Patents by Inventor Sadao Hamada

Sadao Hamada 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: 9873027
    Abstract: A putting alignment apparatus comprises a vertical portion and a horizontal portion that may exist separately as an alignment device, or integrated within the putter itself. The vertical portion of the alignment apparatus is configured to be attached to the club head and sized to extend vertically above the height of a golf ball. The horizontal portion is coupled to an upper end of the vertical portion and sized to extend forwardly of the striking face when the putting alignment apparatus is attached to the club head. An alignment structure or aperture such as a linear edge or slot is formed in the horizontal portion forwardly of the striking face, wherein a mark placed on the golf ball may be aligned with the structure or within the aperture to facilitate alignment of the golf club with the golf ball in a direction of intended movement. A golf club including such an alignment structure has the shaft coupled directly to the alignment device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Inventor: Sadao Hamada
  • Patent number: 9427651
    Abstract: A putting alignment apparatus comprises a vertical portion and a horizontal portion that may exist separately as an alignment device, or integrated within the putter itself. The vertical portion of the alignment apparatus is configured to be attached to the club head and sized to extend vertically above the height of a golf ball. The horizontal portion is coupled to an upper end of the vertical portion and sized to extend forwardly of the striking face when the putting alignment apparatus is attached to the club head. An alignment structure or aperture such as a slot is formed in the horizontal portion forwardly of the striking face, wherein a mark placed on the golf ball may be aligned with the structure or within the aperture to facilitate alignment of the golf club with the golf ball in a direction of intended movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Inventor: Sadao Hamada
  • Publication number: 20150343275
    Abstract: A putting alignment apparatus comprises a vertical portion and a horizontal portion that may exist separately as an alignment device, or integrated within the putter itself. The vertical portion of the alignment apparatus is configured to be attached to the club head and sized to extend vertically above the height of a golf ball. The horizontal portion is coupled to an upper end of the vertical portion and sized to extend forwardly of the striking face when the putting alignment apparatus is attached to the club head. An alignment structure or aperture such as a linear edge or slot is formed in the horizontal portion forwardly of the striking face, wherein a mark placed on the golf ball may be aligned with the structure or within the aperture to facilitate alignment of the golf club with the golf ball in a direction of intended movement. A golf club including such an alignment structure has the shaft coupled directly to the alignment device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventor: Sadao Hamada
  • Publication number: 20150343295
    Abstract: A putting alignment apparatus comprises a vertical portion and a horizontal portion that may exist separately as an alignment device, or integrated within the putter itself. The vertical portion of the alignment apparatus is configured to be attached to the club head and sized to extend vertically above the height of a golf ball. The horizontal portion is coupled to an upper end of the vertical portion and sized to extend forwardly of the striking face when the putting alignment apparatus is attached to the club head. An alignment structure or aperture such as a slot is formed in the horizontal portion forwardly of the striking face, wherein a mark placed on the golf ball may be aligned with the structure or within the aperture to facilitate alignment of the golf club with the golf ball in a direction of intended movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventor: Sadao Hamada
  • Patent number: 5942231
    Abstract: A method of treating a patient suffering from allergic diseases, comprises administering to said patient an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition in dosage unit form comprising a dry powder of guava leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Assignee: O.S. Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sadao Hamada, Susumu Kitanaka
  • Patent number: 4410174
    Abstract: An exercise device comprised of a pair of hinged together, semicylindrical case halves which, when unfolded and placed on an exercise floor, constitute a pommel handle support and which, when folded together and latched, can be easily carried like a suitcase with the pommel handles stored inside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1982
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1983
    Inventor: Sadao Hamada