Patents by Inventor Robert J. Horacek

Robert J. Horacek 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).

  • Publication number: 20080051210
    Abstract: At least three clubs of a set of golf clubs may have an average volume between about 75 cm3 and about 90 cm3. The transverse dimensions of the at least three clubs may progressively decrease from a highest volume club to a lowest volume club. At least one club of a set may include a constraining member in a cavity. A linear distance between a sweet spot and a center of gravity may progressively decrease from a lower lofted club to a higher lofted club within a set. At least one golf club of a set may include a face plate portion, and at least two golf clubs of the set may include a cup face portion. At least two clubs of a set may include a progressively increasing hosel length from a lowest lofted club to a highest lofted club. The strike face of at least one club of a set may include a bulge and a roll. A first club of a set may have a face thickness that is less than a face thickness of a second club of the set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Applicant: ROGER CLEVELAND GOLF CO., INC.
    Inventors: Sharon J. Park, Nathaniel J. Radcliffe, Daniel J. Stone, Brad S. Hooley, Robert J. Horacek, Sam G. Lacey, Kevin Schaeffer, Craig R. Schnell, Douglas E. Roberts, Jimmy H. Kuan, John J. Rae, Dan S. Nivanh
  • Publication number: 20080051215
    Abstract: An exemplary golf club head having additional discretionary mass may be realized by utilizing light-weight materials, an favorable average crown height, and/or articulation points. By using a preferred break length, the additional discretionary mass may be placed low and deep in the club head to improve the location of the center of gravity as well as the inertial properties. In one example, the center of gravity may be positioned to substantially align the sweet spot with the face center of the club head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Applicant: ROGER CLEVELAND GOLF CO., INC.
    Inventors: John J. Rae, Nathaniel J. Radcliffe, Robert J. Horacek, Kevin Schaeffer, Sam G. Lacey, Jeff D. Brunski
  • Publication number: 20070275792
    Abstract: A hollow golf club head includes a sole, a crown, a skirt, and a striking face. The golf club includes a junction interconnecting the sole, crown and skirt to the striking face, the junction including at least one stiffening member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2006
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Applicant: Roger Cleveland Golf Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Horacek, Nathaniel J. Radcliffe, John J. Rae, Michael J. Wallans, Sam G. Lacey
  • Patent number: D544938
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: Roger Cleveland Golf Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Nathaniel J. Radcliffe, John J. Rae, Robert J. Horacek, Sam G. Lacey, Craig R. Schnell
  • Patent number: D544939
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: Roger Cleveland Golf Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Nathaniel J. Radcliffe, John J. Rae, Robert J. Horacek, Sam G. Lacey, Craig R. Schnell