Patents by Inventor Matthew J. Erickson
Matthew J. Erickson 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: 20240425245Abstract: A tool case includes a base and a lid movably coupled to the base between an open position and a closed position. The lid and the base define an aperture when in the closed position. The tool case includes a latch coupled to the base and the lid to selectively restrict movement of the lid relative to the base from the closed position to the open position. The tool case includes a locking pin positioned in the aperture to secure the lid in the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventors: Matthew J. Erickson, Flevian J. Gonsalves
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Publication number: 20240294288Abstract: A packaging assembly for a drill bit. The packaging assembly includes a front clip and a back clip that is separate from the front clip. The front clip includes a front side, a rear side opposite the front side, a drill bit holding region configured to receive a portion of the drill bit, and a post extending from the drill bit holding region. The post includes a plurality of teeth. The back clip including a pawl that engages the post to secure the back clip to the front clip.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2024Publication date: September 5, 2024Inventors: Glenn Meyers, Aaron J. Duch, Brandon Kannel, Matthew J. Erickson, Milorad Marich
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Patent number: 12006084Abstract: A packaging assembly for a drill bit. The packaging assembly includes a front clip including a front side, a rear side opposite the front side, a drill bit holding region configured to receive a portion of the drill bit, and a post extending from the drill bit holding region. The packaging assembly also includes a back clip that is separate from the front clip. The back clip includes an aperture that receives the post. The post includes an enlarged, melted head to inhibit removal of the back clip from the front clip.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2021Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Glenn Meyers, Aaron J. Duch, Brandon Kannel, Matthew J. Erickson, Milorad Marich
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Publication number: 20220297865Abstract: A packaging assembly for a drill bit. The packaging assembly includes a front clip including a front side, a rear side opposite the front side, a drill bit holding region configured to receive a portion of the drill bit, and a post extending from the drill bit holding region. The packaging assembly also includes a back clip that is separate from the front clip. The back clip includes an aperture that receives the post.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2021Publication date: September 22, 2022Inventors: Glenn Meyers, Aaron J. Duch, Brandon Kannel, Matthew J. Erickson, Milorad Marich
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Patent number: 11186428Abstract: A packaging assembly for a drill bit. The packaging assembly includes a front clip with a front side, a rear side opposite the front side, and a drill bit holding region. The drill bit holding region defines a recess with a first channel to receive a portion of the drill bit. The front clip further includes a window extending between the front and rear side to view the drill bit. The window extends away from the drill bit holding region in a longitudinal direction of the front clip. The packaging assembly further includes a back clip that is separate from the front clip. The back clip includes a second channel. The back clip is secured to the front clip to hold the drill bit within the first and second channels.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2020Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Glenn Meyers, Aaron J. Duch, Brandon Kannel, Matthew J. Erickson, Milorad Marich
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Publication number: 20210016958Abstract: A packaging assembly for a drill bit. The packaging assembly includes a front clip with a front side, a rear side opposite the front side, and a drill bit holding region. The drill bit holding region defines a recess with a first channel to receive a portion of the drill bit. The front clip further includes a window extending between the front and rear side to view the drill bit. The window extends away from the drill bit holding region in a longitudinal direction of the front clip. The packaging assembly further includes a back clip that is separate from the front clip. The back clip includes a second channel. The back clip is secured to the front clip to hold the drill bit within the first and second channels.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2020Publication date: January 21, 2021Inventors: Glenn Meyers, Aaron J. Duch, Brandon Kannel, Matthew J. Erickson, Milorad Marich
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Publication number: 20110124435Abstract: A golf club head having a multiple material face is disclosed herein. The golf club head has a coefficient of restitution value greater than 0.83 and a characteristic time value of less than 257 milliseconds. The golf club head is preferably composed of a titanium alloy with a polymer layer disposed over a titanium alloy front wall. A preferred polymer is a polyurethane polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2011Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANYInventors: STEVEN M. EHLERS, JOHN B. KOSMATKA, ANTHONY V. NIGRO, MATTHEW J. ERICKSON
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Patent number: 7946930Abstract: A golf club head having a multiple material face is disclosed herein. The golf club head has a coefficient of restitution value greater than 0.83 and a characteristic time value of less than 257 milliseconds. The golf club head is preferably composed of a titanium alloy with a polymer layer disposed over a titanium alloy front wall. A preferred polymer is a polyurethane polymer.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2011Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: Steven M. Ehlers, John B. Kosmatka, Anthony V. Nigro, Matthew J. Erickson
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Patent number: 7878922Abstract: A golf club head having a multiple material face is disclosed herein. The golf club head has a coefficient of restitution value greater than 0.83 and a characteristic time value of less than 257 milliseconds. The golf club head is preferably composed of a titanium alloy with a polymer layer disposed over a titanium alloy front wall. A preferred polymer is a polyurethane polymer.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2010Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: Steven M. Ehlers, John B. Kosmatka, Anthony V. Nigro, Matthew J. Erickson
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Publication number: 20100113185Abstract: A golf club head having a multiple material face is disclosed herein. The golf club head has a coefficient of restitution value greater than 0.83 and a characteristic time value of less than 257 milliseconds. The golf club head is preferably composed of a titanium alloy with a polymer layer disposed over a titanium alloy front wall. A preferred polymer is a polyurethane polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2010Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANYInventors: STEVEN M. EHLERS, JOHN B. KOSMATKA, ANTHONY V. NIGRO, MATTHEW J. ERICKSON
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Patent number: 7578756Abstract: A wood-type golf club head (40) having a major body (50), a striking plate insert (55) and a minor body (60) is disclosed herein. The major body (50) is composed of a metal material and has a front wall section (72), a return section (74), a sole section (76), a ribbon section (78) and a ledge portion (80). The minor body (50) is preferably composed of a low density material and has a crown section (62) and a ribbon section (64). The striking plate insert (55) is composed of a metal material. An epoxy-based composition (200) is placed at a face-sole junction (205) to lower the amplitude of the sound of the golf club head (40) during impact with a golf ball.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2008Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: Matthew J. Erickson, Bradley C. Rice, D. Clayton Evans, Evan D. Gibbs
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Patent number: 7527565Abstract: A golf club head having a multiple material face is disclosed herein. The golf club head has a coefficient of restitution value greater than 0.83 and a characteristic time value of less than 257 milliseconds. The golf club head is preferably composed of a titanium alloy with a polymer layer disposed over a titanium alloy front wall. A preferred polymer is a polyurethane polymer.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2005Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: Steven M. Ehlers, John B. Kosmatka, Anthony V. Nigro, Matthew J. Erickson
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Publication number: 20090069115Abstract: A wood-type golf club head (40) having a major body (50), a striking plate insert (55) and a minor body (60) is disclosed herein. The major body (50) is composed of a metal material and has a front wall section (72), a return section (74), a sole section (76), a ribbon section (78) and a ledge portion (80). The minor body (50) is preferably composed of a low density material and has a crown section (62) and a ribbon section (64). The striking plate insert (55) is composed of a metal material. An epoxy-based composition (200) is placed at a face-sole junction (205) to lower the amplitude of the sound of the golf club head (40) during impact with a golf ball.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2008Publication date: March 12, 2009Applicant: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANYInventors: MATTHEW J. ERICKSON, BRADLEY C. RICE, D. CLAYTON EVANS, EVAN D. GIBBS
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Patent number: 7462109Abstract: A wood-type golf club head (40) having a major body (50), a striking plate insert (55) and a minor body (60) is disclosed herein. The major body (50) is composed of a metal material and has a front wall section (72), a return section (74), a sole section (76), a ribbon section (78) and a ledge portion (80). The minor body (50) is preferably composed of a low density material and has a crown section (62) and a ribbon section (64). The striking plate insert (55) is composed of a metal material. An epoxy-based composition (200) is placed at a face-sole junction (205) to lower the amplitude of the sound of the golf club head (40) during impact with a golf ball.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2007Date of Patent: December 9, 2008Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: Matthew J. Erickson, Bradley C. Rice, D. Clayton Evans, Evan D. Gibbs
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Patent number: 7452287Abstract: A wood-type golf club head (40) having a major body (50), a striking plate insert (55) and a minor body (60) is disclosed herein. The major body (50) is composed of a metal material and has a front wall section (72), a return section (74), a sole section (76), a ribbon section (78) and a ledge portion (80). The minor body (50) is preferably composed of a low density material and has a crown section (62) and a ribbon section (64). The striking plate insert (55) is composed of a metal material. An epoxy-based composition (200) is placed at a face-sole junction (205) to lower the amplitude of the sound of the golf club head (40) during impact with a golf ball.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2007Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: Matthew J. Erickson, Bradley C. Rice, D. Clayton Evans, Evan D. Gibbs
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Patent number: 7399237Abstract: A wood-type golf club head (40) preferably having a major body (50), a striking plate insert (55) and a minor body (60) is disclosed herein. The major body (50) is preferably composed of a metal material and has a front wall section (72), a return section (74), a sole section (76), a ribbon section (78) and a ledge portion (80). The minor body (50) is preferably composed of a low density material and has a crown section (62) and a ribbon section (64). The striking plate insert (55) is preferably composed of a metal material. The wood-type golf club head (40) preferably has a sole section 76 with a first keel (400) and a second keel (405).Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2007Date of Patent: July 15, 2008Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: D. Clayton Evans, Evan D. Gibbs, Matthew J. Erickson
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Patent number: 7318779Abstract: The present invention relates to a static pose fixture (10) used for measuring a subject (42) that is the object of a motion capture system. The static pose fixture (10) provides a means for holding the subject (52) in a static position by using various struts in order to automate the sizing of a computer generated model or to position and orient markers with respect to the model.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2005Date of Patent: January 15, 2008Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: Matthew J. Erickson, Patrick M. Cherveny, Adam S. Gile
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Patent number: 7273419Abstract: A wood-type golf club head (40) preferably having a major body (50), a striking plate insert (55) and a minor body (60) is disclosed herein. The major body (50) is preferably composed of a metal material and has a front wall section (72), a return section (74), a sole section (76), a ribbon section (78) and a ledge portion (80). The minor body (50) is preferably composed of a low density material and has a crown section (62) and a ribbon section (64). The striking plate insert (55) is preferably composed of a metal material. The wood-type golf club head (40) preferably has a sole section 76 with a first keel (400) and a second keel (405).Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2005Date of Patent: September 25, 2007Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: D. Clayton Evans, Evan D. Gibbs, Matthew J. Erickson
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Patent number: 7258630Abstract: A wood-type golf club head (40) having a major body (50), a striking plate insert (55) and a minor body (60) is disclosed herein. The major body (50) is composed of a metal material and has a front wall section (72), a return section (74), a sole section (76), a ribbon section (78) and a ledge portion (80). The minor body (50) is preferably composed of a low density material and has a crown section (62) and a ribbon section (64). The striking plate insert (55) is composed of a metal material. An epoxy-based composition (200) is placed at a face-sole junction (205) to lower the amplitude of the sound of the golf club head (40) during impact with a golf ball.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2006Date of Patent: August 21, 2007Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: Matthew J. Erickson, Bradley C. Rice, D. Clayton Evans, Evan D. Gibbs
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Patent number: 7144334Abstract: A golf club head having a matrix layer composed of an interconnected reinforcement structure and a polymer material is disclosed herein. The matrix layer provides the golf club head with a greater coefficient of restitution during impact with a golf ball. The matrix layer is preferably disposed within a recess in the front wall of the body of the golf club head. The interconnected reinforcement structure is preferably composed of interconnected hexagonal cells.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2005Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: Steven M. Ehlers, John B. Kosmatka, Anthony V. Nigro, Matthew J. Erickson