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).

  • Publication number: 20240425245
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2024
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Inventors: Matthew J. Erickson, Flevian J. Gonsalves
  • Publication number: 20240294288
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventors: Glenn Meyers, Aaron J. Duch, Brandon Kannel, Matthew J. Erickson, Milorad Marich
  • Patent number: 12006084
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Glenn Meyers, Aaron J. Duch, Brandon Kannel, Matthew J. Erickson, Milorad Marich
  • Publication number: 20220297865
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2021
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Glenn Meyers, Aaron J. Duch, Brandon Kannel, Matthew J. Erickson, Milorad Marich
  • Patent number: 11186428
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Glenn Meyers, Aaron J. Duch, Brandon Kannel, Matthew J. Erickson, Milorad Marich
  • Publication number: 20210016958
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Glenn Meyers, Aaron J. Duch, Brandon Kannel, Matthew J. Erickson, Milorad Marich
  • Publication number: 20110124435
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2011
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY
    Inventors: STEVEN M. EHLERS, JOHN B. KOSMATKA, ANTHONY V. NIGRO, MATTHEW J. ERICKSON
  • Patent number: 7946930
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Steven M. Ehlers, John B. Kosmatka, Anthony V. Nigro, Matthew J. Erickson
  • Patent number: 7878922
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Steven M. Ehlers, John B. Kosmatka, Anthony V. Nigro, Matthew J. Erickson
  • Publication number: 20100113185
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY
    Inventors: STEVEN M. EHLERS, JOHN B. KOSMATKA, ANTHONY V. NIGRO, MATTHEW J. ERICKSON
  • Patent number: 7578756
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Matthew J. Erickson, Bradley C. Rice, D. Clayton Evans, Evan D. Gibbs
  • Patent number: 7527565
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Steven M. Ehlers, John B. Kosmatka, Anthony V. Nigro, Matthew J. Erickson
  • Publication number: 20090069115
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY
    Inventors: MATTHEW J. ERICKSON, BRADLEY C. RICE, D. CLAYTON EVANS, EVAN D. GIBBS
  • Patent number: 7462109
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Matthew J. Erickson, Bradley C. Rice, D. Clayton Evans, Evan D. Gibbs
  • Patent number: 7452287
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Matthew J. Erickson, Bradley C. Rice, D. Clayton Evans, Evan D. Gibbs
  • Patent number: 7399237
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: D. Clayton Evans, Evan D. Gibbs, Matthew J. Erickson
  • Patent number: 7318779
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Matthew J. Erickson, Patrick M. Cherveny, Adam S. Gile
  • Patent number: 7273419
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: D. Clayton Evans, Evan D. Gibbs, Matthew J. Erickson
  • Patent number: 7258630
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Matthew J. Erickson, Bradley C. Rice, D. Clayton Evans, Evan D. Gibbs
  • Patent number: 7144334
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Steven M. Ehlers, John B. Kosmatka, Anthony V. Nigro, Matthew J. Erickson