Patents by Inventor Jacob T. Clarke

Jacob T. Clarke 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).

  • Patent number: 12285662
    Abstract: An embodiment of a putter type golf club head with an upper and lower portion, made from two different materials, is enclosed herein. Other embodiments are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2025
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: David A. Higdon, Jacob T. Clarke
  • Publication number: 20250090910
    Abstract: The invention provides a wedge-type golf club head optimized for close-to-the-green shots. The golf club head comprises a highly lofted, large strike face and a sole with a broad bounce surface. The golf club head facilitates the golfer using a normal stance and swing path to produce an accurate, high trajectory shot to the green.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Inventor: Jacob T. Clarke
  • Publication number: 20250058180
    Abstract: A golf club head comprising a shaft sleeve with a shaft sleeve coupler set, a sleeve outer wall, and a cap. The shaft sleeve coupler set comprises four couplers protruding from the sleeve outer wall. Each of the four couplers comprises an arcuate surface. The golf club head comprises a hosel bore. The shaft sleeve is configured to be received by the hosel bore. The shaft sleeve and the hosel bore are non-coaxial.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Applicant: KARSTEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jacob T. Clarke, Eric J. Morales, Ryan M. Stokke, Evan R. Greer, Eric V. Cole, David S. Kultala
  • Publication number: 20250010152
    Abstract: Some embodiments include club heads having reinforced club head faces. In one example, the club head comprises a variable face thickness profile with thickened and thinned regions. The face includes a thinned perimeter region positioned near a perimeter of the face, and a thickened central region positioned over a geometric center of the face. The club head further comprises a 360 undercut that extends along the entire perimeter of the face. The club head further comprises one or more reinforcement ribs to improve the frequency response during golf ball impacts. The combination of the thinned perimeter region, thickened central region, and 360 undercut reinforces the club head while permitting the face to bend. Other embodiments of related club heads and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2024
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Applicant: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Evan R. Greer, Jacob T. Clarke, Ryan M. Stokke, Cory S. Bacon, Eric J. Morales
  • Publication number: 20240335710
    Abstract: Described herein is a tour iron having a golf club head with a faceplate, a body, and an insert. A sole, top rail, rear, and the faceplate enclose a cavity within the body. The cavity can house the insert. The insert can comprise a low-density material, allowing weight to be concentrated around the peripheral edge of the golf club head. The rear of the golf club head has an inflection seam running from the heel to the toe. The golf club head has an upper portion, above the inflection seam and a lower portion below the inflection seam. The lower portion can have a depth greater that the upper portion depth. The faceplate, body, and insert can be formed of different materials having different densities. The golf club head has a comparatively high moment of inertia and a low center of gravity. Other embodiments and methods are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2024
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Inventors: Jacob T. Clarke, Cory S. Bacon, Dave Wu, Martin R. Jertson, Travis D. Milleman, Ryan M. Stokke, Clayson C. Spackman
  • Patent number: 12102892
    Abstract: Some embodiments include club heads having reinforced club head faces. In one example, the club head comprises a variable face thickness profile with thickened and thinned regions. The face includes a thinned perimeter region positioned near a perimeter of the face, and a thickened central region positioned over a geometric center of the face. The club head further comprises a 360 undercut that extends along the entire perimeter of the face. The club head further comprises one or more reinforcement ribs to improve the frequency response during golf ball impacts. The combination of the thinned perimeter region, thickened central region, and 360 undercut reinforces the club head while permitting the face to bend. Other embodiments of related club heads and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Evan R. Greer, Jacob T. Clarke, Ryan M. Stokke, Cory S. Bacon, Eric J. Morales
  • Publication number: 20240316418
    Abstract: Some embodiments include club heads having reinforced club head faces. In one example, the club head comprises a variable face thickness with thickened and thinned regions. The face includes a thinned perimeter region positioned near a perimeter of the face, and a thickened central region positioned over a geometric center of the face. The club head further comprises a 360 undercut that extends along the entire perimeter of the face. The combination of the thinned perimeter region, thickened central region, and 360 undercut reinforces the club head while permitting the face to bend. Other embodiments of related club heads and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2024
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Inventors: Jacob T. Clarke, Ryan M. Stokke, Cory S. Bacon, Martin R. Jertson, Eric J. Morales
  • Patent number: 12070660
    Abstract: A golf club head includes a hosel and a shaft sleeve insertable into the hosel, A shaft sleeve body of the shaft sleeve, the shaft sleeve body includes an outer wall and a first coupler protruding from the sleeve outer wall and having a first coupler surface area, a second coupler protruding from the sleeve outer wall and having a second coupler surface area, a third coupler protruding from the sleeve outer wall and having a third coupler surface area, and a fourth coupler protruding from the sleeve outer wall and having a fourth coupler surface area. Each of the first second, third and fourth couplers has an arcuate surface continuously curved throughout its respective surface area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Jacob T. Clarke, Eric J. Morales, Ryan M. Stokke, Evan R. Greer, Eric V. Cole, David S. Kultala
  • Patent number: 12011643
    Abstract: Described herein is a tour iron having a golf club head with a faceplate, a body, and an insert. A sole, top rail, rear, and the faceplate enclose a cavity within the body. The cavity can house the insert. The insert can comprise a low-density material, allowing weight to be concentrated around the peripheral edge of the golf club head. The rear of the golf club head has an inflection seam running from the heel to the toe. The golf club head has an upper portion, above the inflection seam and a lower portion below the inflection seam. The lower portion can have a depth greater that the upper portion depth. The faceplate, body, and insert can be formed of different materials having different densities. The golf club head has a comparatively high moment of inertia and a low center of gravity. Other embodiments and methods are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Jacob T. Clarke, Cory S. Bacon, Dave Wu, Martin R. Jertson, Travis D. Milleman, Ryan M. Stokke, Clayson C. Spackman
  • Patent number: D1034863
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Inventors: Jacob T. Clarke, David A. Higdon
  • Patent number: D1035802
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Jacob T. Clarke, David A. Higdon, Anthony D. Serrano
  • Patent number: D1036592
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Jacob T. Clarke, David A. Higdon, Matthew T. Schier
  • Patent number: D1036593
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Jacob T. Clarke, David A. Higdon, Murphy R. Alexander, Anthony D. Serrano
  • Patent number: D1036594
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Jacob T. Clarke, David A. Higdon, Murphy R. Alexander, Anthony D. Serrano
  • Patent number: D1052027
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Jacob T. Clarke, Murphy R. Alexander
  • Patent number: D1055187
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Jacob T. Clarke, David A. Higdon, Anthony D. Serrano
  • Patent number: D1059521
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Jacob T. Clarke, David A. Higdon, Anthony D. Serrano
  • Patent number: D1060563
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Jacob T. Clarke, David A. Higdon
  • Patent number: D1060564
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Jacob T. Clarke, David A. Higdon
  • Patent number: D1071053
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Jacob T. Clarke, David A. Higdon, Anthony D. Serrano