Patents by Inventor Michael Luke Hatfield

Michael Luke Hatfield 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: 10974115
    Abstract: A golfing appartaus for assisting a golfer in putting includes a guide member adapted to encourage only certain motions during the golf swing to improve the engagement of ball with club and subsequently improve ball control, trajectory and speed. Further the golfing apparatus includes a movable member configured to slide along a path defined by the guide member and coupled with the putter handle. The guide member is afixed to the waist of a golfer. The guide member is curved to follow a natural rotation of arms and shoulders of the golfer and can be adjusted for proper angle that best fits a golfer's stance and has a second planar back stop surface to further align and control the movement of the putter club head, thereby assisting the golfer in putting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Luke Hatfield, Enrico G T Pianori, James Donn Hethcock, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9199611
    Abstract: Provided is a preprogrammed key fob system that allows a user to limit a vehicle top speed while the given key fob is being used to operate the vehicle. The system comprises a vehicle system and a navigation system, wherein the navigation system is disposed within the key fobs and the key fob is adapted to communicate with the vehicle system while in use. The navigation system of each key is utilized to capture the local speed limit of a given road, while a vehicle speed is programmed into the specific key to set a vehicle speed buffer above the local speed limit being traveled. The system therefore limits the user of a given key to a preset limit, which adapts in real-time based on the local speed limits and allows the owner of the keys to set the limits and to monitor the vehicle conditions using the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Inventor: Michael Luke Hatfield
  • Patent number: 9108577
    Abstract: Provided is a preprogrammed key fob system that allows a user to limit a vehicle top speed while the given key fob is being used to operate the vehicle. The system comprises a vehicle system and a navigation system, wherein the navigation system is disposed within the key fobs and the key fob is adapted to communicate with the vehicle system while in use. The navigation system of each key is utilized to capture the local speed limit of a given road, while a vehicle speed is programmed into the specific key to set a vehicle speed buffer above the local speed limit being traveled. The system therefore limits the user of a given key to a preset limit, which adapts in real-time based on the local speed limits and allows the owner of the keys to set the limits and to monitor the vehicle conditions using the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Inventor: Michael Luke Hatfield
  • Publication number: 20150183399
    Abstract: Provided is a preprogrammed key fob system that allows a user to limit a vehicle top speed while the given key fob is being used to operate the vehicle. The system comprises a vehicle system and a navigation system, wherein the navigation system is disposed within the key fobs and the key fob is adapted to communicate with the vehicle system while in use. The navigation system of each key is utilized to capture the local speed limit of a given road, while a vehicle speed is programmed into the specific key to set a vehicle speed buffer above the local speed limit being traveled. The system therefore limits the user of a given key to a preset limit, which adapts in real-time based on the local speed limits and allows the owner of the keys to set the limits and to monitor the vehicle conditions using the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2015
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventor: Michael Luke Hatfield
  • Publication number: 20140188310
    Abstract: Provided is a preprogrammed key fob system that allows a user to limit a vehicle top speed while the given key fob is being used to operate the vehicle. The system comprises a vehicle system and a navigation system, wherein the navigation system is disposed within the key fobs and the key fob is adapted to communicate with the vehicle system while in use. The navigation system of each key is utilized to capture the local speed limit of a given road, while a vehicle speed is programmed into the specific key to set a vehicle speed buffer above the local speed limit being traveled. The system therefore limits the user of a given key to a preset limit, which adapts in real-time based on the local speed limits and allows the owner of the keys to set the limits and to monitor the vehicle conditions using the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Inventor: Michael Luke Hatfield
  • Patent number: 7993210
    Abstract: One embodiment of a golfing apparatus for assisting a golfer in playing golf includes an belt member adapted to be wrapped around a waist of the golfer. The belt member includes a groove. Further, the golfing apparatus includes an attaching member carried by end portions of the belt member. The attaching member is adapted to secure the belt member to the waist of the golfer. Furthermore, the golfing apparatus includes a guiding member adapted to receive a handle portion of a golf club. The guiding member is slidably engaged in the groove to enable a free movement of the guiding member therein. The free movement of the guiding member in the groove guides a swing of the golf club received in the guiding member, thereby assisting the golfer in playing golf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Inventor: Michael Luke Hatfield