of the profile of the grooves and the grooves measured to determine conformance to USGA Rules. A protective covering may be placed on the self-supporting mass to insure the integrity of the ribs during slicing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: United States Golf Association
    Inventors: John Spitzer, Matthew Pringle, James Hubbell
  • Publication number: 20100215275
    Abstract: The test procedure for measuring a geometric feature of a test specimen employs a replicating compound to obtain a casting with a negative image of the geometric feature followed by forming a protective covering over the casting from a replicating compound having a contrasting color. The casting and protective covering unit is cut to obtain a test piece and a flat bed scanner is used to scan the profile of the test piece and obtain an electronic two-dimensional image of the profile for analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventors: John Spitzer, Matthew Pringle, James Hubbell
  • Publication number: 20100212172
    Abstract: The test procedure for determining groove conformance employs a replicating compound to obtain a self-supporting mass with a negative image of the grooves of a club face. A thin test specimen strip is sliced from the mass and then scanned to form an electronic trace of the profile of the ribs. A negative image of the profile of the ribs is then obtained as a replica of the profile of the grooves and the grooves measured to determine conformance to USGA Rules. A protective covering may be placed on the self-supporting mass to insure the integrity of the ribs during slicing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventors: John Spitzer, Matthew Pringle, James Hubbell
  • Publication number: 20100212171
    Abstract: The test procedure for determining groove conformance employs a replicating compound to obtain a self-supporting mass with a negative image of the grooves of a club face. A thin test specimen strip is sliced from the mass and then scanned to form an electronic trace of the profile of the ribs. A negative image of the profile of the ribs is then obtained as a replica of the profile of the grooves and the grooves measured to determine conformance to USGA Rules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventors: John Spitzer, Matthew Pringle, James Hubbell
  • Patent number: 5103793
    Abstract: A vapor separator assembly for an internal combustion engine includes a bowl member and a cover member. A fuel pump is located in the internal cavity of the bowl member and has its inlet located in the lower portion of the bowl member cavity, for supplying fuel thereto. The fuel pump is secured in position within the bowl member by engagement of the cover member with the fuel pump. The cover member includes a mounting portion for mounting a water separating filter element to the vapor separator assembly. The cover member includes structure for routing fuel from the discharge of the water separating filter element to the interior of the bowl member internal cavity. A compact arrangement is thus provided for the vapor separator, the fuel pump and the water separating filter, eliminating a number of hose connections between such components as well as facilitating assembly to the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1992
    Assignee: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen B. Riese, James Hubbell