Patents by Inventor Donald M. Gafner

Donald M. Gafner 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).

  • Multi-component shaft for golf clubs
    Patent number: 5253867
    Abstract: A shaft, suitable for use as a golf club shaft, having a metallic club and adjoining a fiber grip end. Preferably, the metallic end is solid or hollow, while the grip end is made from fibers such as carbon or graphite, boron, or a mixture. The method of making the shaft is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1993
    Inventor: Donald M. Gafner
  • Tool for removing golf club grips
    Patent number: D355577
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1995
    Assignee: Donald Michael Gafner Trust
    Inventors: Donald M. Gafner, Charles Dusenbury