Patents by Inventor James W. Thompson, Jr.

James W. Thompson, Jr. 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: 6696659
    Abstract: A method for forming a negative image of a golf club grip design in a golf club grip mold cavity includes translating an initial golf club grip design to an electric discharge machine electrode, cutting the design into the electrode surface, and rotating and translating the electrode within the mold cavity while engaging in electric discharge machining. The translation from the initial golf club grip design to the electrode includes cordally scaling the design elements such that their cordal relationship is preserved when the design is subsequently formed into the grip mold cavity. In another aspect, a data storage medium stores a program for forming a golf club grip design for the surface of an electric discharge machine electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: Southeastern Tool & Die Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin Q. Wallace, James W. Thompson, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5149087
    Abstract: The present invention entails a utility golf accessory in the form of an elongated rod having a handle on one end and a ground penetrating fork on the other end. The ground penetrating fork functions to repair ball marks and divots. Pivotally connected to the handle end of the elongated rod is a hook which functions to support one or more golf clubs that are unattended. In particular, the elongated rod can be anchored in the ground and one or more golf handles from golf clubs can be leaned against the hook such that the golf club handles are supported in an inclined fashion adjacent the ground penetrating ground accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1992
    Inventor: James W. Thompson, Jr.