Patents by Inventor Stephanie L. Howard

Stephanie L. Howard 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).

  • Patent number: 11872455
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to golf bags having a lightweight and durable top frame can be made of a lightweight metal and can have different structures. The lightweight top frame assembly can have handle and leg sub-assemblies. Three-dimensional printing methods can be used to form structures in the top frame having various shapes and geometric patterns, for example, a lattice having a top frame (cuff) with club dividers. The walls of the top cuff can be made of a lightweight metal and can have a sidewall, open loop, closed loop, or other structure. The top cuff includes club dividers for storing and organizing clubs in different compartments. The club dividers can be made of a cord material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Ian Burgess, Stephanie L Howard, Duane Marshall, Brian R. Poirier, Benjamin J. Beck, Ryan Donovan, Jonathan Mark Liston, Michael T. McDuffee
  • Publication number: 20230256306
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to golf bags comprising a cord assembly configured to form a plurality of cord dividers that extend across a top opening of the golf bag to define a plurality of compartments for receiving a golf club. The golf bags may comprise a cord connector having a housing with a first channel and a second channel configured to receive one or more segments of the cord assembly. A plurality of cord segments of the cord assembly may extend through each of the first and second channels of the cord connector. The plurality of cord segments may correspond to different cord dividers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Ian Burgess, Stephanie L. Howard, Duane Marshall, Benjamin J. Beck, Ryan Donovan, Jonathan Mark Liston, Michael T. McDuffee
  • Publication number: 20230201682
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to golf bags having a lightweight and durable top frame can be made of a lightweight metal and can have different structures. The lightweight top frame assembly can have handle and leg sub-assemblies. Three-dimensional printing methods can be used to form structures in the top frame having various shapes and geometric patterns, for example, a lattice having a top frame (cuff) with club dividers. The walls of the top cuff can be made of a lightweight metal and can have a sidewall, open loop, closed loop, or other structure. The top cuff includes club dividers for storing and organizing clubs in different compartments. The club dividers can be made of a cord material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Ian Burgess, Stephanie L. Howard, Duane Marshall, Brian R. Poirier, Benjamin J. Beck, Ryan Donovan, Jonathan Mark Liston, Michael T. McDuffee
  • Patent number: 11673031
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to golf bags having a top frame (cuff) with club dividers for storing and organizing the clubs in different compartments. The club dividers are preferably made of a cord material. The walls of the top frame can be made of a lightweight metal and can have a sidewall, open loop, closed loop, or other structure. The lightweight top frame assembly can have handle and leg sub-assemblies. Three-dimensional printing methods can be used to form various structures in the top frame. The golf bag of this invention is durable, lightweight, comfortable to carry, and easy to use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Ian Burgess, Stephanie L. Howard, Duane Marshall, Benjamin J. Beck, Ryan Donovan, Jonathan M. Liston, Michael T. McDuffee
  • Patent number: 11638861
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to golf bags having a lightweight and durable top frame can be made of a lightweight metal and can have different structures. For example, the top frame can have sidewall, open loop, closed loop, or other configurations. The lightweight top frame assembly can have handle and leg sub-assemblies. Three-dimensional printing methods can be used to form structures in the top frame having various shapes and geometric patterns, for example lattice having a top frame (cuff) with club dividers. The walls of the top cuff can be made of a lightweight metal and can have a sidewall, open loop, closed loop, or other structure. The top cuff includes club dividers for storing and organizing the clubs in different compartments. The club dividers can be made of a cord material. The golf bag of this invention is durable, lightweight, comfortable to carry, and easy to use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Ian Burgess, Stephanie L. Howard, Duane Marshall, Brian R. Poirier, Benjamin J. Beck, Ryan Donovan, Jonathan M. Liston, Michael T. McDuffee
  • Publication number: 20220331172
    Abstract: A garment having an absorbent portion that includes a central absorbent portion having opposing sides, a first gasket portion formed on the central absorbent portion, and a second gasket portion formed on the first gasket portion. In some variations, the garment may include a pair of briefs having an opening for a wearer's torso and leg openings for each of the wearer's legs. The leg openings may include leg cuffs that may include one or more of: light ruching on or inside the leg cuffs, stretch binding or a stretch seam formed on an outer edge of the light ruching, and/or absorbent binding on the leg cuffs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Alexandra Fennell, Mia Abbruzzese, Stephanie L. Howard, Benjamin J. Beck, Michael T. McDuffee, Malory Johnson, Jennifer Comstock
  • Publication number: 20220105400
    Abstract: A golf bag having an improved base is provided. The golf bag is durable, lightweight, comfortable to carry, and easy to use. The base is made of a composite sheet material, preferably a self-reinforced polymer composite sheet material that has been thermoformed. Materials made of thermoplastic polymers such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polyoxymethylene, and polyester can be processed under precise temperature and pressure conditions to form the self-reinforced polymer composite sheet material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Ian Burgess, Stephanie L. Howard, Benjamin J. Beck, Ryan Donovan
  • Publication number: 20210146207
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to golf bags having a lightweight and durable top frame can be made of a lightweight metal and can have different structures. For example, the top frame can have sidewall, open loop, closed loop, or other configurations. The lightweight top frame assembly can have handle and leg sub-assemblies. Three-dimensional printing methods can be used to form structures in the top frame having various shapes and geometric patterns, for example lattice having a top frame (cuff) with club dividers. The walls of the top cuff can be made of a lightweight metal and can have a sidewall, open loop, closed loop, or other structure. The top cuff includes club dividers for storing and organizing the clubs in different compartments. The club dividers can be made of a cord material. The golf bag of this invention is durable, lightweight, comfortable to carry, and easy to use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2019
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Ian Burgess, Stephanie L. Howard, Duane Marshall, Brian R. Poirier, Benjamin J. Beck, Ryan Donovan, Jonathan M. Liston, Michael T. McDuffee
  • Publication number: 20210146208
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to golf bags having a top frame (cuff) with club dividers for storing and organizing the clubs in different compartments. The club dividers are preferably made of a cord material. The walls of the top frame can be made of a lightweight metal and can have a sidewall, open loop, closed loop, or other structure. The lightweight top frame assembly can have handle and leg sub-assemblies. Three-dimensional printing methods can be used to form various structures in the top frame. The golf bag of this invention is durable, lightweight, comfortable to carry, and easy to use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2019
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Ian Burgess, Stephanie L. Howard, Duane Marshall, Benjamin J. Beck, Ryan Donovan, Jonathan M. Liston, Michael T. McDuffee
  • Patent number: 10245486
    Abstract: A golf bag having a shoulder strap assembly including a two strap system that can be converted to a single strap system is provided. In the two strap system, Strap A is fitted over one shoulder and Strap B is fitted over the other shoulder. To convert from a double strap configuration to a single strap configuration, Strap A is detached and slipped over the head area and coupled to Strap B. This results in a single strap comprising both Straps A and B. The combined Straps A and B are joined together by a suitable fastening means. For example, complementary male and female members that interlock with each other on the straps can be used. The shoulder strap assembly is durable, lightweight, easy to use, and comfortable. In another embodiment, a central hub connector having four open slots for retaining the shoulder straps is provided. The Straps A and B criss-cross each other in the hub connector. Strap A or B can be removed from the hub connector to convert the two-strap assembly to a single strap assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Ian Burgess, Stephanie L. Howard
  • Patent number: 10188918
    Abstract: A golf bag having a shoulder strap assembly including a two strap system that can be converted to a single strap system is provided. In the two strap system, Strap A is fitted over one shoulder and Strap B is fitted over the other shoulder. To convert from a double strap configuration to a single strap configuration, Strap A is detached and slipped over the head area and coupled to Strap B. This results in a single strap comprising both Straps A and B. The combined Straps A and B are joined together by a suitable fastening means. For example, complementary male and female members that interlock with each other on the straps can be used. The shoulder strap assembly is durable, lightweight, easy to use, and comfortable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Stephanie L. Howard, Ian T K Burgess
  • Publication number: 20170266522
    Abstract: A golf bag having a shoulder strap assembly including a two strap system that can be converted to a single strap system is provided. In the two strap system, Strap A is fitted over one shoulder and Strap B is fitted over the other shoulder. To convert from a double strap configuration to a single strap configuration, Strap A is detached and slipped over the head area and coupled to Strap B. This results in a single strap comprising both Straps A and B. The combined Straps A and B are joined together by a suitable fastening means. For example, complementary male and female members that interlock with each other on the straps can be used. The shoulder strap assembly is durable, lightweight, easy to use, and comfortable. In another embodiment, a central hub connector having four open slots for retaining the shoulder straps is provided. The Straps A and B criss-cross each other in the hub connector. Strap A or B can be removed from the hub connector to convert the two-strap assembly to a single strap assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Ian Burgess, Stephanie L. Howard
  • Publication number: 20170266521
    Abstract: A golf bag having a shoulder strap assembly including a two strap system that can be converted to a single strap system is provided. In the two strap system, Strap A is fitted over one shoulder and Strap B is fitted over the other shoulder. To convert from a double strap configuration to a single strap configuration, Strap A is detached and slipped over the head area and coupled to Strap B. This results in a single strap comprising both Straps A and B. The combined Straps A and B are joined together by a suitable fastening means. For example, complementary male and female members that interlock with each other on the straps can be used. The shoulder strap assembly is durable, lightweight, easy to use, and comfortable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2016
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Stephanie L. Howard, Ian TK Burgess
  • Patent number: D801690
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Stephanie L. Howard, Ian Burgess
  • Patent number: D801692
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Ian T K Burgess, Stephanie L. Howard
  • Patent number: D810443
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Ian Burgess, Stephanie L. Howard