Patents by Inventor Scott A. Carlyle
Scott A. Carlyle 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).
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Patent number: 12017122Abstract: A golf club head has a striking face with a plurality of scorelines including a first scoreline and a second scoreline adjacent thereto. The striking face also has a plurality of auxiliary grooves each spaced from the scorelines. In a first imaginary vertical plane, a first path is formed by a first intersection between the first imaginary vertical plane and the striking face, and the auxiliary grooves have a first concentration no less than 0.17 measured between the first and second scorelines. A second imaginary vertical plane is horizontally spaced from the first imaginary plane. A second path is formed in the second imaginary vertical plane by a second intersection between the second imaginary vertical plane and the striking face. The auxiliary grooves in the second imaginary vertical plane have a second concentration that is different from the first concentration measured between the first and second scorelines.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2022Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventors: Scott A. Carlyle, Sharon J. Park, Brian D. Schielke
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Patent number: 11383138Abstract: A golf club head has a striking face with a plurality of scorelines including a first scoreline and a second scoreline adjacent thereto. The striking face also has a plurality of auxiliary grooves each spaced from the scorelines. In a first imaginary vertical plane, a first path is formed by a first intersection between the first imaginary vertical plane and the striking face, and the auxiliary grooves have a first concentration no less than 0.17 measured between the first and second scorelines. A second imaginary vertical plane is horizontally spaced from the first imaginary plane. A second path is formed in the second imaginary vertical plane by a second intersection between the second imaginary vertical plane and the striking face. The auxiliary grooves in the second imaginary vertical plane have a second concentration that is different from the first concentration measured between the first and second scorelines.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2021Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventors: Scott A. Carlyle, Sharon J. Park, Brian D. Schielke
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Patent number: 11063996Abstract: An exemplary golf club head having an increased amount of discretionary mass may be realized by utilizing improved drop angles, an improved average crown height, and/or articulation points. The 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. A preferred break length may also be utilized to further improve the depth of the center of gravity. 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: GrantFiled: June 19, 2020Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventors: John J. Rae, Nathaniel J. Radcliffe, Daniel J. Stone, Trent E. Garner, Brad S. Hooley, Robert J. Horacek, Sam G. Lacey, Jeff D. Brunski, Kevin Schaeffer, Scott A. Carlyle, Stephen C. Chien, Craig R. Schnell, Douglas E. Roberts, Dan S. Nivanh, Michael J. Wallans
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Patent number: 10974105Abstract: A golf club head has a striking face with a plurality of scorelines including a first scoreline and a second scoreline adjacent thereto. The striking face also has a plurality of auxiliary grooves each spaced from the scorelines. In a first imaginary vertical plane, a first path is formed by a first intersection between the first imaginary vertical plane and the striking face, and the auxiliary grooves have a first concentration no less than 0.17 measured between the first and second scorelines. A second imaginary vertical plane is horizontally spaced from the first imaginary plane. A second path is formed in the second imaginary vertical plane by a second intersection between the second imaginary vertical plane and the striking face. The auxiliary grooves in the second imaginary vertical plane have a second concentration that is different from the first concentration measured between the first and second scorelines.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2020Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventors: Scott A. Carlyle, Sharon J. Park, Brian D. Schielke
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Patent number: 10721339Abstract: An exemplary golf club head having an increased amount of discretionary mass may be realized by utilizing improved drop angles, an improved average crown height, and/or articulation points. The 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. A preferred break length may also be utilized to further improve the depth of the center of gravity. 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: GrantFiled: February 28, 2018Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventors: John J. Rae, Nathaniel J. Radcliffe, Daniel J. Stone, Trent E. Garner, Brad S. Hooley, Robert J. Horacek, Sam G. Lacey, Jeff D. Brunski, Kevin Schaeffer, Scott A. Carlyle, Stephen C. Chien, Craig R. Schnell, Douglas E. Roberts, Dan S. Nivanh, Michael J. Wallans
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Patent number: 10610744Abstract: A golf club head has a striking face with a plurality of scorelines including a first scoreline and a second scoreline adjacent thereto. The striking face also has a plurality of auxiliary grooves each spaced from the scorelines. In a first imaginary vertical plane, a first path is formed by a first intersection between the first imaginary vertical plane and the striking face, and the auxiliary grooves have a first concentration no less than 0.17 measured between the first and second scorelines. A second imaginary vertical plane is horizontally spaced from the first imaginary plane. A second path is formed in the second imaginary vertical plane by a second intersection between the second imaginary vertical plane and the striking face. The auxiliary grooves in the second imaginary vertical plane have a second concentration that is different from the first concentration measured between the first and second scorelines.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2019Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventors: Scott A. Carlyle, Sharon J. Park, Brian D. Schielke
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Patent number: 10478689Abstract: A method for use in a system implementing a reference golf club, one or more sensors associated with the reference golf club, and a computing device. Using the computing device, the method comprises receiving from the one or more sensors swing data relating to a swing of the reference golf club, analyzing the swing data to determine recommended shaft parameter values for each of a plurality of shaft parameters using an algorithm, accessing a shaft database comprising actual shaft parameter values for each of the plurality of shaft parameters for each of a plurality of shafts, determining at least one shaft from the plurality of shafts based, at least in part, on a comparison between the recommended shaft parameter values and the actual shaft parameter values, transmitting information relating to the at least one shaft; and displaying the information on a display of the computing device.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2017Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Dustin J. Brekke, Jay Vogler, Patrick Ripp, Mitchell Samson, Jeff D. Brunski, Brian D. Schielke, Scott A. Carlyle, Phillip C. Seagram, Christopher J. Beck, Eli Miller, Kirk D. Bacon, Jacob N. Lambeth
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Patent number: 10238926Abstract: A golf club head has a striking face with a plurality of scorelines including a first scoreline and a second scoreline adjacent thereto. The striking face also has a plurality of auxiliary grooves each spaced from the scorelines. In a first imaginary vertical plane, a first path is formed by a first intersection between the first imaginary vertical plane and the striking face, and the auxiliary grooves have a first concentration no less than 0.17 measured between the first and second scorelines. A second imaginary vertical plane is horizontally spaced from the first imaginary plane. A second path is formed in the second imaginary vertical plane by a second intersection between the second imaginary vertical plane and the striking face. The auxiliary grooves in the second imaginary vertical plane have a second concentration that is different from the first concentration measured between the first and second scorelines.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2018Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: DUNLOP SPORTS CO., LTD.Inventors: Scott A. Carlyle, Sharon J. Park, Brian D. Schielke
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Patent number: 10080941Abstract: The present application is direction to a computing device having a memory and a processor. The processor is configured to receive data generated in response to a motion of a sporting apparatus, where the data includes a first data relating to a first characteristic of the motion of the sporting apparatus. The first data is based on a comparison between at least two different directional segments of a path created by a first location on the sporting apparatus during the motion of the sporting apparatus. The processor is further configured to analyze the data to determine a skill value, determine a recommended sporting apparatus from a group of at least two sporting apparatuses based on the skill value; and transmit information relating to the recommended sporting apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2015Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventors: Dustin J. Brekke, Jay Vogler, Patrick Ripp, Mitchell Samson, Jeff D. Brunski, Brian D. Schielke, Scott A. Carlyle, Phillip C. Seagram, Christopher J. Beck, Eli Miller, Kirk D. Bacon
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Patent number: 10010769Abstract: An exemplary golf club head having an increased amount of discretionary mass may be realized by utilizing improved drop angles, an improved average crown height, and/or articulation points. The 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. A preferred break length may also be utilized to further improve the depth of the center of gravity. 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: GrantFiled: December 20, 2016Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: SRI SPORTS LIMITEDInventors: John J. Rae, Nathaniel J. Radcliffe, Daniel J. Stone, Trent E. Garner, Brad S. Hooley, Robert J. Horacek, Sam G. Lacey, Jeff D. Brunski, Kevin Schaeffer, Scott A. Carlyle, Stephen C. Chien, Craig R. Schnell, Douglas E. Roberts, Dan S. Nivanh, Michael J. Wallans
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Patent number: 9975014Abstract: A golf club head has a striking face with a plurality of scorelines including a first scoreline and a second scoreline adjacent thereto. The striking face also has a plurality of auxiliary grooves each spaced from the scorelines. In a first imaginary vertical plane, a first path is formed by a first intersection between the first imaginary vertical plane and the striking face, and the auxiliary grooves have a first concentration no less than 0.17 measured between the first and second scorelines. A second imaginary vertical plane is horizontally spaced from the first imaginary plane. A second path is formed in the second imaginary vertical plane by a second intersection between the second imaginary vertical plane and the striking face. The auxiliary grooves in the second imaginary vertical plane have a second concentration that is different from the first concentration measured between the first and second scorelines.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2016Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: SRI SPORTS LIMITEDInventors: Scott A. Carlyle, Sharon J. Park, Brian D. Schielke
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Publication number: 20170274256Abstract: The present application is directed to a method for use in a system implementing a reference golf club, one or more sensors associated with the reference golf club, and a computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2017Publication date: September 28, 2017Inventors: Dustin J. Brekke, Jay Vogler, Patrick Ripp, Mitchell Samson, Jeff D. Brunski, Brian D. Schielke, Scott A. Carlyle, Phillip C. Seagram, Christopher J. Beck, Eli Miller, Kirk D. Bacon, Jacob N. Lambeth
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Patent number: 9566627Abstract: An apparatus includes an actuator having an actuation axis, a base having a base plane, a first actuator mount for associating the actuator with the base in a first position, and a second actuator mount for associating the actuator with the base in a second position, and a clamp for associating the golf club head with the base. If the actuator is in the first position, the actuation axis is substantially perpendicular to the base plane, and, if the actuator is in the second position, the actuation axis is oblique relative to the base plane.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2011Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: SRI SPORTS LIMITEDInventors: Alex L. Timmons, Sharon J. Park, Scott A. Carlyle, Brian D. Schielke, Dustin J. Brekke, John J. Rae, Ed Mitchell, Tom Mitchell
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Patent number: 9561405Abstract: An exemplary golf club head having an increased amount of discretionary mass may be realized by utilizing improved drop angles, an improved average crown height, and/or articulation points. The 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. A preferred break length may also be utilized to further improve the depth of the center of gravity. 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: GrantFiled: May 6, 2014Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: SRI SPORTS LIMITEDInventors: John J. Rae, Nathaniel J. Radcliffe, Daniel J. Stone, Trent E. Garner, Brad S. Hooley, Robert J. Horacek, Sam G. Lacey, Jeff D. Brunski, Kevin Schaeffer, Scott A. Carlyle, Stephen C. Chien, Craig R. Schnell, Douglas E. Roberts, Dan S. Nivanh, Michael J. Wallans
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Patent number: 9555298Abstract: A golf club head has a striking face with a plurality of scorelines including a first scoreline and a second scoreline adjacent thereto. The striking face also has a plurality of auxiliary grooves each spaced from the scorelines. In a first imaginary vertical plane, a first path is formed by a first intersection between the first imaginary vertical plane and the striking face, and the auxiliary grooves have a first concentration no less than 0.17 measured between the first and second scorelines. A second imaginary vertical plane is horizontally spaced from the first imaginary plane. A second path is formed in the second imaginary vertical plane by a second intersection between the second imaginary vertical plane and the striking face. The auxiliary grooves in the second imaginary vertical plane have a second concentration that is different from the first concentration measured between the first and second scorelines.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2015Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: SRI SPORTS LIMITEDInventors: Scott A. Carlyle, Sharon J. Park, Brian D. Schielke
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Publication number: 20170001072Abstract: The present application is direction to a computing device having a memory and a processor. The processor is configured to receive data generated in response to a motion of a sporting apparatus, where the data includes a first data relating to a first characteristic of the motion of the sporting apparatus. The first data is based on a comparison between at least two different directional segments of a path created by a first location on the sporting apparatus during the motion of the sporting apparatus. The processor is further configured to analyze the data to determine a skill value, determine a recommended sporting apparatus from a group of at least two sporting apparatuses based on the skill value; and transmit information relating to the recommended sporting apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2015Publication date: January 5, 2017Inventors: Dustin J. Brekke, Jay Vogler, Patrick Ripp, Mitchell Samson, Jeff D. Brunski, Brian D. Schielke, Scott A. Carlyle, Phillip C. Seagram, Christopher J. Beck, Eli Miller, Kirk D. Bacon
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Patent number: 9162116Abstract: A golf club head has a striking face with a plurality of scorelines including a first scoreline and a second scoreline adjacent thereto. The striking face also has a plurality of auxiliary grooves each spaced from the scorelines. In a first imaginary vertical plane, a first path is formed by a first intersection between the first imaginary vertical plane and the striking face, and the auxiliary grooves have a first concentration no less than 0.17 measured between the first and second scorelines. A second imaginary vertical plane is horizontally spaced from the first imaginary plane. A second path is formed in the second imaginary vertical plane by a second intersection between the second imaginary vertical plane and the striking face. The auxiliary grooves in the second imaginary vertical plane have a second concentration that is different from the first concentration measured between the first and second scorelines.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2014Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: SRI SPORTS LIMITEDInventors: Scott A. Carlyle, Sharon J. Park, Brian D. Schielke
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Patent number: 8753229Abstract: An exemplary golf club head having an increased amount of discretionary mass may be realized by utilizing improved drop angles, an improved average crown height, and/or articulation points. The 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. A preferred break length may also be utilized to further improve the depth of the center of gravity. 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: GrantFiled: August 9, 2013Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: SRI Sports LimitedInventors: John J. Rae, Nathaniel J. Radcliffe, Daniel J. Stone, Trent E. Garner, Brad S. Hooley, Robert J. Horacek, Sam G. Lacey, Jeff D. Brunski, Kevin Schaeffer, Scott A. Carlyle, Stephen C. Chien, Craig R. Schnell, Douglas E. Roberts, Dan S. Nivanh, Michael J. Wallans
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Patent number: 8684861Abstract: A golf club head has a striking face with a plurality of scorelines including a first scoreline and a second scoreline adjacent thereto. The striking face also has a plurality of auxiliary grooves each spaced from the scorelines. In a first imaginary vertical plane, a first path is formed by a first intersection between the first imaginary vertical plane and the striking face, and the auxiliary grooves have a first concentration no less than 0.17 measured between the first and second scorelines. A second imaginary vertical plane is horizontally spaced from the first imaginary plane. A second path is formed in the second imaginary vertical plane by a second intersection between the second imaginary vertical plane and the striking face. The auxiliary grooves in the second imaginary vertical plane have a second concentration that is different from the first concentration measured between the first and second scorelines.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2011Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: SRI Sports LimitedInventors: Scott A. Carlyle, Sharon J. Park, Brian D. Schielke
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Patent number: D694559Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2010Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: SRI Sports LimitedInventors: Scott A. Carlyle, Sharon J. Park, John J. Rae, Brian D. Schielke, Kevin R. Tassistro