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).

  • Publication number: 20230158394
    Abstract: A skateboard deck with multiple layers constructed from multiple materials is disclosed. Embodiments for design and manufacture are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2022
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: Justin A. Paselk, Jordan D. Shoenhair, John A. Solheim
  • Publication number: 20230158372
    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: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2023
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: Anthony D. Serrano, Paul D. Wood, Bradley D. Schweigert, Calvin S. Wang, John A. Solheim
  • Publication number: 20230113599
    Abstract: A golf club head includes a body having a face plate having a strike surface and an opposing interior surface, a rear end, and a sole connecting the faceplate with the rear end. The face plate, 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 face plate and spaced therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Ryan M. Stokke, John A. Solheim, Martin R. Jertson
  • Patent number: 11612793
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads with apertures and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Solheim, Eric J. Morales, Erik M. Henrikson, Eric V. Cole, Paul D. Wood, Martin R. Jertson, Ryan M. Stokke
  • Publication number: 20230090633
    Abstract: A skateboard deck with multiple layers constructed from multiple materials is disclosed. Embodiments for design and manufacture are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Justin A. Paselk, Jordan D. Shoenhair, John A. Solheim, Dylan R. Cappello
  • Patent number: 11559726
    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: April 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Anthony D. Serrano, Paul D. Wood, Bradley D. Schweigert, Calvin S. Wang, John A. Solheim
  • Patent number: 11534664
    Abstract: A golf club head includes a body having a face plate having a strike surface and an opposing interior surface, a rear end, and a sole connecting the faceplate with the rear end. The face plate, 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 face plate and spaced therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Ryan M. Stokke, John A. Solheim, Martin R. Jertson
  • Publication number: 20220401803
    Abstract: Putter type club head with vertical groove patterns are described herein. A putter type club head comprises a putter face having a plurality of first curved grooves and a plurality of second curved grooves. The first curved grooves and the second curved grooves intersect each other at a plurality of points across the putter face. The width and depth of the first curved grooves and the second curved grooves can vary across the putter face in a direction extending from a heel end to a toe end, and/or in a direction extending from a top rail to a sole. The curved groove pattern provides consistent ball speed performance for any impact location on the putter face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: Calvin S. Wang, Xiaojian Chen, David A. Higdon, Les J. Bryant, Martin R. Jertson, Anthony D. Serrano, John A. Solheim
  • Publication number: 20220362637
    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 differ 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: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Alex G. Woodward, Matthew T. Schier, Murphy R. Alexander, Anthony D. Serrano, James D. Willmott, Erik M. Henrikson, David A. Higdon, Cole D. Brubaker, John A. Solheim
  • Patent number: 11420100
    Abstract: Putter type club head with vertical groove patterns are described herein. A putter type club head comprises a putter face having a plurality of first curved grooves and a plurality of second curved grooves. The first curved grooves and the second curved grooves extend in a general vertical direction, and intersect each other at a plurality of points across the putter face. The width and depth of the first curved grooves and the second curved grooves can vary across the putter face in a direction extending from a heel end to a toe end, and/or in a direction extending from a top rail to a sole. The vertical groove pattern provides consistent ball speed performance for any impact location on the putter face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Calvin S. Wang, Xiaojian Chen, David A. Higdon, Les J. Bryant, Martin R. Jertson, Anthony D. Serrano, John A. Solheim
  • Publication number: 20220176216
    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: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    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
  • Publication number: 20220111265
    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: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: James D. Willmott, Erik M. Henrikson, David A. Higdon, Cole D. Brubaker, Anthony D. Serrano, John A. Solheim
  • Patent number: 11278780
    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: August 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    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
  • Publication number: 20220080290
    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: November 30, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventors: Dylan R. Cappello, David L. Petersen, John A. Solheim
  • Publication number: 20220053898
    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: August 20, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Jordan D. Shoenhair, Justin A. Paselk, John A. Solheim
  • Publication number: 20220054904
    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: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: James D. Willmott, Erik M. Henrikson, David A. Higdon, Cole D. Brubaker, Anthony D. Serrano, John A. Solheim
  • Publication number: 20210402283
    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: June 29, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Dylan R. Cappello, John A. Solheim, Jordan D. Shoenhair, Justin A. Paselk
  • Patent number: 11207572
    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: August 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    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: 20210394027
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf clubs with grooves and methods of manufacture thereof are described herein. In one embodiment of a golf club described herein, the golf club has a head with a body. The body has a strike face with channels and at least one insert located within at least one of the channels. At least one of the channels comprises a single groove, and the insert forms at least a portion of the single groove. At least one of the channels comprises an opening on the strike face that is narrower than a bottom of the at least one of the channels. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventor: John A. Solheim
  • Patent number: RE48977
    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: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony D. Serrano, Paul D. Wood, Bradley D. Schweigert, Calvin S. Wang, John A. Solheim