Patents by Inventor Richard R. Sanchez

Richard R. Sanchez 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: 8142307
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf club attachment mechanisms and methods to attach golf clubs are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Richard R. Sanchez, Bradley D. Schweigert
  • Patent number: 8100779
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads with a three-dimensional alignment member and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Solheim, Richard R. Sanchez, John Souza
  • Publication number: 20110298194
    Abstract: A transport device for transporting a user may include a first riding platform to support a user and to propel the user, a second riding platform being opposed to the first riding platform to support the user and to propel the user, and a leading traverse frame member to connect the first platform with the second platform. The leading traverse frame member may allow the first rider platform to move radially and to move axially with respect to the second rider platform. The first riding platform may be connected to the second riding platform with a trailing frame member, and the trailing frame member may allow the first platform to move axially and move radially with respect to the second riding platform. The leading frame member may include a ball clevis, and the trailing frame member may include a ball clevis. The transport device may include a handle to propel the transport device, and the handle may be connected to a rack and pinion device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventor: Richard R. Sanchez
  • Patent number: 7887432
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf clubs, golf club heads and removable golf club weights are generally described herein. According to certain embodiments, an example golf club head comprises a face for striking a golf ball, a backside portion, a sole portion, and one or more removable weights. According to such embodiments, the example golf club head may further comprise a vibration damping composition disposed between the removable weights and the golf club head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: David D. Jones, Richard R. Sanchez, Bradley D. Schweigert, Michael R. Nicolette
  • Patent number: 7871339
    Abstract: A golf club head includes a balance weight for swing balancing the golf club. The balance weight is selected from a plurality of balance weights and mounted in a weight cavity formed in the golf club head. A cover, imprinted with information such as the club model designation, is mounted to the club head body so that it substantially covers the balance weight. By providing a single cover for each model of golf club, in combination with a plurality of weights that are interchangeable between golf club models, the total number of balance weights that must be maintained in inventory is significantly reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Richard R. Sanchez, Leslie J. Bryant, Guillermo G. V ald'via, Gary L. Tuerschmann, Pedro C. Gomez
  • Publication number: 20110003648
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf club attachment mechanisms and methods to attach golf clubs are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2009
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventors: Richard R. Sanchez, Bradley D. Schweigert
  • Patent number: 7803066
    Abstract: A golf club head has a front wall member and a rear wall member joined by a pair of arms that extend rearward from the from the heel and toe ends of the front wall member. An arcuate wall formed in the rear wall member provides an alignment aid. The club may have a protrusion extending above the top rail. The protrusion may have an arcuate surface that corresponds to the arcuate wall formed in the rear member to enhance alignment of the golf club head. The club head may include a transverse alignment aid to assist the user with proper eye position and lie of the club head when addressing the golf ball.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Solheim, Richard R. Sanchez, John C. Souza
  • Publication number: 20100222155
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf clubs, golf club heads and removable golf club weights are generally described herein. According to certain embodiments, an example golf club head comprises a face for striking a golf ball, a backside portion, a sole portion, and one or more removable weights. According to such embodiments, the example golf club head may further comprise a vibration damping composition disposed between the removable weights and the golf club head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Applicant: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: David D. Jones, Richard R. Sanchez, Bradley D. Schweigert, Michael R. Nicolette
  • Patent number: 7744485
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf clubs, golf club heads and removable golf club weights are generally described herein. According to certain embodiments, an example golf club head comprises a face for striking a golf ball, a backside portion, a sole portion, and one or more removable weights. According to such embodiments, the example golf club head may further comprise a vibration damping composition disposed between the removable weights and the golf club head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: David D. Jones, Richard R. Sanchez, Bradley D. Schweigert, Michael R. Nicolette
  • Patent number: 7736243
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a golf club attachment mechanism comprises a hosel adapter with a first slot coupler across a top portion of the hosel adapter, and a shaft adapter with a second slot coupler across a bottom portion of the shaft adapter. The second slot coupler of the shaft adapter is complementary to the first slot coupler of the hosel adapter. The first slot coupler and the second slot coupler couple together to restrict a rotational movement of the hosel adapter relative to the shaft adapter. Other embodiments are disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Coporation
    Inventors: Richard R. Sanchez, Mitchell E. Bac, Bradley D. Schweigert, Eric V. Cole
  • Publication number: 20090270198
    Abstract: A golf club head has a front wall member and a rear wall member joined by a pair of arms that extend rearward from the from the heel and toe ends of the front wall member. An arcuate wall formed in the rear wall member provides an alignment aid. The club may have a protrusion extending above the top rail. The protrusion may have an arcuate surface that corresponds to the arcuate wall formed in the rear member to enhance alignment of the golf club head. The club head may include a transverse alignment aid to assist the user with proper eye position and lie of the club head when addressing the golf ball.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventors: John A. Solheim, Richard R. Sanchez, John C. Souza
  • Publication number: 20090270196
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads with a three-dimensional alignment member and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventors: John A. Solheim, Richard R. Sanchez, John Souza
  • Publication number: 20090181791
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a golf club attachment mechanism comprises a hosel adapter with a first slot coupler across a top portion of the hosel adapter, and a shaft adapter with a second slot coupler across a bottom portion of the shaft adapter. The second slot coupler of the shaft adapter is complementary to the first slot coupler of the hosel adapter. The first slot coupler and the second slot coupler couple together to restrict a rotational movement of the hosel adapter relative to the shaft adapter. Other embodiments are disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2008
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventors: Richard R. Sanchez, Mitchell E. Bac, Bradley D. Schweigert, Eric V. Cole
  • Patent number: 7470200
    Abstract: A golf club head includes a heel end, a toe end, a front wall arranged for impacting a golf ball, and a crown extending between the heel and toe ends. The crown has a front portion and a rear portion. A sole extends between the heel and toe ends and extends between the front wall and the crown rear portion. The sole includes a primary portion and a relief portion. The sole relief portion extends rearwardly away from the front wall and upwardly toward the crown rear portion when the sole primary portion is positioned on a substantially horizontal surface. The sole relief portion may vary in thickness and may include a weight pad. The golf club head may have a hollow interior cavity with the crown curving inwardly toward the cavity between its front and rear portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventor: Richard R. Sanchez
  • Patent number: D574906
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: David D. Jones, Xiaojian Chen, Richard R. Sanchez
  • Patent number: D574910
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: David D. Jones, Xiaojian Chen, Richard R. Sanchez
  • Patent number: D581000
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Michael R. Nicolette, Bradley D. Schweigert, Marty R. Jertson, Richard R. Sanchez, Xiaojian Chen, John A. Solheim
  • Patent number: D583003
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Solheim, Richard R. Sanchez, John C. Souza
  • Patent number: D587325
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Solheim, Richard R. Sanchez, John C. Souza
  • Patent number: D601795
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Xiaojian Chen, David D. Jones, Richard R. Sanchez