Patents by Inventor Herbert Reyes
Herbert Reyes 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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Patent number: 8113530Abstract: A bicycle comprises a frame. A portion of the frame includes a substrate and a layer of nano-crystalline material extending over at least a portion of the substrate. A conductive interface is disposed between the substrate and layer of nano-crystalline material for improved adhesion of the layer of nano-crystalline material to the substrate and improved impact performance of the frame portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2008Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: PowerMetal Technologies, Inc.Inventors: David Pierick, Herbert Reyes, William F. Davidson, III, Dhananjay Bhatt, Yongkui Wen
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Patent number: 7967591Abstract: A method and apparatus for co-curing a multiple material golf club head is disclosed herein. The club head preferably is composed of a metal face component and an aft-body composed of a plurality of plies of pre-preg material.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2009Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: Herbert Reyes, Robert S. Gonczi, Craig E. Abbott, James D. Marinez
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Publication number: 20100009026Abstract: A method and apparatus for co-curing a multiple material golf club head is disclosed herein. The club head preferably is composed of a metal face component and an aft-body composed of a plurality of plies of pre-preg material.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANYInventors: HERBERT REYES, ROBERT S. GONCZI, CRAIG E. ABBOTT, JAMES D. MARINEZ
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Patent number: 7582248Abstract: A method and apparatus for co-curing a multiple material golf club head is disclosed herein. The club head preferably is composed of a metal face component and an aft-body composed of a plurality of plies of pre-preg material.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2006Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: Herbert Reyes, Robert S. Gonczi, Craig E. Abbott, James D. Marinez
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Publication number: 20090152042Abstract: A bicycle comprises a frame. A portion of the frame includes a substrate and a layer of nano-crystalline material extending over at least a portion of the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2008Publication date: June 18, 2009Inventors: David Pierick, Herbert Reyes, William F. Davidson, III, Dhananjay Bhatt, Yongkui Wen
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Patent number: 7497787Abstract: A golf club (40) having a club head (42) with a face component (60) and an aft body (61) is disclosed herein. The face component (60) has a striking plate portion (72) and a return portion (74). The aft-body (61) is composed of a crown portion (62), a sole portion (64) and optionally a ribbon section (90). The face component (60) is composed of a metal material, and the aft-body (61) is composed of a non-metal material such as a composite material or a thermoplastic material. The striking plate portion (72) preferably has an aspect ratio less than 1.7. The striking plate portion (72) preferably has concentric regions of thickness with the thickness portion in the center (102). The club head (42) has a volume in the range of 290 cubic centimeters to 600 cubic centimeters, a weight in the range of 165 grams to 300 grams, and a striking plate portion (72) surface area in the range of 4.00 square inches to 7.50 square inches. The golf club head (42) has a coefficient of restitution greater than 0.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2007Date of Patent: March 3, 2009Assignee: Callaway Golf ClubInventors: James M. Murphy, Herbert Reyes, Peter L. Sorocco, Matthew T. Cackett, J. Andrew Galloway, Richard C. Helmstetter, Augustin W. Rollinson, Alan Hocknell
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Patent number: 7491134Abstract: A golf club (40) having a club head (42) with a face component (60) and an aft body (61) is disclosed herein. The face component (60) has a striking plate portion (72) and a return portion (74). The aft-body (61) is composed of a crown portion (62), a sole portion (64) and optionally a ribbon section (90). The face component (60) is composed of a metal material, and the aft-body (61) is composed of a non-metal material such as a composite material or a thermoplastic material. The striking plate portion (72) preferably has an aspect ratio less than 1.7. The striking plate portion (72) preferably has concentric regions of thickness with the thickness portion in the center (102). The club head (42) has a volume in the range of 290 cubic centimeters to 600 cubic centimeters, a weight in the range of 165 grams to 300 grams, and a striking plate portion (72) surface area in the range of 4.00 square inches to 7.50 square inches. The golf club head (42) has a coefficient of restitution greater than 0.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2007Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: James M. Murphy, Herbert Reyes, Peter L. Sorocco, Matthew T. Cackett, J. Andrew Galloway, Richard C. Helmstetter, Augustin W. Rollinson, Alan Hocknell
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Patent number: 7387577Abstract: A golf club (40) having a club head (42) with a face component (60) and an aft body (61) is disclosed herein. The face component (60) has a striking plate portion (72) and a return portion (74). The aft-body (61) is composed of a crown portion (62), a sole portion (64) and optionally a ribbon section (90). The face component (60) is composed of a metal material, and the aft-body (61) is composed of a non-metal material such as a composite material or a thermoplastic material. The striking plate portion (72) preferably has an aspect ratio less than 1.7. The striking plate portion (72) preferably has concentric regions of thickness with the thickness portion in the center (102). The club head (42) has a volume in the range of 290 cubic centimeters to 600 cubic centimeters, a weight in the range of 165 grams to 300 grams, and a striking plate portion (72) surface area in the range of 4.00 square inches to 7.50 square inches. The golf club head (42) has a coefficient of restitution greater than 0.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2006Date of Patent: June 17, 2008Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: James M. Murphy, Herbert Reyes, Peter L. Soracco, Matthew T. Cackett, J. Andrew Galloway, Richard C. Helmstetter, Augustin W. Rollinson, Alan Hocknell
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Publication number: 20080064525Abstract: A golf club (40) having a club head (42) with a face component (60) and an aft body (61) is disclosed herein. The face component (60) has a striking plate portion (72) and a return portion (74). The aft-body (61) is composed of a crown portion (62), a sole portion (64) and optionally a ribbon section (90). The face component (60) is composed of a metal material, and the aft-body (61) is composed of a non-metal material such as a composite material or a thermoplastic material. The striking plate portion (72) preferably has an aspect ratio less than 1.7. The striking plate portion (72) preferably has concentric regions of thickness with the thickness portion in the center (102). The club head (42) has a volume in the range of 290 cubic centimeters to 600 cubic centimeters, a weight in the range of 165 grams to 300 grams, and a striking plate portion (72) surface area in the range of 4.00 square inches to 7.50 square inches. The golf club head (42) has a coefficient of restitution greater than 0.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2007Publication date: March 13, 2008Applicant: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANYInventors: JAMES MURPHY, HERBERT REYES, PETER SOROCCO, MATTHEW CACKETT, J. Galloway, RICHARD HELMSTETTER, AUGUSTIN ROLLINSON, ALAN HOCKNELL
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Patent number: 7338387Abstract: The iron golf club head (20) of the present invention is preferably composed of three main components: a main body (22), a central member (24) and a mass member (25). The Mass member (25) is preferably composed of a high density material such as a nickel-tungsten alloy. The central member (24) is preferably composed of a lightweight, non-metal material. The main body (22) is preferably composed of a titanium alloy material. The iron golf club head (20) preferably has high moments of inertia Izz and Ixx, and a low center of gravity.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2005Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: James A. Nycum, Chris J. Wieland, James C. Wenck, Roger Cleveland, Herbert Reyes, Uday V. Deshmukh, Karl A. Clausen
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Patent number: 7338389Abstract: The iron golf club head (20) of the present invention is preferably composed of three main components: a periphery member 22, a central member 24 and a face plate 26. The periphery member (22) is preferably composed of a high density material such as a nickel-tungsten alloy. The central member (24) is preferably composed of a lightweight, non-metal material. The face plate (26) is preferably composed of a titanium alloy material. The iron golf club head (20) preferably has high moments of inertia Izz and Ixx.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2007Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: Chris J. Wieland, Karl A. Clausen, Uday V. Deshmukh, Jesse Bolane, Robert R. Lang, Roger Cleveland, Herbert Reyes, Augustin W. Rollinson
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Publication number: 20080039232Abstract: A golf club (40) having a club head (42) with a face component (60) and an aft body (61) is disclosed herein. The face component (60) has a striking plate portion (72) and a return portion (74). The aft-body (61) is composed of a crown portion (62), a sole portion (64) and optionally a ribbon section (90). The face component (60) is composed of a metal material, and the aft-body (61) is composed of a non-metal material such as a composite material or a thermoplastic material. The striking plate portion (72) preferably has an aspect ratio less than 1.7. The striking plate portion (72) preferably has concentric regions of thickness with the thickness portion in the center (102). The club head (42) has a volume in the range of 290 cubic centimeters to 600 cubic centimeters, a weight in the range of 165 grams to 300 grams, and a striking plate portion (72) surface area in the range of 4.00 square inches to 7.50 square inches. The golf club head (42) has a coefficient of restitution greater than 0.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2006Publication date: February 14, 2008Inventors: James Murphy, Herbert Reyes, Peter Soracco, Matthew Cackett, J. Galloway, Richard Helmstetter, Augustin Rollinson, Alan Hocknell
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Publication number: 20070293351Abstract: A golf club (40) having a club head (42) with a face component (60) and an aft body (61) is disclosed herein. The face component (60) has a striking plate portion (72) and a return portion (74). The aft-body (61) is composed of a crown portion (62), a sole portion (64) and optionally a ribbon section (90). The face component (60) is composed of a metal material, and the aft-body (61) is composed of a non-metal material such as a composite material or a thermoplastic material. The striking plate portion (72) preferably has an aspect ratio less than 1.7. The striking plate portion (72) preferably has concentric regions of thickness with the thickness portion in the center (102). The club head (42) has a volume in the range of 290 cubic centimeters to 600 cubic centimeters, a weight in the range of 165 grams to 300 grams, and a striking plate portion (72) surface area in the range of 4.00 square inches to 7.50 square inches. The golf club head (42) has a coefficient of restitution greater than 0.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2007Publication date: December 20, 2007Applicant: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANYInventors: JAMES MURPHY, HERBERT REYES, PETER SORACCO, MATTHEW CACKETT, J. GALLOWAY, RICHARD HELMSTETTER, AUGUSTIN ROLLINSON, ALAN HOCKNELL
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Publication number: 20070219017Abstract: The iron golf club head (20) of the present invention is preferably composed of three main components: a periphery member 22, a central member 24 and a face plate 26. The periphery member (22) is preferably composed of a high density material such as a nickel-tungsten alloy. The central member (24) is preferably composed of a lightweight, non-metal material. The face plate (26) is preferably composed of a titanium alloy material. The iron golf club head (20) preferably has high moments of inertia Izz and Ixx.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Applicant: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANYInventors: CHRIS WIELAND, KARL CLAUSEN, UDAY DESHMUKH, JESSE BOLANE, ROBERT LANG, ROGER CLEVELAD, HERBERT REYES, AUGUSTIN ROLLINSON
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Patent number: 7255654Abstract: A golf club (40) having a club head (42) with a face component (60) and an aft-body (61) is disclosed herein. The face component (60) has a striking plate portion (72) and a return portion (74). The aft-body (61) is composed of a crown portion (62), a sole portion (64) and optionally a ribbon section (90). The face component (60) is composed of a metal material, and the aft-body (61) is composed of a non-metal material such as a composite material or a thermoplastic material. The striking plate portion (72) preferably has an aspect ratio less than 1.7. The striking plate portion (72) preferably has concentric regions of thickness with the thickness portion in the center (102). The club head (42) has a volume in the range of 290 cubic centimeters to 600 cubic centimeters, a weight in the range of 165 grams to 300 grams, and a striking plate portion (72) surface area in the range of 4.00 square inches to 7.50 square inches. The golf club head (42) has a coefficient of restitution greater than 0.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2006Date of Patent: August 14, 2007Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: James M. Murphy, Herbert Reyes, Peter L. Soracco, Matthew T. Cackett, J. Andrew Galloway, Richard C. Helmstetter, Augustin W. Rollinson, Alan Hocknell
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Patent number: 7252600Abstract: A golf club (40) having a club head (42) with a face component (60) and an aft body (61) is disclosed herein. The face component (60) has a striking plate portion (72) and a return portion (74). The aft-body (61) is composed of a crown portion (62), a sole portion (64) and optionally a ribbon section (90). The face component (60) is composed of a metal material, and the aft-body (61) is composed of a non-metal material such as a composite material or a thermoplastic material. The striking plate portion (72) preferably has an aspect ratio less than 1.7. The striking plate portion (72) preferably has concentric regions of thickness with the thickness portion in the center (102).Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2004Date of Patent: August 7, 2007Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: James M. Murphy, Herbert Reyes, Peter L. Soracco, Matthew T. Cackett, J. Andrew Galloway, Richard C. Helmstetter, Augustin W. Rollinson, Alan Hocknell
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Patent number: 7250008Abstract: The iron golf club head (20) of the present invention is preferably composed of three main components: a periphery member 22, a central member 24 and a face plate 26. The periphery member (22) is preferably composed of a high density material such as a nickel-tungsten alloy. The central member (24) is preferably composed of a lightweight, non-metal material. The face plate (26) is preferably composed of a titanium alloy material. The iron golf club head (20) preferably has high moments of inertia Izz and Ixx.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2005Date of Patent: July 31, 2007Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: Pijush K. Dewanjee, John G. Guard, Chris J. Wieland, Karl A. Clausen, Uday V. Deshmukh, Jesse Bolane, Roger Cleveland, Herbert Reyes, Augustin W. Rollinsoni, Robert R. Lang
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Patent number: 7220189Abstract: The iron golf club head (20) of the present invention is preferably composed of three main components: a periphery member 22, a central member 24 and a face plate 26. The periphery member (22) is preferably composed of a high density material such as a nickel-tungsten alloy. The central member (24) is preferably composed of a lightweight, non-metal material. The face plate (26) is preferably composed of a titanium alloy material. The iron golf club head (20) preferably has high moments of inertia Izz and Ixx.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2005Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: Chris J. Wieland, Karl A. Clausen, Uday V. Deshmukh, Jesse Bolane, Robert R. Lang, Roger Cleveland, Herbert Reyes, Augustin W. Rollinson
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Patent number: 7172519Abstract: A golf club head composed of a damascene patterned metal, such as a Damascus steel, is disclosed. The golf club head may be a putter head or an iron-type club head with a majority of the club head body formed of the damascene patterned metal, or a wood-type club head or an iron-type club head with a damascene patterned metal face insert.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2006Date of Patent: February 6, 2007Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: Wayne H. Byrne, Ronald K. Hettinger, Uday V. Deshmukh, Herbert Reyes
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Patent number: 7144335Abstract: A method for manufacturing a golf club head with an insert having a face plate is disclosed herein. The insert is disposed in a recess of the club head in which the recess has a depth that is greater than the thickness of the insert. The insert preferably has a plurality of tabs on its perimeter to engage the recess walls to allow the insert to essentially float within the recess. An adhesive is preferably disposed between the rear wall of the recess and an interior surface of the insert. Further, an adhesive is applied between the plurality of tabs, and preferably over the exterior surface of each of the plurality of tabs.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2006Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: Joshua G. Breier, Wayne H. Byrne, Augustin W. Rollinson, Ronald K. Hettinger, Pijush K. Dewanjee, Herbert Reyes, John G. Guard, Robert R. Lang, Andrew Oldknow