Patents Represented by Attorney Michael A. Catania

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  • Method and system for shot tracking
    Patent number: 7853211
    Abstract: The present invention is a transponder for transmitting a RFID signal for shot tracking a golfer's round of golf while conserving battery power, comprising a battery in electrical communication with a resistor, the resistor in electrical communication with a capacitor and a load switch, which in turn is in electrical communication with a microprocessor comprising a radiofrequency transceiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Joseph Balardeta, Scott Denton
  • Golf club with high moment of inertia
    Patent number: 7850542
    Abstract: A golf club (40) has a golf club head with a large mass, relatively short club length and a moment of inertia about the Izz axis through the center of gravity of the golf club head greater than 5000 grams-centimeters squared. The golf club head (42) preferably has a volume ranging from 400 cubic centimeters to 470 cubic centimeters. The golf club head (42) preferably has a moment of inertia about the Ixx axis through the center of gravity of the golf club head greater than 3000 grams-centimeters squared. The golf club (40) preferably has an inertia ratio greater than 0.0019.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Matthew T. Cackett, Alan Hocknell, Daniel M. Stevens, Luke R. Williams
  • Circuit for transmitting a RFID signal
    Patent number: 7847693
    Abstract: A circuit for conserving power for a shot tracking device attached to a grip of a golf club is disclosed. The circuit comprises a battery, a resistor in electrical communication with the battery, a capacitor in electrical communication with the resistor, a load switch in electrical communication with the capacitor, a microprocessor in electrical communication with the load switch, and the microprocessor comprising a radiofrequency transceiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Joseph Balardeta, Scott Denton
  • Chemically-treated outsole assembly for a golf shoe
    Patent number: 7845097
    Abstract: An out-sole assembly for a golf shoe. The outsole assembly includes an internal base member composed of EVA, an inner frame member composed thermoplastic polyurethane subjected to an isocyanate solution, an external base member composed of a thermoplastic polyurethane, a dual looping frame composed of a thermoplastic polyurethane, and a plurality of spike members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Jon Bobbett, Michael Roy, James Gorman
  • Ink for printing on a game ball
    Patent number: 7846988
    Abstract: An ink, method of inkjet printing the ink and game ball utilizing the ink are disclosed. The ink preferably comprises a diacrylate oligomer. The ink more preferably comprises an acrylate monomer in an amount ranging from 15 to 40 parts of a solid component of the ink, a diacrylate oligomer in an amount of 20 to 40 parts of a solid component of the ink, a pigment in an amount of 5 to 15 parts of a solid component, and a thinning agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Gary Matroni, Thomas J. Kennedy, III, Michael J. Tzivanis
  • Golf club head
    Patent number: 7846038
    Abstract: A golf club head (42) having a substantially square or rectangular body is disclosed herein. The golf club head (42) preferably has a volume ranging from 420 cubic centimeters to 470 cubic centimeters. The golf club head (42) preferably has a face component (60), a mid-body (61) and an aft-weight component (65). The golf club head (42) preferably has a moment of inertia about the Izz axis through the center of gravity of the golf club head greater than 4000 grams-centimeters squared.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Philip G. Foster, Evan D. Gibbs, J. Andrew Galloway, Michael Hallack, Luke R. Williams, Alan Hocknell, Matthew T. Cackett
  • Golf ball
    Patent number: 7841956
    Abstract: A two-piece golf ball having a reaction injection molded polyurethane cover is disclosed herein. The golf ball has a core with a diameter preferably ranging from 1.610 inches to 1.670 inches, and a cover having a thickness preferably ranging from 0.015 inch to 0.045 inch. The cover also preferably has a plurality of deep apertures extending through the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: David M. Melanson, Michael J. Tzivanis
  • Method for treating thermoplastic polyurethane golf ball covers
    Patent number: 7842211
    Abstract: A method of forming a golf ball is disclosed herein. The method includes placing a golf ball precursor product with a thermoplastic polyurethane cover in a solution containing an isocyanate functionality reactive material. The precursor product is then removed from the solution and heated to remove solvent. The precursor product is then placed in an isocyanate solution. The precursor product is then removed and heated to remove solvent to prepare the precursor product for finishing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: David M. Melanson, Michael J. Tzivanis, Gary Matroni
  • Golf club head with metal injection molded sole
    Patent number: 7837577
    Abstract: A wood-type golf club head (20) with a main body (22) and a metal injection molded sole portion (26) is disclosed herein. The main body (26) has a face portion (30), a crown portion (24) a ribbon portion (28) and a bottom opening (31). The metal injection molded sole portion (26) is preferably brazed to the main body (22). The metal injection molded sole portion (26) preferably has a mass ranging from 45 grams to 110 grams. The metal injection molded sole portion (26) is preferably from 50 weight percent to 35 weight percent of the total mass of the wood-type golf club head (20).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventor: D. Clayton Evans
  • Diagnostic golf club system
    Patent number: 7837575
    Abstract: A diagnostic golf club system having a diagnostic golf club, an interface means and a computing means is disclosed herein. The diagnostic golf club includes a plurality of sensors, an internal power supply, and a non-volatile memory for capturing data relating to a golf swing. The interface means is capable of transferring data from the diagnostic golf club to the computing means for processing the data and presenting the data in a useful and informative format. The data may be used to determine a shaft flex profile for a particular golfer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Nathan J. Lee, Aaron Lindsau, Jan N. Houshar, Nigel Simmons, Peter Matthewson, Ian Ansell
  • Golf club head with adjustable weighting, customizable face-angle, and variable bulge and roll face
    Patent number: 7828673
    Abstract: A customizable golf club head is disclosed herein. The customizable golf club head includes a face component having a face and a flange, a crown-plate attached to the flange, a sole-plate attached to the flange, a skid-plate attached to the sole-plate, a swing-weight member, and a plurality of removable weight members with each of the plurality of weight members positioned within a pocket of the plurality of pockets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventor: D. Clayton Evans
  • Putter head
    Patent number: 7828675
    Abstract: A putter-type club head (20) having a main body (25) and a removable aft member (30) is disclosed herein. The putter-type club head (20) has a main body (25) that is preferably composed of an aluminum alloy. The removable aft member (30) is preferably composed of stainless steel and preferably has a fang-like shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventor: Thomas R. Hilton
  • Method of de-molding a plurality of golf balls or golf ball precursor products from injection mold assembly
    Patent number: 7829005
    Abstract: A method and assembly for molding golf balls is disclosed herein. The invention includes an injection mold assembly (20) with a first mold half (22a) having a plurality of cavities and at least one locating pin (92) and a second mold half (22b) having a plurality of cavities and at least one aperture for engagement with the at least one bushing (94) and a spring (250) for exerting a lateral force against the second mold half (22b). Preferably, the locating pin has a first taper section (93) and a second taper section (95). Preferably, the bushing (84) has a first cavity 1(115) and a second cavity (117).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventor: Donn A. Wilber
  • Method for using a wedge to improve a golfer's swing
    Patent number: 7824281
    Abstract: A method for improving a golfer's swing using a training wedge composed of a rubberized foam and having an angled surface to force a golfer to have a steeper angle of attack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventor: Randolph J. Peterson
  • Golf club with removable components
    Patent number: 7819754
    Abstract: A golf club having removable components includes a club head, a shaft, and a connection assembly. The club head includes a hosel having an upper treaded portion and a lower portion with a faceted cross-section. The connection assembly includes a sleeve mounted on the tip end of the shaft and a screw-cap. The sleeve, which has an aperture for receiving the tip end of the shaft, includes a lower section that has a multi-faceted surface for engaging the lower portion of the hosel. The screw-cap is mounted over the sleeve and includes a body having an upper area and a threaded area, the latter of which is capable of engaging the upper threaded portion of the hosel to removably secure the shaft to the club head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: D. Clayton Evans, Matthew T. Cackett
  • Putter head
    Patent number: D628255
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventor: Augustin W. Rollinson
  • Iron club head
    Patent number: D629059
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventor: Philip G. Foster
  • Golf club chipper head
    Patent number: D629060
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventor: Augustin W. Rollinson
  • Putter head
    Patent number: D629475
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventor: Augustin W. Rollinson
  • Golf club chipper head
    Patent number: D629477
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventor: Augustin W. Rollinson