Patents by Inventor Matthew Hannen
Matthew Hannen 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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Publication number: 20240075354Abstract: A method of manufacturing a golf club head with a plurality of stiffening members proximate the face, and particularly solid rods or a plate with one or more cutouts, is disclosed herein. The method includes the steps of preparing a wax of a golf club head body having at least one through-hole, a hollow interior, and at least one receiving pocket, preparing waxes of one or more stiffening members, inserting the wax of the stiffening members into the through-hole and seating its opposite end in the receiving pocket, bonding each of the stiffening members to the body with an adhesive material to form a combined wax mold, and casting a golf club head from the combined wax mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp.Inventors: Evan D. Gibbs, Alan Hocknell, Austin L. Frederickson, Christopher A. G. Nunez, James A. Seluga, Matthew Myers, Matthew Hannen, Bart R. Fliers, Robert S. Gonczi
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Patent number: 11806587Abstract: A method of manufacturing a golf club head with a plurality of stiffening members proximate the face, and particularly solid rods or a plate with one or more cutouts, is disclosed herein. The method includes the steps of preparing a wax of a golf club head body having at least one through-hole, a hollow interior, and at least one receiving pocket, preparing waxes of one or more stiffening members, inserting the wax of the stiffening members into the through-hole and seating its opposite end in the receiving pocket, bonding each of the stiffening members to the body with an adhesive material to form a combined wax mold, and casting a golf club head from the combined wax mold.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2022Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp.Inventors: Evan D. Gibbs, Alan Hocknell, Austin L. Frederickson, Christopher A. G. Nunez, James A. Seluga, Matthew Myers, Matthew Hannen, Bart R. Fliers, Robert S. Gonczi
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Publication number: 20230277903Abstract: A method of manufacturing a golf club head with a plurality of stiffening members proximate the face, and particularly solid rods or a plate with one or more cutouts, is disclosed herein. The method includes the steps of preparing a wax of a golf club head body having at least one through-hole, a hollow interior, and at least one receiving pocket, preparing waxes of one or more stiffening members, inserting the wax of the stiffening members into the through-hole and seating its opposite end in the receiving pocket, bonding each of the stiffening members to the body with an adhesive material to form a combined wax mold, and casting a golf club head from the combined wax mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2022Publication date: September 7, 2023Inventors: Evan D. Gibbs, Alan Hocknell, Austin L. Frederickson, Christopher A. G. Nunez, James A. Seluga, Matthew Myers, Matthew Hannen, Bart R. Fliers, Robert S. Gonczi
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Patent number: 11433282Abstract: A method of manufacturing a golf club head with a plurality of stiffening members proximate the face, and particularly solid rods or a plate with one or more cutouts, is disclosed herein. The method includes the steps of preparing a wax of a golf club head body having at least one through-hole, a hollow interior, and at least one receiving pocket, preparing waxes of one or more stiffening members, inserting the wax of the stiffening members into the through-hole and seating its opposite end in the receiving pocket, bonding each of the stiffening members to the body with an adhesive material to form a combined wax mold, and casting a golf club head from the combined wax mold.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2021Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: Evan D. Gibbs, Alan Hocknell, Austin L. Frederickson, Christopher A. G. Nunez, James A. Seluga, Matthew Myers, Matthew Hannen, Bart R. Fliers, Robert S. Gonczi
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Publication number: 20210370144Abstract: A method of manufacturing a golf club head with a plurality of stiffening members proximate the face, and particularly solid rods or a plate with one or more cutouts, is disclosed herein. The method includes the steps of preparing a wax of a golf club head body having at least one through-hole, a hollow interior, and at least one receiving pocket, preparing waxes of one or more stiffening members, inserting the wax of the stiffening members into the through-hole and seating its opposite end in the receiving pocket, bonding each of the stiffening members to the body with an adhesive material to form a combined wax mold, and casting a golf club head from the combined wax mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Evan D. Gibbs, Alan Hocknell, Austin L. Frederickson, Christopher A. G. Nunez, James A. Seluga, Matthew Myers, Matthew Hannen, Bart R. Fliers, Robert S. Gonczi
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Publication number: 20210361325Abstract: Methods and devices for treating spinal deformities are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a low-profile spinal anchoring device is provided for receiving a spinal fixation element, such as a tether, therethrough. The device generally includes a staple body that is adapted to seat a spinal fixation element, a fastening element for fixing the staple body to bone, and a locking assembly for coupling a spinal fixation element to the staple body. In one embodiment, the locking assembly includes a washer that is adapted to couple to the staple body such that the spinal fixation is disposed therebetween, and a locking nut that is adapted to engage the staple body to mate the washer to the staple body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Hassan A. Serhan, Michael A. Slivka, Matthew Hannen, Peter Newton, Michael Nilsson
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Patent number: 11103288Abstract: Methods and devices for treating spinal deformities are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a low-profile spinal anchoring device is provided for receiving a spinal fixation element, such as a tether, therethrough. The device generally includes a staple body that is adapted to seat a spinal fixation element, a fastening element for fixing the staple body to bone, and a locking assembly for coupling a spinal fixation element to the staple body. In one embodiment, the locking assembly includes a washer that is adapted to couple to the staple body such that the spinal fixation is disposed therebetween, and a locking nut that is adapted to engage the staple body to mate the washer to the staple body.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2018Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Hassan A. Serhan, Michael A. Slivka, Matthew Hannen, Peter Newton, Michael Nilsson
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Patent number: 11083937Abstract: A method of manufacturing a golf club head with a plurality of stiffening members proximate the face, and particularly solid rods or a plate with one or more cutouts, is disclosed herein. The method includes the steps of preparing a wax of a golf club head body having at least one through-hole, a hollow interior, and at least one receiving pocket, preparing waxes of one or more stiffening members, inserting the wax of the stiffening members into the through-hole and seating its opposite end in the receiving pocket, bonding each of the stiffening members to the body with an adhesive material to form a combined wax mold, and casting a golf club head from the combined wax mold.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2020Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: Evan D. Gibbs, Alan Hocknell, Austin L. Frederickson, Christopher A. G. Nunez, James A. Seluga, Matthew Myers, Matthew Hannen, Bart R. Fliers, Robert S. Gonczi
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Publication number: 20200147458Abstract: A method of manufacturing a golf club head comprising a plurality of stiffening members proximate the face, and particularly solid rods or a plate with one or more cutouts, is disclosed herein. The method comprises the steps of preparing a wax of a golf club head body, the body comprising at least one through-holes, a hollow interior, and at least one receiving pocket, preparing waxes of one or more stiffening members, inserting the wax of the stiffening members into the through-hole and seating its opposite end in the receiving pocket, bonding each of the stiffening members to the body with an adhesive material to form a combined wax mold, and casting a golf club head from the combined wax mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2020Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventors: Evan D. Gibbs, Alan Hocknell, Austin L. Frederickson, Christopher A. G. Nunez, James A. Seluga, Matthew Myers, Matthew Hannen, Bart R. Fliers, Robert S. Gonczi
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Patent number: 10532258Abstract: The present invention is directed to a body for a golf club head that includes structural columns or connectors, also referred to as stiffening members, and particularly a pair of solid rods, that extend between a return section and a sole section approximately parallel with a rear surface of a striking face section and parallel with each other without touching the rear surface or one another, even during impact with a golf ball. Each of the solid rods preferably is cylindrical, has a diameter of 0.050 inch to 0.200 inch, and has a length of 1 to 2.5 inches. Each of the rods has an upper end and a lower end. The solid rods preferably have a variable diameter to reduce their overall mass, such that the upper ends and lower ends have diameters that are larger than, and taper towards, a midpoint of the solid rods so that the solid rods each has an approximate hourglass shape.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2019Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: James A. Seluga, Matthew Myers, Matthew Hannen, Bart R. Fliers, Robert S. Gonczi
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Publication number: 20190262672Abstract: A method of manufacturing a golf club head comprising a plurality of structural connectors, and particularly solid rods proximate the face, is disclosed herein. The method comprises the steps of preparing a wax of a golf club head body, the body comprising first and second through-holes, a hollow interior, and first and second receiving pockets, preparing waxes of first and second solid rods, inserting the first solid rod wax into the first through-hole and seating its lower end in the first receiving pocket, inserting the second solid rod wax into the second through-hole and seating its lower end in the second receiving pocket, bonding each of the first and second solid rods to the body with an adhesive material to form a combined wax mold, and casting a golf club head from the combined wax mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2019Publication date: August 29, 2019Inventors: James A. Seluga, Matthew Myers, Matthew Hannen, Bart R. Fliers, Robert S. Gonczi
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Patent number: 10335647Abstract: A method of manufacturing a golf club head having a plurality of structural connectors, and particularly solid rods proximate the face, is disclosed. The method includes the steps of preparing a wax of a golf club head body, the body having first and second through-holes, a hollow interior, and first and second receiving pockets, preparing waxes of first and second solid rods, inserting the first solid rod wax into the first through-hole and seating its lower end in the first receiving pocket, inserting the second solid rod wax into the second through-hole and seating its lower end in the second receiving pocket, bonding each of the first and second solid rods to the body with an adhesive material to form a combined wax mold, and casting a golf club head from the combined wax mold.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2018Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: James A. Seluga, Matthew Myers, Matthew Hannen, Bart R. Fliers, Robert S. Gonczi
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Publication number: 20190159811Abstract: Methods and devices for treating spinal deformities are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a low-profile spinal anchoring device is provided for receiving a spinal fixation element, such as a tether, therethrough. The device generally includes a staple body that is adapted to seat a spinal fixation element, a fastening element for fixing the staple body to bone, and a locking assembly for coupling a spinal fixation element to the staple body. In one embodiment, the locking assembly includes a washer that is adapted to couple to the staple body such that the spinal fixation is disposed therebetween, and a locking nut that is adapted to engage the staple body to mate the washer to the staple body.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2018Publication date: May 30, 2019Inventors: Hassan A. Serhan, Michael A. Slivka, Matthew Hannen, Peter O. Newton, Michael Nilsson
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Patent number: 10194954Abstract: Methods and devices for treating spinal deformities are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a low-profile spinal anchoring device is provided for receiving a spinal fixation element, such as a tether, therethrough. The device generally includes a staple body that is adapted to seat a spinal fixation element, a fastening element for fixing the staple body to bone, and a locking assembly for coupling a spinal fixation element to the staple body. In one embodiment, the locking assembly includes a washer that is adapted to couple to the staple body such that the spinal fixation is disposed therebetween, and a locking nut that is adapted to engage the staple body to mate the washer to the staple body.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2016Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Hassan A. Serhan, Michael A. Slivka, Matthew Hannen, Peter O. Newton, Michael Nilsson
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Publication number: 20180193706Abstract: A method of manufacturing a golf club head comprising a plurality of structural connectors, and particularly solid rods proximate the face, is disclosed herein. The method comprises the steps of preparing a wax of a golf club head body, the body comprising first and second through-holes, a hollow interior, and first and second receiving pockets, preparing waxes of first and second solid rods, inserting the first solid rod wax into the first through-hole and seating its lower end in the first receiving pocket, inserting the second solid rod wax into the second through-hole and seating its lower end in the second receiving pocket, bonding each of the first and second solid rods to the body with an adhesive material to form a combined wax mold, and casting a golf club head from the combined wax mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: James A. Seluga, Matthew Myers, Matthew Hannen, Bart R. Fliers, Robert S. Gonczi
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Patent number: 9931550Abstract: A method of manufacturing a golf club head including a plurality of structural connectors, and particularly solid rods proximate the face, is disclosed herein. The method includes the steps of preparing a wax of a golf club head body, the body including first and second through-holes, a hollow interior, and first and second receiving pockets, preparing waxes of first and second solid rods, inserting the first solid rod wax into the first through-hole and seating its lower end in the first receiving pocket, inserting the second solid rod wax into the second through-hole and seating its lower end in the second receiving pocket, bonding each of the first and second solid rods to the body with an adhesive material to form a combined wax mold, and casting a golf club head from the combined wax mold.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2017Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: James A. Seluga, Matthew Myers, Matthew Hannen, Bart R. Fliers, Robert S. Gonczi
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Publication number: 20180071591Abstract: A method of manufacturing a golf club head comprising a plurality of structural connectors, and particularly solid rods proximate the face, is disclosed herein. The method comprises the steps of preparing a wax of a golf club head body, the body comprising first and second through-holes, a hollow interior, and first and second receiving pockets, preparing waxes of first and second solid rods, inserting the first solid rod wax into the first through-hole and seating its lower end in the first receiving pocket, inserting the second solid rod wax into the second through-hole and seating its lower end in the second receiving pocket, bonding each of the first and second solid rods to the body with an adhesive material to form a combined wax mold, and casting a golf club head from the combined wax mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Inventors: James A. Seluga, Matthew Myers, Matthew Hannen, Bart R. Fliers, Robert S. Gonczi
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Patent number: 9833275Abstract: Various methods and devices are provided for tensioning a tether. In one embodiment, a tether tensioning device is provided and includes a tensioning mechanism adapted to couple to a tether extending along a path between at least two bone anchors implanted in adjacent vertebrae. The tensioning mechanism can be adapted to apply a tensioning force to the tether along the path of the tether to thereby move the tether along the path. The device further includes an actuation mechanism movably coupled to the tensioning mechanism such that the actuation mechanism is adapted to effect movement of the tensioning mechanism to control the tensioning force applied to the tether.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2016Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Mickiewicz, Michael A. Slivka, Matthew Hannen, Michael A. Fisher, Hassan A. Serhan, John Riley Hawkins
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Patent number: 9649134Abstract: The screw assembly includes a screw, an insert, and a body member. The screw includes a longitudinal axis and a proximal end with a head portion and a distal end with a threaded portion. The insert operably couples with the head portion and is configured to rotate relative to the head portion about the longitudinal axis. The body member operably couples with the insert and is configured to pivot relative to the insert in a single plane parallel to the longitudinal axis. In other features, the body member operably couples with the insert and is configured to pivot relative to the insert about a transverse axis normal to a plane parallel to the longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2014Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: Alphatec Spine, Inc.Inventor: Matthew Hannen
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Publication number: 20170027616Abstract: Methods and devices for treating spinal deformities are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a low-profile spinal anchoring device is provided for receiving a spinal fixation element, such as a tether, therethrough. The device generally includes a staple body that is adapted to seat a spinal fixation element, a fastening element for fixing the staple body to bone, and a locking assembly for coupling a spinal fixation element to the staple body. In one embodiment, the locking assembly includes a washer that is adapted to couple to the staple body such that the spinal fixation is disposed therebetween, and a locking nut that is adapted to engage the staple body to mate the washer to the staple body.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Hassan A. Serhan, Michael A. Slivka, Matthew Hannen, Peter O. Newton, Michael Nilsson