Patents by Inventor John A. Solheim

John A. Solheim 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: 12280301
    Abstract: Embodiments of putter-type golf club head comprising a striking surface capable of achieving consistent ball speeds across the striking surface to account for various ball impact locations are described herein. The striking surface has at least two materials that differs in concentration away from the geometric center of the striking surface to provide this consistency. Consistent (or uniform) ball speed is achieved throughout the striking surface as the portion of the golf ball that contacts the striking surface interacts with at least two materials having a differing material characteristic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: James D. Willmott, Erik M. Henrikson, David A. Higdon, Cole D. Brubaker, Anthony D. Serrano, John A. Solheim
  • Patent number: 12274927
    Abstract: A golf club has a first shaft coupled to a club head, a second shaft configured to slidably engage a portion of the first shaft, a grip coupled to the second shaft, and an adjustable length shaft assembly received by the second shaft and configured to allow a portion of the first shaft to slide in relation to the second shaft in a first configuration, and to restrict a portion of the first shaft from sliding in relation to the second shaft in a second configuration. The grip is restricted from rotation about the first shaft or the second shaft as the first shaft slides in relation to the second shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Travis D. Milleman, Anthony D. Serrano, Eric V. Cole, David S. Kultala, David L. Petersen, Les J. Bryant, Richard D. MacMillan, Rick Solesbee, John A. Solheim, Evan R. Greer
  • Patent number: 12220618
    Abstract: A golf club head including a club face defined by a toe end, a heel end, a top rail and a sole. The golf club head including a plurality of grooves disposed on the club face between the top rail and the sole. Each groove extends between the toe end and the heel end. Depths of the grooves vary in a direction extending between the top rail and the sole and in a direction extending between the heel end and the toe end. Widths of each of the plurality of grooves vary in a direction extending between the heel end and the toe end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony D. Serrano, Paul D. Wood, Bradley D. Schweigert, Calvin S. Wang, John A. Solheim
  • Publication number: 20250042198
    Abstract: Multi-wheel casters designed to traverse various obstacles are described herein. The multi-wheel casters can be used in various applications to transport various loads from a first location to a second location. The multi-wheel casters can be rotatable about a king pin to provide maneuverability or can be fixed about a king pin to provide beneficial straight-line transportation. A combination of identical and different casters can be used to create different load transportation platforms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2024
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Applicant: KARSTEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Bernardo L. Barea Lopez, Dylan R. Cappello, Jordan D. Shoenhair, John A. Solheim, Justin A. Paselk
  • Publication number: 20250041685
    Abstract: A pickleball paddle having an injection molded multi-piece frame surrounding and supporting a hitting face assembly. The frame provides design flexibility to separate control of the paddle stiffness from the playability characteristics of hitting face assembly. Speed of assembly is increased and cost of components are decreased by utilizing an injection molded frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2024
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventors: Justin A. Paselk, Jordan D. Shoenhair, Clayson C. Spackman, Erik M. Henrikson, Isaac P. Dukes, John A. Solheim, Matthew A. Solheim
  • Publication number: 20250032891
    Abstract: A moving wheel platform that minimizes wheel interactions with noncontinuous and uneven surfaces. The platform provides rotation-inhibiting structures onto or into the moving wheel platforms that aids with eliminating wheel bite.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2024
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Applicant: KARSTEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Dylan R. Cappello, David L. Petersen, John A. Solheim
  • Publication number: 20250009092
    Abstract: A multi-wheel system that minimizes wheel interactions with discontinuous and uneven surfaces. The multi-wheel system comprises wheels of varying diameters connecting to a rotating arm configured to raise and lower the wheels in response to obstacles along the rolling surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2024
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Applicant: KARSTEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jordan D. Shoenhair, Justin A. Paselk, John A. Solheim
  • Patent number: 12179073
    Abstract: A golf club head includes a body having a faceplate having a strike surface and an opposing interior surface, a rear end, and a sole connecting the faceplate with the rear end. The faceplate, the rear end, and the sole partially define a cavity. An insert is positioned within the cavity, the insert presenting an insert surface facing the interior surface of the faceplate and spaced therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Ryan M. Stokke, John A. Solheim, Martin R. Jertson
  • Publication number: 20240424384
    Abstract: A multi-wheel truck that minimizes wheel interactions with discontinuous and uneven surfaces. The truck provides a suspension system that absorbs impact force caused by uneven surfaces and a unique attack angle that allows obstacles to be traversed when approached from a wide range of angles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2024
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Applicant: KARSTEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Dylan R. Cappello, John A. Solheim, Jordan D. Shoenhair, Justin A. Paselk
  • Patent number: 12138513
    Abstract: Embodiments of putter-type golf club head comprising a striking surface capable of achieving consistent ball speeds across the striking surface to account for various ball impact locations are described herein. The striking surface has at least two materials that differs in concentration away from the geometric center of the striking surface to provide this consistency. Consistent (or uniform) ball speed is achieved throughout the striking surface as the portion of the golf ball that contacts the striking surface interacts with at least two materials having a differing material characteristic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: James D. Willmott, Erik M. Henrikson, David A. Higdon, Cole D. Brubaker, Anthony D. Serrano, John A. Solheim
  • Publication number: 20240343063
    Abstract: Embodiments of collapsible wheels and methods of making collapsible wheels are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: John A. Solheim, Eric V. Cole, Neil J. Clark
  • Patent number: 12115437
    Abstract: A moving wheel platform that minimizes wheel interactions with noncontinuous and uneven surfaces. The platform provides rotation-inhibiting structures onto or into the moving wheel platforms that aids with eliminating wheel bite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Dylan R. Cappello, David L. Petersen, John A. Solheim
  • Patent number: 12096832
    Abstract: A multi-wheel system that minimizes wheel interactions with discontinuous and uneven surfaces. The multi-wheel system comprises wheels of varying diameters connecting to a rotating arm configured to raise and lower the wheels in response to obstacles along the rolling surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Jordan D. Shoenhair, Justin A. Paselk, John A. Solheim
  • Patent number: 12083411
    Abstract: A multi-wheel truck that minimizes wheel interactions with discontinuous and uneven surfaces. The truck provides a suspension system that absorbs impact force caused by uneven surfaces and a unique attack angle that allows obstacles to be traversed when approached from a wide range of angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Dylan R. Cappello, John A. Solheim, Jordan D. Shoenhair, Justin A. Paselk
  • Publication number: 20240293729
    Abstract: A skateboard deck with multiple layers constructed from multiple materials is disclosed. Embodiments for design and manufacture are disclosed. The skateboard decks comprise resilient layers formed of a material such as wood and a reinforcing layer formed from high strength low eight materials. The reinforcing layers are located proximate the upper and/or lower regions to absorb the high stress applied to the skateboard during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventors: Zaid M. Arikat, Justin A. Paselk, Jordan D. Shoenhair, John A. Solheim, Dylan R. Cappello
  • Publication number: 20240261644
    Abstract: A compact putter-type club head comprising a compact body profile and a small strike surface area is described herein. The compact putter head achieves distinct alignment and delivery advantages under a variety of putting conditions and is uniquely suited to produce accurate putting from the rough or fringe. The small body dimensions, including the strike face, force the player to focus on making a center strike, while also providing minimal resistance when travelling through tall grass. Certain features and characteristics of the compact putter head are specifically tailored to produce one of these benefits, while certain other features or characteristics provide benefits across multiple areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2024
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Inventors: Anthony D. Serrano, Tony P. Finau, John A. Solheim
  • Publication number: 20240245979
    Abstract: A multi-wheel truck that minimizes wheel interactions with discontinuous and uneven surfaces. The truck provides a suspension system that absorbs impact force caused by uneven surfaces and a unique attack angle that allows obstacles to be traversed when approached from a wide range of angles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2024
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Inventors: Dylan R. Cappello, John A. Solheim, Jordan D. Shoenhair, Justin A. Paselk
  • Patent number: D1033579
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Inventors: Anthony D. Serrano, Tony P. Finau, John A. Solheim
  • Patent number: RE50231
    Abstract: A golf club head including a club face defined by a toe end, a heel end, a top rail and a sole. The golf club head including a plurality of grooves disposed on the club face between the top rail and the sole. Each groove extends between the toe end and the heel end. Depths of the grooves vary in a direction extending between the top rail and the sole and in a direction extending between the heel end and the toe end. Widths of each of the plurality of grooves vary in a direction extending between the heel end and the toe end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony D. Serrano, Paul D. Wood, Bradley D. Schweigert, Calvin S. Wang, John A. Solheim
  • Patent number: RE50247
    Abstract: Embodiments of grooves of golf club heads and methods to manufacture grooves of golf club heads are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony D. Serrano, Paul D. Wood, Bradley D. Schweigert, Calvin S. Wang, John A. Solheim