Patents by Inventor Karl Clausen

Karl Clausen 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: 9616301
    Abstract: The invention includes a releasable component for use on a golf club head, wherein the component itself may serve as a portion of the club head face, crown, sole, or other portion of the club head body when attached to the club head. The component includes an anti-over rotation mechanism configured to prevent overtightening of the component to a corresponding counterbore on the golf club head. The anti-over rotation mechanism is embodied as a taper design defined on a flange of a threaded component and a corresponding taper design on a flange surface of a counterbore. The counterbore is configured to receive and retain the releasable component by way of a threaded engagement, wherein the interaction between the corresponding taper flange designs of the releasable component and counterbore prevents over rotation of the releasable component, particularly resisting rotation due to ball strike impacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Cobra Golf Incorporated
    Inventors: Karl Clausen, Tim A. Beno, Caleb Kroloff, Douglas E. Roberts
  • Patent number: 9440123
    Abstract: The invention provides a golf club head having a port for providing a view into the interior cavity of the club head. The club head further includes at least one rib positioned along an internal surface of the club head and adjacent to the port. The at least one rib is configured to provide sound tuning characteristics, increasing the frequency of the port, thereby improving acoustic properties of the club head, particularly the sound produced by the golf club head during ball impact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Cobra Golf Incorporated
    Inventors: Tim A. Beno, Karl Clausen
  • Patent number: 9370697
    Abstract: A golf club head having an insert mechanically coupled to a frame. The construction allows a golf club head to be fabricated with a combination of dissimilar materials, resulting in a club head with improved performance. In some embodiments, the insert comprises an outer insert material, an inner insert material, and a sandwiched material. The sandwiched material may be constructed with a plurality of voids having a varying distribution, thereby resembling a biological structure. Methods for forming a golf club having an insert mechanically coupled to a frame are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Cobra Golf Incorporated
    Inventors: Tim A. Beno, Karl Clausen, Richard Romo Sanchez, Cameron J. Day, Thomas W. Preece
  • Publication number: 20150314173
    Abstract: A releasable connection system for assembling a shaft and a club head, e.g., a golf club shaft and a golf club head. The connection system provides interchangeability between a shaft and a club head and allows the head to be adjusted with respect to the shaft. The mating structures between the shaft and the club head may be indexed for reproducible placement. In an embodiment, the connection system also includes retaining structures that maintain the connection fastener position when the head and shaft are separated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Jesse Bolane, Joshua G. Breier, Karl Clausen, Andrew Curtis, Steven M. Mitzel, Scott H. Moreira
  • Publication number: 20150190687
    Abstract: The invention provides a releasable threaded component for use on a golf club head, the component having an anti-over rotation mechanism configured to prevent overtightening of the component to a corresponding mounting portion on the golf club head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Inventors: Karl Clausen, Tim A. Beno, Caleb Kroloff, Douglas E. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20140349777
    Abstract: The invention provides a golf club head having a port for providing a view into the interior cavity of the club head. The club head further includes at least one rib positioned along an internal surface of the club head and adjacent to the port. The at least one rib is configured to provide sound tuning characteristics, increasing the frequency of the port, thereby improving acoustic properties of the club head, particularly the sound produced by the golf club head during ball impact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Tim A. Beno, Karl Clausen
  • Publication number: 20140323237
    Abstract: A golf club head having an insert mechanically coupled to a frame. The construction allows a golf club head to be fabricated with a combination of dissimilar materials, resulting in a club head with improved performance. In some embodiments, the insert comprises an outer insert material, an inner insert material, and a sandwiched material. The sandwiched material may be constructed with a plurality of voids having a varying distribution, thereby resembling a biological structure. Methods for forming a golf club having an insert mechanically coupled to a frame are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: COBRA GOLF INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Tim A. Beno, Karl Clausen, Richard Romo Sanchez
  • Patent number: 8715108
    Abstract: The present invention is directed at a quick release connection system to facilitate customization of golf clubs. It can be used to interchange soleplates quickly and easily. Teeth are disposed on the inside of a frame so that a soleplate may be inserted with minimal resistance, but cannot be removed without specific steps which may require the use of a simple tool. Strengthening and interlock devices are provided to ensure performance quality akin to traditional golf clubs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Cobra Golf Incorporated
    Inventors: Karl Clausen, Peter L. Soracco
  • Publication number: 20130097050
    Abstract: Methods and systems for selecting and fabricating individualized golf clubs or golf club components. Using a website, for example, a golfer can input relevant information about his or her golf game, receive recommendations for golf club components, select from the recommendations, and have the desired golf club components manufactured and delivered. In some embodiments, the golf club components include custom golf club heads fabricated using layer by layer processing, such as direct metal laser sintering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Inventors: Peter L. Soracco, Karl Clausen
  • Patent number: 8323122
    Abstract: A method for making golf club heads includes using direct metal laser sintering (DMLS), selective laser melting (SLM) and other computer controlled high energy sintering or melting techniques to form club heads with customized user parameters. The powdered metals can be selected by type and quantity to achieve a desired density or weight distribution. Club heads made by these techniques are characterized by having customized parameters chosen for individual golfers. By sintering powdered metal to form areas of different porosity, club heads with desired weight distributions can be achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Cobra Golf Incorporated
    Inventors: Peter L. Soracco, Karl Clausen
  • Publication number: 20110277313
    Abstract: A method for making golf club heads includes using direct metal laser sintering (DMLS), selective laser melting (SLM) and other computer controlled high energy sintering or melting techniques to form club heads with customized user parameters. The powdered metals can be selected by type and quantity to achieve a desired density or weight distribution. Club heads made by these techniques are characterized by having customized parameters chosen for individual golfers. By sintering powdered metal to form areas of different porosity, club heads with desired weight distributions can be achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: PETER L. SORACCO, Karl Clausen
  • Patent number: 8007373
    Abstract: A method for making golf club heads includes using direct metal laser sintering (DMLS), selective laser melting (SLM) and other computer controlled high energy sintering or melting techniques to form club heads with customized user parameters. The powdered metals can be selected by type and quantity to achieve a desired density or weight distribution. Club heads made by these techniques are characterized by having customized parameters chosen for individual golfers. By sintering powdered metal to form areas of different porosity, club heads with desired weight distributions can be achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Cobra Golf, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter L. Soracco, Karl Clausen
  • Publication number: 20100298065
    Abstract: A method for making golf club heads includes using direct metal laser sintering (DMLS), selective laser melting (SLM) and other computer controlled high energy sintering or melting techniques to form club heads with customized user parameters. The powdered metals can be selected by type and quantity to achieve a desired density or weight distribution. Club heads made by these techniques are characterized by having customized parameters chosen for individual golfers. By sintering powdered metal to form areas of different porosity, club heads with desired weight distributions can be achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventors: Peter L. Soracco, Karl Clausen
  • Publication number: 20070219017
    Abstract: The iron golf club head (20) of the present invention is preferably composed of three main components: a periphery member 22, a central member 24 and a face plate 26. The periphery member (22) is preferably composed of a high density material such as a nickel-tungsten alloy. The central member (24) is preferably composed of a lightweight, non-metal material. The face plate (26) is preferably composed of a titanium alloy material. The iron golf club head (20) preferably has high moments of inertia Izz and Ixx.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Applicant: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY
    Inventors: CHRIS WIELAND, KARL CLAUSEN, UDAY DESHMUKH, JESSE BOLANE, ROBERT LANG, ROGER CLEVELAD, HERBERT REYES, AUGUSTIN ROLLINSON
  • Publication number: 20060084527
    Abstract: The iron golf club head (20) of the present invention is preferably composed of three main components: a main body (22), a central member (24) and a mass member (25). The Mass member (25) is preferably composed of a high density material such as a nickel-tungsten alloy. The central member (24) is preferably composed of a lightweight, non-metal material. The main body (22) is preferably composed of a titanium alloy material. The iron golf club head (20) preferably has high moments of inertia Izz and Ixx, and a low center of gravity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2005
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Inventors: James Nycum, Chris Wieland, James Wenck, Roger Cleveland, Herbert Reyes, Uday Deshmukh, Karl Clausen
  • Publication number: 20050187032
    Abstract: The iron golf club head (20) of the present invention is preferably composed of three main components: a periphery member 22, a central member 24 and a face plate 26. The periphery member (22) is preferably composed of a high density material such as a nickel-tungsten alloy. The central member (24) is preferably composed of a lightweight, non-metal material. The face plate (26) is preferably composed of a titanium alloy material. The iron golf club head (20) preferably has high moments of inertia Izz and Ixx.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2005
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Applicant: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY
    Inventors: Pijush Dewanjee, John Guard, Chris Wieland, Karl Clausen, Uday Deshmukh, Jesse Bolane, Roger Cleveland, Herbert Reyes, Augustin Rollinsoni, Robert Lang
  • Publication number: 20050130765
    Abstract: The iron golf club head (20) of the present invention is preferably composed of three main components: a periphery member 22, a central member 24 and a face plate 26. The periphery member (22) is preferably composed of a high density material such as a nickel-tungsten alloy. The central member (24) is preferably composed of a lightweight, non-metal material. The face plate (26) is preferably composed of a titanium alloy material. The iron golf club head (20) preferably has high moments of inertia Izz and Ixx.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2005
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Applicant: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY
    Inventors: Chris Wieland, Karl Clausen, Uday Deshmukh, Jesse Bolane, Robert Lang, Roger Cleveland, Herbert Reyes, Augustin Rollinson
  • Patent number: D449088
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Augustin Rollinson, Roger Cleveland, Karl Clausen, Thomas R. Hilton, Larry Tang
  • Patent number: D464387
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Augustin W. Rollinson, Roger Cleveland, Karl Clausen, Christopher J. Wieland
  • Patent number: D464693
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Augustin W. Rollinson, Roger Cleveland, Karl Clausen, Christopher J. Wieland