Patents by Inventor Robert R. Lang

Robert R. Lang 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: 20150291268
    Abstract: A paddle assembly includes a tubular shaft that is configured to be coupled to a blade of the paddle assembly. The shaft has a shaft length, a first flexural rigidity at a first location along the shaft length and a second flexural rigidity at a second location along the shaft length. The ratio of the first flexural rigidity to the second flexural rigidity can be at least approximately 1.20. The shaft is substantially linear along the shaft length. The shaft has a shaft midpoint. The first location and the second location are substantially equidistant from and on opposite sides of the shaft midpoint. The shaft can have a tubular configuration. The shaft has a plurality of layers of material at each of the first location and the second location. The orientation of the layers of material at the first location is different than the orientation of materials at the second location. A modulus of elasticity of the materials used to form the shaft varies along the shaft length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2015
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventors: Scott D. Shoemaker, Thomas Preece, Robert R. Lang, Charles Jamedson Glynn
  • Patent number: 7338389
    Abstract: The iron golf club head (20) of the present invention is preferably composed of three main components: a periphery member 22, a central member 24 and a face plate 26. The periphery member (22) is preferably composed of a high density material such as a nickel-tungsten alloy. The central member (24) is preferably composed of a lightweight, non-metal material. The face plate (26) is preferably composed of a titanium alloy material. The iron golf club head (20) preferably has high moments of inertia Izz and Ixx.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Chris J. Wieland, Karl A. Clausen, Uday V. Deshmukh, Jesse Bolane, Robert R. Lang, Roger Cleveland, Herbert Reyes, Augustin W. Rollinson
  • Patent number: 7250008
    Abstract: The iron golf club head (20) of the present invention is preferably composed of three main components: a periphery member 22, a central member 24 and a face plate 26. The periphery member (22) is preferably composed of a high density material such as a nickel-tungsten alloy. The central member (24) is preferably composed of a lightweight, non-metal material. The face plate (26) is preferably composed of a titanium alloy material. The iron golf club head (20) preferably has high moments of inertia Izz and Ixx.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Pijush K. Dewanjee, John G. Guard, Chris J. Wieland, Karl A. Clausen, Uday V. Deshmukh, Jesse Bolane, Roger Cleveland, Herbert Reyes, Augustin W. Rollinsoni, Robert R. Lang
  • Patent number: 7220189
    Abstract: The iron golf club head (20) of the present invention is preferably composed of three main components: a periphery member 22, a central member 24 and a face plate 26. The periphery member (22) is preferably composed of a high density material such as a nickel-tungsten alloy. The central member (24) is preferably composed of a lightweight, non-metal material. The face plate (26) is preferably composed of a titanium alloy material. The iron golf club head (20) preferably has high moments of inertia Izz and Ixx.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Chris J. Wieland, Karl A. Clausen, Uday V. Deshmukh, Jesse Bolane, Robert R. Lang, Roger Cleveland, Herbert Reyes, Augustin W. Rollinson
  • Patent number: 7144336
    Abstract: The iron golf club head (20) of the present invention is preferably composed of three main components: a periphery member 22, a central member 24 and a face plate 26. The periphery member (22) is preferably composed of a high density material such as a nickel-tungsten alloy. The central member (24) is preferably composed of a lightweight, non-metal material. The face plate (26) is preferably composed of a titanium alloy material. The iron golf club head (20) preferably has high moments of inertia Izz and Ixx.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Herbert Reyes, Uday V. Deshmukh, Robert R. Lang, Jesse Bolane, Chris J. Wieland
  • Patent number: 7144335
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a golf club head with an insert having a face plate is disclosed herein. The insert is disposed in a recess of the club head in which the recess has a depth that is greater than the thickness of the insert. The insert preferably has a plurality of tabs on its perimeter to engage the recess walls to allow the insert to essentially float within the recess. An adhesive is preferably disposed between the rear wall of the recess and an interior surface of the insert. Further, an adhesive is applied between the plurality of tabs, and preferably over the exterior surface of each of the plurality of tabs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Joshua G. Breier, Wayne H. Byrne, Augustin W. Rollinson, Ronald K. Hettinger, Pijush K. Dewanjee, Herbert Reyes, John G. Guard, Robert R. Lang, Andrew Oldknow
  • Patent number: 7115041
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a golf club head with an insert having a face plate is disclosed herein. The insert is disposed in a recess of the club head in which the recess has a depth that is greater than the thickness of the insert. The insert is preferably composed of a thermoplastic polyurethane material formed from a polytetramethylene ether glycol terminated hexamethylene diisocyanate prepolymer having a NCO group content of 8.0% to 12.0%, and a 1,4 butane diol. An adhesive is preferably disposed between the rear wall of the recess and an interior surface of the insert. Further, an adhesive is applied between the plurality of tabs, and preferably over the exterior surface of each of the plurality of tabs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: John G. Guard, Joshua G. Breier, Wayne H. Byrne, Augustin W. Rollinson, Ronald K. Hettinger, Pijush K. Dewanjee, Herbert Reyes, Andrew Oldknow, Robert R. Lang
  • Patent number: 7083531
    Abstract: An iron-type golf club head (20) includes a body (22) having a front wall (28) with a ball-striking surface (40). The body (22) further includes a rear surface (54) that has external rear cavity (56) formed therein. The rear surface (54) includes an upper portion (58) and a lower portion (60). The upper portion (60) is separated from the lower portion (59) by the external rear cavity (56) and at least one groove (64, 66). The lower portion (60) of the rear surface (54) has a notch (62) formed therein, which communicates with the external rear cavity (56). The golf club head (20) preferably has high moments of inertia Izz and Ixx.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Homer E. Aguinaldo, Robert R. Lang, Andrew Oldknow
  • Patent number: 7048648
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a golf club head with an insert having a face plate is disclosed herein. The insert is disposed in a recess of the club head in which the recess has a depth that is greater than the thickness of the insert. The insert preferably has a plurality of tabs on its perimeter to engage the recess walls to allow the insert to essentially float within the recess. An adhesive is preferably disposed between the rear wall of the recess and an interior surface of the insert. Further, an adhesive is applied between the plurality of tabs, and preferably over the exterior surface of each of the plurality of tabs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Joshua G. Breier, Wayne H. Byrne, Augustin W. Rollinson, Ronald K. Hettinger, Pijush K. Dewanjee, Herbert Reyes, John G. Guard, Robert R. Lang, Andrew Oldknow
  • Patent number: 6887164
    Abstract: The iron golf club head (20) of the present invention is preferably composed of three main components: a periphery member 22, a central member 24 and a face plate 26. The periphery member (22) is preferably composed of a high density material such as a nickel-tungsten alloy. The central member (24) is preferably composed of a lightweight, non-metal material. The face plate (26) is preferably composed of a titanium alloy material. The iron golf club head (20) preferably has high moments of inertia Izz and Ixx.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Pijush K. Dewanjee, John G. Guard, Chris J. Wieland, Karl A. Clausen, Uday V. Deshmukh, Jesse Bolane, Robert R. Lang, Roger Cleveland, Herbert Reyes, Augustin W. Rollinson
  • Patent number: 6863625
    Abstract: The iron golf club head (20) of the present invention is preferably composed of three main components: a periphery member 22, a central member 24 and a face plate 26. The periphery member (22) is preferably composed of a high density material such as a nickel-tungsten alloy. The central member (24) is preferably composed of a lightweight, non-metal material. The face plate (26) is preferably composed of a titanium alloy material. The iron golf club head (20) preferably has high moments of inertia Izz and Ixx.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2005
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Herbert Reyes, Uday V. Deshmukh, Robert R. Lang, Jesse Bolane, Chris J. Wieland
  • Patent number: 6857973
    Abstract: The iron golf club head (20) of the present invention is preferably composed of three main components: a periphery member 22, a central member 24 and a face plate 26. The periphery member (22) is preferably composed of a high density material such as a nickel-tungsten alloy. The central member (24) is preferably composed of a lightweight, non-metal material. The face plate (26) is preferably composed of a titanium alloy material. The iron golf club head (20) preferably has high moments of inertia Izz and Ixx.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Chris J. Wieland, Karl A. Clausen, Uday V. Deshmukh, Jesse Bolane, Robert R. Lang, Roger Cleveland, Herbert Reyes, Augustin W. Rollinson
  • Publication number: 20040229715
    Abstract: The iron golf club head (20) of the present invention is preferably composed of three main components: a periphery member 22, a central member 24 and a face plate 26. The periphery member (22) is preferably composed of a high density material such as a nickel-tungsten alloy. The central member (24) is preferably composed of a lightweight, non-metal material. The face plate (26) is preferably composed of a titanium alloy material. The iron golf club head (20) preferably has high moments of inertia Izz and Ixx.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Applicant: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY
    Inventors: Pijush K. Dewanjee, John G. Guard, Chris J. Wieland, Karl A. Clausen, Uday V. Deshmukh, Jesse Bolane, Robert R. Lang, Roger Cleveland, Herbert Reyes, Augustin W. Rollinson
  • Patent number: 6814674
    Abstract: The iron golf club head (20) of the present invention is preferably composed of three main components: a periphery member (22), a central member (24) and a face plate 26. The periphery member (22) is preferably composed of a high density material such as a iron-nickel tungsten alloy. The central member (24) is preferably composed of a bulk molding compound. The face plate (26) is preferably composed of a titanium alloy material. The iron golf club head (20) preferably has high moments of inertia Izz and Ixx.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Karl A. Clausen, Robert R. Lang, Augustin W. Rollinsoin, Richard C. Helmstetter
  • Patent number: D505466
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Robert R. Lang, Andrew Oldknow, Chris J. Wieland, Augustin W. Rollinson, Roger Cleveland
  • Patent number: D507816
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Robert R. Lang, Andrew Oldknow, Homer Aguinaldo, Augustin W. Rollinson, Roger Cleveland
  • Patent number: D510115
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Robert R. Lang, Andrew Oldknow, Chris J. Wieland, Augustin W. Rollinson, Roger Cleveland
  • Patent number: D515648
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Robert R. Lang, Andrew Oldknow, Chris J. Wieland, Augustin W. Rollinson, Roger Cleveland
  • Patent number: D498277
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Robert R. Lang, Andrew Oldknow, Homer Aguinaldo, Augustin W. Rollinson, Roger Cleveland
  • Patent number: D997273
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Inventors: Travis Downing, Robert R. Lang, Chad Skelton