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).

  • Patent number: 9939084
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian Weed
  • Publication number: 20160169412
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2016
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventor: Brian WEED
  • Patent number: 9291275
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventor: Brian Weed
  • Publication number: 20150090348
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventor: Brian WEED
  • Patent number: 7452285
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Bing-Ling Chao, Brian Weed, Kraig A. Willett, Joseph H. Hoffman, Gery Zimmerman, Benoit Vincent
  • Publication number: 20070111817
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2006
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventors: Bing-Ling Chao, Brian Weed, Kraig Willett, Joseph Hoffman, Gery Zimmerman, Benoit Vincent
  • Patent number: 7140974
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Bing-Ling Chao, Brian Weed, Peter Larsen, Gery Zimmerman, Benoit Vincent
  • Publication number: 20050239575
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Publication date: October 27, 2005
    Inventors: Bing-Ling Chao, Brian Weed, Peter Larsen, Gery Zimmerman, Benoit Vincent
  • Publication number: 20040242343
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Applicant: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Bing-Ling Chao, Brian Weed, Kraig A. Willett, Joseph H. Hoffman, Gery Zimmerman, Benoit Vincent
  • Patent number: RE42544
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Bing-Ling Chao, Brian Weed, Peter Larsen, Gery Zimmerman, Benoit Vincent
  • Patent number: RE43801
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Bing-Ling Chao, Brian Weed, Peter Larsen, Gery Zimmerman, Benoit Vincent