Patents by Inventor Marni Ines

Marni Ines 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: 20140031144
    Abstract: A golf club iron having a thin front face which is supported by a biasly connected insert that is inserted into a perimeter groove defined in the body of the club which gives the thin front face added support. The insert has a flange about its perimeter, and the perimeter groove has an opening ledge. The insert flange is slightly larger in thickness than the ledge and when the insert is biasly pushed into the perimeter groove a mechanical connection is created between the insert and the body of the club.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventors: Jonathan Hebreo, Marni Ines
  • Publication number: 20130344989
    Abstract: A golf club including a golf club head having improved mass distribution characteristics. The golf club includes a golf club head that is constructed multiple materials and includes a body member, a mass member, and an interface that allows the mass member to be coupled to the body member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: Jonathan Hebreo, Helene Hipp, Marni Ines, Uday V. Deshmukh, Charles E. Golden, Daniel Stone
  • Patent number: 7819755
    Abstract: A ferrule, and a golf club incorporating same, are provided. The ferrule defines an axial bore for receiving a club shaft therethrough. A bottom portion of the ferrule is sized to receive and surround an upper end of a hosel of a club head. The ferrule can further include a chamfered or rounded, annular edge formed on a bottom end thereof. The hosel and the ferrule are cooperatively configured to inhibit movement of the ferrule and, preferably, axial rotation and longitudinal movement of the ferrule are both inhibited by engagement of corresponding surfaces of the ferrule and the hosel. Preferably, protrusions at an upper, interior surface of the ferrule body serve to center the shaft within the ferrule and to enhance a flow of adhesive between the shaft, hosel and ferrule. Preferably, ribs at a lower, interior surface of the ferrule are received in corresponding grooves formed on an upper exterior surface of the hosel. These ribs serve to locate and initially fix the ferrule onto the hosel of the club head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Rich Sugimae, Marni Ines
  • Patent number: 7815520
    Abstract: A putter head comprising a body having an open, frame-like structure having an improved mass distribution for optimizing the moment of inertia and placement of the center of gravity. The body includes a front portion, a rear portion, toe and heel portions extending between and interconnecting respective ends of the front and rear portions, and a central portion interconnecting the front and rear portions along the longitudinal axis of the body. A first main opening of the body is bounded by the toe portion, the central portion, and part of the front portion. A second main opening of the body is bounded by the heel portion, the central portion, and part of the front portion. The heel and toe portions desirably are formed with respective elongated openings extending substantially the entire lengths of the heel and toe portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Nick Frame, Maresala Milo, Jose Miraflor, Marni Ines
  • Patent number: 7648425
    Abstract: A high inertia golf putter head is generally wedge-shaped, with the leading face being less wide than the trailing face. Cavities and weights are provided to optimize the moment of inertia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Bret H. Wahl, Marni Ines, Robert Nunez, Jose Miraflor
  • Publication number: 20090170627
    Abstract: A ferrule, and a golf club incorporating same, are provided. The ferrule defines an axial bore for receiving a club shaft therethrough. A bottom portion of the ferrule is sized to receive and surround an upper end of a hosel of a club head. The ferrule can further include a chamfered or rounded, annular edge formed on a bottom end thereof. The hosel and the ferrule are cooperatively configured to inhibit movement of the ferrule and, preferably, axial rotation and longitudinal movement of the ferrule are both inhibited by engagement of corresponding surfaces of the ferrule and the hosel. Preferably, protrusions at an upper, interior surface of the ferrule body serve to center the shaft within the ferrule and to enhance a flow of adhesive between the shaft, hosel and ferrule. Preferably, ribs at a lower, interior surface of the ferrule are received in corresponding grooves formed on an upper exterior surface of the hosel. These ribs serve to locate and initially fix the ferrule onto the hosel of the club head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2009
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Rich Sugimae, Marni Ines
  • Patent number: 7500920
    Abstract: A ferrule, and a golf club incorporating same, are provided. The ferrule defines an axial bore for receiving a club shaft therethrough. A bottom portion of the ferrule is sized to receive and surround an upper end of a hosel of a club head. The ferrule can further include a chamfered or rounded, annular edge formed on a bottom end thereof. The hosel and the ferrule are cooperatively configured to inhibit movement of the ferrule and, preferably, axial rotation and longitudinal movement of the ferrule are both inhibited by engagement of corresponding surfaces of the ferrule and the hosel. Preferably, protrusions at an upper, interior surface of the ferrule body serve to center the shaft within the ferrule and to enhance a flow of adhesive between the shaft, hosel and ferrule. Preferably, ribs at a lower, interior surface of the ferrule are received in corresponding grooves formed on an upper exterior surface of the hosel. These ribs serve to locate and initially fix the ferrule onto the hosel of the club head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Taylor Made Gold Co.
    Inventors: Rich Sugimae, Marni Ines
  • Patent number: 7438648
    Abstract: A high inertia golf putter head is generally wedge-shaped, with the leading face being less wide than the trailing face. Cavities and weights are provided to optimize the moment of inertia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Bret H. Wahl, Mike Walker, Robert Nunez, Marni Ines
  • Publication number: 20080200282
    Abstract: A putter head comprising a body having an open, frame-like structure having an improved mass distribution for optimizing the moment of inertia and placement of the center of gravity. The body includes a front portion, a rear portion, toe and heel portions extending between and interconnecting respective ends of the front and rear portions, and a central portion interconnecting the front and rear portions along the longitudinal axis of the body. A first main opening of the body is bounded by the toe portion, the central portion, and part of the front portion. A second main opening of the body is bounded by the heel portion, the central portion, and part of the front portion. The heel and toe portions desirably are formed with respective elongated openings extending substantially the entire lengths of the heel and toe portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventors: Nick Frame, Maresala Milo, Jose Miraflor, Marni Ines
  • Patent number: 7396295
    Abstract: A putter head comprising a body having an open, frame-like structure having an improved mass distribution for optimizing the moment of inertia and placement of the center of gravity. The body includes a front portion, a rear portion, toe and heel portions extending between and interconnecting respective ends of the front and rear portions, and a central portion interconnecting the front and rear portions along the longitudinal axis of the body. A first main opening of the body is bounded by the toe portion, the central portion, and part of the front portion. A second main opening of the body is bounded by the heel portion, the central portion, and part of the front portion. The heel and toe portions desirably are formed with respective elongated openings extending substantially the entire lengths of the heel and toe portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Nick Frame, Maresala Milo, Jose Miraflor, Marni Ines
  • Publication number: 20080146371
    Abstract: A high inertia golf putter head is generally wedge-shaped, with the leading face being less wide than the trailing face. Cavities and weights are provided to optimize the moment of inertia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventors: Bret H. Wahl, Mike Walker, Robert Nunez, Marni Ines
  • Publication number: 20080146369
    Abstract: A high inertia golf putter head is generally wedge-shaped, with the leading face being less wide than the trailing face. Cavities and weights are provided to optimize the moment of inertia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventors: Bret H. Wahl, Marni Ines, Robert Nunez, Jose Miraflor
  • Publication number: 20070105643
    Abstract: A ferrule, and a golf club incorporating same, are provided. The ferrule defines an axial bore for receiving a club shaft therethrough. A bottom portion of the ferrule is sized to receive and surround an upper end of a hosel of a club head. The ferrule can further include a chamfered or rounded, annular edge formed on a bottom end thereof. The hosel and the ferrule are cooperatively configured to inhibit movement of the ferrule and, preferably, axial rotation and longitudinal movement of the ferrule are both inhibited by engagement of corresponding surfaces of the ferrule and the hosel. Preferably, protrusions at an upper, interior surface of the ferrule body serve to center the shaft within the ferrule and to enhance a flow of adhesive between the shaft, hosel and ferrule. Preferably, ribs at a lower, interior surface of the ferrule are received in corresponding grooves formed on an upper exterior surface of the hosel. These ribs serve to locate and initially fix the ferrule onto the hosel of the club head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Applicant: TAYLOR MADE GOLF COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Rich Sugimae, Marni Ines
  • Patent number: 7144332
    Abstract: A golf club including a golf club head, a hosel, a ferrule, and a shaft. The hosel defines a cavity having an opening at an upper end of the hosel and an annular recess at an outer surface of the hosel. The ferrule defines an axial bore and has an annual ridge positioned within the axial bore. The ferrule also has a bottom portion that surrounds the upper end of the hosel. The shaft includes an upper end adapted to be gripped by a golfer and a lower end that extends through the axial bore and into the cavity defined by the hosel. The annular ridge and the annular recess engage each other in an interlocking fashion to inhibit rotation and longitudinal movement of the ferrule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Rich Sugimae, Marni Ines
  • Patent number: D538364
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Nick Frame, Maresala Milo, Jose Miraflor, Marni Ines
  • Patent number: D539862
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Nunez, Sherry L. Jones, Chad Alan Haas, John Francis Lorentzen, Jose Miraflor, Marni Ines, Craig Kevin Barez
  • Patent number: D539863
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Nunez, Sherry L. Jones, Chad Alan Haas, John Francis Lorentzen, Koichi Yamawaki, Marni Ines, Craig Kevin Barez, Jose Miraflor
  • Patent number: D553699
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Nunez, Sherry L. Jones, Chad Alan Haas, Marni Ines, Steven D. Gray, John Francis Lorentzen, Jose Miraflor, Bret H. Wahl, Craig Kevin Barez
  • Patent number: D554212
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Nunez, Craig Kevin Barez, Marni Ines, Michael Walker, Jose Miraflor
  • Patent number: D587327
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Marni Ines, Vinh-Duy Nguyen, Jose Miraflor, Bret H. Wahl