Patents by Inventor Ryan M. Stokke

Ryan M. Stokke 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).

  • Golf club head having an adjustable weighting system
    Patent number: 11020637
    Abstract: A golf club head includes a club body having a crown opposite a sole, a toe end opposite a heel end, a back end, and a hosel. The golf club head also includes an adjustable weighting system positioned on the club body, the adjustable weighting system includes a single channel and a member that is received by the single channel and fastened to the club body, where a plurality of weights are coupled to the member. The golf club head can additionally or alternatively include a face angle adjustment system positioned on the sole, the face angle adjustment system includes a member that is removably received by the single channel and fastened to the sole, the member includes a first end member and a second end member, wherein the member is configured to be repositioned within the channel to adjust a resting face angle of the golf club head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Ryan M. Stokke, David A. Higdon, Martin R. Jertson, Jeremy Pope, Xiaojian Chen
  • MIXED MATERIAL GOLF CLUB HEAD
    Publication number: 20210154540
    Abstract: A golf club head includes a rear body having a crown member coupled to a sole member, and a front body coupled to the rear body to define a substantially hollow structure. The front body includes a strike face and a surrounding frame that extends rearward from a perimeter of the strike face. At least a portion of an outer wall of the club head comprises a thermoplastic composite having a plurality of lamina layers. The plurality of lamina layers include at least a fabric reinforced thermoplastic composite layer and a filled thermoplastic layer, and the fabric reinforced thermoplastic composite layer and the filled thermoplastic layer are directly bonded to each other without an intermediate adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Eric J. Morales, Ryan M. Stokke, Martin R. Jertson, Tyler A. Shaw, Clayson C. Spackman, Jeremy S. Pope, Atiqah Shahrin
  • CLUB HEADS HAVING REINFORCED CLUB HEAD FACES AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20210154535
    Abstract: Some embodiments include club heads having reinforced club head faces. Other embodiments of related club heads and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Eric J. Morales, Ryan M. Stokke, Eric V. Cole, Cory S. Bacon, Travis D. Milleman
  • Golf clubs with hosel inserts and related methods
    Patent number: 11013964
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf coupling mechanisms are presented herein. Other examples and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Jacob Clarke, Eric J. Morales, Ryan M. Stokke, Evan Greer, Eric V. Cole, David S. Kultala
  • CLUB HEADS HAVING REINFORCED CLUB HEAD FACES AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20210138321
    Abstract: Some embodiments include club heads having reinforced club head faces. In one example, the club face comprises a reinforcement element such as a looped rib positioned on a rear surface of the club face to provide reinforcement. The club head further comprises an undercut that extends along the entire perimeter of the club face to provide increased club face bending. The combination of the reinforcement element and the undercut reinforces the club head while permitting the club face to bend. Other embodiments of related club heads and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Eric J. Morales, Ryan M. Stokke, Eric V. Cole, Cory S. Bacon, Travis D. Milleman, Jacob T. Clarke, Calvin Wang, Xiaojian Chen, Martin R. Jertson
  • Golf club heads with apertures and filler materials
    Patent number: 11000744
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads with apertures and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Solheim, Eric J. Morales, Erik M. Henrikson, Eric V. Cole, Paul D. Wood, Martin R. Jertson, Ryan M. Stokke
  • Golf club head with adjustable fitting mechanisms
    Patent number: 10994179
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf clubs with adjustable loft, lie, head mass and methods of manufacturing golf clubs with adjustable loft, lie, and head mass are generally described herein. Other embodiments can be described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Alex G. Woodward, Martin R. Jertson, Ryan M. Stokke
  • Golf club heads with arcuate port structures and tuning elements
    Patent number: 10987552
    Abstract: Some embodiments include a golf club head with an arcuate port structure and tuning element. Other embodiments for related golf club heads and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: David L. Petersen, Ryan M. Stokke
  • GOLF CLUB HEADS WITH RIBS AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20210106886
    Abstract: Golf club heads with ribs are described herein. A golf club head comprises a first rib protruding from an internal surface of the club head, and a second rib protruding from the internal surface of the club head. The first rib and the second rib can comprise a varying height. The club head further comprises a connecting rib extending between the first rib and the second rib to connect the first rib and the second rib together. The connecting rib can comprise a varying height. In another embodiment, the club head can comprise a first connecting rib and a second connecting rib extending between the first rib and the second rib. The ribs provide structural support and sound control for the club head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: Eric V. Cole, Martin R. Jertson, Ryan M. Stokke, Sina Ghods
  • METHOD OF FORMING GOLF CLUB HEAD ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20210106884
    Abstract: A method of forming a golf club head assembly includes aligning a faceplate with a recess of a club head; welding the faceplate to the club head; then, after welding the faceplate, heating the club head and the faceplate to at least a solvus temperature of the faceplate for a predetermined amount of time; and then, after heating the club head and the faceplate, allowing the club head and the faceplate to air cool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: Matthew W. Simone, Evan R. Greer, Ryan M. Stokke
  • LOW AND BACK CROWN MASS FOR A GOLF CLUB HEAD
    Publication number: 20210106889
    Abstract: A golf club head includes a body having aa crown defining a perimeter of the club head, a sole opposite the crown, a toe end opposite a heel end, a back end, and a hosel, the body further including a club face, an exterior side, an interior side, a head center of gravity, and a weight member positioned on one of the exterior side or the interior side of the crown.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventor: Ryan M. Stokke
  • LOCALIZED MILLED GOLF CLUB FACE
    Publication number: 20210101057
    Abstract: A wood-style golf club head includes a strike face and a body that cooperate to define a hollow internal club head volume. The strike face formed from a strike plate having an outer perimeter and a frame surrounding the strike plate. The strike plate is affixed to the frame across the entire outer perimeter. The strike plate and frame define a continuous ball striking surface that has a surface texture characteristic of milling that extends continuously across both the strike plate and the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Erik M. Henrikson, Matthew W. Simone, Yujen Huang, Ryan M. Stokke
  • Golf club head having a support to limit faceplate deformation
    Patent number: 10967233
    Abstract: A golf club head includes a body having a face plate having a strike surface and an opposing interior surface, a rear end, and a sole connecting the faceplate with the rear end. The face plate, the rear end, and the sole partially define a cavity. An insert is positioned within the cavity, the insert presenting an insert surface facing the interior surface of the face plate and spaced therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Ryan M. Stokke, John A. Solheim, Martin R. Jertson
  • CLUB HEAD HAVING BALANCED IMPACT AND SWING PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
    Publication number: 20210093934
    Abstract: Described herein are embodiments of golf club heads having a balance of the following parameters: a low and back club head center of gravity position, a high moment of inertia, and low aerodynamic drag. Methods of manufacturing the embodiments of golf club heads having a balance of club head center of gravity position, moment of inertia, and aerodynamic drag are also described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventors: Ryan M. Stokke, Sina Ghods
  • GOLF CLUB HEAD HAVING FACE REINFORCING STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20210086043
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the lightweight golf clubs described herein include a thin crown, a thin sole, a mass efficient weight system, and a thin faceplate to maximize performance gains (e.g., ball travel distance, impact efficiency, and ball speed) targeted to individuals with swing speeds less than 85 mph. As will be further described below, in order to achieve a lightweight golf club head (having a thin crown, a thin sole, a mass efficient weight system, and a thin faceplate), the golf club head further comprises a crown-to-faceplate bridge and a sole-to-faceplate bridge to control the characteristic time (CT) properties of the golf club head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Travis D. Milleman, Eric J. Morales, Ryan M. Stokke
  • GOLF CLUB HEADS WITH RIBS AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20210077870
    Abstract: Golf club heads with ribs are described herein. A golf club head comprises a first rib protruding from an interior surface of the club head, and a second rib protruding from the interior surface of the club head. The first rib comprises a first axis and the second rib comprises a second axis; wherein the first and second rib axes intersect each other forward the front end of the club head body. The club head further comprises a first side rib protruding from the interior surface of the heel end, and a second side rib protruding from the interior surface of the toe end. The first side rib and the second side rib generally extend in a front end to rear end direction, and can be linear or curvilinear. The ribs provide structural support and sound control for the club head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Eric V. Cole, Martin R. Jertson, Ryan M. Stokke, Sina Ghods
  • GOLF CLUB HEADS HAVING A LOCALIZED HEAT AFFECTED ZONE
    Publication number: 20210077868
    Abstract: A golf club head having localized heat treatment is described herein. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Matthew W. Simone, Eric J. Morales, Ryan M. Stokke
  • HIGH DENSITY OUTER LAYER OF A GOLF CLUB HEAD
    Publication number: 20210077864
    Abstract: Embodiments of a golf club head comprising a body having a body material density, a strike face having a strike face material density, and a coating comprising a coating material having a coating material density greater than the body material density or the strike face material density are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Matthew W. Simone, Ryan M. Stokke
  • Golf club head
    Patent number: D917643
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: KARSTEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ryan M. Stokke, David A. Higdon, Murphy R. Alexander
  • Golf club head
    Patent number: D918321
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: KARSTEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ryan M. Stokke, David A. Higdon, Murphy R. Alexander