Patents by Inventor Jimmy H. Kuan

Jimmy H. Kuan 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: 20240269524
    Abstract: An iron type golf club head includes a hitting face that has a plurality of score lines and a face center, a back surface, a sole surface, a top blade and a face thickness. On the back surface, a thick wall portion is formed over a region including a score line center position, the thick wall portion having a face thickness of greater than that of a part on the toe side thereof and greater than that of a part on the heel side thereof. The thick wall portion is formed such that it extends toward the toe side as it goes toward the blade side from the sole side. The iron type golf club head has a loft angle of greater than or equal to 46°. The face thickness is defined as a distance between the hitting face and the back surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2024
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Applicant: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Taiga UEMURA, Jimmy H. KUAN
  • Patent number: 10583333
    Abstract: A golf club head includes a striking face having a face center, a bottom portion, a top portion including an exterior surface, a hosel including an imaginary vertical hosel plane, a forwardmost point, and a rearwardmost point. In an imaginary vertical plane perpendicular to the hosel plane and passing through the face center, the exterior surface includes a path having a first point and a second point rearward of the first point. An imaginary infinite straight line passes through the first point and the second point, but does not penetrate the exterior surface. A segment of the imaginary straight line is delimited by the first point and the second point. A maximum distance between the segment and the exterior surface of the top portion is no greater than 0.70 mm and a distance between the first point and the second point is no less than 22 mm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Jimmy H. Kuan, Samuel G. Lacey, Dan S. Nivanh, Nathaniel J. Radcliffe
  • Patent number: 10456641
    Abstract: A weight member for removable attachment to a weight port of a golf club head is provided. The weight member comprises a head that has a tool mating port for operatively receiving a portion of a fastening tool. The weight member further comprises a shaft that is associated with the head such that the shaft terminates at an end surface. The shaft has a threaded external surface and a non-threaded internal bore that extends from the end surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: SRI SPROTS LIMITED
    Inventors: Dan S. Nivanh, Nathaniel J. Radcliffe, Jimmy H. Kuan
  • Publication number: 20180318679
    Abstract: A weight member for removable attachment to a weight port of a golf club head is provided. The weight member comprises a head that has a tool mating port for operatively receiving a portion of a fastening tool. The weight member further comprises a shaft that is associated with the head such that the shaft terminates at an end surface. The shaft has a threaded external surface and a non-threaded internal bore that extends from the end surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Applicant: DUNLOP SPORTS CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Dan S. NIVANH, Nathaniel J. RADCLIFFE, Jimmy H. KUAN
  • Patent number: 10052537
    Abstract: A weight member for removable attachment to a weight port of a golf club head is provided. The weight member comprises a head that has a tool mating port for operatively receiving a portion of a fastening tool. The weight member further comprises a shaft that is associated with the head such that the shaft terminates at an end surface. The shaft has a threaded external surface and a non-threaded internal bore that extends from the end surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: SRI SPORTS LIMITED
    Inventors: Dan S. Nivanh, Nathaniel J. Radcliffe, Jimmy H. Kuan
  • Publication number: 20170128797
    Abstract: A weight member for removable attachment to a weight port of a golf club head is provided. The weight member comprises a head that has a tool mating port for operatively receiving a portion of a fastening tool. The weight member further comprises a shaft that is associated with the head such that the shaft terminates at an end surface. The shaft has a threaded external surface and a non-threaded internal bore that extends from the end surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Applicant: SRI SPORTS LIMITED
    Inventors: Dan S. NIVANH, Nathaniel J. RADCLIFFE, Jimmy H. KUAN
  • Patent number: 9573027
    Abstract: A weight member for removable attachment to a weight port of a golf club head is provided. The weight member comprises a head that has a tool mating port for operatively receiving a portion of a fastening tool. The weight member further comprises a shaft that is associated with the head such that the shaft terminates at an end surface. The shaft has a threaded external surface and a non-threaded internal bore that extends from the end surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: SRI SPORTS LIMITED
    Inventors: Dan S. Nivanh, Nathaniel J. Radcliffe, Jimmy H. Kuan
  • Publication number: 20170036074
    Abstract: A golf club head includes a striking face having a face center, a bottom portion, a top portion including an exterior surface, a hosel including an imaginary vertical hosel plane, a forwardmost point, and a rearwardmost point. In an imaginary vertical plane perpendicular to the hosel plane and passing through the face center, the exterior surface includes a path having a first point and a second point rearward of the first point. An imaginary infinite straight line passes through the first point and the second point, but does not penetrate the exterior surface. A segment of the imaginary straight line is delimited by the first point and the second point. A maximum distance between the segment and the exterior surface of the top portion is no greater than 0.70 mm and a distance between the first point and the second point is no less than 22 mm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Applicant: SRI SPORTS LIMITED
    Inventors: Jimmy H. KUAN, Samuel G. LACEY, Dan S. NIVANH, Nathaniel J. RADCLIFFE
  • Patent number: 9492720
    Abstract: A golf club head includes a striking face having a face center, a bottom portion, a top portion including an exterior surface, a hosel including an imaginary vertical hosel plane, a forwardmost point, and a rearwardmost point. In an imaginary vertical plane perpendicular to the hosel plane and passing through the face center, the exterior surface includes a path having a first point and a second point rearward of the first point. An imaginary infinite straight line passes through the first point and the second point, but does not penetrate the exterior surface. A segment of the imaginary straight line is delimited by the first point and the second point. A maximum distance between the segment and the exterior surface of the top portion is no greater than 0.70 mm and a distance between the first point and the second point is no less than 22 mm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: SRI SPORTS LIMITED
    Inventors: Jimmy H. Kuan, Samuel G. Lacey, Dan S. Nivanh, Nathaniel J. Radcliffe
  • Patent number: 8740723
    Abstract: A golf club head includes a striking face having a face center, a bottom portion, a top portion including an exterior surface, a hosel including an imaginary vertical hosel plane, a forwardmost point, and a rearwardmost point. In an imaginary vertical plane perpendicular to the hosel plane and passing through the face center, the exterior surface includes a path having a first point and a second point rearward of the first point. An imaginary infinite straight line passes through the first point and the second point, but does not penetrate the exterior surface. A segment of the imaginary straight line is delimited by the first point and the second point. A maximum distance between the segment and the exterior surface of the top portion is no greater than 0.70 mm and a distance between the first point and the second point is no less than 22 mm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: SRI Sports Limited
    Inventors: Jimmy H. Kuan, Samuel G. Lacey, Dan S. Nivanh, Nathaniel J. Radcliffe
  • Publication number: 20140113744
    Abstract: A golf club head includes a striking face having a face center, a bottom portion, a top portion including an exterior surface, a hosel including an imaginary vertical hosel plane, a forwardmost point, and a rearwardmost point. In an imaginary vertical plane perpendicular to the hosel plane and passing through the face center, the exterior surface includes a path having a first point and a second point rearward of the first point. An imaginary infinite straight line passes through the first point and the second point, but does not penetrate the exterior surface. A segment of the imaginary straight line is delimited by the first point and the second point. A maximum distance between the segment and the exterior surface of the top portion is no greater than 0.70 mm and a distance between the first point and the second point is no less than 22 mm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: SRI SPORTS LIMITED
    Inventors: Jimmy H. KUAN, Samuel G. LACEY, Dan S. NIVANH, Nathaniel J. RADCLIFFE
  • Patent number: 8641556
    Abstract: A golf club head according to one or more aspects of the present invention may include a body comprising a front surface, having an opening therein for receiving a primary insert. One or more secondary inserts may be disposed in the primary insert and may include a leading surface and a trailing surface. The trailing surface may be physically exposed to the elements and the leading surface may be physically exposed and/or visually exposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: SRI Sports Limited
    Inventors: Jimmy H. Kuan, Michael D. Sandoval, Adam K. Sheldon
  • Patent number: 8641557
    Abstract: A golf club head includes a striking face having a face center, a bottom portion, a top portion including an exterior surface, a hosel including an imaginary vertical hosel plane, a forwardmost point, and a rearwardmost point. In an imaginary vertical plane perpendicular to the hosel plane and passing through the face center, the exterior surface includes a path having a first point and a second point rearward of the first point. An imaginary infinite straight line passes through the first point and the second point, but does not penetrate the exterior surface. A segment of the imaginary straight line is delimited by the first point and the second point. A maximum distance between the segment and the exterior surface of the top portion is no greater than 0.70 mm and a distance between the first point and the second point is no less than 22 mm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: SRI Sports Limited
    Inventors: Jimmy H. Kuan, Samuel G. Lacey, Dan S. Nivanh, Nathaniel J. Radcliffe
  • Publication number: 20130274029
    Abstract: A golf club head according to one or more aspects of the present invention may include a body comprising a front surface, having an opening therein for receiving a primary insert. One or more secondary inserts may be disposed in the primary insert and may include a leading surface and a trailing surface. The trailing surface may be physically exposed to the elements and the leading surface may be physically exposed and/or visually exposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: SRI Sports Limited
    Inventors: Jimmy H. KUAN, Michael D. SANDOVAL, Adam K. SHELDON
  • Patent number: D979681
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventor: Jimmy H. Kuan
  • Patent number: D979687
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventor: Jimmy H. Kuan
  • Patent number: D1016194
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventor: Jimmy H. Kuan
  • Patent number: D1016195
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventor: Jimmy H. Kuan
  • Patent number: D1023199
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Jimmy H. Kuan, Isaac Chang
  • Patent number: D1023201
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventor: Jimmy H. Kuan