Patents by Inventor Gregory J. Swartz

Gregory J. Swartz 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: 20180071577
    Abstract: Embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems to custom fit golf clubs are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Gregory J. Swartz, Roger J. Cottam, Paul D. Wood, John K. Solheim, Marty R. Jertson
  • Patent number: 9827464
    Abstract: A system and methods for custom-fitting golf clubs and golf club components is disclosed. Data is generated by a tracking device as a plurality of golf swings are performed by an individual. The data comprises motion and orientation information associated with a golf ball and with a golf club. The data is displayed using a graphical user interface. A plurality of shot characteristics is determined from the data. The shot characteristics are used to recommend golf clubs and golf club components that adjust a golfer's swing where the golfer exhibits the plurality of shot characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory J. Swartz, Roger J. Cottam, Paul D. Wood, John K. Solheim, Marty R. Jertson
  • Patent number: 9675862
    Abstract: Examples of methods, apparatus, and systems to custom fit golf clubs by providing gapping determination are generally described herein. Other examples may be described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John K. Solheim, Gregory J. Swartz, Paul D. Wood, Marty R. Jertson
  • Patent number: 8852028
    Abstract: A golf fitting apparatus can comprise a component option analyzer configured to calculate, based on physical characteristic information of an individual: (a) an initial component option group for a plurality of club components, the initial component option group comprising a first initial component option for a first club component, and a second initial component option for a second club component, (b) a first optimal component option for the first club component based on first golf shot data of a first test club having the first initial component option; and (c) a second optimal component option for the second club component based on second golf shot data of a second test club having the first optimal component option and the second initial component option. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John K. Solheim, Gregory J. Swartz, Paul D. Wood
  • Publication number: 20140221115
    Abstract: Embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems to custom fit golf clubs are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory J. Swartz, Roger J. Cottam, Paul D. Wood, John K. Solheim, Marty R. Jertson
  • Publication number: 20140200091
    Abstract: Embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems to custom fit golf clubs are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory J. Swartz, Roger J. Cottam, Paul D. Wood, John K. Solheim, Marty R. Jertson
  • Patent number: 8747246
    Abstract: Embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems to custom fit golf clubs are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory J. Swartz, Roger J. Cottam
  • Patent number: 8602910
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads with an edge configuration and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. Other embodiments of golf club heads with an edge configuration may be described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventor: Gregory J. Swartz
  • Publication number: 20130237337
    Abstract: Embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems to custom fit golf clubs are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory J. Swartz, Roger J. Cottam
  • Patent number: 8527882
    Abstract: A system and method for iconic software environment management. The system and method provide storing, navigating and accessing files within an operating system on a stand alone device or on a networked device with internal files and external files (e.g., from web-sites, etc.) through the use of graphical thumbnail icons representing a graphical display of a substantial portion of information obtained from within an electronic document.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Inventor: Gregory J. Swartz
  • Patent number: 8444509
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to custom fitting an individual with golf clubs. To accomplish such, a three-dimensional swing display may depict a golf swing prior to impact of a golf ball by a club head of a golf club. The club head may approach the golf ball at a particular attack angle. The attack angle may be defined relative to a horizontal plane that may be substantially parallel to a ground plane and intersect an optimal impact area on a golf ball. The attack angle may be a negative attack angle or a positive attack angle as defined by an angle of approach by a club head to impact the golf ball during a downswing portion of a golf swing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory J. Swartz, Roger J. Cottam
  • Patent number: 8371962
    Abstract: In one example, a method can comprise (i) receiving, at a processing device, physical characteristic information, performance characteristic information, and shot characteristic information associated with an individual, (ii) calculating, with a component option analyzer of the processing device, a first optimal component of a plurality of components for an optimized golf club for the individual based on at least one of the physical characteristic information, the performance characteristic information, or the shot characteristic information associated with the individual; and (iii) calculating, with the component option analyzer of the processing device, a second optimal component of the plurality of components based on the first optimal component. The processing device may calculate the first optimal option and the second optimal option via the component option analyzer. Other examples and related embodiments are disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John K. Solheim, Gregory J. Swartz, Paul D. Wood
  • Patent number: 8360899
    Abstract: A method can include (i) identifying a reference shaft for an individual based on one or more characteristics of the individual; (ii) receiving shaft feedback information from the individual with respect to a performance of the reference shaft based on an assessment by the individual of one or more reference shaft characteristics of the reference shaft; (iii) executing a shaft comparison between shaft characteristic information of the reference shaft and shaft characteristic information of a plurality of available shafts based on the shaft feedback information of the individual, the shaft characteristic information of the reference shaft comprising information about the one or more reference shaft characteristics; and (iv) identifying one or more recommended shafts from the plurality of available shafts based on the shaft comparison to custom fit the individual. Other examples and related embodiments are disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Karsten Manfacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory J. Swartz, Marty R. Jertson, Paul D. Wood
  • Patent number: 8246491
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf tees, such as golf tees with compressible materials, are described herein. Other examples and related methods are also described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Paul D. Wood, Gregory J. Swartz
  • Publication number: 20120034997
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads with an edge configuration and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. Other embodiments of golf club heads with an edge configuration may be described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventor: Gregory J. Swartz
  • Patent number: 8083615
    Abstract: A set of golf tees that includes at least a low spin golf tee and a high spin golf tee. The low spin golf tee is constructed in a manner to provide decreased resistance to the deformation of a golf ball that is impacted by a golf club while resting on the low spin golf tee. The high spin golf tee is constructed in a manner to provide increased resistance to the deformation of a golf ball that is impacted by a golf club while resting on the high spin golf tee.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Paul D. Wood, Gregory J. Swartz
  • Publication number: 20100279798
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf tees, such as golf tees with compressible materials, are described herein. Other examples and related methods are also described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Paul D. Wood, Gregory J. Swartz
  • Patent number: 7780551
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a golf tee to support a golf ball comprises a first portion and a second portion coupled to the first portion. The second portion comprises a support section to support the golf ball. A perimeter of an end of the support section of the second portion defines a plane. The plane remains substantially perpendicular to an axis while the second portion moves relative to the first portion. Other embodiments of golf tees are disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Paul D. Wood, Gregory J. Swartz
  • Publication number: 20100151956
    Abstract: Embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems to custom fit golf clubs are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2010
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventors: Gregory J. Swartz, Paul D. Wood
  • Publication number: 20090233734
    Abstract: A set of golf tees that includes at least a low spin golf tee and a high spin golf tee. The low spin golf tee is constructed in a manner to provide decreased resistance to the deformation of a golf ball that is impacted by a golf club while resting on the low spin golf tee. The high spin golf tee is constructed in a manner to provide increased resistance to the deformation of a golf ball that is impacted by a golf club while resting on the high spin golf tee.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Paul D. Wood, Gregory J. Swartz