Patents by Inventor Michael T. McDonnell
Michael T. McDonnell 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: 11938382Abstract: A method of making a golf club head includes the steps of providing a face of a club head, the face having a ball striking surface and a perimeter defining a border of the ball striking surface, providing a golf club head body that includes a crown, a sole, a toe, and a heel, attaching the face to a front portion of the club head body, and milling the ball striking surface and an edge portion of the face to cut a machined surface into the ball striking surface and the edge portion. The milled surface includes a plurality of first grooves located along the ball striking surface and defining a first depth, and a plurality of second grooves located adjacent the perimeter along the edge portion and defining a second depth. The first depth is different than the second depth.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: COBRA GOLF INCORPORATEDInventors: D. Clayton Evans, Cameron J. Day, Michael T. McDonnell, Ryan L. Roach, Douglas E. Roberts, Bryce Hobbs, Yi-Ching Liao
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Publication number: 20240091610Abstract: A method of golf club fitting comprises providing a fitting system including a computing device that is in communication with a blockchain over a communication network, at least one sensor, and at least one golf club. Further, the method comprises collecting fit data associated with the at least one golf club, generating a non-fungible token including metadata and a digital object, configuring the non-fungible token to include at least one function, minting the non-fungible token to the blockchain network, and triggering the at least one function.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2022Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventor: Michael T. McDonnell
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Publication number: 20240091646Abstract: A method of playing golf in a virtual environment. The method includes the step of providing an online platform that is displayed on a user interface of a user device. The online platform presents a virtual golf course in the virtual environment. The method also includes the step of providing access to a virtual golf club in the virtual golf course that corresponds to a physical golf club. The method further includes receiving performance data captured by a user controller, generating a digital response in the virtual golf course based on the performance data captured by at least one sensor in communication with the user controller, generating a non-fungible token associated with metadata and a digital object based on the performance data captured by at least one sensor in communication with the user controller, and minting the non-fungible token to a blockchain network.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2022Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventor: Michael T. McDonnell
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Publication number: 20240095700Abstract: A method of providing benefits to owners of non-fungible tokens is provided. A minter of a non-fungible token corresponding to a digital asset can encourage or incentivize users of the non-fungible tokens to purchase additional non-fungible tokens, or perform transactions using a non-fungible token to receive benefits.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2022Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Michael T. McDonnell, Bryce W. Hobbs, Ryan L. Roach
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Publication number: 20240062178Abstract: A method of using a non-fungible token includes generating a digital asset including a virtual object and metadata. The metadata includes attributes that are mutable by an authorized user. The method further includes minting the non-fungible token, securing ownership of the digital asset to a blockchain, providing the digital asset on a digital platform, transferring the non-fungible token to a user wallet, and updating the metadata of the digital asset based on data associated with an event. The metadata includes a URL to a site hosted remotely, off of the blockchain, where the attributes are accessible.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2022Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Michael T. McDonnell, Bryce W. Hobbs, Ryan L. Roach
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Patent number: 11285365Abstract: The invention provides golf clubs and methods of making golf clubs with machined perimeter faces. The club faces provide an accurate ball striking surface and improved aerodynamics. In particular, a surface is milled into the club face that expands over an edge of a ball striking surface and onto a portion of the face adjacent to at least one of a crown, a sole, a toe, or a heel. During a swing, the milled surface causes the boundary layer of airflow to separate at a point closer to the rear of the club head, resulting in reduced drag.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2020Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: COBRA GOLF INCORPORATEDInventors: D. Clayton Evans, Cameron J. Day, Michael T. McDonnell, Ryan L. Roach, Douglas E. Roberts, Bryce Hobbs, Yi-ching Liao
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Patent number: 10835787Abstract: The invention provides golf clubs and methods of making golf clubs with machined perimeter faces. The club faces provide an accurate ball striking surface and improved aerodynamics. In particular, a surface is milled into the club face that expands over an edge of a ball striking surface and onto a portion of the face adjacent to at least one of a crown, a sole, a toe, or a heel. During a swing, the milled surface causes the boundary layer of airflow to separate at a point closer to the rear of the club head, resulting in reduced drag.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2019Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: COBRA GOLF CORPORATIONInventors: D. Clayton Evans, Cameron J. Day, Michael T. McDonnell, Ryan L. Roach, Douglas E. Roberts, Bryce Hobbs, Yi-ching Liao
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Patent number: 10835407Abstract: An orthotic device is disclosed. The orthotic device may be adapted to be inserted into a shoe to enable the foot to replicate normal motion so that the user regains substantially normal operation of the foot. The orthotic device may have a frame system formed of a lightweight supportive material and configured to extend along at least the bottom of the user's foot, and an electronically actuated muscle operatively connected to the frame system for expanding and contracting at predetermined levels to adjust the inclination of the user's foot and mimic movement of the foot, when functioning normally. The orthotic device may also have a controller operatively connected to the muscle for transmitting signals corresponding to the predetermined levels to the muscle, and a sensor controlled by the user for actuating the muscle.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2017Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Inventor: Michael T. McDonnell, Jr.
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Patent number: 10293235Abstract: The invention relates to golf clubs, more particularly to mechanisms for fastening accessories to clubs. The invention provides a golf club configured to house an electronic device such as an RFID tag within a recess within the grip, thereby protecting the device from the stress, shock, and exposure that arises when a golf club is used.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2017Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Cobra Golf IncorporatedInventors: Tim A. Beno, Andrew Curtis, Michael T. McDonnell, Scott H. Moreira, Michael S. Yagley
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Patent number: 9968827Abstract: The invention relates to golf clubs, more particularly to mechanisms for fastening accessories to clubs. The invention provides a golf club configured to house an electronic device such as an RFID tag within a recess within the grip, thereby protecting the device from the stress, shock, and exposure that arises when a golf club is used.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2016Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: Cobra Golf IncorporatedInventors: Tim A. Beno, Andrew Curtis, Michael T. McDonnell, Scott H. Moreira, Michael S. Yagley
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Publication number: 20170368412Abstract: The invention relates to golf clubs, more particularly to mechanisms for fastening accessories to clubs. The invention provides a golf club configured to house an electronic device such as an RFID tag within a recess within the grip, thereby protecting the device from the stress, shock, and exposure that arises when a golf club is used.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Tim A. Beno, Andrew Curtis, Michael T. McDonnell, Scott H. Moreira, Michael S. Yagley
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Patent number: 9789361Abstract: The invention relates to golf clubs, more particularly to mechanisms for fastening accessories to clubs. The invention provides a golf club configured to house an electronic device such as an RFID tag within a recess within the grip, thereby protecting the device from the stress, shock, and exposure that arises when a golf club is used.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2015Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Cobra Golf IncorporatedInventors: Tim A. Beno, Andrew Curtis, Michael T. McDonnell, Scott H. Moreira, Michael S. Yagley
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Publication number: 20170172782Abstract: An orthotic device is disclosed. The orthotic device may be adapted to be inserted into a shoe to enable the foot to replicate normal motion so that the user regains substantially normal operation of the foot. The orthotic device may have a frame system formed of a lightweight supportive material and configured to extend along at least the bottom of the user's foot, and an electronically actuated muscle operatively connected to the frame system for expanding and contracting at predetermined levels to adjust the inclination of the user's foot and mimic movement of the foot, when functioning normally. The orthotic device may also have a controller operatively connected to the muscle for transmitting signals corresponding to the predetermined levels to the muscle, and a sensor controlled by the user for actuating the muscle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2017Publication date: June 22, 2017Inventor: Michael T. McDonnell, JR.
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Patent number: 9585770Abstract: An orthotic device is disclosed. The orthotic device may be adapted to be attached to a limb to enable the limb to replicate normal motion so that the user regains substantially normal operation of the limb. The orthotic device may have a frame system formed of a lightweight supportive material and configured to receive the user's limb, and an electronically actuated muscle operatively connected to the frame system for expanding and contracting at predetermined levels to mimic movement of the limb, when functioning normally. The orthotic device may also have a controller operatively connected to the muscle for transmitting signals corresponding to the predetermined levels to the muscle, and a sensor controlled by the user for actuating the muscle.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2014Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Inventors: George Robert Simmons, III, Michael T. McDonnell, Jr., Bryn Garrity, Michael Huber, Michael Ciavarella
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Publication number: 20160346657Abstract: The invention relates to golf clubs, more particularly to mechanisms for fastening accessories to clubs. The invention provides a golf club configured to house an electronic device such as an RFID tag within a recess within the grip, thereby protecting the device from the stress, shock, and exposure that arises when a golf club is used.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2016Publication date: December 1, 2016Inventors: Tim A. Beno, Andrew Curtis, Michael T. McDonnell, Scott H. Moreira, Michael S. Yagley
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Patent number: 9480300Abstract: An orthotic device is disclosed having a frame system, a first actuator, and a second actuator. The frame system may include a lightweight supportive material, and may be configured to receive a user's foot. The first actuator may be coupled to the frame system, and may be configured to activate and develop push of the forefoot of the user's foot during a walking step. The second actuator may be coupled to the frame system, and may be configured to activate and raise a user's toes.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: Ellen M. And Michael T. McDonnell Jr. Family FoundationInventors: Michael T McDonnell, Jr., George Robert Simmons, III, Sean James Wilson, Brendan Michael Kearney, Jess Ethan Swaringen, Lester James McMackin, Sarah Ann Oliveri, Berjamin Alan Inkrott, Megan Elizabeth Braisted, Brian Joseph Walsh
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Patent number: 9409071Abstract: The invention relates to golf clubs, more particularly to mechanisms for fastening accessories to clubs. The invention provides a golf club configured to house an electronic device such as an RFID tag within a recess within the grip, thereby protecting the device from the stress, shock, and exposure that arises when a golf club is used.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2016Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Cobra Golf IncorporatedInventors: Tim A. Beno, Andrew Curtis, Michael T. McDonnell, Scott H. Moreira, Michael S. Yagley
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Publication number: 20160213987Abstract: The invention relates to golf clubs, more particularly to mechanisms for fastening accessories to clubs. The invention provides a golf club configured to house an electronic device such as an RFID tag within a recess within the grip, thereby protecting the device from the stress, shock, and exposure that arises when a golf club is used.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: Tim A. Beno, Andrew Curtis, Michael T. McDonnell, Scott H. Moreira, Michael S. Yagley
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Publication number: 20160166902Abstract: The invention relates to golf clubs having an electronic device located away from a head of the club where it will not interfere with the mass distribution or aerodynamics of the club, and where it will not be subjected to the shocks that resonate through a club head during play. A club can include a shock absorber to protect operation of the device despite shocks that occur. In certain aspects, the invention provides a golf club for electronic game improvement having an electronic device mounted so that it is above a crown of the head when the club is at address.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2016Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Cameron J. Day, Michael T. McDonnell, Scott H. Moreira, Michael S. Yagley
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Publication number: 20160089584Abstract: The invention relates to golf clubs, more particularly to mechanisms for fastening accessories to clubs. The invention provides a golf club configured to house an electronic device such as an RFID tag within a recess within the grip, thereby protecting the device from the stress, shock, and exposure that arises when a golf club is used.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2015Publication date: March 31, 2016Inventors: Tim A. Beno, Andrew Curtis, Michael T. McDonnell, Scott H. Moreira, Michael S. Yagley