Patents by Inventor Michael Franz
Michael Franz 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: 20190022477Abstract: Golf club head embodiments disclosed herein comprise a crown having a stepped portion located between a front portion of the crown and rear portion of the crown, such that the crown transitions steeply in height across the stepped portion from the front portion down to the rear portion. The stepped portion of the crown may extend from adjacent to the hosel in a toeward and rearward direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicant: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.Inventors: Kraig Alan Willett, Nathan T. Sargent, Joseph Reeve Nielson, Michael Franz
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Publication number: 20190014006Abstract: An operator node is configured to generate a visualization of the configurations of nodes communicatively coupled to the operator node via a network. The operator node scans target nodes in a network and identifies a set of attributes describing various configuration properties of each node. The operator node compares corresponding attributes across nodes and determines for each attribute a measure of variance. The variance for each attribute is displayed in a grid view, allowing a user to observe the level of similarity or dissimilarity of each attribute across the target nodes of the network. The operator node also defines and implements a policy describing a set of configuration properties with which target nodes must comply. The operator node determines if one or more target nodes is in violation of the policy, displays a differential visualization associated with each policy failure event, and enables an operator to re-configure target nodes accordingly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2018Publication date: January 10, 2019Inventors: Michael Franz Baukes, Paul McCarthy, Greg Pollock, Alan Sharp-Paul, Mark Sheahan, Taylor Stackpole, Cheyne Wallace
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Patent number: 10155140Abstract: A golf club head comprises a sole, a recessed sole port in the sole; and a rotatably adjustable sole piece adapted to be at least partially received within the sole port and comprising a central body having a plurality of contact surfaces adapted to contact the sole port and being offset from each other along a central axis extending through the central body of the sole piece. The sole piece can be positioned at least partially within the sole port at five or more rotational and axial positions with respect to the central axis, wherein at each rotational position, at least one of said contact surfaces of the central body contacts the sole port to set the axial position of the sole piece. The sole port and/or the sole piece can be generally pentagonal in shape.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2017Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.Inventors: Nathan T. Sargent, Joseph Reeve Nielson, Matthew David Johnson, Matthew Greensmith, Todd P. Beach, Michael Franz
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Patent number: 10142364Abstract: An internal network can include a plurality of linked internal nodes, each internal node being configured to communicate with other internal nodes or with one or more external servers over an external network. The internal network can analyze the configuration of the internal nodes and the network traffic between internal nodes of the internal network and external servers. Based on the analysis, a network vulnerability score measuring the vulnerability of the internal network to attack can be determined. If the vulnerability score is below a threshold, the internal network can be isolated from the external network, for example by preventing internal nodes from communicating with or over the external network.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2016Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: Upguard, Inc.Inventors: Michael Franz Baukes, Alan James Sharp-Paul
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Patent number: 10124219Abstract: A golf club head comprises a sole, a recessed sole port in the sole; and a rotatably adjustable sole piece adapted to be at least partially received within the sole port and comprising a central body having a plurality of contact surfaces adapted to contact the sole port and being offset from each other along a central axis extending through the central body of the sole piece. The sole piece can be positioned at least partially within the sole port at five or more rotational and axial positions with respect to the central axis, wherein at each rotational position, at least one of said contact surfaces of the central body contacts the sole port to set the axial position of the sole piece. The sole port and/or the sole piece can be generally pentagonal in shape.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2017Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.Inventors: Nathan T. Sargent, Joseph Reeve Nielson, Matthew David Johnson, Matthew Greensmith, Todd P. Beach, Michael Franz
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Publication number: 20180318672Abstract: A golf club head comprises a sole, a recessed sole port in the sole; and a rotatably adjustable sole piece adapted to be at least partially received within the sole port and comprising a central body having a plurality of contact surfaces adapted to contact the sole port and being offset from each other along a central axis extending through the central body of the sole piece. The sole piece can be positioned at least partially within the sole port at five or more rotational and axial positions with respect to the central axis, wherein at each rotational position, at least one of said contact surfaces of the central body contacts the sole port to set the axial position of the sole piece. The sole port and/or the sole piece can be generally pentagonal in shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2018Publication date: November 8, 2018Applicant: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.Inventors: Nathan T. Sargent, Joseph Reeve Nielson, Matthew David Johnson, Matthew Greensmith, Todd P. Beach, Michael Franz
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Publication number: 20180318658Abstract: A golf club head comprises a sole, a recessed sole port in the sole; and a rotatably adjustable sole piece adapted to be at least partially received within the sole port and comprising a central body having a plurality of contact surfaces adapted to contact the sole port and being offset from each other along a central axis extending through the central body of the sole piece. The sole piece can be positioned at least partially within the sole port at five or more rotational and axial positions with respect to the central axis, wherein at each rotational position, at least one of said contact surfaces of the central body contacts the sole port to set the axial position of the sole piece. The sole port and/or the sole piece can be generally pentagonal in shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2018Publication date: November 8, 2018Applicant: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.Inventors: Todd P. Beach, Kraig Alan Willett, Nathan T. Sargent, Michael Franz
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Publication number: 20180304127Abstract: A golf club head comprises a sole, a recessed sole port in the sole; and a rotatably adjustable sole piece adapted to be at least partially received within the sole port and comprising a central body having a plurality of contact surfaces adapted to contact the sole port and being offset from each other along a central axis extending through the central body of the sole piece. The sole piece can be positioned at least partially within the sole port at five or more rotational and axial positions with respect to the central axis, wherein at each rotational position, at least one of said contact surfaces of the central body contacts the sole port to set the axial position of the sole piece. The sole port and/or the sole piece can be generally pentagonal in shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Applicant: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.Inventors: Nathan T. Sargent, Joseph Reeve Nielson, Matthew David Johnson, Matthew Greensmith, Todd P. Beach, Michael Franz
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Patent number: 10084653Abstract: An operator node is configured to generate a visualization of the configurations of nodes communicatively coupled to the operator node via a network. The operator node scans target nodes in a network and identifies a set of attributes describing various configuration properties of each node. The operator node compares corresponding attributes across nodes and determines for each attribute a measure of variance. The variance for each attribute is displayed in a grid view, allowing a user to observe the level of similarity or dissimilarity of each attribute across the target nodes of the network. The operator node also defines and implements a policy describing a set of configuration properties with which target nodes must comply. The operator node determines if one or more target nodes is in violation of the policy, displays a differential visualization associated with each policy failure event, and enables an operator to re-configure target nodes accordingly.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2015Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: Upguard, Inc.Inventors: Michael Franz Baukes, Paul McCarthy, Greg Pollock, Alan Sharp-Paul, Mark Sheahan, Taylor Stackpole, Cheyne Wallace
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Publication number: 20180264659Abstract: The invention relates to an automation component or clamping device including a basic housing, at least one jaw movably guided in a jaw guide of the basic housing, and a piston movably guided in the basic housing, wherein the piston has a piston surface, wherein the piston is coupled in terms of movement to the jaw, and wherein a piston rod extending on the piston transversely with respect to the piston surface, wherein the centroid of the piston surface is spaced apart from the central longitudinal axis of the piston rod (22).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2016Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: SCHUNK GMBH & CO. KG SPANN-UND GREIFTECHNIKInventors: Benjamin Kirsten, Samuel Wuetherich, Michael Franz
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Patent number: 10079724Abstract: Computer nodes in a network manage the configuration of neighbor nodes and enforce policy compliance by scanning neighboring nodes and taking corrective action based on consensus. A testing node scans a neighboring target node and identifies if the target node violates the policy. The testing node requests common neighbors of the target node to repeat the scan. If the common neighbors agree that the target node violates the policy, a corrective action is taken to ensure compliance with the policy. Corrective action includes reconfiguration of the target node. Nodes also perform negative checking to ensure adherence to separation rules restricting interaction between neighboring nodes. A testing node attempts to perform a restricted action with a neighboring restricted node. If the restricted action is successful, the testing node takes corrective action on the target node to ensure that subsequent attempts to perform the restriction action are denied access in compliance with the policy.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2016Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: Upguard, Inc.Inventors: Michael Franz Baukes, Alan James Sharp-Paul
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Patent number: 10022598Abstract: Golf club head embodiments disclosed herein comprise a crown having a stepped portion located between a front portion of the crown and rear portion of the crown, such that the crown transitions steeply in height across the stepped portion from the front portion down to the rear portion. The stepped portion of the crown may extend from adjacent to the hosel in a toeward and rearward direction.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2016Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.Inventors: Kraig Alan Willett, Nathan T. Sargent, Joseph Reeve Nielson, Michael Franz
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Patent number: 9987523Abstract: A golf club head comprises a sole, a recessed sole port in the sole; and a rotatably adjustable sole piece adapted to be at least partially received within the sole port and comprising a central body having a plurality of contact surfaces adapted to contact the sole port and being offset from each other along a central axis extending through the central body of the sole piece. The sole piece can be positioned at least partially within the sole port at five or more rotational and axial positions with respect to the central axis, wherein at each rotational position, at least one of said contact surfaces of the central body contacts the sole port to set the axial position of the sole piece. The sole port and/or the sole piece can be generally pentagonal in shape.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2016Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.Inventors: Todd P. Beach, Kraig Alan Willett, Nathan T. Sargent, Michael Franz
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Publication number: 20180104553Abstract: A golf club head comprises a sole, a recessed sole port in the sole; and a rotatably adjustable sole piece adapted to be at least partially received within the sole port and comprising a central body having a plurality of contact surfaces adapted to contact the sole port and being offset from each other along a central axis extending through the central body of the sole piece. The sole piece can be positioned at least partially within the sole port at five or more rotational and axial positions with respect to the central axis, wherein at each rotational position, at least one of said contact surfaces of the central body contacts the sole port to set the axial position of the sole piece. The sole port and/or the sole piece can be generally pentagonal in shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Applicant: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.Inventors: Nathan T. Sargent, Joseph Reeve Nielson, Matthew David Johnson, Matthew Greensmith, Todd P. Beach, Michael Franz
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Patent number: 9932953Abstract: A heating device for a drive unit in a motor vehicle includes at least one heating element and at least one sensor by means of which a predetermined behavior of the vehicle user preceding the start of the drive unit can be detected. The sensor interacts with the heating element in such a manner that it is switched on when the sensor detects the predetermined behavior. The predetermined behavior may be one or more of the following: inserting an ignition key in an ignition lock of the motor vehicle; actuating a shifting, clutch or braking device of the motor vehicle; or a behavior through which an anti-theft device of the motor vehicle can be triggered.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2015Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Florian Braun, Michael Franz
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Publication number: 20180084000Abstract: An internal network can include a plurality of linked internal nodes, each internal node being configured to communicate with other internal nodes or with one or more external servers over an external network. The internal network can analyze the configuration of the internal nodes and the network traffic between internal nodes of the internal network and external servers. Based on the analysis, a network vulnerability score measuring the vulnerability of the internal network to attack can be determined. If the vulnerability score is below a threshold, the internal network can be isolated from the external network, for example by preventing internal nodes from communicating with or over the external network.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2016Publication date: March 22, 2018Inventors: Michael Franz Baukes, Alan James Sharp-Paul
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Publication number: 20180065009Abstract: A golf club head comprises a sole, a recessed sole port in the sole; and a rotatably adjustable sole piece adapted to be at least partially received within the sole port and comprising a central body having a plurality of contact surfaces adapted to contact the sole port and being offset from each other along a central axis extending through the central body of the sole piece. The sole piece can be positioned at least partially within the sole port at five or more rotational and axial positions with respect to the central axis, wherein at each rotational position, at least one of said contact surfaces of the central body contacts the sole port to set the axial position of the sole piece. The sole port and/or the sole piece can be generally pentagonal in shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2017Publication date: March 8, 2018Applicant: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.Inventors: Nathan T. Sargent, Joseph Reeve Nielson, Matthew David Johnson, Matthew Greensmith, Todd P. Beach, Michael Franz
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Publication number: 20180026843Abstract: An operator node is configured to enable the management of nodes communicatively coupled to the operator node via a network. A selection of node objects is received by the operator node, the selected node objects including software components for inclusion within a node configuration. A configuration policy is generated based on the selected objects, the configuration policy including a set of tests (such as scripts or executables) that, when run, test for the presence of one or more of the selected node objects. A target node is scanned to determine the configuration of the target node, and the set of tests are applied to identify a set of objects identified by the policy but not installed at the target node. The target node is then re-configured to install the identified set of objects at the target node.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Alan James Sharp-Paul, Michael Franz Baukes
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Patent number: 9814953Abstract: A golf club head comprises a sole, a recessed sole port in the sole; and a rotatably adjustable sole piece adapted to be at least partially received within the sole port and comprising a central body having a plurality of contact surfaces adapted to contact the sole port and being offset from each other along a central axis extending through the central body of the sole piece. The sole piece can be positioned at least partially within the sole port at five or more rotational and axial positions with respect to the central axis, wherein at each rotational position, at least one of said contact surfaces of the central body contacts the sole port to set the axial position of the sole piece. The sole port and/or the sole piece can be generally pentagonal in shape.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2016Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.Inventors: Nathan T. Sargent, Joseph Reeve Nielson, Matthew David Johnson, Matthew Greensmith, Todd P. Beach, Michael Franz
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Patent number: 9813292Abstract: An operator node is configured to enable the management of nodes communicatively coupled to the operator node via a network. A selection of node objects is received by the operator node, the selected node objects including software components for inclusion within a node configuration. A configuration policy is generated based on the selected objects, the configuration policy including a set of tests (such as scripts or executables) that, when run, test for the presence of one or more of the selected node objects. A target node is scanned to determine the configuration of the target node, and the set of tests are applied to identify a set of objects identified by the policy but not installed at the target node. The target node is then re-configured to install the identified set of objects at the target node.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2014Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Upguard, Inc.Inventors: Alan James Sharp-Paul, Michael Franz Baukes