Patents by Inventor Dan Esslinger

Dan Esslinger 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: 12318672
    Abstract: Rotating golf tee devices are disclosed. The devices include a central base configured to be positioned on a ground surface. In addition, the devices include a motor that is connected to and located above the central base that rotates an axis perpendicular to the ground surface. The devices further include a plurality of arms extending from and connected, directly or indirectly, to the motor. The devices include a golf tee connected to the distal end of each of the plurality of arms, with the motor being configured to simultaneously rotate the plurality of arms and each connected golf tee.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2025
    Inventor: Dan Esslinger
  • Publication number: 20240100400
    Abstract: Golf balls are disclosed that include a centerline axis; an aperture located within the centerline axis; and a kinetic projectile located within the aperture. The kinetic projectile may consist of a hammer actuated .22 caliber single shot load or .27 caliber single shot load. The aperture may, optionally, further include an amount of black powder disposed therein. The golf balls are configured to launch farther and/or produce a striking sound greater than conventional golf balls—when the balls are struck on the backside of the kinetic projectile disposed within the aperture of the golf balls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventor: Dan Esslinger
  • Publication number: 20230131301
    Abstract: Golf balls are disclosed that include a centerline axis; an aperture located within the centerline axis; and a kinetic projectile located within the aperture. The kinetic projectile may consist of a hammer actuated .22 caliber single shot load or .27 caliber single shot load. The aperture may, optionally, further include an amount of black powder disposed therein. The golf balls are configured to launch farther and/or produce a striking sound greater than conventional golf balls—when the balls are struck on the backside of the kinetic projectile disposed within the aperture of the golf balls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventor: Dan Esslinger