Patents by Inventor Brian Weed
Brian Weed 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: 9939084Abstract: An isolation valve is provided, along with removable shield insert assemblies for an isolation valve. In one embodiment, a shield insert assembly for an isolation valve is provided that includes a graphite first shield insert having a flat ring shape. The first shield insert has a circular outer diameter. An elongated aperture is formed through the first shield insert. At least two fastener holes are formed through the first shield insert configured to couple the first shield insert to a first shield support.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2016Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.Inventor: Brian Weed
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Publication number: 20160169412Abstract: An isolation valve is provided, along with removable shield insert assemblies for an isolation valve. In one embodiment, a shield insert assembly for an isolation valve is provided that includes a graphite first shield insert having a flat ring shape. The first shield insert has a circular outer diameter. An elongated aperture is formed through the first shield insert. At least two fastener holes are formed through the first shield insert configured to couple the first shield insert to a first shield support.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2016Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventor: Brian WEED
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Patent number: 9291275Abstract: An isolation valve is provided, along with removable shield insert assemblies for an isolation valve. In one embodiment, a shield insert assembly for an isolation valve is provided that includes a graphite first shield insert having a flat ring shape. The first shield insert has a circular outer diameter. An elongated aperture is formed through the first shield insert. At least two fastener holes are formed through the first shield insert configured to couple the first shield insert to a first shield support.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2014Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.Inventor: Brian Weed
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Publication number: 20150090348Abstract: An improved isolation valve is provided, along with removable shield insert assemblies for an isolation valve. In one embodiment, a shield insert assembly for an isolation valve is provided that includes a graphite first shield insert having a flat ring shape. The first shield insert has a circular outer diameter. An elongated aperture is formed through the first shield insert. At least two fastener holes are formed through the first shield insert configured to couple the first shield insert to a first shield support.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2014Publication date: April 2, 2015Inventor: Brian WEED
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Patent number: 7452285Abstract: Individual weights and a related kit for adjustably weighting a golf club head are provided, allowing a golfer to fine-tune the club for his or her swing. The kit is useable with a club head that defines a plurality of weight recesses spaced about the club head. The kit includes a plurality of weights, including weights of different mass. Each weight is sized to be threadably received within a recess of the club head. Varying placement of the weights enables a golfer to vary impact conditions in the club head, for optimum distance and accuracy. The kit may further include a tool having an engagement end configured to operatively mate with the fasteners of the weights. The tool preferably includes a torque limiting mechanism configured to inhibit over-tightening of the weights into the recess of the club head. The tool and weights may be provided along with the golf club.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2006Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.Inventors: Bing-Ling Chao, Brian Weed, Kraig A. Willett, Joseph H. Hoffman, Gery Zimmerman, Benoit Vincent
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Publication number: 20070111817Abstract: Individual weights and a related kit for adjustably weighting a golf club head are provided, allowing a golfer to fine-tune the club for his or her swing. The kit is useable with a club head that defines a plurality of weight recesses spaced about the club head. The kit includes a plurality of weights, including weights of different mass. Each weight is sized to be threadably received within a recess of the club head. Varying placement of the weights enables a golfer to vary impact conditions in the club head, for optimum distance and accuracy. The kit may further include a tool having an engagement end configured to operatively mate with the fasteners of the weights. The tool preferably includes a torque limiting mechanism configured to inhibit over-tightening of the weights into the recess of the club head. The tool and weights may be provided along with the golf club.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2006Publication date: May 17, 2007Inventors: Bing-Ling Chao, Brian Weed, Kraig Willett, Joseph Hoffman, Gery Zimmerman, Benoit Vincent
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Patent number: 7140974Abstract: A golf club head has a body having a top, a sole, a toe end, a heel end, and a forward wall. The forward wall defines a front opening about which a face support is disposed. The face support receives a face plate, thereby enclosing the front opening of the body. The face support includes portions proximate to the top, the toe end, and the heel end, each portion having a peripheral member extending rearward from the forward wall and a rear member extending inward from the peripheral member, with respect to the front opening. The face support can be combined with a preferred face construction and weight elements to optimize club head performance to help a golfer achieve greater distance and control.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2004Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Co., Inc.Inventors: Bing-Ling Chao, Brian Weed, Peter Larsen, Gery Zimmerman, Benoit Vincent
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Publication number: 20050239575Abstract: A golf club head has a body having a top, a sole, a toe end, a heel end, and a forward wall. The forward wall defines a front opening about which a face support is disposed. The face support receives a face plate, thereby enclosing the front opening of the body. The face support includes portions proximate to the top, the toe end, and the heel end, each portion having a peripheral member extending rearward from the forward wall and a rear member extending inward from the peripheral member, with respect to the front opening. The face support can be combined with a preferred face construction and weight elements to optimize club head performance to help a golfer achieve greater distance and control.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2004Publication date: October 27, 2005Inventors: Bing-Ling Chao, Brian Weed, Peter Larsen, Gery Zimmerman, Benoit Vincent
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Publication number: 20040242343Abstract: Individual weights and a related kit for adjustably weighting a golf club head are provided, allowing a golfer to fine-tune the club for his or her swing. The kit is useable with a club head that defines a plurality of weight recesses spaced about the club head. The kit includes a plurality of weights, including weights of different mass. Each weight is sized to be threadably received within a recess of the club head. Varying placement of the weights enables a golfer to vary impact conditions in the club head, for optimum distance and accuracy. The kit may further include a tool having an engagement end configured to operatively mate with the fasteners of the weights. The tool preferably includes a torque limiting mechanism configured to inhibit over-tightening of the weights into the recess of the club head. The tool and weights may be provided along with the golf club.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2004Publication date: December 2, 2004Applicant: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.Inventors: Bing-Ling Chao, Brian Weed, Kraig A. Willett, Joseph H. Hoffman, Gery Zimmerman, Benoit Vincent
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Patent number: RE42544Abstract: A golf club head has a body having a top, a sole, a toe end, a heel end, and a forward wall. The forward wall defines a front opening about which a face support is disposed. The face support receives a face plate, thereby enclosing the front opening of the body. The face support includes portions proximate to the top, the toe end, and the heel end, each portion having a peripheral member extending rearward from the forward wall and a rear member extending inward from the peripheral member, with respect to the front opening. The face support can be combined with a preferred face construction and weight elements to optimize club head performance to help a golfer achieve greater distance and control.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2007Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.Inventors: Bing-Ling Chao, Brian Weed, Peter Larsen, Gery Zimmerman, Benoit Vincent
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Patent number: RE43801Abstract: A golf club head has a body having a top, a sole, a toe end, a heel end, and a forward wall. The forward wall defines a front opening about which a face support is disposed. The face support receives a face plate, thereby enclosing the front opening of the body. The face support includes portions proximate to the top, the toe end, and the heel end, each portion having a peripheral member extending rearward from the forward wall and a rear member extending inward from the peripheral member, with respect to the front opening. The face support can be combined with a preferred face construction and weight elements to optimize club head performance to help a golfer achieve greater distance and control.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2011Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.Inventors: Bing-Ling Chao, Brian Weed, Peter Larsen, Gery Zimmerman, Benoit Vincent