Patents by Inventor Johan Kotze
Johan Kotze 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: 10195506Abstract: A sports product may include a support member and an impact region configured to impact an object. The impact region may be coupled to the support member. The sports product may also include a shear thickening material in at least one of the support member or the impact region. The shear thickening material may be configured to exhibit shear thickening behavior when an impact occurs between the impact region and the object.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2016Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignees: HEAD TECHNOLOGY GMBH, DESIGN BLUE LIMITEDInventors: Herfried Lammer, Harald Rosenkranz, Johan Kotze, Ralf Schwenger
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Patent number: 10195496Abstract: The present invention relates to a ball game racket with strings that comprise at least one string comprising a superelastic material.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2015Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: Head Technology GmbHInventors: Daniel Lau, Johan Kotze
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Publication number: 20170312589Abstract: The present invention relates to a ball game racket with strings that comprise at least one string comprising a superelastic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2015Publication date: November 2, 2017Applicant: Head Technology GmbHInventors: Daniel LAU, Johan KOTZE
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Publication number: 20160367875Abstract: A sports product may include a support member and an impact region configured to impact an object. The impact region may be coupled to the support member. The sports product may also include a shear thickening material in at least one of the support member or the impact region. The shear thickening material may be configured to exhibit shear thickening behavior when an impact occurs between the impact region and the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2016Publication date: December 22, 2016Applicant: HEAD TECHNOLOGY GMBH, LTD.Inventors: HERFRIED LAMMER, HARALD ROSENKRANZ, JOHAN KOTZE, RALF SCHWENGER
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Patent number: 9364730Abstract: A racket assembly may include a racket, and at least one sensor operatively coupled to the racket. The at least one sensor may be configured to generate a signal indicative of at least one parameter related to use of the racket. The racket assembly may also include a processor configured to receive the signal as an input and generate an output based on the signal.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2013Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: HEAD Technology GmbHInventors: Ralf Schwenger, Johan Kotze, Herfried Lammer
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Publication number: 20140141907Abstract: A racket assembly may include a racket, and at least one sensor operatively coupled to the racket. The at least one sensor may be configured to generate a signal indicative of at least one parameter related to use of the racket. The racket assembly may also include a processor configured to receive the signal as an input and generate an output based on the signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: HEAD TECHNOLOGY GMBHInventors: Ralf SCHWENGER, Johan KOTZE, Herfried LAMMER
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Publication number: 20140080640Abstract: A sports product may include a support member and an impact region configured to impact an object. The impact region may be coupled to the support member. The sports product may also include a shear thickening material in at least one of the support member or the impact region. The shear thickening material may be configured to exhibit shear thickening behavior when an impact occurs between the impact region and the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Inventors: Herfried Lammer, Harald Rosenkranz, Johan Kotze, Ralf Schwenger
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Patent number: 8602922Abstract: A racket assembly may include a racket, and at least one sensor operatively coupled to the racket. The at least one sensor may be configured to generate a signal indicative of at least one parameter related to use of the racket. The racket assembly may also include a processor configured to receive the signal as an input and generate an output based on the signal.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2010Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Head Technology GmbHInventors: Ralf Schwenger, Johan Kotze, Herfried Lammer
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Patent number: 8500578Abstract: The present invention relates to an elastic grip sleeve for the grip of a ball game racket, the sleeve having an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the inner surface is provided at least in parts with an adhesive strip. The present invention moreover relates to a retrofit kit for a ball game racket, comprising a grip sleeve and at least an adhesive strip. Moreover, according to the invention there is provided a method for attaching a grip sleeve to the grip portion of a ball game racket.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2010Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Head Technology GmbHInventors: Stefan Mohr, Daniel Lau, Ralf Schwenger, Johan Kotze, Harald Rosenkranz
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Patent number: 8282513Abstract: The invention relates to a racket for ball games, in particular a tennis or squash racket, comprising a head region for receiving a stringing as well as at least one joint which is provided in the head region and the joint axis of which is arranged essentially perpendicularly with respect to a stringing plane formed by the stringing.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2008Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Head Technology GmbHInventors: Harald Rosenkranz, Johan Kotze, Stefan Mohr, Ralf Schwenger
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Patent number: 8257206Abstract: A ball game racket according to the present invention comprises a racket head and a racket shaft, wherein the racket head comprises a stringing having transverse strings and longitudinal strings each having a vibration length. The racket head comprises a means which reduces the vibration length of a plurality of strings on both sides of the stringing depending on the deflection of the strings. The means is attached as a separate part to the racket head.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2010Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Head Technology GmbHInventors: Stefan Mohr, Ralf Schwenger, Johan Kotze, Harald Rosenkranz
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Publication number: 20120094789Abstract: A sports product may include a support member and an impact region configured to impact an object. The impact region may be coupled to the support member. The sports product may also include a shear thickening material in at least one of the support member or the impact region. The shear thickening material may be configured to exhibit shear thickening behavior when an impact occurs between the impact region and the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Inventors: Herfried LAMMER, Harald Rosenkranz, Johan Kotze, Ralf Schwenger
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Patent number: 8105184Abstract: A sports product may include a support member and an impact region configured to impact an object. The impact region may be coupled to the support member. The sports product may also include a shear thickening material in at least one of the support member or the impact region. The shear thickening material may be configured to exhibit shear thickening behavior when an impact occurs between the impact region and the object.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2008Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Head Technology GmbHInventors: Herfried Lammer, Harald Rosenkranz, Johan Kotze, Ralf Schwenger
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Patent number: 8007380Abstract: The disclosure relates to a racket for ball games, and in particular, a tennis or squash racket, with a head region for receiving a stringing defining a stringing plane, a grip portion for holding the racket, and a heart region wherein the heart region has two arms and a bridge. The bridge may be pivot-mounted on both arms relative to an axis substantially perpendicular to the stringing plane. The present disclosure further relates to a method for manufacturing a racket including the step of manufacturing a racket frame with a head region, two arms, and a grip portion in a blow molding process. The method may also include manufacturing a bridge for a racket frame in the blow molding process. The method may further include connecting the bridge with the remaining racket frame.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2008Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Head Technology GmbHInventors: Harald Rosenkranz, Johan Kotze, Stefan Mohr, Ralf Schwenger
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Publication number: 20110183787Abstract: A racket assembly may include a racket, and at least one sensor operatively coupled to the racket. The at least one sensor may be configured to generate a signal indicative of at least one parameter related to use of the racket. The racket assembly may also include a processor configured to receive the signal as an input and generate an output based on the signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2010Publication date: July 28, 2011Inventors: Ralf Schwenger, Johan Kotze, Herfried Lammer
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Patent number: 7967706Abstract: A racket for ball games may include a frame which is formed by a frame profile or a hollow profile and has a racket head and a handle portion connected thereto preferably via a heart region. Two indentations that are symmetrical relative to the longitudinal axis of the racket may be provided in the heart region of the frame. A vibrating device may be arranged in each of the two indentations. The vibrating means of the racket may preferably be effective for vibrations having at least two vibration modes or degrees of freedom. Additionally or alternatively, a racket for ball games may include a frame which forms a head region for receiving strings and a handle portion for holding the racket. The frame may include one respective inwardly-facing C-profile in at least two segments of the head region.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2007Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Head Technology GmbHInventors: Rob Cottey, Johan Kotze, Stefan Mohr, Claus Müller, Klaus Rambach, Jürgen Wilke, Manfred Emberger, Harald Rosenkranz
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Publication number: 20110152017Abstract: The present invention relates to an elastic grip sleeve for the grip of a ball game racket, the sleeve having an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the inner surface is provided at least in parts with an adhesive strip. The present invention moreover relates to a retrofit kit for a ball game racket, comprising a grip sleeve and at least an adhesive strip. Moreover, according to the invention there is provided a method for attaching a grip sleeve to the grip portion of a ball game racket.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2010Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: HEAD TECHNOLOGY GMBHInventors: Stefan Mohr, Daniel Lau, Ralf Schwenger, Johan Kotze, Harald Rosenkranz
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Publication number: 20110098142Abstract: A ball game racket according to the present invention comprises a racket head and a racket shaft, wherein the racket head comprises a stringing having transverse strings and longitudinal strings each having a vibration length. The racket head comprises a means which reduces the vibration length of a plurality of strings on both sides of the stringing depending on the deflection of the strings. The means is attached as a separate part to the racket head.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2010Publication date: April 28, 2011Applicant: HEAD TECHNOLOGY GMBHInventors: Stefan Mohr, Ralf Schwenger, Johan Kotze, Harald Rosenkranz
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Publication number: 20110003654Abstract: The invention relates to a racket for ball games, in particular a tennis or squash racket, comprising a head region for receiving a stringing as well as at least one joint which is provided in the head region and the joint axis of which is arranged essentially perpendicularly with respect to a stringing plane formed by the stringing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2008Publication date: January 6, 2011Inventors: Harald Rosenkranz, Johan Kotze, Stefan Mohr, Ralf Schwenger
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Publication number: 20100048333Abstract: The racket (2) for ball games of the present invention comprises a frame which is formed by a frame profile or a hollow profile and has a racket head and a handle portion connected thereto preferably via a heart region. Two indentations (12) that are symmetrical relative to the longitudinal axis of the racket are provided in the heart region of the frame. A vibrating device (20) is arranged in each of the two indentations. The vibrating means of the racket of the present invention are preferably effective for vibrations having at least two vibration modes or degrees of freedom. The invention further relates to a racket for ball games comprising a frame which forms a head region for receiving strings and a handle portion for holding the racket, wherein the frame comprises one respective inwardly-facing C-profile in at least two segments of the head region.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2007Publication date: February 25, 2010Inventors: Rob Cottey, Johan Kotze, Stefan Mohr, Claus Müller, Klaus Rambach, Jürgen Wilke, Manfred Emberger, Harald Rosenkranz