Patents by Inventor Traci L. Olson

Traci L. Olson 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: 10245469
    Abstract: The present invention relates to golf balls, specifically to a golf ball comprising an aerodynamic pattern having novel shaped dimple structures which reduce the variation in airflow turning angle thereby improving the golf ball's flight performance. The dimple structures have a conical shaped base with a dimple in the center and reduced or no flat land areas between the dimples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Steven Aoyama, Traci L. Olson
  • Publication number: 20180221715
    Abstract: The present invention relates to golf balls, specifically to a golf ball comprising an aerodynamic pattern having novel shaped dimple structures which reduce the variation in airflow turning angle thereby improving the golf ball's flight performance. The dimple structures have a conical shaped base with a dimple in the center and reduced or no flat land areas between the dimples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Steven Aoyama, Traci L. Olson
  • Patent number: 9956454
    Abstract: The present invention relates to golf balls, specifically to a golf ball comprising an aerodynamic pattern having novel shaped dimple structures which reduce the variation in airflow turning angle thereby improving the golf ball's flight performance. The dimple structures have a conical shaped base with a dimple in the center and reduced or no flat land areas between the dimples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Steven Aoyama, Traci L. Olson
  • Publication number: 20160339301
    Abstract: The present invention relates to golf balls, specifically to a golf ball comprising an aerodynamic pattern having novel shaped dimple structures which reduce the variation in airflow turning angle thereby improving the golf ball's flight performance. The dimple structures have a conical shaped base with a dimple in the center and reduced or no flat land areas between the dimples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Steven Aoyama, Traci L. Olson
  • Patent number: 9403063
    Abstract: The present invention relates to golf balls, specifically to a golf ball comprising an aerodynamic pattern having novel shaped dimple structures which reduce the variation in airflow turning angle thereby improving the golf ball's flight performance. The dimple structures have a conical shaped base with a dimple in the center and reduced or no flat land areas between the dimples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Steven Aoyama, Traci L. Olson
  • Publication number: 20150174452
    Abstract: The present invention relates to golf balls, specifically to a golf ball comprising an aerodynamic pattern having novel shaped dimple structures which reduce the variation in airflow turning angle thereby improving the golf ball's flight performance. The dimple structures have a conical shaped base with a dimple in the center and reduced or no flat land areas between the dimples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Steven Aoyama, Traci L. Olson
  • Patent number: 7601080
    Abstract: A golf ball includes a spherical outer surface and a plurality of dimples formed thereon. The dimples have an inner land surface with at least one spiral depression either disposed or superimposed on the inner land surface to energize or agitate the airflow over the dimpled surfaces to increase the aerodynamic performance of the golf ball. The spiral depression may turn clockwise or counterclockwise and can be either spaced apart, touching or overlapping each other. While the dimples may be circular, polygonal, triangular or elliptical, dimples having a cross section greater than 0.18 inch are preferred. The dimples may also comprise spiral depressions directly on the spherical surface of the ball.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Traci L. Olson, Steven Aoyama
  • Publication number: 20080261725
    Abstract: A golf ball includes a spherical outer surface and a plurality of dimples formed thereon. The dimples have an inner land surface with at least one spiral depression either disposed or superimposed on the inner land surface to energize or agitate the airflow over the dimpled surfaces to increase the aerodynamic performance of the golf ball. The spiral depression may turn clockwise or counterclockwise and can be either spaced apart, touching or overlapping each other. While the dimples may be circular, polygonal, triangular or elliptical, dimples having a cross section greater than 0.18 inch are preferred. The dimples may also comprise spiral depressions directly on the spherical surface of the ball.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2007
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: Traci L. Olson, Steven Aoyama