Patents by Inventor Denise T. Herman

Denise T. Herman 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 with top line insert
    Patent number: 8939848
    Abstract: A golf club head having a low-density insert located in a top portion thereof. The insert may be only in the top line of the club head or extend from the heel around the toe. The insert may extend through a hosel and optionally be visible on a heel-side surface. The insert may be mounted on a back surface of a striking face, and may extend a distance down the back surface. The insert may extend into, and provide part of, a golf ball striking face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Cobra Golf Incorporated
    Inventors: Peter L. Soracco, Ryan L. Roach, Denise T. Herman, Thomas W. Preece, Michael S. Yagley
  • GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH TOP LINE INSERT
    Publication number: 20130165258
    Abstract: A golf club head having a low-density insert located in a top portion thereof. The insert may be only in the top line of the club head or extend from the heel around the toe. The insert may extend through a hosel and optionally be visible on a heel-side surface. The insert may be mounted on a back surface of a striking face, and may extend a distance down the back surface. The insert may extend into, and provide part of, a golf ball striking face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Inventors: Peter L. Soracco, Ryan L. Roach, Denise T. Herman, Thomas W. Preece, Michael S. Yagley
  • GOLF CLUB WITH TRUSS
    Publication number: 20120289360
    Abstract: The invention provides a golf club head with a truss member that attenuates unwanted vibration while allowing for precise control of mass distribution. In certain aspects, the invention provides a club head with a perimeter body including a top line and a sole portion coupled to a face and a hosel. The club head further includes at least one truss member extending between and coupling two portions of the perimeter body, for example, from the top line to the sole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: COBRA GOLF INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Joshua G. Breier, Ryan L. Roach, Denise T. Herman
  • Golf club head and removeable weight
    Patent number: 8182363
    Abstract: A golf club head and a removable weight that is received in a receptacle of the golf club head. The weight includes a cap and a slug. The cap is removably coupled to the receptacle and includes a recess that slidably receives a portion of the slug so that the cap and slug are able to rotate relative to each other. The slug includes an anti-rotation feature that prevents relative rotation between the slug and the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Stephanie Bezilla, Thomas Orrin Bennett, Stephen S. Murphy, Scott A. Knutson, Denise T. Herman, Gery M. Zimmerman
  • GOLF CLUB HEAD AND REMOVEABLE WEIGHT
    Publication number: 20100311520
    Abstract: A golf club head and a removable weight that is received in a receptacle of the golf club head. The weight includes a cap and a slug. The cap is removably coupled to the receptacle and includes a recess that slidably receives a portion of the slug so that the cap and slug are able to rotate relative to each other. The slug includes an anti-rotation feature that prevents relative rotation between the slug and the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2010
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventors: Stephanie Bezilla, Thomas Orrin Bennett, Stephen S. Murphy, Scott A. Knutson, Denise T. Herman, Gery M. Zimmerman
  • Golf club head and removable weight
    Patent number: 7771290
    Abstract: A golf club head and a removable weight that is received in a receptacle of the golf club head. The weight includes a cap and a slug. The cap is removably coupled to the receptacle and includes a recess that slidably receives a portion of the slug so that the cap and slug are able to rotate relative to each other. The slug includes an anti-rotation feature that prevents relative rotation between the slug and the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Stephanie Bezilla, Thomas Orrin Bennett, Stephen S. Murphy, Scott A. Knutson, Denise T. Herman, Gery M. Zimmerman
  • Golf Club Head and Removable Weight
    Publication number: 20090298611
    Abstract: A golf club head and a removable weight that is received in a receptacle of the golf club head. The weight includes a cap and a slug. The cap is removably coupled to the receptacle and includes a recess that slidably receives a portion of the slug so that the cap and slug are able to rotate relative to each other. The slug includes an anti-rotation feature that prevents relative rotation between the slug and the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventors: Stephanie Bezilla, Thomas Orrin Bennett, Stephen S. Murphy, Scott A. Knutson, Denise T. Herman, Gery M. Zimmerman
  • Golf club headcover
    Patent number: D711990
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Puma SE
    Inventors: Douglas E. Roberts, Denise T. Herman