Patents by Inventor Robert W. Erb

Robert W. Erb 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).

  • Method for making a golf club face
    Patent number: 7576298
    Abstract: An improved face for a golf club head includes shallow and deep markings configured to provide a pleasing appearance when viewed head on, and to frame the central region of the impact surface of the face when viewed at address. Use of only shallow markings in the central region of the impact surface prevents existence of stress fractures resulting from use of deep markings in the central region. This allows for a face thinner than those incorporating conventional grooves in the central regions of their impact surfaces, resulting in both superior resistance to cracking and improved C.O.R. Specified methods of manufacture are particularly suited for making clubs incorporating these shallow and deep markings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Erb, Todd P. Beach
  • Method for making a golf club face
    Publication number: 20040192465
    Abstract: An improved face for a golf club head includes shallow and deep markings configured to provide a pleasing appearance when viewed head on, and to frame the central region of the impact surface of the face when viewed at address. Use of only shallow markings in the central region of the impact surface prevents existence of stress fractures resulting from use of deep markings in the central region. This allows for a face thinner than those incorporating conventional grooves in the central regions of their impact surfaces, resulting in both superior resistance to cracking and improved C.O.R. Specified methods of manufacture are particularly suited for making clubs incorporating these shallow and deep markings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Applicant: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Erb, Todd P. Beach
  • Golf club face and methods for making it
    Publication number: 20030032498
    Abstract: An improved face for a golf club head includes shallow and deep markings configured to provide a pleasing appearance when viewed head on, and to frame the central region of the impact surface of the face when viewed at address. Use of only shallow markings in the central region of the impact surface prevents existence of stress fractures resulting from use of deep markings in the central region. This allows for a face thinner than those incorporating conventional grooves in the central regions of their impact surfaces, resulting in both superior resistance to cracking and improved C.O.R. Specified methods of manufacture are particularly suited for making clubs incorporating these shallow and deep markings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2002
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Inventors: Robert W. Erb, Todd P. Beach