Patents by Inventor John K. Solheim

John K. 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: 10799779
    Abstract: In one example, a system for fitting golf equipment for an individual can be configured to be used with an electronic device comprising a fitting processor module and a camera. The system can comprise an image analysis module configured to receive image data of at least a portion of the individual and one or more physical indicia proximate to the individual, where the image data can be captured by the camera. The image analysis module can also be configured to recognize one or more reference features of the individual from the image data, and to calculate one or more fitting dimensions between the one or more reference features in the image data. Other examples, devices, and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John K. Solheim, Roger J. Cottam
  • Publication number: 20190217170
    Abstract: In one example, a system for fitting golf equipment for an individual can be configured to be used with an electronic device comprising a fitting processor module and a camera. The system can comprise an image analysis module configured to receive image data of at least a portion of the individual and one or more physical indicia proximate to the individual, where the image data can be captured by the camera. The image analysis module can also be configured to recognize one or more reference features of the individual from the image data, and to calculate one or more fitting dimensions between the one or more reference features in the image data. Other examples, devices, and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: John K. Solheim, Roger J. Cottam
  • Patent number: 10258850
    Abstract: In one example, a system for fitting golf equipment for an individual can be configured to be used with an electronic device comprising a fitting processor module and a camera. The system can comprise an image analysis module configured to receive image data of at least a portion of the individual and one or more physical indicia proximate to the individual, where the image data can be captured by the camera. The image analysis module can also be configured to recognize one or more reference features of the individual from the image data, and to calculate one or more fitting dimensions between the one or more reference features in the image data. Other examples, devices, and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John K. Solheim, Roger J. Cottam
  • Publication number: 20180071577
    Abstract: Embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems to custom fit golf clubs are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Gregory J. Swartz, Roger J. Cottam, Paul D. Wood, John K. Solheim, Marty R. Jertson
  • Patent number: 9827464
    Abstract: A system and methods for custom-fitting golf clubs and golf club components is disclosed. Data is generated by a tracking device as a plurality of golf swings are performed by an individual. The data comprises motion and orientation information associated with a golf ball and with a golf club. The data is displayed using a graphical user interface. A plurality of shot characteristics is determined from the data. The shot characteristics are used to recommend golf clubs and golf club components that adjust a golfer's swing where the golfer exhibits the plurality of shot characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory J. Swartz, Roger J. Cottam, Paul D. Wood, John K. Solheim, Marty R. Jertson
  • Patent number: 9675862
    Abstract: Examples of methods, apparatus, and systems to custom fit golf clubs by providing gapping determination are generally described herein. Other examples may be described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John K. Solheim, Gregory J. Swartz, Paul D. Wood, Marty R. Jertson
  • Publication number: 20170128800
    Abstract: In one example, a system for fitting golf equipment for an individual can be configured to be used with an electronic device comprising a fitting processor module and a camera. The system can comprise an image analysis module configured to receive image data of at least a portion of the individual and one or more physical indicia proximate to the individual, where the image data can be captured by the camera. The image analysis module can also be configured to recognize one or more reference features of the individual from the image data, and to calculate one or more fitting dimensions between the one or more reference features in the image data. Other examples, devices, and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2017
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: John K. Solheim, Roger J. Cottam
  • Patent number: 9573032
    Abstract: In one example, a system for fitting golf equipment for an individual can be configured to be used with an electronic device comprising a fitting processor module and a camera. The system can comprise an image analysis module configured to receive image data of at least a portion of the individual and one or more physical indicia proximate to the individual, where the image data can be captured by the camera. The image analysis module can also be configured to recognize one or more reference features of the individual from the image data, and to calculate one or more fitting dimensions between the one or more reference features in the image data. Other examples, devices, and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: KARSTEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: John K. Solheim, Roger J. Cottam
  • Patent number: 8926454
    Abstract: In one example, a system for fitting golf equipment for an individual can be configured to be used with an electronic device comprising a fitting processor module and a camera. The system can comprise an image analysis module configured to receive image data of at least a portion of the individual and one or more physical indicia proximate to the individual, where the image data can be captured by the camera. The image analysis module can also be configured to recognize one or more reference features of the individual from the image data, and to calculate one or more fitting dimensions between the one or more reference features in the image data. Other examples, devices, and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John K. Solheim, Roger J. Cottam
  • Publication number: 20140354793
    Abstract: In one example, a system for fitting golf equipment for an individual can be configured to be used with an electronic device comprising a fitting processor module and a camera. The system can comprise an image analysis module configured to receive image data of at least a portion of the individual and one or more physical indicia proximate to the individual, where the image data can be captured by the camera. The image analysis module can also be configured to recognize one or more reference features of the individual from the image data, and to calculate one or more fitting dimensions between the one or more reference features in the image data. Other examples, devices, and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: John K. Solheim, Roger J. Cottam
  • Patent number: 8852028
    Abstract: A golf fitting apparatus can comprise a component option analyzer configured to calculate, based on physical characteristic information of an individual: (a) an initial component option group for a plurality of club components, the initial component option group comprising a first initial component option for a first club component, and a second initial component option for a second club component, (b) a first optimal component option for the first club component based on first golf shot data of a first test club having the first initial component option; and (c) a second optimal component option for the second club component based on second golf shot data of a second test club having the first optimal component option and the second initial component option. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John K. Solheim, Gregory J. Swartz, Paul D. Wood
  • Publication number: 20140221115
    Abstract: Embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems to custom fit golf clubs are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory J. Swartz, Roger J. Cottam, Paul D. Wood, John K. Solheim, Marty R. Jertson
  • Publication number: 20140200091
    Abstract: Embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems to custom fit golf clubs are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory J. Swartz, Roger J. Cottam, Paul D. Wood, John K. Solheim, Marty R. Jertson
  • Publication number: 20130296078
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf fitting systems are disclosed herein. Other examples, devices, and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: KARSTEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: John K. Solheim, Roger J. Cottam
  • Patent number: 8371962
    Abstract: In one example, a method can comprise (i) receiving, at a processing device, physical characteristic information, performance characteristic information, and shot characteristic information associated with an individual, (ii) calculating, with a component option analyzer of the processing device, a first optimal component of a plurality of components for an optimized golf club for the individual based on at least one of the physical characteristic information, the performance characteristic information, or the shot characteristic information associated with the individual; and (iii) calculating, with the component option analyzer of the processing device, a second optimal component of the plurality of components based on the first optimal component. The processing device may calculate the first optimal option and the second optimal option via the component option analyzer. Other examples and related embodiments are disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John K. Solheim, Gregory J. Swartz, Paul D. Wood
  • Publication number: 20090088276
    Abstract: Examples of methods, apparatus, and systems to custom fit golf clubs by providing gapping determination are generally described herein. Other examples may be described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventors: John K. Solheim, Gregory J. Swartz, Paul D. Wood, Marty R. Jertson
  • Publication number: 20090088275
    Abstract: Embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems to custom fit golf clubs are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventors: John K. Solheim, Gregory J. Swartz, Paul D. Wood
  • Patent number: 7473189
    Abstract: A club head is configured such that the toe thickness is greater than the heel thickness in order to compensate for the toe-down look encountered, for example, in extended-length putters. In accordance with a further aspect of the present invention, the club head body in the heel region is weight-compensated to substantially balance with the toe region. In accordance with one embodiment, a bore configured to accept the shaft is provided at substantially the center of the top rail. In accordance with one embodiment, cut-out regions are provided in the back of the club head body in the toe region and the heel region to provide the required weight compensation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Bradley D. Schweigert, John K. Solheim
  • Publication number: 20080234066
    Abstract: A golf club includes a club head body having a front face with a cavity formed therein. The cavity has a bottom wall, a lower side wall, an upper side wall and a platform separating the lower and upper side walls. A first sub-cavity is defined between the bottom wall and the platform. A second sub-cavity is defined between the platform and the front face. A damping insert is disposed in the first sub-cavity, and a face insert is disposed in the second sub-cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Applicant: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: David D. Jones, John K. Solheim
  • Patent number: 7235021
    Abstract: A golf putter head includes a face member with a front surface arranged for impacting a golf ball. A first arm extends generally rearwardly from a heel end of the face member, a second arm extends generally rearwardly from a toe end of the face member, and a central member extends rearwardly intermediate the heel and toe ends of the face member. The central member has an inner end adjacent the face member and an outer end spaced from the face member. The central member includes a pair of wings extending in opposite directions at the outer end thereof connecting the central member to the first and second arms rearwardly of the face member. A portion of the central member extends rearwardly of the wings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Solheim, David D. Jones, Derek W. Haines, John K. Solheim