Patents by Inventor Erik Zedelmayer
Erik Zedelmayer 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).
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Publication number: 20190262670Abstract: A method for forming a golf club head comprises placing an uncured composite material between a core and a mold that comprises a first piece and a second piece. The second piece is moved towards the first piece such that the uncured composite material is compressed between the core and at least a portion of the mold. The uncured composite material is heated. A first portion of the golf club head is removed from the mold. A second portion of the golf club head is provided. The first portion is attached to the second portion. In certain arrangements, the second portion is formed from a metallic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2019Publication date: August 29, 2019Applicant: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.Inventors: Todd P. Beach, Erik Zedelmayer
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Patent number: 10232233Abstract: A golf club head includes a metal body, a metal strike plate connected to the metal body, and a composite shell that is adhesively bonded to a crown portion of the body via corresponding abutment surfaces. A method for forming a golf club head comprises placing an uncured composite material between a core and a mold that comprises a first piece and a second piece. The second piece is moved towards the first piece such that the uncured composite material is compressed between the core and at least a portion of the mold. The uncured composite material is heated. A first portion of the golf club head is removed from the mold. A second portion of the golf club head is provided. The first portion is attached to the second portion. In certain arrangement, the second portion is formed from a metallic material.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2018Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.Inventors: Todd P. Beach, Erik Zedelmayer
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Publication number: 20180214749Abstract: A method for forming a golf club head comprises placing an uncured composite material between a core and a mold that comprises a first piece and a second piece. The second piece is moved towards the first piece such that the uncured composite material is compressed between the core and at least a portion of the mold. The uncured composite material is heated. A first portion of the golf club head is removed from the mold. A second portion of the golf club head is provided. The first portion is attached to the second portion. In certain arrangements, the second portion is formed from a metallic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Applicant: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.Inventors: Todd P. Beach, Erik Zedelmayer
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Patent number: 9908015Abstract: Some disclosed golf club heads comprise a shell made of a composite material that is attached to a strike plate that is formed of a metallic material. The shell can include a first mating section and the strike plate can include a second mating section configured to mate with the first mating section. Some disclosed golf club heads comprise a shell made of a composite material that is attached to a strike/sole plate combination. The strike/sole plate combination can include a strike plate and sole plate, which are integrally formed and made of a metallic material. The shell can include a first mating section and the strike/sole plate combination can include a second mating section configured to mate with the first mating section.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2017Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.Inventors: Todd P. Beach, Erik Zedelmayer
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Publication number: 20170128793Abstract: A method for forming a golf club head comprises placing an uncured composite material between a core and a mold that comprises a first piece and a second piece. The second piece is moved towards the first piece such that the uncured composite material is compressed between the core and at least a portion of the mold. The uncured composite material is heated. A first portion of the golf club head is removed from the mold. A second portion of the golf club head is provided. The first portion is attached to the second portion. In certain arrangements, the second portion is formed from a metallic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2017Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicant: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.Inventors: Todd P. Beach, Erik Zedelmayer
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Patent number: 9579549Abstract: A method for forming a golf club head comprises placing an uncured composite material between a core and a mold that comprises a first piece and a second piece. The second piece is moved towards the first piece such that the uncured composite material is compressed between the core and at least a portion of the mold. The uncured composite material is heated. A first portion of the golf club head is removed from the mold. A second portion of the golf club head is provided. The first portion is attached to the second portion. In certain arrangements, the second portion is formed from a metallic material.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2013Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.Inventors: Todd P. Beach, Erik Zedelmayer
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Publication number: 20140038749Abstract: A method for forming a golf club head comprises placing an uncured composite material between a core and a mold that comprises a first piece and a second piece. The second piece is moved towards the first piece such that the uncured composite material is compressed between the core and at least a portion of the mold. The uncured composite material is heated. A first portion of the golf club head is removed from the mold. A second portion of the golf club head is provided. The first portion is attached to the second portion. In certain arrangements, the second portion is formed from a metallic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.Inventors: Todd P. Beach, Erik Zedelmayer
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Patent number: 8579726Abstract: A method for forming a golf club head comprises placing an uncured composite material between a core and a mold that comprises a first piece and a second piece. The second piece is moved towards the first piece such that the uncured composite material is compressed between the core and at least a portion of the mold. The uncured composite material is heated. A first portion of the golf club head is removed from the mold. A second portion of the golf club head is provided. The first portion is attached to the second portion. In certain arrangements, the second portion is formed from a metallic material.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2010Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.Inventors: Todd P. Beach, Erik Zedelmayer
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Publication number: 20100178998Abstract: A method for forming a golf club head comprises placing an uncured composite material between a core and a mold that comprises a first piece and a second piece. The second piece is moved towards the first piece such that the uncured composite material is compressed between the core and at least a portion of the mold. The uncured composite material is heated. A first portion of the golf club head is removed from the mold. A second portion of the golf club head is provided. The first portion is attached to the second portion. In certain arrangements, the second portion is formed from a metallic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2010Publication date: July 15, 2010Inventors: Todd P. Beach, Erik Zedelmayer
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Patent number: 7704164Abstract: A method for forming a golf club head comprises placing an uncured composite material between a core and a mold that comprises a first piece and a second piece. The second piece is moved towards the first piece such that the uncured composite material is compressed between the core and at least a portion of the mold. The uncured composite material is heated. A first portion of the golf club head is removed from the mold. A second portion of the golf club head is provided. The first portion is attached to the second portion. In certain arrangements, the second portion is formed from a metallic material.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2008Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.Inventors: Todd P. Beach, Erik Zedelmayer
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Publication number: 20090036230Abstract: A method for forming a golf club head comprises placing an uncured composite material between a core and a mold that comprises a first piece and a second piece. The second piece is moved towards the first piece such that the uncured composite material is compressed between the core and at least a portion of the mold. The uncured composite material is heated. A first portion of the golf club head is removed from the mold. A second portion of the golf club head is provided. The first portion is attached to the second portion. In certain arrangements, the second portion is formed from a metallic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2008Publication date: February 5, 2009Inventors: Todd P. Beach, Erik Zedelmayer
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Publication number: 20070060413Abstract: A method for forming a golf club head comprises placing an uncured composite material between a core and a mold that comprises a first piece and a second piece. The second piece is moved towards the first piece such that the uncured composite material is compressed between the core and at least a portion of the mold. The uncured composite material is heated. A first portion of the golf club head is removed from the mold. A second portion of the golf club head is provided. The first portion is attached to the second portion. In certain arrangements, the second portion is formed from a metallic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2006Publication date: March 15, 2007Inventors: Todd Beach, Erik Zedelmayer
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Patent number: 7041005Abstract: A method for forming a golf club head comprises placing an uncured composite material between a core and a mold that comprises a first piece and a second piece. The second piece is moved towards the first piece such that the uncured composite material is compressed between the core and at least a portion of the mold. The uncured composite material is heated. A first portion of the golf club head is removed from the mold. A second portion of the golf club head is provided. The first portion is attached to the second portion. In certain arrangements, the second portion is formed from a metallic material.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2004Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.Inventors: Todd P. Beach, Erik Zedelmayer
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Patent number: 6872152Abstract: A method for forming a golf club head comprises placing an uncured composite material between a core and a mold that comprises a first piece and a second piece. The second piece is moved towards the first piece such that the uncured composite material is compressed between the core and at least a portion of the mold. The uncured composite material is heated. A first portion of the golf club head is removed from the mold. A second portion of the golf club head is provided. The first portion is attached to the second portion. In certain arrangements, the second portion is formed from a metallic material.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2003Date of Patent: March 29, 2005Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.Inventors: Todd P. Beach, Erik Zedelmayer
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Publication number: 20050032585Abstract: A method for forming a golf club head comprises placing an uncured composite material between a core and a mold that comprises a first piece and a second piece. The second piece is moved towards the first piece such that the uncured composite material is compressed between the core and at least a portion of the mold. The uncured composite material is heated. A first portion of the golf club head is removed from the mold. A second portion of the golf club head is provided. The first portion is attached to the second portion. In certain arrangements, the second portion is formed from a metallic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2004Publication date: February 10, 2005Inventors: Todd Beach, Erik Zedelmayer
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Publication number: 20040016498Abstract: A method for forming a golf club head comprises placing an uncured composite material between a core and a mold that comprises a first piece and a second piece. The second piece is moved towards the first piece such that the uncured composite material is compressed between the core and at least a portion of the mold. The uncured composite material is heated. A first portion of the golf club head is removed from the mold. A second portion of the golf club head is provided. The first portion is attached to the second portion. In certain arrangements, the second portion is formed from a metallic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2003Publication date: January 29, 2004Inventors: Todd P. Beach, Erik Zedelmayer
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Patent number: 6623378Abstract: A method for forming a golf club head comprises placing an uncured composite material between a core and a mold that comprises a first piece and a second piece. The second piece is moved towards the first piece such that the uncured composite material is compressed between the core and at least a portion of the mold. The uncured composite material is heated. A first portion of the golf club head is removed from the mold. A second portion of the golf club head is provided. The first portion is attached to the second portion. In certain arrangements, the second portion is formed from a metallic material.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2001Date of Patent: September 23, 2003Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.Inventors: Todd P. Beach, Erik Zedelmayer
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Publication number: 20020187853Abstract: A method for forming a golf club head comprises placing an uncured composite material between a core and a mold that comprises a first piece and a second piece. The second piece is moved towards the first piece such that the uncured composite material is compressed between the core and at least a portion of the mold. The uncured composite material is heated. A first portion of the golf club head is removed from the mold. A second portion of the golf club head is provided. The first portion is attached to the second portion. In certain arrangements, the second portion is formed from a metallic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2001Publication date: December 12, 2002Inventors: Todd P. Beach, Erik Zedelmayer