Patents Represented by Attorney D. Michael Burns

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  • Multi-layered core golf ball
    Patent number: 6852044
    Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a multi-layered core golf ball that comprises a center, a cover and at least two core layers formed around the center to create an inner ball, wherein the outermost core layer is relatively stiff and hard relative to the center. One outermost core layer is heavily filled with a density increasing material and at least one core layer functions as a moisture vapor barrier. One core layer may serve to provide all the functions in a single layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Sullivan, Derek A. Ladd, Antonio U. Desimas
  • Metal wood
    Patent number: 6849002
    Abstract: A golf club head having a split hosel comprising upper and lower hosel elements, both integrally cast within the body of the club head for reduction of weight in the hosel area. The lower hosel element having a boss member for receiving the bottom of a shaft. The boss member being variably disposed at a pre-determined position in the lower hosel to provide both a pre-selected club lie and a club face angle. The body therefore having a universal casting with only the welding of the boss into the lower hosel element being varied. The toe portion of the cast body forming a section of the front face surface thereby removing welding away from the aesthetically critical toe portion and easing buffing and polishing procedures in the toe portion in addition to providing structural integrity to the club head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventor: Scott A. Rice
  • Flag mounting device
    Patent number: 6845730
    Abstract: A device for preventing a flag from wrapping around a flagpole. The flag is mounted to at least one device that is positioned on the flagpole. The flag has one edge affixed to a rod, which is therein connected on opposing ends to rotatory of the invention. The rotatory have a capability of 360 degrees of free rotation. Each rotator is positioned and supported on the flagpole by opposing stabilizers, which support and position the rotators in a suspended relationship with the flagpole, thereby allowing them to rotate while maintaining a proper flying flag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Inventor: Venanzio Cardarelli
  • Golf club head with filled recess
    Patent number: 6835144
    Abstract: A golf club head having a cavity back design with a recess therein for placement of a lightweight polymer material. The club head having a back surface of a club face. The polymer material only bonded to the recess by its perimeter with a predetermined void between the polymer and the back surface of the club face. The lightweight material allows for a larger club head and consequently a bigger sweet spot without increasing the overall weight of the club head. Unwanted vibrations caused upon the club head hitting a golf ball are dampened by a spring/mass system. The polymer material serves as the spring and a decorative medallion, which is attached only to the polymer and not the club head, provides the mass. Vibrations created by contact between club head and golf ball are dampened in accordance to material characteristics of the selected polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2004
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventor: Christopher B. Best
  • Metal wood golf club head
    Patent number: 6821214
    Abstract: A metal wood golf club head having a stamped metal impact insert welded to the body of the club head at a suitable distance from the crown/face perimeter or the sole plate/face perimeter transition junctions. Thereby maximizing the Coefficient of Restitution value for the club by relocating the welds away from the transition junctions that are subject to the greatest stresses. The present invention having a metal weight disposed at a point rearward from the point where the hosel centerline would intersect with the sole plate. The metal weight disposed on the sole plate adjacently or in close proximity to the heel and skirt juncture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventor: Scott A. Rice
  • Golf glove
    Patent number: 6820282
    Abstract: A combination golf glove and golf ball marker for detachably securing a ball marker of ferromagnetic material to a magnet embedded within a holder. The marker holder having an improvement in the manner the magnet is embedded into the holder. The holder having a first aperture in the base, seating therein a generally rectangular magnet, which holds the ball marker until it is dislodged by a greater force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Robert L. England, Kenneth S. Litke
  • Golf ball cover with segmented polyurethane
    Patent number: 6809152
    Abstract: A golf ball comprising a cover and a core, and at least one intermediate layer interposed between the cover and the core, wherein the cover is formed from a blend comprising of a segmented polyurethane elastomer copolymers of polyether (or ester)-ester and polyether (or ester)-amide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Kevin M Harris, Murali Rajagopalan
  • Golf balls with silicone-urea copolymers
    Patent number: 6776729
    Abstract: A golf ball comprising a cover and a core, and optionally at least one intermediate layer interposed between the cover and the core, wherein the cover, the intermediate layer or both are formed from a blend comprising a silicon-urea copolymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Kevin M Harris, Murali Rajagopalan
  • Hollow layered golf ball
    Patent number: 6773363
    Abstract: A golf ball having an improved core that comprises solid projections to produce a partially hollow core that is sectioned into hollow pockets separated by solid walls, thereby providing a durable core that has a reduced specific gravity. The projections being flexible to allow the core to deform upon impact without fracturing or failing in use. The volume occupied by the projections is less than the volume of the voided areas. Partially hollow layers formed by projections that create compartments between layers. At least one hollow layer placed between the core and cover will reduce the specific gravity and allow for an increased amount of perimeter weighing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: Acüshnet Company
    Inventor: Michael J. Sullivan
  • Monument irrigation apparatus
    Patent number: 6769213
    Abstract: A water irrigation apparatus for watering plants and flowers at a cemetery monument location. The apparatus having a substantially hollow planter bed with an internal cavity for retaining and holding of water for distribution to the plant and flower soil. The planter bed having a sponge embedded on an interior surface to provide for the metered release of moisture to the plants and flowers on an as need basis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Inventor: Venanzio Cardarelli
  • Heating of golf balls prior to painting
    Patent number: 6755912
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for preheating golf balls prior to painting. The process includes forming golf balls with covers, heating, coating, and further heating the golf balls in a heated enclosure. The apparatus includes a ventilated holding tray that in addition to supporting the golf balls with a minimum of contact between balls and tray will allow for a thorough flow of heat about the balls for quick and uniform heating. This also will aid in reducing blemishes to the golf balls, by suspending freshly painted golf balls on conical pins set at right angles to the balls, thereby reducing the physical contact between the tray and freshly painted golf balls. The tray comprises replaceable ball support inserts. The inserts will generally be made from injection molded plastic and will be friction-fitted to the tray, and if damaged can be easily and inexpensively replaced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Stanley W. Brown, David W. Sauerbrey, Robert N. Lammi
  • Set of golf club irons
    Patent number: 6743114
    Abstract: A set of golf club irons with improved vibration damping and weight distribution, each golf club comprising a shaft and a head comprising a body portion having a front portion and a back portion, wherein the body portion defines an upper aperture and a lower aperture extending through the body portion communicating with the front portion and the back portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventor: Christopher B. Best
  • Golf club head with face inserts
    Patent number: 6743117
    Abstract: An iron style golf club head comprising a substantially perimeter weighted club head, including the interposing of three inserts, a striking face insert, a dampening insert and a back insert. The dampening insert, preferably made of a lead alloy, is interposed between the other inserts, and provides for changes in club swing weight while also providing relief for vibration and acoustical variations. The striking face insert is preferably made from a stainless steel alloy and the back inset is preferably made from a carbon graphite. The dampening insert is maneuvered into varied positions to effect a change in the specific gravity of each club head of a golf club set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventor: Peter J. Gilbert
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D490597
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Douglas K. Robinson, Jr., John J. Erickson, John F. Lane, III, James M. Feeney
  • Golf club back cavity
    Patent number: D490871
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Peter J. Gilbert, Bruce R. Pettibone
  • Golf shoe upper
    Patent number: D490971
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Douglas K. Robinson, Jr., John J. Erickson, John F. Lane, III, James M. Feeney
  • Golf glove package
    Patent number: D493106
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Maria A. Bonzagni, Kenneth S. Litke, Richard C. Thibault
  • Golf outsole
    Patent number: D493609
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Douglas K. Robinson, Jr., John J. Erickson, John F. Lane, III, James M. Feeney
  • Back portion of a glove
    Patent number: D497456
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventor: Dong K. Sun
  • Golf club back cavity
    Patent number: D498280
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Peter J. Gilbert, Scott A. Knutson