Patents by Inventor Laurent C. Bissonnette
Laurent C. Bissonnette 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: 8608583Abstract: An ultrasonic trigger for a golf equipment performance monitor is described. In a preferred embodiment, the ultrasonic trigger comprises at least one emitter and receiver. The emitters periodically generate sound waves at an ultrasonic frequency. The sound waves are targeted towards an object or objects within a target area. The sound waves are reflected by the objects within the target area, and are detected by at least one receiver. The receiver may be connected to a computational device to determine the position and/or velocity of the objects within the field of view.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2011Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventor: Laurent C Bissonnette
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Publication number: 20110124429Abstract: An ultrasonic trigger for a golf equipment performance monitor is described. In a preferred embodiment, the ultrasonic trigger comprises at least one emitter and receiver. The emitters periodically generate sound waves at an ultrasonic frequency. The sound waves are targeted towards an object or objects within a target area. The sound waves are reflected by the objects within the target area, and are detected by at least one receiver. The receiver may be connected to a computational device to determine the position and/or velocity of the objects within the field of view.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2011Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: ACUSHNET COMPANYInventor: Laurent C. Bissonnette
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Patent number: 7878916Abstract: An ultrasonic trigger for a golf equipment performance monitor is described. In a preferred embodiment, the ultrasonic trigger comprises at least one emitter and receiver. The emitters periodically generate sound waves at an ultrasonic frequency. The sound waves are targeted towards an object or objects within a target area. The sound waves are reflected by the objects within the target area, and are detected by at least one receiver. The receiver may be connected to a computational device to determine the position and/or velocity of the objects within the field of view.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2003Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventor: Laurent C. Bissonnette
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Patent number: 7881499Abstract: A method for automatically identifying an object is disclosed. Preferably, the method is used in conjunction with a performance monitor. A set of markers are selectively positioned on the surface of each of a plurality of golf clubs and golf balls. It is desired that each set of markers for a unique pattern on each of the golf clubs and golf balls. Each unique pattern is preferably acquired and stored. A player may choose any of a plurality of golf clubs and golf balls. When within the field of view of the performance monitor, the pattern on the club and ball is automatically matched with the stored patterns, thereby identifying the type of club and ball.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2003Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Laurent C. Bissonnette, Diane I. Pelletier
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Patent number: 7655732Abstract: A low compression, resilient golf ball having a center including a material formed from the conversion reaction of sufficient amounts of polybutadiene, a free radical source, and a cis-to-trans catalyst to convert a portion of cis-isomer to trans-isomer in the polybutadiene, wherein said material has an amount of trans-isomer greater than the amount of trans-isomer present before the conversion reaction, and wherein the reaction product includes low levels or substantially no antioxidant.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2008Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Derek A. Ladd, Laurent C. Bissonnette, David A. Bulpett, Murali Rajagopalan
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Patent number: 7491137Abstract: A golf ball with aerodynamic coefficient magnitude and aerodynamic force angle, resulting in improved flight performance, such as increased carry and flight consistency regardless of ball orientation. In particular, the present invention is directed to a golf ball having increased flight distance as defined by a set of aerodynamic requirements at certain spin ratios and Reynolds Numbers, and more particularly the golf ball has a low lift coefficient at a high Reynolds Number.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2007Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Laurent C. Bissonnette, Jeffrey L. Dalton, Steven Aoyama
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Publication number: 20090011856Abstract: A low compression, resilient golf ball having a center including a material formed from the conversion reaction of sufficient amounts of polybutadiene, a free radical source, and a cis-to-trans catalyst to convert a portion of cis-isomer to trans-isomer in the polybutadiene, wherein said material has an amount of trans-isomer greater than the amount of trans-isomer present before the conversion reaction, and wherein the reaction product includes low levels or substantially no antioxidant.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2008Publication date: January 8, 2009Inventors: Derek A. Ladd, Laurent C. Bissonnette, David A. Bulpett, Murali Rajagopalan
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Patent number: 7446150Abstract: A low compression, resilient golf ball having a center including a material formed from the conversion reaction of sufficient amounts of polybutadiene, a free radical source, and a cis-to-trans catalyst to convert a portion of cis-isomer to trans-isomer in the polybutadiene, wherein said material has an amount of trans-isomer greater than the amount of trans-isomer present before the conversion reaction, and wherein the reaction product includes low levels or substantially no antioxidant.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2005Date of Patent: November 4, 2008Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Derek A. Ladd, Laurent C. Bissonnette, David A. Bulpett, Murali Rajagopalan
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Publication number: 20080153630Abstract: A golf ball with aerodynamic coefficient magnitude and aerodynamic force angle, resulting in improved flight performance, such as increased carry and flight consistency regardless of ball orientation. In particular, the present invention is directed to a golf ball having increased flight distance as defined by a set of aerodynamic requirements at certain spin ratios and Reynolds Numbers, and more particularly the golf ball has a low lift coefficient at a high Reynolds Number.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventors: Laurent C. Bissonnette, Jeffrey L. Dalton, Steven Aoyama
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Patent number: 7291072Abstract: The present invention is directed to a monitor system that measures flight characteristics of at least one object moving in a predetermined field-of-view using at least one fluorescent marker. The system may include a lighting unit with a light filter, at least one camera unit with a camera filter. The lighting unit directs light in the direction of the object. If there is a light filter the light is filtered prior to reaching the object. The camera unit is pointed toward the object and the camera filter inhibits all wavelengths except those in a certain range. The reflected light from the object is transmitted to the camera through the camera filter. In one embodiment, the system includes a camera filter that is electronically switchable between at least two colors. The present invention further includes methods for monitoring at least one object with at least one marker using filters.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2002Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Laurent C. Bissonnette, William Gobush, Diane I. Pelletier, Mitchell E. Lutz
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Patent number: 7156757Abstract: A golf ball with aerodynamic coefficient magnitude and aerodynamic force angle, resulting in improved flight performance, such as increased carry and flight consistency regardless of ball orientation. In particular, the present invention is directed to a golf ball having increased flight distance as defined by a set of aerodynamic requirements at certain spin ratios and Reynolds Numbers, and more particularly the golf ball has a low lift coefficient at a high Reynolds Number.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2005Date of Patent: January 2, 2007Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Laurent C. Bissonnette, Jeffrey L. Dalton, Steven Aoyama
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Patent number: 7127933Abstract: An apparatus and method for testing the physical properties of a material is disclosed. Preferably, the physical properties that may be tested include, but are not limited to, the COR of a material. Accordingly, the apparatus includes a projectile that may be capable of being propelled towards a material sample. The projectile is preferably aimed and fired through a tubular barrel towards the material sample. The tubular barrel preferably comprises a propulsion system that controls pneumatic energy via a pneumatic valve. At least two sensors are placed between the tubular barrel and the material sample in order to detect the passage of the projectile. It is desired that the sensors are placed at precise, discrete positions. As the projectile passes through the field of view of each sensor, the time is recorded to a memory, for example, a counter timer board. The projectile may then impact the material sample, which may preferably be held in place by a fixation device.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2004Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Diomar Correia, Michael McNamara, Laurent C. Bissonnette, David A. Bulpett
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Patent number: 7086954Abstract: The present invention is directed to a monitor system that measures flight characteristics of at least one object moving in a predetermined field-of-view using at least one fluorescent marker. The system may include a lighting unit with a light filter, at least one camera unit with a camera filter. The lighting unit directs light in the direction of the object. If there is a light filter the light is filtered prior to reaching the object. The camera unit is pointed toward the object and the camera filter inhibits all wavelengths except those in a certain range. The reflected light from the object is transmitted to the camera through the camera filter. In one embodiment, the system includes a camera filter that is electronically switchable between at least two colors. The present invention further includes methods for monitoring at least one object with at least one marker using filters.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2001Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: William Gobush, Diane Pelletier, Mitchell E. Lutz, Laurent C. Bissonnette
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Patent number: 7041006Abstract: Golf balls having a portion or layer formed from a polymeric composite that preferably includes at least two polymers with distinct microstructures. In particular, the balls can include a polybutadiene having at least about 80 percent cis-isomer polybutadiene blended with a polybutadiene having at least about 50 percent trans-isomer polybutadiene. Methods of preparing such golf balls are also recited.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2004Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Laurent C. Bissonnette, Roman D. Halko, David A. Bulpett, Michael P. Mallamaci
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Patent number: 7033532Abstract: A multi-layer golf ball and methods for preparing a portion thereof including a core having at least one core layer, a mantle having at least one layer including an amount of reinforcing polymer component and a resilient polymer component disposed concentrically adjacent the core, and at least one cover layer disposed concentrically adjacent the mantle, wherein the layer of the mantle is sufficiently rigid to inhibit the resilient polymer component from substantially altering shape prior to crosslinking. The invention also includes an elastomeric composition including a polybutadiene having a high molecular weight average and a predominantly 1,4-cis content, a free-radical initiator, and a reinforcing polymer component having a sufficiently low viscosity at a mixing temperature to permit substantially uniform dispersion of the polymer component with the polybutadiene and having a crystalline melting point sufficiently low to permit mixing while avoiding substantial crosslinking.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2003Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Laurent C. Bissonnette, Antonio U. Desimas, Samuel A. Pasqua, Jr.
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Patent number: 6998445Abstract: A low compression, resilient golf ball having a center including a material formed from the conversion reaction of sufficient amounts of polybutadiene, a free radical source, and a cis-to-trans catalyst to convert a portion of cis-isomer to trans-isomer in the polybutadiene, wherein said material has an amount of trans-isomer greater than the amount of trans-isomer present before the conversion reaction, and wherein the reaction product is susbstantially free of antioxidant.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2002Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Derek A. Ladd, Laurent C. Bissonnette, David A. Bulpett, Murali Rajagopalan
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Patent number: 6960142Abstract: The present invention relates to a golf club head provided with a face and a body. The face has a central zone and a intermediate zone adjacent and surrounding the central zone. The central zone has a first flexural stiffness and the intermediate zone has a second flexural stiffness. The club head face is configured and dimensioned such that the first flexural stiffness is significantly greater than the second flexural stiffness such that upon ball impact with the face, the intermediate zone exhibits substantial deformation so that the central zone moves into the club head. At the same time, the central zone exhibits minimal deformation so that it moves into and out of the club head as a unit. Furthermore, the face exhibits a high coefficient of restitution.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2003Date of Patent: November 1, 2005Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Laurent C. Bissonnette, Nicholas M. Nardacci, Raymond L. Poynor
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Patent number: 6913550Abstract: A golf ball with aerodynamic coefficient magnitude and aerodynamic force angle, resulting in improved flight performance, such as increased carry and flight consistency regardless of ball orientation. In particular, the present invention is directed to a golf ball having increased flight distance as defined by a set of aerodynamic requirements, at particular spin ratios and Reynolds Numbers. The invention is also directed toward golf balls with dimple diameters of greater than 6.5 percent of the ball diameter and dimples with a profile defined by a catenary curve.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2004Date of Patent: July 5, 2005Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Laurent C. Bissonnette, Jeffrey L. Dalton, Steven Aoyama
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Publication number: 20040176187Abstract: Golf balls having a portion or layer formed from a polymeric composite that preferably includes at least two polymers with distinct microstructures. In particular, the balls can include a polybutadiene having at least about 80 percent cis-isomer polybutadiene blended with a polybutadiene having at least about 50 percent trans-isomer polybutadiene. Methods of preparing such golf balls are also recited.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2004Publication date: September 9, 2004Inventors: Laurent C. Bissonnette, Roman D. Halko, David A. Bulpett, Michael P. Mallamaci
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Publication number: 20040166963Abstract: A golf ball with aerodynamic coefficient magnitude and aerodynamic force angle, resulting in improved flight performance, such as increased carry and flight consistency regardless of ball orientation. In particular, the present invention is directed to a golf ball having increased flight distance as defined by a set of aerodynamic requirements, at particular spin ratios and Reynolds Numbers. The invention is also directed toward golf balls with dimple diameters of greater than 6.5 percent of the ball diameter and dimples with a profile defined by a catenary curve.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2004Publication date: August 26, 2004Inventors: Laurent C. Bissonnette, Jeffrey L. Dalton, Steven Aoyama