Patents by Inventor Tracie Smith

Tracie Smith 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).

  • Low compression high spin golf ball
    Patent number: 7182703
    Abstract: A golf ball having a cover comprised of a single ionomeric resin. The resin has an acid content no greater than about 10% and is preferably 100% neutralized and has a flex modulus of at least 31,000 psi. The ball has a Shore D hardness of about 55, a PGA compression of about 85, a COR of at least 0.700 and exhibits superior cut and abrasion resistance while providing a soft feel and a high spin rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: TaylorMade-Adidas Golf Company
    Inventors: Brent Emerson, Tracie Smith, Jeffrey Frederick, Reggie Watson
  • Low compression high spin golf ball
    Publication number: 20050037866
    Abstract: A golf ball having a cover comprised of a single ionomeric resin. The resin has an acid content no greater than about 10% and is preferably 100% neutralized and has a flex modulus of at least 31,000 psi. The ball has a Shore D hardness of about 55, a PGA compression of about 85, a COR of at least 0.700 and exhibits superior cut and abrasion resistance while providing a soft feel and a high spin rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2004
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Inventors: Brent Emerson, Tracie Smith, Jeffrey Frederick, Reggie Watson