Patents by Inventor Michel Zwart

Michel Zwart 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).

  • Publication number: 20210121751
    Abstract: A combination flagstick and ball retrieval device include an elongated flagstick having a top end and a bottom end. A ferrule is positioned along the bottom end of the flagstick, and a ball retrieval device is secured along the flagstick at a location adjacent to the ferrule. Both the ferrule and the ball retrieval device include a shape and size that is suitable for engaging a golf course cup. The ball retrieval device includes a generally circular frame having a central aperture and a slotted channel for receiving a connector that is secured onto the flagstick. The connector including protrusions to engage the slotted channel. The ball retrieval device also includes a malleable and resilient upper member having an outside diameter that is greater than the outside diameter of the frame member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2020
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventor: Michel Zwart
  • Patent number: 10058752
    Abstract: A divot repair tool includes a golf club grip having an internally located main body and prong assembly. The prong assembly including one or more prongs that extend and retract from the top end of the grip. One or more of the elongated prongs include a top end having a generally teardrop shape, and the tool further includes a knob for receiving a twisting motion to transition the tool between the extended and retracted position. The tool also includes a golf club having a shaft and a golf head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Sandgroup International Ltd.
    Inventors: Conor Fallon, Michel Zwart
  • Publication number: 20170151477
    Abstract: A divot repair tool includes a golf club grip having an internally located main body and prong assembly. The prong assembly including one or more prongs that extend and retract from the top end of the grip. One or more of the elongated prongs include a top end having a generally teardrop shape, and the tool further includes a knob for receiving a twisting motion to transition the tool between the extended and retracted position. The tool also includes a golf club having a shaft and a golf head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2017
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventors: Conor Fallon, Michel Zwart
  • Patent number: 9399154
    Abstract: A golf ball carrying and alignment tool includes an elongated member having a generally circular aperture disposed along the bottom end. A slit traverses the bottom end and engages the aperture. A lid is hingedly secured above the aperture, a clip is disposed along the top end of the main body, and a writing instrument is removably secured within a channel on the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: Sandgroup International Ltd.
    Inventor: Michel Zwart
  • Publication number: 20160166889
    Abstract: A golf ball carrying and alignment tool includes an elongated member having a generally circular aperture disposed along the bottom end. A slit traverses the bottom end and engages the aperture. A lid is hingedly secured above the aperture, a clip is disposed along the top end of the main body, and a writing instrument is removably secured within a channel on the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventor: Michel Zwart
  • Patent number: D669952
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Inventor: Michel Zwart
  • Patent number: D699804
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Inventor: Michel Zwart
  • Patent number: D700262
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Inventor: Michel Zwart
  • Patent number: D700263
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Inventor: Michel Zwart
  • Patent number: D774153
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: Sandgroup International, Ltd.
    Inventor: Michel Zwart
  • Patent number: D823415
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Sandgroup International Ltd.
    Inventor: Michel Zwart
  • Patent number: D824465
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Sandgroup International Ltd.
    Inventor: Michel Zwart
  • Patent number: D834124
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Sandgroup International Ltd
    Inventor: Michel Zwart
  • Patent number: D996551
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Sandgroup International Ltd.
    Inventor: Michel Zwart