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).

  • Publication number: 20190262670
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Applicant: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd P. Beach, Erik Zedelmayer
  • Patent number: 10232233
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd P. Beach, Erik Zedelmayer
  • Publication number: 20180214749
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2018
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Applicant: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd P. Beach, Erik Zedelmayer
  • Patent number: 9908015
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd P. Beach, Erik Zedelmayer
  • Publication number: 20170128793
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Applicant: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd P. Beach, Erik Zedelmayer
  • Patent number: 9579549
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd P. Beach, Erik Zedelmayer
  • Publication number: 20140038749
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd P. Beach, Erik Zedelmayer
  • Patent number: 8579726
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd P. Beach, Erik Zedelmayer
  • Publication number: 20100178998
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Inventors: Todd P. Beach, Erik Zedelmayer
  • Patent number: 7704164
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd P. Beach, Erik Zedelmayer
  • Publication number: 20090036230
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventors: Todd P. Beach, Erik Zedelmayer
  • Publication number: 20070060413
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2006
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Inventors: Todd Beach, Erik Zedelmayer
  • Patent number: 7041005
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd P. Beach, Erik Zedelmayer
  • Patent number: 6872152
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2005
    Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd P. Beach, Erik Zedelmayer
  • Publication number: 20050032585
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2004
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Inventors: Todd Beach, Erik Zedelmayer
  • Publication number: 20040016498
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2003
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Inventors: Todd P. Beach, Erik Zedelmayer
  • Patent number: 6623378
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd P. Beach, Erik Zedelmayer
  • Publication number: 20020187853
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2001
    Publication date: December 12, 2002
    Inventors: Todd P. Beach, Erik Zedelmayer