Patents by Inventor Byron Slaughter

Byron Slaughter 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).

  • Golf Club Head Having a Bridge Member
    Publication number: 20080070722
    Abstract: A cavity back golf club head having a bridge member is disclosed. The bridge member extends across a first rear cavity connecting a heel and a toe of the golf club head to control the trajectory of a golf ball. For the longer iron clubs, a wall extending from the sole portion of the cavity back golf club head to the bridge member defines a second cavity to further influence the trajectory of the golf ball. For the shorter iron clubs, the wall extends from the top portion of the cavity back golf club head to the bridge member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: John Stites, Michael Taylor, David Franklin, Byron Slaughter
  • Golf putter and method for manufacturing the golf putter
    Patent number: 7032639
    Abstract: A golf putter includes a shalt and a head secured to the shalt. The head includes a forward portion that defines a face, and the head includes a rear portion positioned rearward of the face. The rear portion may have the configuration of a ring structure. Whereas the forward portion is formed of a first material, the rear portion may be formed of a different material with greater density. In manufacturing the head, the rear portion may be formed and then placed within a mold having the shape of the entire head. Molten first material is then introduced into the mold to form the forward portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Lukasiewicz, Jr., Carl L. Madore, Cole Byron Slaughter, David N. Franklin
  • Golf club head having a bridge member
    Publication number: 20050250598
    Abstract: A cavity back golf club head having a bridge member is disclosed. The bridge member extends across a first rear cavity connecting a heel and a toe of the golf club head to control the trajectory of a golf ball. For the longer iron clubs, a wall extending from the sole portion of the cavity back golf club head to the bridge member defines a second cavity to further influence the trajectory of the golf ball. For the shorter iron clubs, the wall extends from the top portion of the cavity back golf club head to the bridge member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: John Stites, Michael Taylor, David Franklin, Byron Slaughter
  • Golf putter and method for manufacturing the golf putter
    Publication number: 20050137028
    Abstract: A golf putter is disclosed that includes a shaft and a head secured to the shaft. The head includes a forward portion that defines a face, and the head includes a rear portion positioned rearward of the face. The rear portion may have the configuration of a ring structure. Whereas the forward portion is formed of a first material, the rear portion may be formed of a different material with greater density. In manufacturing the head, the rear portion may be formed and then placed within a mold having the shape of the entire head. Molten first material is then introduced into the mold to form the forward portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2005
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Lukasiewicz, Carl Madore, Byron Slaughter, David Franklin
  • Golf club head having a bridge member and a damping element
    Publication number: 20050119066
    Abstract: A cavity back golf club head having a bridge member and a damping element is disclosed. The bridge member extends across a first rear cavity connecting a heel and a toe of the golf club head to control the trajectory of a golf ball. For the longer iron clubs, a damping element extends from the sole portion of the cavity back golf club head to the bridge member to define a second cavity to further influence the trajectory of the golf ball. For the shorter iron clubs, the damping element extends from the top portion of the cavity back golf club head to the bridge member. The damping element may reduce the vibration and sound of the golf club head upon impact with a golf ball.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2004
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Applicant: Nike
    Inventors: John Stites, Hiroshi Kawaguchi, Byron Slaughter, Michael Taylor, David Franklin
  • Golf club head having a bridge member
    Publication number: 20050064951
    Abstract: A cavity back golf club head having a bridge member is disclosed. The bridge member extends across a first rear cavity connecting a heel and a toe of the golf club head to control the trajectory of a golf ball. For the longer iron clubs, a wall extending from the sole portion of the cavity back golf club head to the bridge member defines a second cavity to further influence the trajectory of the golf ball. For the shorter iron clubs, the wall extends from the top portion of the cavity back golf club head to the bridge member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2003
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: John Stites, Michael Taylor, David Franklin, Byron Slaughter
  • Golf putter and method for manufacturing the golf putter
    Publication number: 20050037858
    Abstract: A golf putter is disclosed that includes a shaft and a head secured to the shaft. The head includes a forward portion that defines a face, and the head includes a rear portion positioned rearward of the face. The rear portion may have the configuration of a ring structure. Whereas the forward portion is formed of a first material, the rear portion may be formed of a different material with greater density. In manufacturing the head, the rear portion may be formed and then placed within a mold having the shape of the entire head. Molten first material is then introduced into the mold to form the forward portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2003
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Lukasiewicz, Carl Madore, Byron Slaughter, David Franklin