Patents by Inventor Michael J. Kaplan

Michael J. Kaplan 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).

  • Patent number: 11135648
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing golf club heads, and particularly putter heads, using metal injection molding and plasma polishing is disclosed herein. The metal injection molding process is facilitated with a base tool having a golf club head shaped cavity and interchangeable hosel core tools. The use of interchangeable hosel core tools allows a manufacturer to quickly and easily alter the overall shape of the putter head, and greatly reduces the number of base tools needed to create an entire line of putter heads with different hosel designs. This plasma polishing process yields a glossy cosmetic shine appearance, increases corrosion and rust resistance, and provides a smoother surface to which post process operations can adhere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Robert Maple, Michael J. Kaplan
  • Patent number: D449523
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: Unlimited Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael J. Kaplan
  • Patent number: D586845
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Dymo
    Inventors: Christophe Pradere, Michael J. Kaplan