Patents by Inventor Lon Klein

Lon Klein 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: 9174105
    Abstract: An insertion tool having a hub and a mandrel extending from the hub and including a tip that is configured to be inserted into a teeing ground to create a depression for insertion of a golf tee, wherein the mandrel is configured to receive a golf tee. The insertion tool may also have a second mandrel that is also configured to be inserted into the teeing ground to create a depression for insertion of a golf tee. The insertion tool may also include a further golf tool coupled to the hub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Inventor: Lon Klein
  • Publication number: 20140155196
    Abstract: An insertion tool having a hub and a mandrel extending from the hub and including a tip that is configured to be inserted into a teeing ground to create a depression for insertion of a golf tee, wherein the mandrel is configured to receive a golf tee. The insertion tool may also have a second mandrel that is also configured to be inserted into the teeing ground to create a depression for insertion of a golf tee. The insertion tool may also include a further golf tool coupled to the hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Inventor: Lon KLEIN
  • Publication number: 20130190107
    Abstract: An insertion tool having an upper section and an insertion section coupled to the upper section and configured to be inserted into a teeing ground to create a depression for insertion of a golf tee. The upper section and insertion section may be a unitary body or may be coupled via a threaded connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Inventor: Lon Klein
  • Publication number: 20130190108
    Abstract: An elevation tube comprising a substantially cylindrical body having a first end configured to hold a golf ball and a second end configured to insert into the ground. The second end includes a tapered portion, a bullet-like shaped portion, a spike-like shaped portion, a serrated edge, a regularly curved edge or an irregularly curved edge. An elevation tube comprising a substantially cylindrical body having a first end configured to hold a golf ball, the elevation tube being coupleable to a conventional golf tee, wherein when the elevation tube is coupled to the conventional golf tee, the first end of the elevation tube holds the golf ball to the exclusion of a golf ball holding means of the conventional tee.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Inventor: Lon Klein
  • Publication number: 20120028735
    Abstract: A two-part golf tee having a core section with a substantially cylindrical tube, the core section having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is configured to be inserted into a teeing ground. The two-part golf tee also includes an elevation section having a substantially cylindrical tube, the elevation section having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the elevation section is coupleable to the second end of the core section via one of a friction fit or a mechanical fit, the second end of the elevation section being configured to hold a golf ball.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventor: Lon KLEIN
  • Publication number: 20110165959
    Abstract: A putter comprising a grip having an anatomically correct shape to promote proper grasping of the putter, a shaft having a first end and a second end, wherein the grip is attached to the first end of the shaft, a hosel attached to the second end of the shaft, a head attached to the hosel, the head having a striking face, and an alignment feature of the putter adapted to ensure correct assembly of the head onto the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2011
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventor: Lon KLEIN
  • Patent number: 7909707
    Abstract: A putter comprising a grip having an anatomically correct shape to promote proper grasping of the putter, a shaft having a first end and a second end, wherein the grip is attached to the first end of the shaft, a hosel attached to the second end of the shaft, a head attached to the hosel, the head having a striking face, and an alignment feature of the putter adapted to ensure correct assembly of the head onto the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Inventor: Lon Klein
  • Patent number: 7789776
    Abstract: A golf tee with a body portion having a first end for inserting into the ground and a second end for supporting a golf ball when the first end is inserted in the ground, wherein the body portion is constructed of a biodegradable material. A golf tee insertion device having a base for supporting the device, a mandrel for holding a golf tee to be inserted into the ground and an actuator for moving the mandrel toward the ground so that the golf tee is inserted into the ground, wherein the actuator controls a depth of insertion of the tee.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Inventor: Lon Klein
  • Publication number: 20080139333
    Abstract: A putter comprising a grip having an anatomically correct shape to promote proper grasping of the putter, a shaft having a first end and a second end, wherein the grip is attached to the first end of the shaft, a hosel attached to the second end of the shaft, a head attached to the hosel, the head having a striking face, and an alignment feature of the putter adapted to ensure correct assembly of the head onto the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventor: Lon Klein
  • Patent number: 7331876
    Abstract: A putter comprising a grip having an anatomically correct shape to promote proper grasping of the putter, a shaft having a first end and a second end, wherein the grip is attached to the first end of the shaft, a hosel attached to the second end of the shaft, a head attached to the hosel, the head having a striking face, and an alignment feature of the putter adapted to ensure correct assembly of the head onto the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Inventor: Lon Klein
  • Publication number: 20070238553
    Abstract: A golf tee with a body portion having a first end for inserting into the ground and a second end for supporting a golf ball when the first end is inserted in the ground, wherein the body portion is constructed of a biodegradable material. A golf tee insertion device having a base for supporting the device, a mandrel for holding a golf tee to be inserted into the ground and an actuator for moving the mandrel toward the ground so that the golf tee is inserted into the ground, wherein the actuator controls a depth of insertion of the tee.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2007
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventor: Lon Klein
  • Publication number: 20030162599
    Abstract: A putter comprising a grip having an anatomically correct shape to promote proper grasping of the putter, a shaft having a first end and a second end, wherein the grip is attached to the first end of the shaft, a hosel attached to the second end of the shaft, a head attached to the hosel, the head having a striking face, and an alignment feature of the putter adapted to ensure correct assembly of the head onto the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2002
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Inventor: Lon Klein
  • Patent number: 5772525
    Abstract: A golf putter comprising a putter head and an elongated shaft having an enlarged diameter gripping end. The shaft may also include a tapered major center length portion intermediate of the grip and hosel ends. A peripheral sighting edge is provided which is structured and arranged to appear when in use tangential to a peripheral edge of the golf ball when the ball is aligned with the sweet spot of the ball-striking surface. The primary longitudinal axis of the shaft passes through the center of the golf ball when the ball is situated contiguous with the ball-striking surface and aligned with the sweet spot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1998
    Assignee: New Vision Golf Corp.
    Inventor: Lon Klein
  • Patent number: 5569098
    Abstract: A golf putter comprising a putter head and an elongated shaft having an enlarged diameter gripping end. The shaft may also include a tapered major center length portion intermediate of the grip and hosel ends. A peripheral sighting edge is provided which is structured and arranged to appear when in use tangential to a peripheral edge of the golf ball when the ball is aligned with the sweet spot of the ball-striking surface. The primary longitudinal axis of the shaft passes through the center of the golf ball when the ball is situated contiguous with the ball-striking surface and aligned with the sweet spot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1996
    Assignee: New Vision Golf Corp.
    Inventor: Lon Klein
  • Patent number: D392008
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1998
    Assignee: New Vision Golf Corp.
    Inventor: Lon Klein