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).

  • Headcovers having a collapsible configuration and methods to manufacture headcovers having a collapsible configuration
    Patent number: 9561414
    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: September 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Solheim, John R. Marusiak, Xiojian Chen, Daniel Lee
  • Dual axle skateboard and truck with outboard secondary wheels and method
    Patent number: 9492731
    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: July 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John R. Marusiak, John A. Solheim, Eric V. Cole
  • GOLF CLUB HEADS WITH APERTURES AND FILLER MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20160250534
    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: May 6, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: John A. Solheim, Eric J. Morales, Erik M. Henrikson, Eric V. Cole, Paul D. Wood, Martin R. Jertson, Ryan M. Stokke
  • GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH GROOVES AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE
    Publication number: 20160151684
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf clubs with grooves and methods of manufacture thereof are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2016
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Applicant: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventor: John A. Solheim
  • Golf clubs with hosel inserts and related methods
    Patent number: 9327170
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf clubs with hosel inserts are presented herein. Other examples and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Solheim, Eric V. Cole, Jeffrey A. Blankenship, Eric J. Morales, Ryan M. Stokke, Martin R. Jertson
  • COLLAPSIBLE WHEELS AND METHODS OF MAKING COLLAPSIBLE WHEELS
    Publication number: 20160075176
    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: November 19, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: John A. Solheim, Eric V. Cole, Neil J. Clark
  • DUAL AXLE SKATEBOARD AND TRUCK WITH OUTBOARD SECONDARY WHEELS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20160074743
    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: July 22, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: John R. Marusiak, John A. Solheim, Eric V. Cole
  • Golf club head with grooves and method of manufacture
    Patent number: 9272374
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf clubs with grooves and methods of manufacture thereof are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventor: John A. Solheim
  • Portable Electronic Device Holders with Stand System and Methods to Manufacture Portable Electronic Device Holders with Stand System
    Publication number: 20160018050
    Abstract: Embodiments of portable electronic device holders and methods of manufacture of portable electronic device holders are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: John A. Solheim, Olly Eades, Calvin Wang, Les Bryant, Martin Jertson
  • GOLF CLUB HEADS WITH APERTURES AND METHODS TO MANUFACTURE GOLF CLUB HEADS
    Publication number: 20160016053
    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: July 31, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    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 CLUBS WITH HOSEL INSERTS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING GOLF CLUBS WITH HOSEL INSERTS
    Publication number: 20160008681
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads with hosel inserts are presented herein. Other embodiments can be described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Applicant: KARSTEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: John A. Solheim, Eric V. Cole, Jeffrey Blankenship
  • Golf clubs with hosel inserts and methods of manufacturing golf clubs with hosel inserts
    Patent number: 9168426
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads with hosel inserts are presented herein. Other embodiments can be described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Solheim, Eric V. Cole, Jeffrey A. Blankenship
  • Dual axle skateboard, truck, and method
    Patent number: 9138633
    Abstract: Improved trucks for skateboards, skateboards having improved trucks, 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 primary wheels are located outboard of the secondary wheels, are wider, or both. 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: September 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John R. Marusiak, John A. Solheim, Eric V. Cole
  • GOLF CLUB HEAD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING GOLF CLUB HEAD
    Publication number: 20150246270
    Abstract: A golf club head and method of manufacturing are disclosed. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2015
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Inventors: John A. Solheim, Michael R. Nicolette
  • Portable electronic device holders and methods to manufacture portable electronic device holders
    Patent number: 9108096
    Abstract: Embodiments of portable electronic device holders and methods of manufacture of portable electronic device holders are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Solheim, Olly Eades, Les Bryant, Martin Jertson
  • Golf Club Head With Grooves And Method Of Manufacture
    Publication number: 20150224609
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf clubs with grooves and methods of manufacture thereof are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventor: John A. Solheim
  • Golf club head and method of manufacturing golf club head
    Patent number: 9033812
    Abstract: Some embodiments include a golf club. The golf club includes a golf club head body having a face surface arranged for impacting a golf ball, a rear surface opposite the face surface, a sole surface, a crown surface including a first crown surface and a second crown surface, and a toe surface including a first toe surface and a second toe surface. The toe surface transitions to the crown surface at a toe end curved boundary surface comprising a first curved boundary surface where the first toe surface transitions to the first crown surface, a second curved boundary surface where the second toe surface transitions to the second crown surface, and a toe end radius of curvature. At least part of the toe end radius of curvature varies. Other embodiments of related golf clubs and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Solheim, Michael R. Nicolette
  • GOLF CLUBS AND GOLF CLUB HEADS IN FAIRWAY WOOD FAMILY HAVING VARIABLE CAMBER AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20150126296
    Abstract: A set of golf club heads including two or more fairway wood-type golf clubs heads each having a different loft angle. The two or more fairway wood-type golf club heads can each include a sole, which can include a center point and a camber region having a radius of curvature. The camber region can extend at least approximately 0.5 inch from the center point in each of a toe direction and a heel direction. The loft angles of the two or more fairway wood-type golf club heads can progressively increase across the two or more fairway wood-type golf club heads. The radii of curvature of the two or more fairway wood-type golf club heads can progressively decrease across the two or more fairway wood-type golf club heads. Other embodiments for related sets of golf club heads, golf clubs, and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: KARSTEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brandon L. Fossum, Martin Jertson, John A. Solheim
  • Club heads with multiple density weighting and methods of manufacturing the same
    Patent number: 9017186
    Abstract: Embodiments of club heads with multiple density weighting and methods of manufacturing the same are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Martin R. Jertson, John A Solheim
  • Golf club head
    Patent number: D735283
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Solheim, Ryan M. Stokke