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).
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Patent number: 9174105Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 26, 2013Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Inventor: Lon Klein
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Publication number: 20140155196Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2013Publication date: June 5, 2014Inventor: Lon KLEIN
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Publication number: 20130190107Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2013Publication date: July 25, 2013Inventor: Lon Klein
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Publication number: 20130190108Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2013Publication date: July 25, 2013Inventor: Lon Klein
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Publication number: 20120028735Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2010Publication date: February 2, 2012Inventor: Lon KLEIN
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Publication number: 20110165959Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2011Publication date: July 7, 2011Inventor: Lon KLEIN
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Patent number: 7909707Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 15, 2008Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Inventor: Lon Klein
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Patent number: 7789776Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 9, 2007Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Inventor: Lon Klein
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Publication number: 20080139333Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2008Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventor: Lon Klein
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Patent number: 7331876Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 28, 2002Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Inventor: Lon Klein
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Publication number: 20070238553Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2007Publication date: October 11, 2007Inventor: Lon Klein
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Publication number: 20030162599Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2002Publication date: August 28, 2003Inventor: Lon Klein
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Patent number: 5772525Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 2, 1997Date of Patent: June 30, 1998Assignee: New Vision Golf Corp.Inventor: Lon Klein
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Patent number: 5569098Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 15, 1994Date of Patent: October 29, 1996Assignee: New Vision Golf Corp.Inventor: Lon Klein
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Patent number: D392008Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 1996Date of Patent: March 10, 1998Assignee: New Vision Golf Corp.Inventor: Lon Klein