Patents by Inventor John G. Guard

John G. Guard 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: 6554722
    Abstract: A golf club head having a defined internal cavity, and a golf club head containing a bi-material weight having a nonhomogeneous structure is disclosed herein. A method to add the bi-material weight to the golf club entails heating, vibration and cooling to produce the nonhomogeneous structure is also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Joel B. Erickson, Roger Cleveland, Richard C. Helmstetter, Augustin W. Rollinson, Luke R. Williams, M. Grace Hohn Pimentel, Thomas J. DiMarco, John G. Guard, James F. Dooley
  • Patent number: 6478690
    Abstract: The present invention is a golf club (30) having a club head main body (34) with a recess (38), an polymer insert (40) in the recess (38), an isolation layer (52) and a weight body (50). The polymer insert (40) is composed of a thermosetting polyurethane material having a Shore D hardness in the range of 42 to 55, and a Bayshore rebound in the range of 51 to 60. The preferred thermosetting polyurethane material is formed from a p-phenylene diisocyanate prepolymer and a curing agent. The golf club (30) is preferably a putter, however, it may be a wood or an iron. The particular thermosetting polyurethane provides a soft striking face for feel and a good rebound for distance. The weight body (50) is preferably composed of a tungsten alloy, and the isolation layer (52) is preferably composed of a thermoplastic polyurethane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Richard C. Helmstetter, Ronald K. Hettinger, J. Neil Hall, Augustin W. Rollison, Kamal Sarkar, Joshua G. Breier, John G. Guard, Pijush K. Dewanjee
  • Publication number: 20020115503
    Abstract: A golf club head having a defined internal cavity, and a golf club head containing a bi-material weight having a nonhomogeneous structure is disclosed herein. A method to add the bi-material weight to the golf club entails heating, vibration and cooling to produce the nonhomogeneous structure is also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Applicant: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Joel B. Erickson, Roger Cleveland, Richard C. Helmstetter, Augustin W. Rollinson, Luke R. Williams, M. Grace Hohn Pimentel, Thomas J. DiMarco, John G. Guard, James F. Dooley
  • Publication number: 20020065144
    Abstract: The present invention is a golf club (30) having a club head main body (34) with a recess (38), an polymer insert (40) in the recess (38), an isolation layer (52) and a weight body (50). The polymer insert (40) is composed of a thermosetting polyurethane material having a Shore D hardness in the range of 42 to 55, and a Bayshore rebound in the range of 51 to 60. The preferred thermosetting polyurethane material is formed from a p-phenylene diisocyanate prepolymer and a curing agent. The golf club (30) is preferably a putter, however, it may be a wood or an iron. The particular thermosetting polyurethane provides a soft striking face for feel and a good rebound for distance. The weight body (50) is preferably composed of a tungsten alloy, and the isolation layer (52) is preferably composed of a thermoplastic polyurethane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2001
    Publication date: May 30, 2002
    Applicant: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Richard C. Helmstetter, Ronald K. Hettinger, J. Neil Hall, Augustin W. Rollinson, Kamal Sarkar, Joshua G. Breier, John G. Guard, Pijush K. Dewanjee
  • Patent number: 6379263
    Abstract: A golf club head having a defined internal cavity, and a golf club head containing a bi-material weight having a nonhomogeneous structure. A method to add the bi-material weight to the golf club entails heating, vibration and cooling to produce the nonhomogeneous structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Joel B. Erickson, John G. Guard, James F. Dooley, M. Grace Hohn Pimentel, Thomas J. DiMarco
  • Patent number: 6348012
    Abstract: A golf club head having a defined internal cavity, and a golf club head containing a bi-material weight having a nonhomogeneous structure is disclosed herein. A method to add the bi-material weight to the golf club entails heating, vibration and cooling to produce the nonhomogeneous structure is also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2002
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Joel B. Erickson, John G. Guard, James F. Dooley, M. Grace Hohn Pimentel, Thomas J. DiMarco
  • Patent number: 6336869
    Abstract: The present invention is a golf club (30) having a club head main body (34) with a hollow interior (49), a support layer 41 defining a depth of a recess (38), a polymer insert (40) in the recess (38), an isolation layer (52) and a weight body (50). The polymer insert (40) is composed of a thermosetting polyurethane material having a Shore D hardness in the range of 42 to 55, and a Bayshore rebound in the range of 51 to 60. The preferred thermosetting polyurethane material is formed from a p-phenylene diisocyanate prepolymer and a curing agent. The golf club (30) is preferably a putter, however, it may be a wood or an iron. The particular thermosetting polyurethane provides a soft striking face for feel and a good rebound for distance. The weight body (50) is preferably composed of a tungsten alloy, and the isolation layer (52) is preferably composed of a thermoplastic polyurethane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2002
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Ronald K. Hettinger, Richard C. Helmstetter, J. Neil Hall, Augustin W. Rollinson, Kamal Sarkar, Joshua G. Breier, John G. Guard, Pijush K. Dewanjee
  • Patent number: 6328661
    Abstract: The present invention is a golf club (30) having a club head main body (34) with a recess (38), an polymer insert (40) in the recess (38), an isolation layer (52) and a weight body (50). The polymer insert (40) is composed of a thermosetting polyurethane material having a Shore D hardness in the range of 42 to 55, and a Bayshore rebound in the range of 51 to 60. The preferred thermosetting polyurethane material is formed from a p-phenylene diisocyanate prepolymer and a curing agent. The golf club (30) is preferably a putter, however, it may be a wood or an iron. The particular thermosetting polyurethane provides a soft striking face for feel and a good rebound for distance. The weight body (50) is preferably composed of a tungsten alloy, and the isolation layer (52) is preferably composed of a thermoplastic polyurethane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2001
    Assignee: Michael A. Catania
    Inventors: Richard C. Helmstetter, Ronald K. Hettinger, J. Neil Hall, Augustin W. Rollison, Kamal Sarkar, Joshua G. Breier, John G. Guard, Pijush K. Dewanjee
  • Publication number: 20010014628
    Abstract: A golf club head having a defined internal cavity, and a golf club head containing a bi-material weight having a nonhomogeneous structure. A method to add the bi-material weight to the golf club entails heating, vibration and cooling to produce the nonhomogeneous structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2000
    Publication date: August 16, 2001
    Inventors: Joel B. Erickson, John G. Guard, James F. Dooley, M. Grace Hohn Pimentel, Thomas J. DiMarco
  • Patent number: 6273832
    Abstract: A combination golf club with an insert and golf ball in which the cover of the golf ball and the insert are composed of substantially the same material. The preferred material is a thermoset polyurethane. An alternative material is an ionomer material. The golf club is preferably a putter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Richard C. Helmstetter, Augustin W. Rollinson, John G. Guard, James F. Dooley, Victor S. Dennis, Pijush Dewanjee
  • Patent number: 6238302
    Abstract: A golf club head with a polymer insert is disclosed herein. The polymer insert is disposed in a recess of the club head in which the recess has a depth that is greater than the thickness of the insert. The polymer insert has a plurality of tabs on its perimeter to engage the recess walls to allow the insert to essentially float within the recess. An adhesive is disposed between the rear wall of the recess and an interior surface of the insert. Further, an adhesive is applied between the plurality of tabs, and preferably over the exterior surface of each of the plurality of tabs. The plurality of tabs allow for a uniform surface on the face of the club head TO without having the insert occupy the entire recess. The insert may occupy between 55% to 75% of the face of the club head. Further, the insert may occupy between 10% to 25% of the volume of the club head. Yet further, the insert may be 1% to 5% of the weight of the club head. The insert may be composed of a thermoset material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Richard C. Helmstetter, Augustin W. Rollinson, John G. Guard, James F. Dooley, Victor S. Dennis, Pijush Dewanjee
  • Patent number: 6210290
    Abstract: A golf club head having a defined internal cavity, and a golf club head containing a bi-material weight having a nonhomogeneous structure. A method to add the bi-material weight to the golf club entails heating, vibration and cooling to produce the nonhomogeneous structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Joel B. Erickson, John G. Guard, James F. Dooley, M. Grace Hohn Pimentel, Thomas J. DiMarco