Patents by Inventor Nicholas C. Wade

Nicholas C. Wade 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: 12121788
    Abstract: A golf club fitting apparatus and a method for fitting using the apparatus are provided. The golf club fitting apparatus may be attached to a golf club and provide fitting information including effective lie angle and effective loft angle. The golf club fitting apparatus includes a lower surface that contacts a butt end of a grip, an upper surface opposite the lower surface, and a side surface connecting the upper and lower surfaces. An angle indicator is disposed at a predetermined angle relative to a shaft axis of the golf club so as to rest in a neutral position when the golf club is in a normal address position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Don T. Cameron, Nicholas C. Wade
  • Publication number: 20240252904
    Abstract: A golf club fitting apparatus and a method for fitting using the apparatus are provided. The golf club fitting apparatus may be attached to a golf club and provide fitting information including effective lie angle, effective loft angle, stroke plane, and aiming verification information. That golf club fitting apparatus includes a first opening for receiving a shaft, second openings for receiving a collimated light source, third openings for receiving angle indicators, and a recess for securing the collimated light source in an alternate configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2024
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Don T. Cameron, Nicholas C. Wade
  • Patent number: 11980801
    Abstract: A golf club fitting apparatus and a method for fitting using the apparatus are provided. The golf club fitting apparatus may be attached to a golf club and provide fitting information including effective lie angle, effective loft angle, stroke plane, and aiming verification information. That golf club fitting apparatus includes a first opening for receiving a shaft, second openings for receiving a collimated light source, third openings for receiving angle indicators, and a recess for securing the collimated light source in an alternate configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Don T. Cameron, Nicholas C. Wade
  • Publication number: 20220347534
    Abstract: A golf club fitting apparatus and a grip for helping with golf club alignment are provided. The golf club fitting apparatus may be attached to a golf club and provide fitting information including effective lie angle and effective loft angle. An angle indicator is disposed at a predetermined angle relative to a shaft axis of the golf club so as to rest in a neutral position when the golf club is in a normal address position. A grip is provided that may be attached to a golf club shaft such that a butt end and/or distal end of the grip have a surface that helps with golf club alignment. A grip is provided with a front portion having edges that help with golf club alignment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Don T. Cameron, Augustin W. Rollinson, Nicholas C. Wade
  • Patent number: 11413512
    Abstract: A golf club fitting apparatus and a method for fitting using the apparatus are provided. The golf club fitting apparatus may be attached to a golf club and provide fitting information including effective lie angle and effective loft angle. The golf club fitting apparatus includes a lower surface that contacts a butt end of a grip, an upper surface opposite the lower surface, and a side surface connecting the upper and lower surfaces. An angle indicator is disposed at a predetermined angle relative to a shaft axis of the golf club so as to rest in a neutral position when the golf club is in a normal address position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Don T. Cameron, Nicholas C. Wade
  • Publication number: 20220233929
    Abstract: A golf club fitting apparatus and a method for fitting using the apparatus are provided. The golf club fitting apparatus may be attached to a golf club and provide fitting information including effective lie angle and effective loft angle. The golf club fitting apparatus includes a lower surface that contacts a butt end of a grip, an upper surface opposite the lower surface, and a side surface connecting the upper and lower surfaces. An angle indicator is disposed at a predetermined angle relative to a shaft axis of the golf club so as to rest in a neutral position when the golf club is in a normal address position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Don T. Cameron, Nicholas C. Wade
  • Publication number: 20220047931
    Abstract: A golf club fitting apparatus and a method for fitting using the apparatus are provided. The golf club fitting apparatus may be attached to a golf club and provide fitting information including effective lie angle, effective loft angle, stroke plane, and aiming verification information. That golf club fitting apparatus includes a first opening for receiving a shaft, second openings for receiving a collimated light source, third openings for receiving angle indicators, and a recess for securing the collimated light source in an alternate configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Don T. Cameron, Nicholas C. Wade
  • Patent number: 11173370
    Abstract: A golf club fitting apparatus and a method for fitting using the apparatus are provided. The golf club fitting apparatus may be attached to a golf club and provide fitting information including effective lie angle, effective loft angle, stroke plane, and aiming verification information. That golf club fitting apparatus includes a first opening for receiving a shaft, second openings for receiving a collimated light source, third openings for receiving angle indicators, and a recess for securing the collimated light source in an alternate configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Don T. Cameron, Nicholas C. Wade
  • Publication number: 20210252360
    Abstract: A golf club fitting apparatus and a method for fitting using the apparatus are provided. The golf club fitting apparatus may be attached to a golf club and provide fitting information including effective lie angle and effective loft angle. The golf club fitting apparatus includes a lower surface that contacts a butt end of a grip, an upper surface opposite the lower surface, and a side surface connecting the upper and lower surfaces. An angle indicator is disposed at a predetermined angle relative to a shaft axis of the golf club so as to rest in a neutral position when the golf club is in a normal address position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Don T. Cameron, Nicholas C. Wade
  • Publication number: 20210154552
    Abstract: A golf club fitting apparatus and a method for fitting using the apparatus are provided. The golf club fitting apparatus may be attached to a golf club and provide fitting information including effective lie angle, effective loft angle, stroke plane, and aiming verification information. That golf club fitting apparatus includes a first opening for receiving a shaft, second openings for receiving a collimated light source, third openings for receiving angle indicators, and a recess for securing the collimated light source in an alternate configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Don T. Cameron, Nicholas C. Wade
  • Patent number: D925679
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Don T. Cameron, Nicholas C. Wade
  • Patent number: D1036605
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Don T. Cameron, Augustin W. Rollinson, Nicholas C. Wade