Patents by Inventor Michael R. Rodarte

Michael R. Rodarte 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: 6743115
    Abstract: A golf club having a novel golf club grip assembly is described. The grip assembly includes an elongated forearm stabilizer blade mounted directly on the upper end of the golf club shaft and extending upwardly in line with the golf club shaft. A connector rod formed integrally with the stabilizer blade extends from the golf club shaft end of the stabilizer blade and is inserted into the upper end of the golf club shaft. In use, the stabilizer blade is pressed against the inside of the forearm of the golf player to provide a steady and accurate pendulum effect when swinging the club to hit a golf ball. In a second embodiment, the stabilizer blade is fabricated separately and is slipped over an elongated rod having an exposed end which is inserted into the upper end of the golf club shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Inventor: Michael R. Rodarte
  • Publication number: 20030157992
    Abstract: A golf club having a novel golf club grip assembly is described. The grip assembly includes an elongated forearm stabilizer blade mounted directly on the upper end of the golf club shaft and extending upwardly in line with the golf club shaft. A connector rod formed integrally with the stabilizer blade extends from the golf club shaft end of the stabilizer blade and is inserted into the upper end of the golf club shaft. In use, the stabilizer blade is pressed against the inside of the forearm of the golf player to provide a steady and accurate pendulum effect when swinging the club to hit a golf ball. In a second embodiment, the stabilizer blade is fabricated separately and is slipped over an elongated rod having an exposed end which is inserted into the upper end of the golf club shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2002
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Inventor: Michael R. Rodarte
  • Patent number: 6110054
    Abstract: A golf club grip assembly is provided for stabilizing and improving the swinging of a golf club. This grip assembly includes a pistol grip body adapted to be affixed to the upper end of a golf club shaft for grasping by the dominant hand of a golf player. This grip assembly further includes a forearm stabilizer blade affixed to the pistol grip body and extending outwardly from a rearward end of the pistol grip body for engaging the dominant forearm of a golf player.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Inventor: Michael R. Rodarte
  • Patent number: 4681553
    Abstract: A novel saucer-shaped throwing implement is disclosed. The implement includes a saucer-shaped hull having a convex/concave curvature, and further including a flared disc which is bearing mounted on the concave side of the hull in alignment with the axis of the hull. The flared disc is freely rotatable with respect to the hull, and is arranged so as to minimize any effect on the aerodynamic characteristics of the throwing implement. The disc provides a surface for the player to contact to retrieve the thrown instrument and yet maintain its spinning motion. The disc accommodates off-center placements of the player's finger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1987
    Inventor: Michael R. Rodarte
  • Patent number: 4516946
    Abstract: A novel saucer-shaped throwing implement is disclosed. The implement includes a saucer-shaped hull having a convex/concave curvature, and further including a flared disc which is bearing mounted on the concave side of the hull in alignment with the axis of the hull. The flared disc is freely rotatable with respect to the hull, and is arranged so as to minimize any effect on the aerodynamic characteristics of the throwing implement. The disc provides a surface for the player to contact to retrieve the thrown instrument and yet maintain its spinning motion. The disc accommodates off-center placements of the player's finger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1985
    Inventor: Michael R. Rodarte