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).

  • Patent number: 10195506
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignees: HEAD TECHNOLOGY GMBH, DESIGN BLUE LIMITED
    Inventors: Herfried Lammer, Harald Rosenkranz, Johan Kotze, Ralf Schwenger
  • Patent number: 10195496
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a ball game racket with strings that comprise at least one string comprising a superelastic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: Head Technology GmbH
    Inventors: Daniel Lau, Johan Kotze
  • Publication number: 20170312589
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a ball game racket with strings that comprise at least one string comprising a superelastic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: Head Technology GmbH
    Inventors: Daniel LAU, Johan KOTZE
  • Publication number: 20160367875
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Applicant: HEAD TECHNOLOGY GMBH, LTD.
    Inventors: HERFRIED LAMMER, HARALD ROSENKRANZ, JOHAN KOTZE, RALF SCHWENGER
  • Patent number: 9364730
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: HEAD Technology GmbH
    Inventors: Ralf Schwenger, Johan Kotze, Herfried Lammer
  • Publication number: 20140141907
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: HEAD TECHNOLOGY GMBH
    Inventors: Ralf SCHWENGER, Johan KOTZE, Herfried LAMMER
  • Publication number: 20140080640
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Inventors: Herfried Lammer, Harald Rosenkranz, Johan Kotze, Ralf Schwenger
  • Patent number: 8602922
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Head Technology GmbH
    Inventors: Ralf Schwenger, Johan Kotze, Herfried Lammer
  • Patent number: 8500578
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Head Technology GmbH
    Inventors: Stefan Mohr, Daniel Lau, Ralf Schwenger, Johan Kotze, Harald Rosenkranz
  • Patent number: 8282513
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Head Technology GmbH
    Inventors: Harald Rosenkranz, Johan Kotze, Stefan Mohr, Ralf Schwenger
  • Patent number: 8257206
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Head Technology GmbH
    Inventors: Stefan Mohr, Ralf Schwenger, Johan Kotze, Harald Rosenkranz
  • Publication number: 20120094789
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventors: Herfried LAMMER, Harald Rosenkranz, Johan Kotze, Ralf Schwenger
  • Patent number: 8105184
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Head Technology GmbH
    Inventors: Herfried Lammer, Harald Rosenkranz, Johan Kotze, Ralf Schwenger
  • Patent number: 8007380
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Head Technology GmbH
    Inventors: Harald Rosenkranz, Johan Kotze, Stefan Mohr, Ralf Schwenger
  • Publication number: 20110183787
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventors: Ralf Schwenger, Johan Kotze, Herfried Lammer
  • Patent number: 7967706
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Head Technology GmbH
    Inventors: Rob Cottey, Johan Kotze, Stefan Mohr, Claus Müller, Klaus Rambach, Jürgen Wilke, Manfred Emberger, Harald Rosenkranz
  • Publication number: 20110152017
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: HEAD TECHNOLOGY GMBH
    Inventors: Stefan Mohr, Daniel Lau, Ralf Schwenger, Johan Kotze, Harald Rosenkranz
  • Publication number: 20110098142
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Applicant: HEAD TECHNOLOGY GMBH
    Inventors: Stefan Mohr, Ralf Schwenger, Johan Kotze, Harald Rosenkranz
  • Publication number: 20110003654
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2008
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventors: Harald Rosenkranz, Johan Kotze, Stefan Mohr, Ralf Schwenger
  • Publication number: 20100048333
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2007
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: Rob Cottey, Johan Kotze, Stefan Mohr, Claus Müller, Klaus Rambach, Jürgen Wilke, Manfred Emberger, Harald Rosenkranz