Patents by Inventor John Solheim

John 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: 20240123307
    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: December 20, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    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: 20240123299
    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: December 21, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventor: John A. Solheim
  • Patent number: 11957962
    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. Widths of the grooves vary in a direction extending between the heel end and the toe end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony D. Serrano, Paul D. Wood, Bradley D. Schweigert, Calvin S. Wang, John A. Solheim
  • Patent number: 11944895
    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: August 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John R. Marusiak, John A. Solheim, Eric V. Cole
  • Patent number: 11918864
    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: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    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: 11911670
    Abstract: A compact putter-type club head comprising a compact body profile and a small strike surface area is described herein. The compact putter head achieves distinct alignment and delivery advantages under a variety of putting conditions and is uniquely suited to produce accurate putting from the rough or fringe. The small body dimensions, including the strike face, force the player to focus on making a center strike, while also providing minimal resistance when travelling through tall grass. Certain features and characteristics of the compact putter head are specifically tailored to produce one of these benefits, while certain other features or characteristics provide benefits across multiple areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony D. Serrano, Tony P. Finau, John A. Solheim
  • Publication number: 20240009546
    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: September 26, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Dylan R. Cappello, David L. Petersen, John A. Solheim
  • Patent number: 11857850
    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: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventor: John A Solheim
  • Patent number: 11850486
    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: February 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    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: 20230364479
    Abstract: A compact putter-type club head comprising a compact body profile and a small strike surface area is described herein. The compact putter head achieves distinct alignment and delivery advantages under a variety of putting conditions and is uniquely suited to produce accurate putting from the rough or fringe. The small body dimensions, including the strike face, force the player to focus on making a center strike, while also providing minimal resistance when travelling through tall grass. Certain features and characteristics of the compact putter head are specifically tailored to produce one of these benefits, while certain other features or characteristics provide benefits across multiple areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Anthony D. Serrano, Tony P. Finau, John A. Solheim
  • Publication number: 20230338817
    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 27, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Dylan R. Cappello, John A. Solheim, Jordan D. Shoenhair, Justin A. Paselk
  • Patent number: 11766601
    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: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Dylan R. Cappello, David L. Petersen, John A. Solheim
  • Patent number: 11766596
    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: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Solheim, John R. Marusiak, Xiaojian Chen, Daniel K. Lee
  • Patent number: 11766595
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf club weight attachment mechanisms are described herein. In some embodiments, a golf club head comprises a head body with an interior cavity, a shell portion, and a bracket with a weight member coupled to the bracket. In one embodiment, the bracket and the weight member can be configured to be fully contained within the interior cavity. Other examples and related methods are also described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Eric J. Morales, Martin R. Jertson, John A. Solheim
  • Patent number: 11691059
    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: February 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Travis D. Milleman, David S. Kultala, Anthony D. Serrano, Eric V. Cole, David L. Petersen, Les J. Bryant, Richard D. MacMillan, Rick Solesbee, John A. Solheim, Evan R. Greer
  • Patent number: 11684842
    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: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Dylan R. Cappello, John A. Solheim, Jordan D. Shoenhair, Justin A. Paselk
  • Patent number: 11684832
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads with apertures and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. In some embodiments, a golf club head comprises a face portion, a back portion generally opposite the face portion, a heel portion extending between the face portion and the back portion, a toe portion opposite the heel portion and extending between the face portion and the back portion, and a crown portion extending between the face portion, the back portion, the heel portion, and the toe portion, the crown portion comprising a plurality of crown aperture. The crown portion comprises a first region and a second region, wherein the first region is nearer to the face portion than the second region, the first region and the second region are separated by a bell-shaped curve. The bell-shaped curve is located a distance D1 from the face portion and the second region comprises a recess portion. The plurality of crown apertures is defined within the recessed portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    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
  • Patent number: 11667152
    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 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Solheim, Eric V. Cole, Neil J. Clark
  • Patent number: RE49856
    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: August 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony D. Serrano, Paul D. Wood, Bradley D. Schweigert, Calvin S. Wang, John A. Solheim
  • Patent number: RE49857
    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 5, 2024
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony D. Serrano, Paul D. Wood, Bradley D. Schweigert, Calvin S. Wang, John A. Solheim