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).

  • DUAL AXLE SKATEBOARD AND TRUCK WITH OUTBOARD SECONDARY WHEELS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20180154244
    Abstract: Improved skateboards and methods of obtaining or providing skateboards with improved trucks. Trucks have two axles or axes, two primary wheels, and two secondary wheels, and skateboards have eight wheels, four in front and four at the rear portion of the skateboard. The four primary wheels support most or all of the weight of the skateboard when the skateboard is on a flat surface, and the two secondary wheels support the weight of one portion of the skateboard (e.g., front or rear) when the primary wheels cross a crack (e.g., a sidewalk contraction joint). In various embodiments, the secondary wheels are located outboard of the primary wheels. Further, in a number of embodiments, the axis of rotation or axle of the primary wheels remains parallel to that of the secondary wheels, whether the skateboard is going straight or turning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2018
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: John R. Marusiak, John A. Solheim, Eric V. Cole
  • Collapsible wheels and methods of making collapsible wheels
    Patent number: 9981501
    Abstract: Embodiments of collapsible wheels and methods of making collapsible wheels are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Solheim, Eric V. Cole
  • HEADCOVERS HAVING A PULL STRAP AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20180104557
    Abstract: Embodiments of headcovers having a headcover body that includes a detachable pull strap with a plurality of leg portions that connect to the headcover body and methods to manufacture such headcovers are generally described herein. Other embodiments of the headcovers may be described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventors: John A. Solheim, John R. Marusiak, Xiaojian Chen, Daniel K. Lee
  • Dual axle skateboard and truck with outboard secondary wheels and method
    Patent number: 9925452
    Abstract: Improved skateboards and methods of obtaining or providing skateboards with improved trucks. Trucks have two axles or axes, two primary wheels, and two secondary wheels, and skateboards have eight wheels, four in front and four at the rear portion of the skateboard. The four primary wheels support most or all of the weight of the skateboard when the skateboard is on a flat surface, and the two secondary wheels support the weight of one portion of the skateboard (e.g., front or rear) when the primary wheels cross a crack (e.g., a sidewalk contraction joint). In various embodiments, the secondary wheels are located outboard of the primary wheels. Further, in a number of embodiments, the axis of rotation or axle of the primary wheels remains parallel to that of the secondary wheels, whether the skateboard is going straight or turning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John R. Marusiak, John A. Solheim, Eric. V. Cole
  • Golf club head and method of manufacturing golf club head
    Patent number: 9925434
    Abstract: A putter-type golf club head and method of manufacturing said golf club are herein disclosed. The putter has a body, a face surface, a rear surface, a sole surface, a crown surface, and a heel surface. To reduce the reflective glare off the crown surface and to improve the ease of alignment, the putter includes various curved boundaries between surfaces of the club head. Multiple sections of the crown connect with the heel surface through curved transition regions, which reflect the light differently than the crown surface and thus serve as alignment aids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Solheim, Michael R. Nicolette
  • Headcovers having a collapsible configuration and methods to manufacture headcovers having a collapsible configuration
    Patent number: 9868040
    Abstract: Embodiments of headcovers having a headcover body that includes a plurality of collapsible portions that allow the headcover body to be configured between a collapsed configuration and a non-collapsed configuration and methods to manufacture such headcovers are generally described herein. Other embodiments of the headcovers may be described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Solheim, John R. Marusiak, Xiaojian Chen, Daniel Lee
  • Club head sets with varying characteristics and related methods
    Patent number: 9849354
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf clubs head sets with varying characteristics are disclosed herein. Other examples and related methods are also generally described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Ryan M. Stokke, Martin R. Jertson, Michael R. Nicolette, John A. Solheim
  • GOLF CLUB HEADS WITH FACE DEFLECTION STRUCTURES AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20170312594
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads with face deflection structures are described herein. Other examples and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Brandon L. Fossum, John A. Solheim
  • Golf club heads with apertures and methods to manufacture golf club heads
    Patent number: 9776052
    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: June 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Solheim, Eric J. Morales, Erik M. Henrikson, Eric V. Cole, Paul D. Wood, Bradley D. Schweigert, Martin R. Jertson, Tyler A. Shaw
  • GOLF CLUB HEAD HAVING A SUPPORT TO LIMIT FACEPLATE DEFORMATION
    Publication number: 20170274253
    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: March 27, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Ryan M. Stokke, John A. Solheim, Martin R. Jertson
  • Golf club heads with face deflection structures and related methods
    Patent number: 9770633
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads with face deflection structures are described herein. Other examples and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Brandon L. Fossum, John A. Solheim
  • GOLF CLUB HEADS WITH APERTURES AND METHODS TO MANUFACTURE GOLF CLUB HEADS
    Publication number: 20170225048
    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: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: John A. Solheim, Eric J. Morales, Erik M. Henrikson, Eric V. Cole, Paul D. Wood, Bradley D. Schweigert, Marty R. Jertson, Tyler A. Shaw
  • GOLF CLUB HEAD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING GOLF CLUB HEAD
    Publication number: 20170209756
    Abstract: A golf club head and method of manufacturing are disclosed. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: John A. Solheim, Michael R. Nicolette
  • Golf club head and method of manufacturing golf club head
    Patent number: 9649543
    Abstract: A golf club head and method of manufacturing are disclosed. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Solheim, Michael R. Nicolette
  • GOLF CLUB HEADS WITH GROOVES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE
    Publication number: 20170120113
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf clubs, golf club heads, and methods of manufacture are described herein. In one embodiment, a golf club head includes a strike face having one or more grooves with edges, where one or more of the edges is unsmooth. Other embodiments are also described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: John A. Solheim, David L. Petersen
  • HEADCOVERS HAVING A COLLAPSIBLE CONFIGURATION AND METHODS TO MANUFACTURE HEADCOVERS HAVING A COLLAPSIBLE CONFIGURATION
    Publication number: 20170095714
    Abstract: Embodiments of headcovers having a headcover body that includes a plurality of collapsible portions that allow the headcover body to be configured between a collapsed configuration and a non-collapsed configuration and methods to manufacture such headcovers are generally described herein. Other embodiments of the headcovers may be described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: John A. Solheim, John R. Marusiak, Xiaojian Chen, Daniel Lee
  • Golf club heads with grooves and methods of manufacture
    Patent number: 9597557
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf clubs, golf club heads, and methods of manufacture are described herein. In one embodiment, a golf club head includes a strike face having one or more grooves with edges, where one or more of the edges is unsmooth. Other embodiments are also described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Solheim, David L. Petersen
  • DUAL AXLE SKATEBOARD AND TRUCK WITH OUTBOARD SECONDARY WHEELS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20170072291
    Abstract: Improved skateboards and methods of obtaining or providing skateboards with improved trucks. Trucks have two axles or axes, two primary wheels, and two secondary wheels, and skateboards have eight wheels, four in front and four at the rear portion of the skateboard. The four primary wheels support most or all of the weight of the skateboard when the skateboard is on a flat surface, and the two secondary wheels support the weight of one portion of the skateboard (e.g., front or rear) when the primary wheels cross a crack (e.g., a sidewalk contraction joint). In various embodiments, the secondary wheels are located outboard of the primary wheels. Further, in a number of embodiments, the axis of rotation or axle of the primary wheels remains parallel to that of the secondary wheels, whether the skateboard is going straight or turning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: John R. Marusiak, John A. Solheim, Eric V. Cole
  • Golf club head
    Patent number: D802067
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Solheim, John P. Fife
  • Golf club head
    Patent number: D816175
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Solheim, David D. Jones, Anthony D. Serrano