Patents by Inventor Duane Marshall

Duane Marshall 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).

  • Publication number: 20260241235
    Abstract: A cover for a golf ball includes a first material and a plurality of particulates of a second material substantially interspersed within the first material. The first material and the second material together form a homogeneous layer at least partially surrounding and coupled to a core of the golf ball.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2025
    Publication date: August 20, 2026
    Applicant: Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin Hobbs, Duane Marshall, David Michaels, Joe Poole
  • Publication number: 20260241244
    Abstract: A golf bag comprising: an elongated body for storing golf clubs, the elongated body having a top opening and a closed bottom, and a frame structure attached to the top opening, the frame structure comprising: a handle sub-assembly with a handle member; a leg sub-assembly with one or more leg-holding brackets for receiving one or more legs of the golf bag; a cord assembly configured to extend across the top opening to define a plurality of compartments; and a connector piece comprising a housing with a first channel and a second channel, wherein the cord assembly comprises a first cord segment configured to extend through the first channel and a second cord segment configured to extend through the second channel, wherein the first cord segment and the second cord segment are configured to cross over each other within the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2026
    Publication date: August 20, 2026
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Ian Burgess, Stephanie L. Howard, Duane Marshall, Benjamin J. Beck, Ryan Donovan, Jonathan Mark Liston, Michael T. McDuffee
  • Patent number: 12623128
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to golf bags comprising a cord assembly configured to form a plurality of cord dividers that extend across a top opening of the golf bag to define a plurality of compartments for receiving a golf club. The golf bags may comprise a cord connector having a housing with a first channel and a second channel configured to receive one or more segments of the cord assembly. A plurality of cord segments of the cord assembly may extend through each of the first and second channels of the cord connector. The plurality of cord segments may correspond to different cord dividers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2026
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Ian Burgess, Stephanie L. Howard, Duane Marshall, Benjamin J. Beck, Ryan Donovan, Jonathan Mark Liston, Michael T. McDuffee
  • Patent number: 12508482
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to golf bags having a lightweight and durable top frame assembly. The lightweight top frame assembly can have handle and leg sub-assemblies. Three-dimensional printing methods can be used to form the top frame assembly or any portion thereof. The golf bags may include a cord assembly extending across the top frame to form one or more club dividers for organizing golf clubs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2025
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Ian Burgess, Stephanie L. Howard, Duane Marshall, Brian R. Poirier, Benjamin J. Beck, Ryan Donovan, Jonathan Mark Liston, Michael T. McDuffee
  • Patent number: 12133587
    Abstract: A golf bag comprising a body for holding golf clubs and a shoulder strap assembly comprising (i) a first shoulder strap, (ii) a second shoulder strap, (iii) a bridge member, and (iv) a plurality of connecting straps coupled to the first and second shoulder straps. The first and second shoulder straps are configured to extend laterally towards each other. The bridge member is configured to directly and undetachably couple the first and second shoulder straps. A first end of the bridge member is attached to the first shoulder strap at a first attachment point, and a second end of the bridge member is attached to the second shoulder strap at a second attachment point. The connecting straps are attached to the first shoulder strap and the second shoulder strap at a third attachment point and a fourth attachment point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Ian Burgess, Duane Marshall
  • Publication number: 20240131406
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to golf bags having a lightweight and durable top frame assembly. The lightweight top frame assembly can have handle and leg sub-assemblies. Three-dimensional printing methods can be used to form the top frame assembly or any portion thereof. The golf bags may include a cord assembly extending across the top frame to form one or more club dividers for organizing golf clubs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Ian Burgess, Stephanie L. Howard, Duane Marshall, Brian R. Poirier, Benjamin J. Beck, Ryan Donovan, Jonathan Mark Liston, Michael T. McDuffee
  • Patent number: D1027454
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Duane Marshall, Ian Burgess
  • Patent number: D1032207
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Duane Marshall, Ian Burgess
  • Patent number: D1045388
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventor: Duane Marshall
  • Patent number: D1046450
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Inventor: Duane Marshall
  • Patent number: D1052893
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2024
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventor: Duane Marshall
  • Patent number: D1056477
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventor: Duane Marshall
  • Patent number: D1056478
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventor: Duane Marshall
  • Patent number: D1059038
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Duane Marshall, Ian Burgess
  • Patent number: D1088526
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2025
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventor: Duane Marshall
  • Patent number: D1088527
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2025
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventor: Duane Marshall
  • Patent number: D1100496
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2024
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2025
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventor: Duane Marshall
  • Patent number: D1101408
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2024
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2025
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventor: Duane Marshall
  • Patent number: D1109521
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2026
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventor: Duane Marshall
  • Patent number: D1115332
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2026
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Duane Marshall, Ian Burgess