Patents Assigned to Roger Cleveland Golf Co., Inc.
  • Patent number: 7585233
    Abstract: A hollow golf club head includes a sole, a crown, a skirt, and a striking face. The golf club includes a junction interconnecting the sole, crown and skirt to the striking face, the junction including at least one stiffening member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Roger Cleveland Golf Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Horacek, Nathaniel J. Radcliffe, John J. Rae, Michael J. Wallans, Sam G. Lacey
  • Publication number: 20090170625
    Abstract: At least three clubs of a set of golf clubs may have an average volume between about 75 cm3 and about 90 cm3. The transverse dimensions of the at least three clubs may progressively decrease from a highest volume club to a lowest volume club. At least one club of a set may include a constraining member in a cavity. A linear distance between a sweet spot and a center of gravity may progressively decrease from a lower lofted club to a higher lofted club within a set. At least one golf club of a set may include a face plate portion, and at least two golf clubs of the set may include a cup face portion. At least two clubs of a set may include a progressively increasing hosel length from a lowest lofted club to a highest lofted club. The strike face of at least one club of a set may include a bulge and a roll. A first club of a set may have a face thickness that is less than a face thickness of a second club of the set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: Roger Cleveland Golf Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Sharon J. PARK, Nathaniel J. Radcliffe, Daniel J. Stone, Brad S. Hooley, Robert J. Horacek, Sam G. Lacey, Kevin Schaeffer, Craig R. Schnell, Douglas E. Roberts, Jimmy H. Kuan, John J. Rae, Dan S. Nivanh, Andrew P. Chick
  • Patent number: 7553241
    Abstract: At least three clubs of a set of golf clubs may have an average volume between about 75 cm3 and about 90 cm3. The transverse dimensions of the at least three clubs may progressively decrease from a highest volume club to a lowest volume club. At least one club of a set may include a constraining member in a cavity. A linear distance between a sweet spot and a center of gravity may progressively decrease from a lower lofted club to a higher lofted club within a set. At least one golf club of a set may include a face plate portion, and at least two golf clubs of the set may include a cup face portion. At least two clubs of a set may include a progressively increasing hosel length from a lowest lofted club to a highest lofted club. The strike face of at least one club of a set may include a bulge and a roll. A first club of a set may have a face thickness that is less than a face thickness of a second club of the set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Roger Cleveland Golf Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Sharon J. Park, Nathaniel J. Radcliffe, Daniel J. Stone, Brad S. Hooley, Robert J. Horacek, Sam G. Lacey, Kevin Schaeffer, Craig R. Schnell, Douglas E. Roberts, Jimmy H. Kuan, John J. Rae, Dan S. Nivanh, Andrew P. Chick
  • Publication number: 20090149275
    Abstract: An exemplary golf club head having an increased amount of discretionary mass may be realized by utilizing improved drop angles, an improved average crown height, and/or articulation points. The discretionary mass may be placed low and deep in the club head to improve the location of the center of gravity as well as the inertial properties. A preferred break length may also be utilized to further improve the depth of the center of gravity. In one example, the center of gravity may be positioned to substantially align the sweet spot with the face center of the club head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Applicant: Roger Cleveland Golf Co., Inc.
    Inventors: John J. RAE, Nathaniel J. Radcliffe, Daniel J. Stone, Trent E. Garner, Brad S. Hooley, Robert J. Horacek, Sam G. Lacey, Jeff D. Brunski, Kevin Schaeffer, Scott A. Carlyle, Stephen C. Chien, Craig R. Schnell, Douglas E. Roberts, Dan S. Nivanh, Michael J. Wallans
  • Publication number: 20090131198
    Abstract: A golf club head according to one or more aspects of the present invention may include a strike face, a rear wall behind the strike face, and a perimeter-weighting element at least partially surrounding the rear wall. The club head may further include a preload spacer associated with the rear wall and a resilient component associated with the perimeter-weighting element. The preload spacer engages the resilient component to provide positive reinforcement of the coupling between the resilient component and the perimeter-weighting element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: ROGER CLEVELAND GOLF CO., INC.
    Inventor: Michael J. WALLANS
  • Publication number: 20090124411
    Abstract: An exemplary golf club head having additional discretionary mass may be realized by utilizing light-weight materials, an favorable average crown height, and/or articulation points. By using a preferred break length, the additional discretionary mass may be placed low and deep in the club head to improve the location of the center of gravity as well as the inertial properties. In one example, the center of gravity may be positioned to substantially align the sweet spot with the face center of the club head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2009
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicant: Roger Cleveland Golf Co., Inc.
    Inventors: John J. RAE, Nathaniel J. RADCLIFFE, Robert J. HORACEK, Kevin SCHAEFFER, Sam G. LACEY, Jeff D. BRUNSKI
  • Publication number: 20090105008
    Abstract: A golf club head according to one or more aspects of the present invention may include a body comprising a front surface having an opening therein for receiving a primary insert. One or more secondary inserts may be disposed in the primary insert and may include a leading surface, a trailing surface, and at least one intermediate surface. The leading surface may be physically exposed to the elements, the trailing surface may be exposed to the eye, and the at least one intermediate surface may be physically exposed to the elements and/or visually exposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Applicant: ROGER CLEVELAND GOLF CO., INC.
    Inventors: Jimmy H. KUAN, Michael D. SANDOVAL, Adam K. SHELDON, Michael J. Wallans
  • Publication number: 20090088270
    Abstract: A golf club head according to one or more aspects of the present invention may generally include a strike face, a top portion, a bottom portion, a heel portion, a toe portion, and a hosel having a central axis located in an first imaginary vertical plane. A discrete, at least partially curvilinear stiffening element, having generally vertical side surfaces, may be coupled to at least one of the top portion and the bottom portion to improve the dynamic-excitation response of the club head. Preferably, the stiffening element is oriented such that an imaginary horizontal line intersects at least one of the vertical surfaces at at least two points. Additionally, the stiffening element may have at least two inflection points located along a non-linear path characterized by the vertical projection of one of the side surfaces onto at least one of the bottom portion and the top portion of the club head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: ROGER CLEVELAND GOLF CO., INC.
    Inventors: Dustin J. BREKKE, Robert J. HORACECK
  • Publication number: 20090075754
    Abstract: A golf club head according to one or more aspects of the present invention may include a heel, a toe, a crown, a sole, a strike face, and a lower transition region between the strike face and the sole. The lower transition region may have a plurality of nadir angles progressively increasing in size from the central region of the strike face to the heel and/or toe. The club head may further include an upper transition region between the strike face and the crown. The upper transition region may have a plurality of apex angles progressively increasing in size from the central region of the strike face to the heel and/or toe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: Roger Cleveland Golf Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Horacek, Nathaniel J. Radcliffe, John J. Rae
  • Patent number: 7500926
    Abstract: An exemplary golf club head having an increased amount of discretionary mass may be realized by utilizing improved drop angles, an improved average crown height, and/or articulation points. The discretionary mass may be placed low and deep in the club head to improve the location of the center of gravity as well as the inertial properties. A preferred break length may also be utilized to further improve the depth of the center of gravity. In one example, the center of gravity may be positioned to substantially align the sweet spot with the face center of the club head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Roger Cleveland Golf Co., Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Rae, Nathaniel J. Radcliffe, Daniel J. Stone, Trent E. Garner, Brad S. Hooley, Robert J. Horacek, Sam G. Lacey, Jeff D. Brunski, Kevin Schaeffer, Scott A. Carlyle, Stephen C. Chien, Craig R. Schnell, Douglas E. Roberts, Dan S. Nivanh, Michael J. Wallans
  • Patent number: D584371
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: Roger Cleveland Golf Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew P. Chick, Sharon J. Park, Kevin R. Tassistro
  • Patent number: D587771
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Roger Cleveland Golf Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Jimmy H. Kuan, Mark H. Powell
  • Patent number: D587773
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Roger Cleveland Golf Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Jimmy H Kuan
  • Patent number: D588223
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Roger Cleveland Golf Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Jimmy H. Kuan
  • Patent number: D589104
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Roger Cleveland Golf Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Jimmy H. Kuan
  • Patent number: D591381
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Roger Cleveland Golf Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Horacek, Samuel G. Lacey, Nathaniel J. Radcliffe, John J. Rae, Ryan J. A. Ritchie
  • Patent number: D591809
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: Roger Cleveland Golf Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. Carlyle, Andrew P. Chick, Jimmy H. Kuan, Michael Sandoval, Adam K. Sheldon
  • Patent number: D596685
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Roger Cleveland Golf Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Michael J. Wallans
  • Patent number: D596687
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Roger Cleveland Golf Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Stephanie L. Bezilla, Christopher R. Cooper, Jimmy H. Kuan, Adam K. Sheldon
  • Patent number: D600764
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Roger Cleveland Golf Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Scott A. Carlyle