Patents by Inventor Michael J. Toupin
Michael J. Toupin 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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Patent number: 10888741Abstract: The present invention generally relates to lightweight, portable robot for analyzing golf balls for short game performance attributes. The preferred robot is specifically designed to be lightweight and portable and to be able to hit a golf ball off of the ground or a mat that simulates the ground such that realistic short game performance of clubs and balls can be evaluated.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2018Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Michael J. Toupin, Paul A. Furze, Richard Daprato, Glenn Grenier, Anthony J. Couto, William Souza
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Patent number: 10183200Abstract: The present invention generally relates to lightweight, portable robot for analyzing golf balls for short game performance attributes. The preferred robot is specifically designed to be lightweight and portable and to be able to hit a golf ball off of the ground or a mat that simulates the ground such that realistic short game performance can be evaluated.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2014Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Paul A. Furze, Michael J. Toupin, Glenn Grenier, Richard Daprato, Steve Tobin
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Publication number: 20180361205Abstract: The present invention generally relates to lightweight, portable robot for analyzing golf balls for short game performance attributes. The preferred robot is specifically designed to be lightweight and portable and to be able to hit a golf ball off of the ground or a mat that simulates the ground such that realistic short game performance of clubs and balls can be evaluated.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Applicant: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Michael J. Toupin, Paul A. Furze, Richard Daprato, Glenn Grenier, Anthony J. Couto, William Souza
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Patent number: 9889364Abstract: The present invention generally relates to portable golf ball launching device for analyzing golf balls for short game performance attributes. The preferred golf ball launcher is able to shoot a golf ball at the ground at preselected speed, spin rate and angle.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2017Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Michael J. Toupin, William Souza, Glenn Grenier, Leonidas Amarant, Charles Hightower
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Publication number: 20160151680Abstract: The present invention generally relates to lightweight, portable robot for analyzing golf balls for short game performance attributes. The preferred robot is specifically designed to be lightweight and portable and to be able to hit a golf ball off of the ground or a mat that simulates the ground such that realistic short game performance can be evaluated.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2014Publication date: June 2, 2016Applicant: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Paul A. Furze, Michael J. Toupin, Glenn Grenier, Richard Daprato, Steve Tobin
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Publication number: 20160151681Abstract: The present invention generally relates to lightweight, portable robot for analyzing golf balls for short game performance attributes. The preferred robot is specifically designed to be lightweight and portable and to be able to hit a golf ball off of the ground or a mat that simulates the ground such that realistic short game performance of clubs and balls can be evaluated.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2015Publication date: June 2, 2016Applicant: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Richard Daprato, Paul A. Furze, Michael J. Toupin, Glenn Grenier, Anthony J. Couto, William Souza
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Patent number: 8622845Abstract: A launch monitor that includes substantially all of its functional components on or within a housing is disclosed. The launch monitor may be transported and used in any desired location. One or more cameras, flashes, and triggers may be used to acquire images of a golf club and golf ball. The launch monitor is preferably capable of receiving and transmitting data over a wireless network. Acquired images and other data may be analyzed by a processor, and then displayed using an LED, LCD or other type of display or printer.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2004Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Laurent Bissonnette, Diane I. Pelletier, Michael J. Toupin, William Gobush, Douglas Alan Gribben, Paul Lentz
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Patent number: 8500568Abstract: A launch monitor that includes substantially all of its functional components on or within a housing is disclosed. The launch monitor may be transported and used in any desired location. One or more cameras, flashes, and triggers may be used to acquire images of a golf club and golf ball. The launch monitor is preferably capable of receiving and transmitting data over a wireless network. Acquired images and other data may be analyzed by a processor, and then displayed using an LED, LCD or other type of display or printer.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2004Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Laurent Bissonnette, Diane I. Pelletier, Michael J. Toupin, William Gobush, Douglas Alan Gribben, Paul Lentz
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Patent number: 8475289Abstract: A launch monitor that includes substantially all of its functional components on or within a housing is disclosed. In one embodiment, the launch monitor is capable of being transported and used in any desired location. One or more camera's, flashes, and triggers may be used to acquire images of a golf club and golf ball. The launch monitor is preferably capable of receiving and transmitting data over a wireless network. Acquired images and other data may be analyzed by a processor, and then displayed using an LED, LCD or other type of display or printer. The launch monitor may “recognize” a plurality of golf clubs and golf balls based on an optical fingerprint. The optical fingerprints, which are preferably stored in a memory, allow the launch monitor to identify a golf club and/or ball substantially soon after they are placed in the field of view of the monitor Optical fingerprinting enables automatic record keeping, and storing performance data and equipment used simultaneously.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2004Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Laurent Bissonnette, Diane I. Pelletier, Michael J. Toupin, William Gobush, Douglas Alan Gribben, Paul Lentz
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Patent number: 7837572Abstract: A launch monitor that includes substantially all of its functional components on or within a housing is disclosed. In one embodiment, the launch monitor is capable of being transported and used in any desired location. One or more camera's, flashes, and triggers may be used to acquire images of a golf club and golf ball. The launch monitor is preferably capable of receiving and transmitting data over a wireless network. Acquired images and other data may be analyzed by a processor, and then displayed using an LED, LCD or other type of display or printer. The launch monitor may “recognize” a plurality of golf clubs and golf balls based on an optical fingerprint. The optical fingerprints, which are preferably stored in a memory, allow the launch monitor to identify a golf club and/or ball substantially soon after they are placed in the field of view of the monitor Optical fingerprinting enables automatic record keeping, and storing performance data and equipment used simultaneously.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2004Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Laurent Bissonnette, Diane I. Pelletier, Michael J. Toupin, William Gobush, Douglas Alan Gribben, Paul Lentz
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Patent number: 7441438Abstract: The present invention is directed to a calibration apparatus and method for calibrating and verifying the accuracy of a golf ball launch monitor. The apparatus includes a support structure and a rotatable wheel that has embedded golf balls evenly dispersed at a known distance from the center of the wheel, and a field of view opening in a protective cover. A power device, typically an electric motor, rotates the wheel at a predetermined speed to establish a known speed and spin rate of the golf balls. Each golf ball surface includes contrasting markings. Camera(s) of the launch monitor are focused on the field-of-view wherein each camera is triggered such that two images of a ball are captured. The monitor has a computer to analyze data for speed and spin rate of the golf balls. A comparison of this data to the established known speed and spin rate of the calibration apparatus enables determination of the accuracy and repeatability of the monitor.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2005Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Laurent Bissonnette, Michael J. Toupin
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Patent number: 7395696Abstract: A launch monitor that includes substantially all of its functional components on or within a housing is disclosed. In one embodiment, the launch monitor is capable of being transported and used in any desired location. One or more camera's, flashes, and triggers may be used to acquire images of a golf club and golf ball. The launch monitor is preferably capable of receiving and transmitting data over a wireless network. Acquired images and other data may be analyzed by a processor, and then displayed using an LED, LCD or other type of display or printer. The launch monitor may “recognize” a plurality of golf clubs and golf balls based on an optical fingerprint. The optical fingerprints, which are preferably stored in a memory, allow the launch monitor to identify a golf club and/or ball substantially soon after they are placed in the field of view of the monitor Optical fingerprinting enables automatic record keeping, and storing performance data and equipment used simultaneously.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2004Date of Patent: July 8, 2008Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Laurent Bissonnette, Diane I. Pelletier, Michael J. Toupin, William Gobush, Douglas Alan Gribben, Paul Lentz