Patents by Inventor Thomas Bergin
Thomas Bergin 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: 11404033Abstract: An article of manufacture for providing a supplemental compensating saddle used with a classical guitar having a head, a neck, a sound board, a bridge, a saddle, and a set of strings running from the head to the bridge. The supplemental compensating saddle includes a mounting bracket having a higher rear vertical member and a lower front vertical member coupled together, the mounting bracket being mounted behind the bridge, a set of node assemblies coupled to the higher rear vertical member and extending across the bridge and under the set of strings, each of the node assemblies supporting a corresponding string within the set of strings, and a set of adjustable securing mechanisms coupling each of the node assemblies to the higher rear member of the mounting bracket, each adjustable securing mechanism enables each corresponding node assembly to move parallel to a path of the corresponding string within the set of strings.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2021Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Inventor: Thomas Bergin
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Patent number: 8877999Abstract: A disposable absorbent product includes a backsheet, a topsheet overlaying the backsheet, and a core disposed between the backsheet and topsheet for retaining fluid secreted by a wearer of the absorbent product. The core has a length dimension, a width dimension, and a thickness dimension orthogonal to the length and width dimensions. The core includes first and second fluid storage structures, with the first fluid storage structure at least partially surrounding the second fluid storage structure in the thickness dimension. The second fluid storage structure extends along a longitudinal axis and has a head portion, as well as a pair of leg portions, with the leg portions being longitudinally opposed the head portion. Each of the leg portions extends along a minor axis that defines, with the longitudinal axis, an acute included angle.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2012Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: SCA Hygiene Products ABInventors: Raquel Carbonari, Thomas Bergin, Jehann Biggs, Lauren Entrekin, Frank Steven Glaug, Lizelle Canlas Valdecanas, Linda Morrell-Schwartz, Jorge Sievert Nieri, Ramon Andres Urteaga
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Publication number: 20130090620Abstract: A disposable absorbent product includes a backsheet, a topsheet overlaying the backsheet, and a core disposed between the backsheet and topsheet for retaining fluid secreted by a wearer of the absorbent product. The core has a length dimension, a width dimension, and a thickness dimension orthogonal to the length and width dimensions. The core includes first and second fluid storage structures, with the first fluid storage structure at least partially surrounding the second fluid storage structure in the thickness dimension. The second fluid storage structure extends along a longitudinal axis and has a head portion, as well as a pair of leg portions, with the leg portions being longitudinally opposed the head portion. Each of the leg portions extends along a minor axis that defines, with the longitudinal axis, an acute included angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2012Publication date: April 11, 2013Applicant: SCA HYGIENE PRODUCTS ABInventors: Raquel CARBONARI, Thomas Bergin, Jehann Biggs, Lauren Entrekin, Frank Steven Glaug, Lizelle Canlas Valdecanas, Linda Morrel-Schwartz, Jorge Sievert Nieri, Ramon Andres Urteaga
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Publication number: 20130090619Abstract: A disposable absorbent product includes a backsheet, a topsheet overlaying the backsheet, and a core disposed between the backsheet and topsheet for retaining fluid secreted by a wearer of the absorbent product. The core has a length dimension, a width dimension, and a thickness dimension orthogonal to the length and width dimensions. The core includes first and second fluid storage structures, with the first fluid storage structure at least partially surrounding the second fluid storage structure in the thickness dimension.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2011Publication date: April 11, 2013Inventors: Raquel CARBONARI, Thomas Bergin, Jehann Biggs, Lauren Entrekin
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Publication number: 20090240228Abstract: Apparatus and methods of manufacturing absorbent articles suitable for use as training pants or other hygiene products are provided. The absorbent article includes a chassis having a front section, a rear section, and a crotch section extending between the front section and the rear section. The front section is connected to the rear section to define a waist opening, leg openings, and a belly region positioned between the waist opening and the leg openings. The absorbent article also includes an absorbent core coupled to the crotch section of the chassis. An adjustable tensioner is coupled to the chassis and is positioned for snugging the chassis against a wearer of the absorbent article. The tensioner is configured to be adjusted by the wearer from a first tension to a second, selected tension.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2008Publication date: September 24, 2009Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE RETAIL SERVICES AGInventors: Heather R. Nonnenmann, Thomas Bergin
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Publication number: 20080058124Abstract: A golf ball (20) approaching zero land area is disclosed herein. The golf ball (20) has an innersphere with a plurality of primary lattice members (40) and a plurality of sub-lattice members (41). Each of the plurality of primary lattice members (40) has an apex and the golf ball (20) of the present invention conforms with the 1.68 inches requirement for USGA-approved golf balls. The interconnected primary lattice members (40) and plurality of sub-lattice members (41) preferably form a plurality of dual polygons, preferably dual hexagons and dual pentagons.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: March 6, 2008Inventors: Vincent Simonds, Thomas Bergin
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Publication number: 20080051226Abstract: A golf ball (20) having a low volume cover layer (14) is disclosed herein. The golf ball (20) has a cover layer (14) with a volume less than 0.1550 cubic inches. In a preferred embodiment, the cover layer (14) is composed of a reaction-injection molded polyurethane material. Preferably, the cover layer (14) has a plurality of deep depressions (99) with either a plurality of multi-faceted polygons (44) or dimples.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Applicant: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANYInventors: VINCENT SIMONDS, THOMAS VEILLEUX, THOMAS BERGIN
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Publication number: 20080048362Abstract: An apparatus and method for demolding golf balls from a mold cavity are disclosed. More specifically, an apparatus and method for demolding a golf ball from a mold cavity subsequent to forming a cover layer without the use of ejector or knockout pins are disclosed. The molding apparatus utilizes an undercut configuration that, upon opening the molds after molding a golfball, serves to impart a rotational force upon the ball and dislodge it from the molds.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Applicant: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANYInventors: THOMAS BERGIN, VINCENT SIMONDS, THOMAS VEILLEUX
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Publication number: 20080051225Abstract: A golf ball (20) having a low volume cover layer (14) is disclosed herein. The golf ball (20) has a cover layer (14) with a volume less than 0.1550 cubic inches. In a preferred embodiment, the cover layer (14) is composed of a reaction-injection molded polyurethane material. Preferably, the cover layer (14) has a plurality of deep depressions (99) with either a plurality of multi-faceted polygons (44) or dimples.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Applicant: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANYInventors: VINCENT SIMONDS, THOMAS VEILLEUX, THOMAS BERGIN
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Publication number: 20080020866Abstract: A golf ball having traditional dimples and a tubular lattice structure is disclosed herein. The golf ball has dimples and a plurality of lattice members that form multi-faceted polygons. Each of the plurality of lattice members has an apex and the golf ball of the present invention conforms with the 1.68 inches requirement for USGA-approved golf balls. The interconnected lattice members form a plurality of polygons, preferably hexagons and pentagons. Each of the lattice members preferably has a continuous contour.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Applicant: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANYInventors: VINCENT SIMONDS, THOMAS BERGIN, THOMAS VEILLEUX
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Publication number: 20080015056Abstract: A golf ball (20) having a plurality of primary dimples (50) with annular tubular portion (60) is disclosed herein. In a preferred embodiment, there are 332 primary dimples which cover a surface area ranging from 8l% to 87% of the golf ball (20). Also in a preferred embodiment, there are twenty different types of primary dimples (50), which vary in diameter, chord depth and/or entry angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2007Publication date: January 17, 2008Applicant: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANYInventors: VINCENT SIMONDS, THOMAS BERGIN, THOMAS VEILLEUX, ERICH MUHLANGER
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Publication number: 20070293352Abstract: Pinless molding of a cover (24) for a golf ball (20), and an apparatus and method for manufacturing a golf ball precursor product (22) for use in pinless molding is disclosed herein. Preferably the golf ball precursor product (22) comprises a core (26) and a mantle layer (28). The golf ball precursor product (22) preferably has a plurality of lobes (30) extending from an innersphere (27). The plurality of lobes (30) allow the golf ball precursor product (22) to be centered within a cover mold without the use of pins for centering.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2007Publication date: December 20, 2007Applicant: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANYInventors: THOMAS BERGIN, DANIEL MURPHY, VINCENT SIMONDS, THOMAS VEILLEUX
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Publication number: 20070184917Abstract: A golf ball (20) approaching zero land area is disclosed herein. The golf ball (20) has an innersphere with a plurality of primary lattice members (40) and a plurality of sub-lattice members (41). Each of the plurality of primary lattice members (40) has an apex and the golf ball (20) of the present invention conforms with the 1.68 inches requirement for USGA-approved golf balls. The interconnected primary lattice members (40) and plurality of sub-lattice members (41) preferably form a plurality of dual polygons, preferably dual hexagons and dual pentagons.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2007Publication date: August 9, 2007Applicant: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANYInventors: Vincent Simonds, Thomas Bergin
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Publication number: 20070135236Abstract: A golf ball (20) having a low volume cover layer (14) is disclosed herein. The golf ball (20) has a cover layer (14) with a volume less than 0.1550 cubic inches. In a preferred embodiment, the cover layer (14) is composed of a reaction-injection molded polyurethane material. Preferably, the cover layer (14) has a plurality of deep depressions (99) with either a plurality of multi-faceted polygons (44) or dimples.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2006Publication date: June 14, 2007Inventors: Vincent Simonds, Thomas Veilleux, Thomas Bergin
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Publication number: 20070077321Abstract: Molding equipment and related processes for manufacturing golf balls are disclosed. Mold dies particularly adapted for reaction injection molding, and particularly using low viscosity reactants and high temperatures are described. The use of the noted mold dies eliminate or significantly reduce the occurrence of witness lines or other mold defects on golf balls produced therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2005Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventors: Thomas Veilleux, David Melanson, Thomas Bergin
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Publication number: 20070069424Abstract: A molding assembly and related process are described that eliminate or significantly reduce cosmetic defects otherwise occurring in golf balls. The assembly includes molds with particular runner configurations, gate configurations, and venting characteristics. The assemblies and processes described herein are particularly well suited for reaction injection molding of golf balls.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2005Publication date: March 29, 2007Inventors: Thomas Veilleux, David Melanson, Thomas Bergin
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Publication number: 20070049422Abstract: A golf ball approaching zero land area is disclosed herein. The golf ball has an innersphere with a plurality of lattice members. Each of the plurality of lattice members has an apex and the golf ball of the present invention conforms with the 1.68 inches requirement for USGA-approved golf balls. The interconnected lattice members form a plurality of polygons, preferably hexagons and pentagons. Each of the lattice members preferably has a continuous contour.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Applicant: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANYInventors: Steven Ogg, Thomas Bergin
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Publication number: 20070042067Abstract: An apparatus and method for demolding golf balls from a mold cavity are disclosed. More specifically, an apparatus and method for demolding a golf ball from a mold cavity subsequent to forming a cover layer without the use of ejector or knockout pins are disclosed. The molding apparatus utilizes an undercut configuration that, upon opening the molds after molding a golf ball, serves to impart a rotational force upon the ball and dislodge it from the molds.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2005Publication date: February 22, 2007Applicant: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANYInventors: Thomas Bergin, Vincent Simonds, Thomas Veilleux
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Publication number: 20060229142Abstract: A golf ball having traditional dimples and a tubular lattice structure is disclosed herein. The golf ball has dimples and a plurality of lattice members that form multi-faceted polygons. Each of the plurality of lattice members has an apex and the golf ball of the present invention conforms with the 1.68 inches requirement for USGA-approved golf balls. The interconnected lattice members form a plurality of polygons, preferably hexagons and pentagons. Each of the lattice members preferably has a continuous contour.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2006Publication date: October 12, 2006Inventors: Vincent Simonds, Thomas Bergin, Thomas Veilleux
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Publication number: 20060205536Abstract: Pinless molding of a cover (24) for a golf ball (20), and an apparatus and method for manufacturing a golf ball precursor product (22) for use in pinless molding is disclosed herein. Preferably the golf ball precursor product (22) comprises a core (26) and a mantle layer (28). The golf ball precursor product (22) preferably has a plurality of lobes (30) extending from an innersphere (27). The plurality of lobes (30) allow the golf ball precursor product (22) to be centered within a cover mold without the use of pins for centering.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2005Publication date: September 14, 2006Applicant: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANYInventors: Thomas Bergin, Daniel Murphy, Vincent Simonds, Thomas Veilleux