Patents by Inventor Michael S. Carrico

Michael S. Carrico 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).

  • Systems and methods for selectively enhancing the weight and aerodynamics of sporting equipment
    Patent number: 11964193
    Abstract: Systems and methods for selectively enhancing the weight and aerodynamics of sporting equipment are provided. A system may include a piece of sporting equipment having openings extending through the sporting equipment. The system may include a plug operable to be secured within one of the openings extending through the sporting equipment. The plug may include a first end portion, a second end portion, and an attachment mechanism. The first end portion may include a first outer flange and a first body. The first outer flange may have a larger diameter than the first body. The second end portion may include a second outer flange and a second body. The second outer flange may have a larger diameter than the second body. The attachment mechanism may be configured to connect the first end portion to the second end portion to secure the plug within the one of the openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: PDQ MAZOO, LLC
    Inventors: Richard B. Mazursky, Tony J. Abfall, Michael S. Carrico
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVELY ENHANCING THE WEIGHT AND AERODYNAMICS OF SPORTING EQUIPMENT
    Publication number: 20190269986
    Abstract: Systems and methods for selectively enhancing the weight and aerodynamics of sporting equipment are provided. A system may include a piece of sporting equipment having openings extending through the sporting equipment. The system may include a plug operable to be secured within one of the openings extending through the sporting equipment. The plug may include a first end portion, a second end portion, and an attachment mechanism. The first end portion may include a first outer flange and a first body. The first outer flange may have a larger diameter than the first body. The second end portion may include a second outer flange and a second body. The second outer flange may have a larger diameter than the second body. The attachment mechanism may be configured to connect the first end portion to the second end portion to secure the plug within the one of the openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventors: Richard B. Mazursky, Tony J. Abfall, Michael S. Carrico