Patents by Inventor Scott Rice
Scott Rice 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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Publication number: 20160009733Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods and compounds for regulating the release of nitric oxide in the vicinity of biofilm-forming microorganisms to regulate programmed cell death in the microorganisms and thereby promote dispersal of microorganism from biofilms and/or inhibit biofilm formation or development. More particularly, the invention relates to the use of compounds to provide spatial and temporal control over nitric oxide release.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Nicolas Barraud, Bharat Gangadhar Kardak, Michael John Kelso, Staffan Kjelleberg, Scott Rice
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Patent number: 9199136Abstract: A golf club shaft having a weight distribution such that the balance point percentage is less than or equal to 44.50%. The weight distribution of the shaft allows for an increase in length and/or club head weight of a golf club while having a reduced impact on the swing weight.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2014Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Scott A. Rice, Donald S. Bone, Dustin A. Barksdale
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Patent number: 9192828Abstract: A golf club head with an improved sweet spot, defined as a portion of the striking face that has at least 99.7% of the maximum ballspeed is disclosed herein. More specifically, the present invention discloses a golf club head with a significantly circular sweet spot that encompasses at least about 1.5% of the total striking face. A golf club head in accordance with the present invention may generally have a improved face geometry with an elliptical factor of greater than about 0.5, a beveled transition portion around the striking face of the golf club head, a variable face thickness region with decreases thickness, or even a tilted bulge and roll radius all helping improve the performance of the golf club head.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2014Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Andrew J. Curtis, Charles E. Golden, Scott A. Rice, Douglas E. Roberts, Thomas W. Preece
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Patent number: 9156855Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods and compounds for regulating the release of nitric oxide in the vicinity of biofilm-forming microorganisms to regulate programmed cell death in the microorganisms and thereby promote dispersal of microorganism from biofilms and/or inhibit biofilm formation or development. More particularly, the invention relates to the use of compounds to provide spatial and temporal control over nitric oxide release.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2012Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignees: Newsouth Innovation Pty Limited, University of WollongongInventors: Nicolas Barraud, Bharat Gangadhar Kardak, Michael John Kelso, Staffan Kjelleberg, Scott Rice
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Publication number: 20140282417Abstract: The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for stepping through JavaScript code in a debugger without landing on errors in library or open source code. A debugger receives user inputs designating one or more segments of the JavaScript code as library code. The debugger then performs debugging operations on the JavaScript code. The debugging operations including a stepping operation for stepping through the JavaScript code to identify errors only in user-generated segments of the JavaScript code, wherein the user-generated segments correspond to code that was not designated as library code.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: Robert Alan Paveza, Andrew Richard Sterland, Timothy Scott Rice, Gregg Bernard Miskelly, Nikhil Khandelwal
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Publication number: 20140256466Abstract: A golf club head with an improved sweet spot, defined as a portion of the striking face that has at least 99.7% of the maximum ballspeed is disclosed herein. More specifically, the present invention discloses a golf club head with a significantly circular sweet spot that encompasses at least about 1.5% of the total striking face. A golf club head in accordance with the present invention may generally have a improved face geometry with an elliptical factor of greater than about 0.5, a beveled transition portion around the striking face of the golf club head, a variable face thickness region with decreases thickness, or even a tilted bulge and roll radius all helping improve the performance of the golf club head.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Andrew J. Curtis, Charles E. Golden, Scott A. Rice, Douglas E. Roberts, Thomas W. Preece
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Publication number: 20140221331Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods and compounds for regulating the release of nitric oxide in the vicinity of biofilm-forming microorganisms to regulate programmed cell death in the microorganisms and thereby promote dispersal of microorganism from biofilms and/or inhibit biofilm formation or development. More particularly, the invention relates to the use of compounds to provide spatial and temporal control over nitric oxide release.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2012Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicants: UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG, NEWSOUTH INNOVATIONS PTY LIMITEDInventors: Nicolas Barraud, Bharat Gangadhar Kardak, Michael John Kelso, Staffan Kjelleberg, Scott Rice
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Publication number: 20140206470Abstract: A golf club shaft having a weight distribution such that the balance point percentage is less than or equal to 44.50%. The weight distribution of the shaft allows for an increase in length and/or club head weight of a golf club while having a reduced impact on the swing weight.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2014Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: ACUSHNET COMPANYInventors: Scott A. Rice, Donald S. Bone, Dustin A. Barksdale
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Patent number: 8758160Abstract: A golf club head with an improved sweet spot, defined as a portion of the striking face that has at least 99.7% of the maximum ballspeed is disclosed herein. More specifically, the present invention discloses a golf club head with a significantly circular sweet spot that encompasses at least about 1.5% of the total striking face. A golf club head in accordance with the present invention may generally have a improved face geometry with an elliptical factor of greater than about 0.5, a beveled transition portion around the striking face of the golf club head, a variable face thickness region with decreases thickness, or even a tilted bulge and roll radius all helping improve the performance of the golf club head.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2013Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Andrew J. Curtis, Charles E. Golden, Scott A. Rice, Douglas E. Roberts, Thomas W. Preece
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Patent number: 8678945Abstract: A golf club shaft having a weight distribution such that the balance point percentage is less than or equal to 44.50%. The weight distribution of the shaft allows for an increase in length and/or club head weight of a golf club while having a reduced impact on the swing weight.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2012Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Scott A. Rice, Donald S. Bone, Dustin A. Barksdale
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Patent number: 8661415Abstract: Performing tracing functionality. A method includes collecting runtime information that describes the execution of code. The collected runtime information is correlated to specific lines of code and one or more paths taken to get to specific lines of code. User input is received defining a view preference. A code visualization is provided based on the user input defining a view preference and the act of correlating the collected runtime information to specific lines of code and a path taken to get to the line of code.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2011Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Michael C. Fanning, Timothy Scott Rice, Christopher Paul Schmich
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Publication number: 20130324304Abstract: A golf club head having indentions provided in a transition zone of the club head. The transition zone of the club head is provided between a first portion of the club head having a first thickness and a second portion of the club head having a second thickness. The indentations are provided at non-structural areas to reduce the weight of the transition zone. The mass can then be moved to a more desirable location in the club head, thereby improving the playability characteristics of the club head, including center of gravity and moment of inertia. The transition zone may be provided at different areas of the club head including the hosel, between the face and the body of the club head and between the crown and sole of the club head. The indentations are provided with the desired height, length and width to achieve weight reduction without effecting the structural integrity of the club head.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: ACUSHNET COMPANYInventors: Peter L. Soracco, Ryan L. Roach, Scott A. Rice
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Publication number: 20130316845Abstract: A golf club head with an improved sweet spot, defined as a portion of the striking face that has at least 99.7% of the maximum ballspeed is disclosed herein. More specifically, the present invention discloses a golf club head with a significantly circular sweet spot that encompasses at least about 1.5% of the total striking face. A golf club head in accordance with the present invention may generally have a improved face geometry with an elliptical factor of greater than about 0.5, a beveled transition portion around the striking face of the golf club head, a variable face thickness region with decreases thickness, or even a tilted bulge and roll radius all helping improve the performance of the golf club head.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Andrew J. Curtis, Charles E. Golden, Scott A. Rice, Douglas E. Roberts, Thomas W. Preece
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Publication number: 20130230606Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for promoting dispersal of, or preventing formation of microbial biofilms, including: exposing a biofilm to an effective amount of nitric oxide or at least one nitric oxide generating or releasing agent; treating a surface or medium susceptible to biofilm formation with an effective amount of nitric oxide or at least one nitric oxide generating or releasing agent; incorporating an effective amount of nitric oxide or at least one nitric oxide generating or releasing agent in a surface or medium susceptible to biofilm formation; or inducing the accumulation of one or more reactive oxygen or nitrogen species within microorganisms within said biofilm or capable of forming a biofilm. The disclosure also relates to methods for maintaining or enhancing or maintaining and enhancing the functioning of a biofilm, comprising exposing a biofilm to at least one nitric oxide scavenger, at least one antioxidant or at least one nitric oxide scavenger and at least one antioxidant.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: NEWSOUTH INNOVATIONS PTY LIMITEDInventors: Nicolas L. G. BARRAUD, Jeremy S. WEBB, Scott A. RICE, Staffan KJELLEBERG
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Patent number: 8523705Abstract: A hollow golf club head with a concave portion is disclosed and claimed. The club head includes a metallic portion and a light-weight portion, which may be formed of plastic, composite, or the like. The concave portion allows the club designer to make a club head having very thin portions while still maintaining the requisite structural integrity. Convex bulges may optionally be provided to house weight inserts to enhance the playing characteristics of the golf club. The metallic portion of the club head may take on the appearance of a frame, into which several light-weight inserts are positioned. These light-weight inserts may be positioned in the crown, skirt, and sole of the club head. The club head may be formed by co-molding, eliminating the need for welding or adhesives, freeing mass to be used in more beneficial ways. The club head may be large to increase playability and forgiveness.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2006Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Cobra Golf IncorporatedInventors: Joshua G. Breier, Peter L. Soracco, Scott A. Rice, Gregory Haralson
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Patent number: 8517858Abstract: A golf club head having indentions provided in a transition zone of the club head. The transition zone of the club head is provided between a first portion of the club head having a first thickness and a second portion of the club head having a second thickness. The indentations are provided at non-structural areas to reduce the weight of the transition zone. The mass can then be moved to a more desirable location in the club head, thereby improving the playability characteristics of the club head, including center of gravity and moment of inertia. The transition zone may be provided at different areas of the club head including the hosel, between the face and the body of the club head and between the crown and sole of the club head. The indentations are provided with the desired height, length and width to achieve weight reduction without effecting the structural integrity of the club head.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2010Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Peter L. Soracco, Ryan L. Roach, Scott A. Rice
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Patent number: 8500572Abstract: A golf club head with an improved sweet spot, defined as a portion of the striking face that has at least 99.7% of the maximum ballspeed is disclosed herein. More specifically, the present invention discloses a golf club head with a significantly circular sweet spot that encompasses at least about 1.5% of the total striking face. A golf club head in accordance with the present invention may generally have a improved face geometry with an elliptical factor of greater than about 0.5, a beveled transition portion around the striking face of the golf club head, a variable face thickness region with decreases thickness, or even a tilted bulge and roll radius all helping improve the performance of the golf club head.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2012Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Andrew J. Curtis, Charles E. Golden, Scott A. Rice, Douglas E. Roberts, Thomas W. Preece
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Patent number: 8491412Abstract: A golf club head formed of multiple materials is disclosed. Those portions of the club head that are subject to high stresses during normal use of the golf club head are formed of a metallic material. Most of the material beyond what is required to maintain structural integrity, however, is removed and replaced with a lightweight material. This freed-up mass that can be redistributed to other, more beneficial locations of the club head. The lightweight material also damps vibrations generated during use of the golf club. This vibration damper may be retained in a state of compression to enhance the vibration damping. One or more weight members may be included to obtain desired center of gravity position, moments of inertia, and other club head attributes.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2011Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Cobra Golf IncorporatedInventors: Ryan L. Roach, Peter Soracco, Nicholas M. Nardacci, Scott A. Rice, Thomas C. Morris, Christopher B. Best
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Patent number: 8485920Abstract: An improved golf club head is disclosed which comprises the positioning of secondary weights at such low, rearward and outward locations that it causes an alteration in the traditional look of the club head wherein each secondary weight has a portion of the weight that bulges outwards of the natural contour of the club head.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2008Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Cobra Golf IncorporatedInventors: Joshua G. Breier, Thomas C. Morris, Kevin C. Chau, Scott A. Rice, Peter L. Soracco
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Patent number: 8460592Abstract: A hollow golf club head with a concave portion is disclosed and claimed. The club head includes a metallic portion and a light-weight portion, which may be formed of plastic, composite, or the like. The concave portion allows the club designer to make a club head having very thin portions while still maintaining the requisite structural integrity. Convex bulges may optionally be provided to house weight inserts to enhance the playing characteristics of the golf club. The metallic portion of the club head may take on the appearance of a frame, into which several light-weight inserts are positioned. These light-weight inserts may be positioned in the crown, skirt, and sole of the club head. The club head may be formed by co-molding, eliminating the need for welding or adhesives, freeing mass to be used in more beneficial ways. The club head may be large to increase playability and forgiveness.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2011Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Cobra Golf IncorporatedInventors: Joshua G. Breier, Gregory Haralson, Scott A. Rice, Allan Saliba