Patents by Inventor Matthew B. Stanczak
Matthew B. Stanczak 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: 6939252Abstract: The present invention provides a golf ball having a plurality of dimples arranged on its outer surface, selected from two sets of dimples, the first set having a single radius cross section and the second set having a dual radius cross section. The dimples are arranged on the surface of the ball according to the rhombicosadodecahedron.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2000Date of Patent: September 6, 2005Assignee: Dunlop Sports Group Americas INCInventors: Matthew B. Stanczak, Lane D. Lemons
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Patent number: 6811498Abstract: A two piece golf ball has a core compression in the range of 75 PGA to 89 PGA, a core diameter in the range of about 1.535 inches to 1.545 inches, a cover hardness in the range of 42 to 60 Shore D, and a dimple pattern based on the geometry of a icosahedron. An uninterrupted equatorial great circle path, corresponding to a mold parting line, is provided in the design for forming a cover of the golf ball in two parts. A ball having such characteristics exhibits superior distance performance without compromising shot-making feel.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2001Date of Patent: November 2, 2004Assignee: Dunlop Maxfli SportsInventors: Brent D. Emerson, George R. Wallace, Matthew B. Stanczak, Sanjay Kuttappa
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Patent number: 6719646Abstract: A urethane-covered three-piece golf ball with a liquid-filled center, having a combination of center weight, thread windings, dimple configuration and compression that allows it to travel great distances, and to match the classic feel of ‘Balata’ balls, said combination at the same time complying with USGA regulations.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2000Date of Patent: April 13, 2004Assignee: Dunlop Slazenger SportsInventors: John A. Calabria, Sanjay M. Kuttappa, Matthew B. Stanczak, Jens A. John, George R. Wallace, Lane D. Lemons
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Patent number: 6709348Abstract: A two piece golf ball has a core compression in the range of 77 PGA to 87 PGA, a core diameter in the range of about 1.532 inches to 1.548 inches, a cover hardness in the range of 66 to 72 Shore D, and a dimple pattern based on the geometry of a truncated octahedron. A ball having such characteristics exhibits superior distance performance without compromising shot-making feel.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2001Date of Patent: March 23, 2004Assignee: Dunlop SportsInventors: Lane D. Lemons, Matthew B. Stanczak
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Patent number: 6572494Abstract: The golf ball comprises all known cores provided with a cover produced by a polymer blend that combines the durability of a conventional cover with the feel of a traditional balata cover having a plurality of dimples in a modified dodecahedron pattern. The dodecahedron consists of twelve pentagons, which are subdivided into a total of sixty triangles. The triangles are then further subdivided into rows into which various diameter dimples are placed. The dimple pattern can be arranged to produce a pattern of ten great circles, which are free of dimples. The cover formulation is a blend of various ethylene/methacrylic acid copolymers wherein at least one copolymer has a high modulus and at least one copolymer has a moderate modulus forming a miscible blend having a PDI index that maximizes durability while still maintaining feel and playability.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2001Date of Patent: June 3, 2003Assignee: Dunlop Slazenger ManufacturingInventors: Brent D. Emerson, George R. Wallace, Matthew B. Stanczak, Sanjay Kuttappa
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Patent number: 6428428Abstract: A two piece golf ball has a core compression in the range of 67 PGA to 77 PGA, a core diameter in the range of about 1.535 inches to 1.545 inches, a cover hardness in the range of 65 to 71 Shore D, and a dimple pattern based on the geometry of a rhombicosadodecahedron. An uninterrupted equatorial great circle path, corresponding to a mold parting line, is provided in the design for forming a cover of the golf ball in two parts. A ball having such characteristics exhibits superior distance performance without compromising shot-making feel.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2000Date of Patent: August 6, 2002Assignee: Dunlop Maxfli Sports Corp.Inventors: Sanjay M. Kuttappa, Lane D. Lemons, Matthew B. Stanczak
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Publication number: 20020098914Abstract: A urethane-covered three-piece golf ball with a liquid-filled center, having a combination of center weight, thread windings, dimple configuration and compression that allows it to travel great distances, and to match the classic feel of ‘Balata’ balls, said combination at the same time complying with USGA regulations.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2000Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventors: John A. Calabria, Sanjay M. Kuttappa, Matthew B. Stanczak, Jens A. John, George R. Wallace, Lane D. Lemons
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Patent number: 6383093Abstract: A two piece golf ball has a core compression in the range of 77 PGA to 87 PGA, a core diameter in the range of about 1.535 inches to 1.545 inches, a cover hardness in the range of 53 to 59 Shore D, and a dimple pattern based on the geometry of a rhombicosadodecahedron. An uninterrupted equatorial great circle path, corresponding to a mold parting line, is provided in the design for forming a cover of the golf ball in two parts. A ball having such characteristics exhibits superior distance performance without compromising shot-making feel.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2000Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Assignee: Dunlop Slazenger Group AmericasInventors: Sanjay M. Kuttappa, Lane D. Lemons, Matthew B. Stanczak, George R. Wallace
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Publication number: 20020016227Abstract: The golf ball comprises all known cores provided with a cover produced by a polymer blend that combines the durability of a conventional cover with the feel of a traditional balata cover having a plurality of dimples in a modified dodecahedron pattern. The dodecahedron consists of twelve pentagons, which are subdivided into a total of sixty triangles. The triangles are then further subdivided into rows into which various diameter dimples are placed. The dimple pattern can be arranged to produce a pattern of ten great circles, which are free of dimples. The cover formulation is a blend of various ethylene/methacrylic acid copolymers wherein at least one copolymer has a high modulus and at least one copolymer has a moderate modulus forming a miscible blend having a PDI index that maximizes durability while still maintaining feel and playability.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2001Publication date: February 7, 2002Inventors: Brent D. Emerson, George R. Wallace, Matthew B. Stanczak, Sanjay Kuttappa
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Publication number: 20020016229Abstract: A two piece golf ball has a core compression in the range of 75 PGA to 89 PGA, a core diameter in the range of about 1.535 inches to 1.545 inches, a cover hardness in the range of 42 to 60 Shore D, and a dimple pattern based on the geometry of a icosahedron. An uninterrupted equatorial great circle path, corresponding to a mold parting line, is provided in the design for forming a cover of the golf ball in two parts. A ball having such characteristics exhibits superior distance performance without compromising shot-making feel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2001Publication date: February 7, 2002Inventors: Brent D. Emerson, George R. Wallace, Matthew B. Stanczak, Sanjay Kuttappa
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Publication number: 20020016228Abstract: A golf ball with a conventional core covered with a polymer blend of at least two copolymers. The first blend polymer having a melt index of about 2 to 10 grams/10 min, a flexural modulus of 60,000 to 80,000 PSI, a shore D hardness of about 60 to 70; and the second blend copolymer having a melt index of about 0.2 to 2 grams/10 minutes, a flexural modulus of 2,000 to 8,000 PSI. The cover has dimples arranged in a pattern according to a dodecahedron, which is also arranged to coincide with pentagons, triangles and rows. In one embodiment the cover has 360 dimples of three different diameters and that optionally have a dual radius. Optionally the dimples are arranged to provide ten great circles free of dimples.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2001Publication date: February 7, 2002Inventors: Brent D. Emerson, George R. Wallace, Matthew B. Stanczak, Sanjay Kuttappa
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Patent number: 6010442Abstract: A golf ball having between 1,000 and 2,500 dimples and a plurality of secondary depressions between said dimples on the exterior surface thereof. The secondary depressions are of spherical cross section and may be uniformly or randomly placed on the surface of the ball. The secondary depressions are of a depth from 0.001" to 0.005" and a diameter from 0.01" to 0.05". The invention allows for decreased in-flight drag forces compared to a golf ball without the claimed secondary depressions.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 1998Date of Patent: January 4, 2000Assignee: Dunlop Maxfli Sports CorporationInventors: Lane D. Lemons, Matthew B. Stanczak