Patents by Inventor Andrew P. Chick
Andrew P. Chick 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: 8870677Abstract: A golf club may include a front surface, a rear surface having a recess, and an insert at least partially disposed in the recess. The insert may comprise a durometer hardness of less than about 95 Shore A and a cavity having a reinforcement member disposed therein. Preferably, the durometer hardness of the reinforcement member is also less than about 95 Shore A. The insert may further comprise an anterior perimetric boundary having a first length and a posterior perimetric boundary having a second length. The ratio of the first length to the second length may be less than 1 and greater than 0.5. In one example, the insert may have a triangular front profile and a triangular side profile.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2013Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: SRI Sports LimitedInventors: Andrew P. Chick, Christopher R. Cooper, Sharon J Park, Kevin R. Tassistro
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Publication number: 20140106904Abstract: A golf club head according to one or more aspects of the present invention may include a main cavity having at least one auxiliary cavity and a base surface. An insert may be associated with the base surface and may comprise at least two contact elements, with a bridge member disposed therebetween. Different contact elements of the insert may be disposed in separate respective auxiliary cavities, such that each contact element may be associated with the base surface. The bridge member of the insert may be dissociated from the base surface. Moreover, a surface coating may be selectively applied to the head to permit a durable adhesive bond between the insert and the base surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: DUNLOP SPORTS CO. LTD.Inventors: Sharon J. PARK, Douglas E. ROBERTS, Andrew P. CHICK
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Patent number: 8632421Abstract: A golf club head according to one or more aspects of the present invention may include a main cavity having at least one auxiliary cavity and a base surface. An insert may be associated with the base surface and may comprise at least two contact elements, with a bridge member disposed therebetween. Different contact elements of the insert may be disposed in separate respective auxiliary cavities, such that each contact element may be associated with the base surface. The bridge member of the insert may be dissociated from the base surface. Moreover, a surface coating may be selectively applied to the head to permit a durable adhesive bond between the insert and the base surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2012Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: SRI Sports LimitedInventors: Sharon J. Park, Douglas E. Roberts, Andrew P. Chick
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Publication number: 20130271264Abstract: A personal security system is described herein that includes a mobile electronic device and associated cover. The cover comprises a housing that defines a recess, and an alarm system is disposed within the recess. The cover further includes a triggering mechanism external to the housing, the triggering mechanism being operable to actuate the alarm system in response to user interaction therewith. The alarm system is capable of generating an audible panic alarm in response to user actuation thereof. The alarm system is also capable of wirelessly communicating with the mobile electronic device itself to cause the mobile electronic device to perform additional functions that relate to personal safety when the panic alarm system has been actuated by a user thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventors: Jonathan G. Page, Jamie A. Horvath, Andrew P. Chick
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Publication number: 20130244809Abstract: A golf club may include a front surface, a rear surface having a recess, and an insert at least partially disposed in the recess. The insert may comprise a durometer hardness of less than about 95 Shore A and a cavity having a reinforcement member disposed therein. Preferably, the durometer hardness of the reinforcement member is also less than about 95 Shore A. The insert may further comprise an anterior perimetric boundary having a first length and a posterior perimetric boundary having a second length. The ratio of the first length to the second length may be less than 1 and greater than 0.5. In one example, the insert may have a triangular front profile and a triangular side profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: SRI Sports LimitedInventors: Andrew P. Chick, Christopher R. Cooper, Sharon J. Park, Kevin R. Tassistro
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Patent number: 8430766Abstract: A golf club may include a front surface, a rear surface having a recess, and an insert at least partially disposed in the recess. The insert may comprise a durometer hardness of less than about 95 Shore A and a cavity having a reinforcement member disposed therein. Preferably, the durometer hardness of the reinforcement member is also less than about 95 Shore A. The insert may further comprise an anterior perimetric boundary having a first length and a posterior perimetric boundary having a second length. The ratio of the first length to the second length may be less than 1 and greater than 0.5. In one example, the insert may have a triangular front profile and a triangular side profile.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2008Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: SRI Sports LimitedInventors: Andrew P. Chick, Christopher R. Cooper, Sharon J. Park, Kevin R. Tassistro
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Patent number: 8366567Abstract: A golf club head according to one or more aspects of the present invention may include a main cavity having at least one auxiliary cavity and a base surface. An insert may be associated with the base surface and may comprise at least two contact elements, with a bridge member disposed therebetween. Different contact elements of the insert may be disposed in separate respective auxiliary cavities, such that each contact element may be associated with the base surface. The bridge member of the insert may be dissociated from the base surface. Moreover, a surface coating may be selectively applied to the head to permit a durable adhesive bond between the insert and the base surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2012Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: SRI Sports LimitedInventors: Sharon J. Park, Douglas E. Roberts, Andrew P. Chick
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Publication number: 20120220390Abstract: A golf club head according to one or more aspects of the present invention may include a main cavity having at least one auxiliary cavity and a base surface. An insert may be associated with the base surface and may comprise at least two contact elements, with a bridge member disposed therebetween. Different contact elements of the insert may be disposed in separate respective auxiliary cavities, such that each contact element may be associated with the base surface. The bridge member of the insert may be dissociated from the base surface. Moreover, a surface coating may be selectively applied to the head to permit a durable adhesive bond between the insert and the base surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2012Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: SRI SPORTS LIMITEDInventors: Sharon J. Park, Douglas E. ROBERTS, Andrew P. CHICK
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Patent number: 8192301Abstract: A golf club head according to one or more aspects of the present invention may include a main cavity having at least one auxiliary cavity and a base surface. An insert may be associated with the base surface and may comprise at least two contact elements, with a bridge member disposed therebetween. Different contact elements of the insert may be disposed in separate respective auxiliary cavities, such that each contact element may be associated with the base surface. The bridge member of the insert may be dissociated from the base surface. Moreover, a surface coating may be selectively applied to the head to permit a durable adhesive bond between the insert and the base surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2010Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: SRI Sports LimitedInventors: Sharon J. Park, Douglas E. Roberts, Andrew P. Chick
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Patent number: 7938736Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 29, 2010Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: SRI Sports LimitedInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20100279792Abstract: A golf club head according to one or more aspects of the present invention may include a main cavity having at least one auxiliary cavity and a base surface. An insert may be associated with the base surface and may comprise at least two contact elements, with a bridge member disposed therebetween. Different contact elements of the insert may be disposed in separate respective auxiliary cavities, such that each contact element may be associated with the base surface. The bridge member of the insert may be dissociated from the base surface. Moreover, a surface coating may be selectively applied to the head to permit a durable adhesive bond between the insert and the base surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: SRI SPORTS LIMITEDInventors: Sharon J. PARK, Douglas E. Roberts, Andrew P. Chick
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Patent number: 7789771Abstract: A golf club head according to one or more aspects of the present invention may include a main cavity having at least one auxiliary cavity and a base surface. An insert may be associated with the base surface and may comprise at least two contact elements, with a bridge member disposed therebetween. Different contact elements of the insert may be disposed in separate respective auxiliary cavities, such that each contact element may be associated with the base surface. The bridge member of the insert may be dissociated from the base surface. Moreover, a surface coating may be selectively applied to the head to permit a durable adhesive bond between the insert and the base surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2008Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: SRI Sports LimitedInventors: Sharon J. Park, Douglas E. Roberts, Andrew P. Chick
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Publication number: 20100210373Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2010Publication date: August 19, 2010Applicant: 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
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Patent number: 7762905Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 9, 2009Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: SRI Sports LimitedInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20100029407Abstract: A golf club may include a front surface, a rear surface having a recess, and an insert at least partially disposed in the recess. The insert may comprise a durometer hardness of less than about 95 Shore A and a cavity having a reinforcement member disposed therein. Preferably, the durometer hardness of the reinforcement member is also less than about 95 Shore A. The insert may further comprise an anterior perimetric boundary having a first length and a posterior perimetric boundary having a second length. The ratio of the first length to the second length may be less than 1 and greater than 0.5. In one example, the insert may have a triangular front profile and a triangular side profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2008Publication date: February 4, 2010Applicant: ROGER CLEVELAND GOLF CO., INC.Inventors: Andrew P. Chick, Christopher R. Cooper, Sharon J. Park, Kevin R. Tassistro
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Publication number: 20090170625Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2009Publication date: July 2, 2009Applicant: 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
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Patent number: 7553241Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 3, 2007Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: 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
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Patent number: D580506Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2007Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignee: Roger Cleveland Golf Co., Inc.Inventors: Andrew P. Chick, Brad S. Hooley, Jimmy H. Kuan, Sharon J. Park, Douglas E. Roberts, Daniel J. Stone
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Patent number: D584371Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2007Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: Roger Cleveland Golf Co., Inc.Inventors: Andrew P. Chick, Sharon J. Park, Kevin R. Tassistro
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Patent number: D591809Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2008Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Assignee: Roger Cleveland Golf Co., Inc.Inventors: Scott A. Carlyle, Andrew P. Chick, Jimmy H. Kuan, Michael Sandoval, Adam K. Sheldon