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).

  • Publication number: 20230149781
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf coupling mechanisms for joining golf club heads and shafts are described herein. The golf coupling mechanism allows for adjustment of a club head loft angle, a club head lie angle, and a golf club shaft length while utilizing one club head and one shaft. In a fully extended configuration, the golf coupling mechanism includes a shaft sleeve, a removable spacer, and a removable extender, wherein a fastening assembly secures the golf coupling mechanism to the golf club head. In a contracted configuration, the golf coupling mechanism includes the shaft sleeve. The golf coupling mechanism further includes a shaft cap to soften the interaction between the shaft and the golf coupling mechanism. The golf coupling mechanism further comprises one or more arcuate coupler sets to frictionally lock the shaft relative to the golf club head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2023
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Evan R. Greer, Jacob T. Clarke, Eric J. Morales, Ryan M. Stokke, Eric V. Cole, David S. Kultala
  • Publication number: 20230149782
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf coupling mechanisms for joining golf club heads and shafts are described herein. The golf coupling mechanism allows for adjustment of a club head loft angle, a club head lie angle, and a golf club shaft length while utilizing one club head and one shaft. In a fully extended configuration, the golf coupling mechanism includes a shaft sleeve, a removable spacer, and a removable extender, wherein a fastening assembly secures the golf coupling mechanism to the golf club head. In a contracted configuration, the golf coupling mechanism includes the shaft sleeve. The golf coupling mechanism further includes a shaft cap to soften the interaction between the shaft and the golf coupling mechanism. The golf coupling mechanism further comprises one or more arcuate coupler sets to frictionally lock the shaft relative to the golf club head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2023
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Evan R. Greer, Jacob T. Clarke, Eric J. Morales, Ryan M. Stokke, Eric V. Cole, David S. Kultala
  • Patent number: 11607590
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf coupling mechanisms are presented herein. Other examples and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Alex G. Woodward, Jacob T. Clarke, Eric J. Morales, Ryan M. Stokke, Evan R. Greer, Eric V. Cole, David S. Kultala
  • Publication number: 20230071097
    Abstract: Some embodiments include hollow body club heads having reinforced club head faces. In one example, the club face comprises a reinforcement element such as a looped rib positioned on a rear surface of the club face to provide reinforcement. The club head defines a closed interior cavity, where the reinforcement is located within the closed interior cavity. The hollow body club head further comprises a rear including a plurality of walls to allow the club head to easily bend during a golf ball impact. The combination of the hollow body design and the reinforcement element reinforces the club head while permitting the club face to bend. Other embodiments of related club heads and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Joshua B. Matthews, Evan R. Greer, Jacob T. Clarke, Ryan M. Stokke, Cory S. Bacon, Eric J. Morales
  • Publication number: 20230027166
    Abstract: Embodiments of wood-type club heads comprising one or more components are described herein. The wood-type club head comprises a first, metallic component, and a second, non-metallic component. The first component comprises the load bearing structure that forms the striking face, and portions of the crown, the heel, the toe, and the sole. The second component comprises a lightweight structure that wraps around the first component to form portions of the crown, the heel, the toe, and the sole. The first component comprises mass pads and receives removable weights to adjust the weight properties of the club head. The two-component design allows for additional discretionary mass redistribution to improve center of gravity location and moment of inertia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2022
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventors: Travis D. Milleman, Clayson C. Spackman, Cory S. Bacon, Jacob T. Clarke
  • Publication number: 20230017480
    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 insert can further comprise multiple materials to improve sound and feel. 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: September 27, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Jacob T. Clarke, Cory S. Bacon, Matthew T. Schier
  • Publication number: 20220362639
    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: July 29, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Jacob T. Clarke, Ryan M. Stokke, Cory S. Bacon, Martin R. Jertson, Eric J. Morales
  • Patent number: 11458375
    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: April 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: David A. Higdon, Jacob T. Clarke
  • Patent number: D961030
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: KARSTEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jacob T. Clarke, Murphy R. Alexander
  • Patent number: D965090
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Jacob T. Clarke, Anthony D. Serrano, Murphy R. Alexander
  • Patent number: D972057
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Jacob T. Clarke, Anthony D. Serrano, Murphy R. Alexander
  • Patent number: D972058
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Jacob T. Clarke, Anthony D. Serrano, Murphy R. Alexander
  • Patent number: D972674
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Jacob T. Clarke, Anthony D. Serrano, Murphy R. Alexander
  • Patent number: D973163
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Jacob T. Clarke, Murphy R. Alexander, Anthony D. Serrano
  • Patent number: D973802
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: KARSTEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jacob T. Clarke, Murphy R. Alexander, Anthony D. Serrano
  • Patent number: D973803
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Jacob T. Clarke, Murphy R. Alexander, Anthony D. Serrano
  • Patent number: D977047
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Jacob T. Clarke, Xiaojian Chen
  • Patent number: D980358
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Jacob T. Clarke, Anthony D. Serrano, Murphy R. Alexander
  • Patent number: D980359
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: KARSTEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jacob T. Clarke, Anthony D. Serrano, Murphy R. Alexander
  • Patent number: D985081
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Jacob T. Clarke, David A. Higdon