Patents Issued in October 3, 2017
  • Patent number: 9776011
    Abstract: An implantable curved shaping part for externally shaping an implantable electrode line or a catheter, wherein the shaping part has a continuous first lumen to allow a portion of the electrode line or of the catheter to pass through, wherein the shaping part is formed as an injection molded part or has at least one injection molded portion, and an elongated, rigid yet flexible bend impression element is fixed within the wall or to the inner wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: BIOTRONIK SE & Co. KG
    Inventors: Detmar Jadwizak, Carsten Fruendt, Dajana Kaiser, Gordon Hillebrand
  • Patent number: 9776012
    Abstract: When a defibrillator selects a dosage of energy or current to be delivered to a patient, the defibrillator selects an excitation current frequency and applies the excitation current at the selected frequency to the patient. The frequency of the excitation current is selected as a function of the dosage to be delivered. The patient's response to the excitation current at the selected frequency will accurately reflect the impedance that the defibrillator will “see” when delivering the selected dosage of energy or current.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Physio-Control, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Chapman, Joseph Sullivan, Scott Schweizer
  • Patent number: 9776013
    Abstract: A system for analyzing the energy delivered to ECG device from the defibrillator is disclosed. The system includes an energy analyzing unit configured to measure the energy delivered to the ECG device from the defibrillator, wherein the energy gets diverted to the ECG device during operation of the defibrillator; and a presentation unit capable of presenting the measured energy in the ECG device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Manjunatha Kn
  • Patent number: 9776014
    Abstract: There is provided in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the invention a method of osteointegration of an implant into surrounding jaw-bone, the method comprising: applying a magnetic field around an implant, the magnetic field produced around the implant to a jaw-bone depth of up to at least about 7 mm, the magnetic field having a magnetic flux density of about 0.05-0.5 mT at up to at least about 2 mm from a surface of the implant, the magnetic field produced by a coil within the implant. A device adapted for insertion into a jawbone implant and for producing the magnetic field for bone enhancement of surrounding jawbone is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Magdent Ltd.
    Inventors: Moshe Neuman, Roni Daffan, Joseph Shechter
  • Patent number: 9776015
    Abstract: Improvements applied to a textile product, and more particularly wherein the improved product is a woven textile product—fabric containing bioceramic microparticles embedded into the fibers thereof with high capacity of irradiation in the infrared region, provided to be used both in humans and animals, more particularly the invention is related to a textile product containing bioceramic microparticles with high capacity of infrared irradiation which, in contact with the heat of the human body, is capable of transmitting infrared radiation in the range between 3 ?m and 14.8 ?m, preferentially in the 14.8 micron range, said infrared radiation at this wavelength being capable of regulating the blood microcirculation, as the result of its high protection, the blood microcirculation being the nervous center of human and/or animal metabolism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Inventor: Mario Hirata
  • Patent number: 9776016
    Abstract: A system and method to selectively illuminate (part of) an infant during phototherapy uses an array of collimators and a set of light sources to control impingement of electromagnetic radiation on the infant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Vishnu Vardhan Makkapati, Anil Shivram Raiker, Shrutin Ulman
  • Patent number: 9776017
    Abstract: A spot scanning (SS) ion therapy system configured for dynamic trimming of an ion particle pencil beam to reduce the amount of the radiation dosage outside of a target boundary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: University of Iowa Research Foundation
    Inventors: Ryan Flynn, Daniel Hyer, Dongxu Wang, Patrick Hill, Yves Claereboudt
  • Patent number: 9776018
    Abstract: Systems and methods are proposed for accurate and efficient automatic measurement of jaw and leaf positioning in multi-leaf collimator imaging systems. Specifically, the method enables the automated and objective processing of images to determine characteristics of collimator jaws and MLC leaves. These novel techniques enable verification of collimator component positioning to ensure accurate beam modulation for radiation application procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen Gaudio
  • Patent number: 9776019
    Abstract: A particle beam therapy system is disclosed which includes: a synchrotron accelerating a charged particle beam injected from a pre-accelerator up to a predetermined energy level before applying a high-frequency voltage to an extraction device to extract the charged particle beam caused to exceed a stability limit; a beam transportation system transporting the charged particle beam extracted from the synchrotron up to a treatment room, and an irradiation device irradiating a patient in the treatment room with the charged particle beam in conformity to the patient's tumor shape. The synchrotron has functionality to accelerate or decelerate the charged particle beam successively to extract the charged particle beam at a plurality of energy levels during an extraction phase of the synchrotron, the beam transportation system further having functionality to block off an unnecessary charged particle beam extracted from the synchrotron during acceleration or deceleration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kazuyoshi Saito, Takuya Nomura, Hideaki Nishiuchi
  • Patent number: 9776020
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, especially a cosmetic composition, comprising: (i) one or more alkoxysilanes, and (ii) one or more starches modified with an acid or an acid derivative. The invention also relates to a cosmetic process for treating keratin materials with this composition, and also to the use of this composition for caring for and/or shaping keratin materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Claire Bourdin, Isabelle Leguillou
  • Patent number: 9776021
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an anhydrous liquid dyeing composition comprising one or more oil liquid at 20° C., one or more oxidative dye precursor, at least one anionic and at least one nonionic surfactant for achieving intensive homogeneous colors on hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: KAO GERMANY GMBH
    Inventor: Mustafa Grit
  • Patent number: 9776022
    Abstract: A system is provided for a firefighter or other emergency worker and includes a protective coat and a self-contained breathing apparatus. The self-contained breathing apparatus includes a regulator connected by a high-pressure hose to a gas tank that is releasibly carried on the coat by shoulder straps and waist straps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: William Grilliot, Thomas Stachler, Mary Grilliot
  • Patent number: 9776023
    Abstract: A respiratory mask body having a nose region including a seal and a support extension is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the mask body has a nose region including a support extension which extends in a direction away from the seal and is configured to contact a user's nose at a position beyond the seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: William A. Mittelstadt
  • Patent number: 9776024
    Abstract: A protective apparel support (100) system is disclosed comprising a support frame configured to rest on the shoulders of a wearer, the support having a first shoulder member (104a), a second shoulder member (104b) and a shield (202) engagement portion. A shield (202) is selectively coupleable to the support and protective apparel (302) is coupled to the shield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Francis A. Czajka, Troy Lother, John H. Kutsch, Vince Lackowski
  • Patent number: 9776025
    Abstract: A nasal insert including an antimicrobial agent is inserted into the nose to eliminate or reduce undesirable microbes in the area just inside the nose. Pads of the nasal insert can be formed from a blended polymer compound with a microbial agent. Processing of the pre-polymer results in the microbial agent being trapped in the polymer. A blowing agent or CO2 gas can be introduced in the process after decompression, and before molding to improve attraction of liquid born microbes to the nasal insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Inventor: Al Santelli, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9776026
    Abstract: A device for limiting consequences of a fire, in a room, including a reservoir including a vessel containing a liquid, the reservoir including one or more chambers in communication with a storage cell and one or more other chambers. The reservoir also includes at least a first overflow tank and at least a second overflow tank, both integral, placed on either side of the reservoir, each tank configured to receive the liquid when the liquid exceeds a predetermined given height in the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives
    Inventors: Dominique Bois, Mathieu Neuman, Thierry Delaforge
  • Patent number: 9776027
    Abstract: The invention discloses a unidirectional spray type fire extinguishing bomb without high explosive fragmentation, includes a housing, a fuse, an igniter, an fire extinguishing agent and a main charge, and further includes a tail braking device, combustor, a plate closure, a piston and a diffuser. The housing, the tail braking device and the piston are made of light metal materials; the housing is cylindrical; the tail braking device is arranged at the bottom of the housing and is fixed with the housing through a screw nail; and the fuse is arranged on the diffuser and is fixed through a screw nail. During working process, when the fuse detects the fire extinguishing bomb to be 5-10 meters far away from a combustion source, the igniter ignites the main charge, the piston is pushed under high pressure to move in the housing, and the fire extinguishing agent is sprayed out from spraying holes to the combustion source for fire extinguishing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Beijing Mechanical Equipment Institute
    Inventors: Xiaodi Lin, Shuyong Han, Aifeng Chen, Hao Liu, Xuyang Qiu, Wen Ding, Hejiu Wang
  • Patent number: 9776028
    Abstract: A residential or commercial sprinkler system is provided wherein the sprinkler heads and piping distribution network are provided with a relatively low pressure fire suppressant liquid in place of pneumatic pressure, which is typical, and control valve keeps fire suppressant supply pressure from entering the discharge sprinkler system at design discharge pressure until a fire detection system detects a fire condition. Upon the detection of a fire condition, a control valve is opened to provide the sprinkler heads and piping distribution network with a fully pressurized supply of fire suppressant. Also in the case of electric control power loss the system will operate from loss of outlet supervised pressure releasing sprinkler liquid suppressant to the discharge system of closed fused sprinklers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: The Viking Corporation
    Inventors: Shawn J. Feenstra, Eldon D. Jackson, Martin H. Workman, Michael J. Bosma
  • Patent number: 9776029
    Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to provide an extinguishing agent which has excellent fire-extinguishing property and which exhibits high safety to the environment and human body. The fire extinguishing agent of the present invention is characterized in comprising a biosurfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: KANEKA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Masashi Izumida, Satohiro Yanagisawa, Yasuyoshi Ueda
  • Patent number: 9776030
    Abstract: A rebound and balance training device includes a frame, a footboard, and a plurality of resilient spring elements extending between and attached to the frame and the footboard to support the footboard above a supporting surface. A user standing on the footboard manually effects repeated vertical bouncing movement between upper and lower positions. The distance traveled by the footboard, the effort required to effect movement, and the stability thereof may be modified by selectively modifying the number, the length, the position, or the elasticity of the resilient elements. In one embodiment, a pair of footboards is employed to simulate skiing movements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Inventor: John G Louis
  • Patent number: 9776031
    Abstract: An exercise machine including a support frame having a handle structure affixed to a base structure is described. The handle structure can provide hand support for a user using the machine. The base structure can provide floor support for the machine. One or more resilient pedaling assemblies may be pivotably coupled with the base structure to guide exercising movements of the user. Each resilient pedaling assembly may comprise an elastic element to provide a torsion force, a foot pad for resting a corresponding foot of the user and pivot assemblies rotatably engaged with the elastic element and the foot pad. Movement of the foot pad may cause deformation of the elastic element via the pivot assemblies. The deformation can induce the torsion force from the elastic element to provide reciprocal foot pedaling effects to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Inventors: Wei-Teh Ho, Willy Wei Yu Ho
  • Patent number: 9776032
    Abstract: An adjustable dumbbell system may include a handle assembly, at least one weight, at least one sensor, and a computing device. The at least one weight may be selectively fixedly connectable to the handle assembly. The least one sensor may be positioned on the handle assembly. The at least one sensor may be configured to detect a handle assembly attribute indicative of whether the at least one weight is fixedly connected to the handle assembly. The computing device may be in communication with the at least one sensor and may be configured to receive information regarding the handle assembly attribute from the at least one sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: NAUTILUS, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas H. Moran, Jason Pharis Petersen, Marcus L. Marjama, Todd D. Anderson, Peter L. Crabb, Glen A. Wooldridge, P J M. Bush
  • Patent number: 9776033
    Abstract: There is accordingly provided a yoga mat assembly. The assembly has a length. The assembly comprises a yoga mat. The assembly comprises a moisture-absorbent covering member shaped to extend over top of the yoga mat. The assembly comprises a plurality of fasteners spaced-apart apart along the length of the assembly at peripheral portions thereof. The fasteners selectively fasten the yoga mat and the covering member together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Snap Mat Systems Inc.
    Inventor: Luciano Fasullo
  • Patent number: 9776034
    Abstract: Muscle resistance apparatus comprising a framework, at least one resistive force and a movable section. The movable section is linked to a resistive force, wherein a first part of the movable section is attached to the framework by a connection whereby it can be temporarily displaced, and a second part of the movable section is connected to the first part of the movable section by a second connection whereby it can be temporarily displaced. The first and second parts of the movable section are independently movable with respect to one another in an angular and/or linear fashion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: MUJO MECHANICS LIMITED
    Inventor: Douglas Higgins
  • Patent number: 9776035
    Abstract: The embodiments herein provide a portable hamstring stretcher for stretching hamstring muscles and inner thigh muscles. The portable hamstring stretcher comprises a primary board, a secondary board (leg pieces), a plurality of hinges, a chain, a plurality of ratchet straps, a ratchet, a plurality of hinges, and a plurality of adjustable straps. A user lies down on the primary board and wraps his legs using the adjustable straps on the secondary board to exercise the hamstring muscles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Inventor: Masoud Nouri
  • Patent number: 9776036
    Abstract: The upper body exercise device is a resistance based training device that is adapted for use by a person. Specifically, the upper body exercise device uses the weight of the exerciser to generate a counterforce that provides resistance to specific upper body exercises. The upper body exercise device comprises a frame, a first resistance system, a second resistance system, and a third resistance system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Inventor: Angelo Agosto Nieves
  • Patent number: 9776037
    Abstract: The present invention provides exercise apparatus comprising a first handle, an elongated connector, an extension director, a second handle, a rod, and an elongated elastic member having a first end and a second end. The extension director is configured to direct the first end of the elongated elastic member to move to a first direction when the elastic member is stretched by pushing the first handle and the second handle closer to each other, and to a second direction when the elastic member is stretched by pulling the first handle and the second handle away from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Inventor: Kun Yuan Tong
  • Patent number: 9776038
    Abstract: A rowing simulation trainer includes a base frame, a pulling unit, an inertia wheel unit and a guiding unit. The pulling unit includes a shaft, a first belt wheel, two cord wheels, two pulling cords, two handgrips and two elastic coiled plates. The guiding unit includes two mounting tubes. Each of the two pulling cords extends through one of the two mounting tubes. Thus, the two cord wheels and the two pulling cords cooperate to drive the inertia wheel unit and are respectively operated independently without interfering with each other. In addition, the two pulling cords are limited by the two mounting tubes so that the two pulling cords are kept in line with and will not be deflected from the two cord wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: High Spot Health Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yen-Chi Chuang
  • Patent number: 9776039
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an intelligent household air purification cabinet type body-building apparatus, comprising a box body, a running machine, an air purifier and a power supply. The intelligent household air purification cabinet type body-building apparatus is further provided with an intelligent control system which comprises a controller, a central control computer, a pressure frequency detection device, an audio device, a display device and a signal receiving and transmitting device. A use method of the body-building apparatus comprises five steps of facility unfolding and need setting, environment preparation, body-building process, statistical analysis of body-building completion, and folding. The present invention has the advantages of small occupation space, complementary functions, no need of adding a power supply, supply of body-building environment beneficial to a human body, convenient operation and capability of long-term sustainable improvement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: ZHEJIANG FU XIN DA HEALTH TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Cui Shui Xu
  • Patent number: 9776040
    Abstract: A Kegel muscle exercising apparatus includes various exercise programs that adaptively change depending on a user's exercise performance. This apparatus includes an insertable device for inserting into the body of a user, computer program code that contains exercise programs that specify operation of a stimulation mechanism by a controller, a stimulation mechanism that directs a user to contract her Kegel muscles according to an exercise program, a sensor that measures Kegel muscle contraction activity, and a controller that receives feedback from the sensor. This feedback comprises the results of an exercise program, and depending on the results, the apparatus can determine a different exercise program appropriate for the user. Following the different exercise programs allows a user to improve her Kegel muscle strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: LELO Inc.
    Inventor: Filip Sedic
  • Patent number: 9776041
    Abstract: A system may use a sensor device affixed to the user or an article of clothing of the user to provide information on performance of an activity. For example, a sensor device may be affixed to a portion of the laces on footwear of the user. Acquired data from the sensor device may be processed to provide analysis information to the user about the performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Inventors: Anya Manish Lachwani, Manish Lachwani
  • Patent number: 9776042
    Abstract: A vehicular exercise system includes an exercise monitoring apparatus configured to communicate with a vehicle including one or more internal structures including at least one seat and a steering wheel. The at least one exercise monitoring apparatus includes processing circuitry configured to detect one or more exercise activities performed at the one or more internal structures and actuate the vehicle based on the one or more detected exercise activities. The processing circuitry is further configured to monitor one or more physiological parameters of the one or more detected exercise activities, determine a recommendation regarding future exercise activities based on the one or more physiological parameters, and output one or more notifications corresponding to the one or more physiological parameters and the determined recommendation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventor: Danil V. Prokhorov
  • Patent number: 9776043
    Abstract: An exercise machine adjustable resistance system and method for efficiently varying the workout resistance for an exercise machine. The exercise machine adjustable resistance system and method generally includes a control unit in communication with a resistance adjustment system of an exercise machine and a biometric monitoring device used by an exerciser on the exercise machine. The control unit receives biometric data from the biometric monitoring device and sends a control signal to the resistance adjustment system to adjust the resistance of the exercise machine based on the biometric data received.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Lagree Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree
  • Patent number: 9776044
    Abstract: In a golf ball including dimples having coma shapes, the dimples are arranged such that one comma shaped dimple replaces a circular dimple, two or more comma shaped dimples of different sizes replace one circular dimple, comma shaped dimples having different shapes are arranged in a mixed type arrangement, circular dimples and comma shaped dimples are arranged in a mixed type arrangement, or a discontinuous annular dimple is added to the comma shaped dimples. Thus, a disadvantage of a large circular dimple may be removed and simultaneously a golf ball with stable flight capability and a long flight distance may be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: VOLVIK, INC.
    Inventors: In Hong Hwang, Kyung Ahn Moon
  • Patent number: 9776045
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a carboxylic branched chain-cutting agent for a golf ball-covering ionomer resin, a golf ball coating composition, and a method for manufacturing a golf ball. The present invention can provide a coating composition containing within an appropriate range, a specific compound for use as a carboxylic branched chain-cutting agent for a golf ball-covering ionomer resin, and thus can provide a golf ball on which a bridge is formed between a golf ball covering resin and a coating resin. By providing the coating composition containing a specific composition for use as a carboxylic branched chain-cutting agent for a golf ball-covering ionomer resin, the present invention is appropriate for ensuring the physical properties of the golf ball, such as yellowing resistance, and workability, such as pot life, even eliminating an adhesion pretreatment step, thereby reducing side effects due to the existing pretreatment step while providing a golf ball having excellent physical properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: QINGDAO FANTOM GOLD CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Ki Jung Kim
  • Patent number: 9776046
    Abstract: The invention provides a golf ball having a core and a cover of one or more layer encasing the core, wherein the cover has an outermost layer molded of a thermoplastic material selected from the group consisting of polyurethane, polyurea and mixtures thereof and, letting the absorbance peak heights near a wave number of 1512 cm?1 measured by the attenuated total reflectance method in Fourier transform infrared absorption spectroscopy (FT-IR/ATR spectroscopy) at an outside portion and an inside portion of the outermost cover layer be respectively P1 and P2, the value P1-P2 is at least 0.02.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Bridgestone Sports Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kanae Tajima, Katsunobu Mochizuki, Hiroyuki Nagasawa
  • Patent number: 9776047
    Abstract: An American style football including an inflatable prolate spheroidal shaped bladder, at least one cover panel surrounding the bladder, a lacing coupled to the at least one cover panel, a flap and an electronic circuit. The flap is coupled to the outer surface of the bladder and is generally positioned to align with the lacing. The electronic circuit is positioned on or beneath the flap. The electronic circuit includes at least one sensor and the electronic circuit is configured to produce a signal to enable at least one characteristic of the football to be monitored during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Wilson Sporting Goods Co.
    Inventors: Kevin L Krysiak, Douglas G. Guenther, Bradley L. Gaff, Mark W. Fisher
  • Patent number: 9776048
    Abstract: A modified sphere structure including: a sphere body with a groove formed on a surface of the sphere body along a distribution path; a light source module disposed in a containing space of the sphere body, wherein the groove is connected to the containing space to define a light releasing space and light emitted from the light source passes through the light releasing space; and a light guiding member filling to the light releasing space to allow the light emitted from the light source to be distributed on the light guiding member along the distribution path and transmitted to outside of the sphere body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Inventor: Wei-Hung Lin
  • Patent number: 9776049
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a metallized golf ball possessing a masked section and methods for achieving a metallized golf ball possessing a masked section. The invention provides a golf ball masking stand, which effectively masks a portion of a golf ball, allowing coatings to be applied to the golf ball, while preventing coating of the masked section. Alternative masking techniques are disclosed, including the use of labels, double-stick tape, and printing methods to create a masked section. Preferably, metallization of the golf ball is achieved using physical vapor deposition and preferably a hydrophobic protective coating is applied to the metal layer inside the metallizing chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Inventor: John F Feeley
  • Patent number: 9776050
    Abstract: A ball striking device, such as a golf club head, has a face with a striking surface configured for striking a ball and a channel extending across a portion of the sole. The channel may be recessed from adjacent surfaces of the sole and have a depth of recession from the adjacent surfaces of the sole, wherein the channel comprises a center portion extending across a center of the sole, a heel portion extending from a heel end of the center portion toward the heel, and a toe portion extending from a toe end of the center portion toward the toe, wherein the width and the depth of the center portion of the channel are substantially constant, and wherein the depth of the channel is greater at the heel and toe portions than at the center portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Joshua Michael Boggs, Eric A. Larson, Andrew G. v. Oldknow, Michael T. Prichard, Nathaniel J. Radcliffe, Robert M. Boyd
  • Patent number: 9776051
    Abstract: A resilient face insert for a golf club head, preferably a putter head, is disclosed herein. In particular, the face insert comprises a plurality of hinge features spaced from a striking surface to ensure consistent ball speed across the striking surface. At least a portion of each hinge feature extends parallel to the striking surface without making contact with the striking surface. In the preferred embodiment, each hinge feature comprises a tab portion that is spaced from the striking surface by a stem portion and that extends parallel to the striking surface. The hinge features may be co-molded with a polymeric backing material in order to further improve performance of the face insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventor: Craig E. Abbott
  • Patent number: 9776052
    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: June 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Solheim, Eric J. Morales, Erik M. Henrikson, Eric V. Cole, Paul D. Wood, Bradley D. Schweigert, Martin R. Jertson, Tyler A. Shaw
  • Patent number: 9776053
    Abstract: A golf club incorporating a trip step feature located on the crown section. The benefits associated with the reduction in aerodynamic drag force associated with the trip step may be applied to drivers, fairway woods, and hybrids. A portion of the trip step is located between a crown apex and the back of the club head and may be continuous or discontinuous. The trip step enables a reduction in the aerodynamic drag force exerted on the golf club.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: TAYLOR MADE GOLF COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Scott Burnett, Marc Schmidt
  • Patent number: 9776054
    Abstract: A hollow golf club head having face end and tail ends, a strike face at the face end, a crown, a sole, and a structural response modifying constraining member having first and second ends, the second being forward of the first and spaced from the strike face, the constraining member extending vertically and in contact with the sole and the crown at its first and second ends, and extending horizontally distance that is substantially less than the sole length, when the club head is in address position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Dunlop Sports Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert J. Horacek, John J. Rae, Nathaniel J. Radcliffe, Clark Radcliffe
  • Patent number: 9776055
    Abstract: A golf club 2 includes a head 4, a shaft 6, and a grip 8. A club inertia moment about a swing axis is defined as Isw. A club inertia moment about a grip end is defined as Ige. Ige is 2870 (kg·cm2) or greater and less than 2920 (kg·cm2). Isw/Ige is equal to or less than 2.46. A club weight is defined as Wc (kg), an axial direction distance from the grip end to a center of gravity of the club is defined as Lc (cm), and a club inertia moment about the center of gravity of the club is defined as Ic (kg·cm2). Isw is calculated by Equation (1) below. Ige is calculated by Equation (2) below.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: DUNLOP SPORTS CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Naoyoshi Ueda, Masahiko Ueda, Yasushi Sugimoto, Takashi Nakamura, Seiji Hayase, Wataru Kimizuka
  • Patent number: 9776056
    Abstract: A golf club head comprising a ribbed region on at least one of a heel portion, a toe portion, sole, or crown. The ribbed region comprises a ribbed wall with an interior surface facing an interior of the golf club head, and a ribbed wall exterior facing an exterior of the golf club head. The ribbed region further comprises at least one rib protruding from the ribbed region. The first rib comprises a first rib length measured along a rib centerline of the first rib, a first rib interior section located at the ribbed wall interior surface, and a first rib exterior section located at the ribbed wall exterior surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Ryan M. Stokke, Martin R. Jertson
  • Patent number: 9776057
    Abstract: A golf club providing improved golf ball launch conditions is disclosed herein. The golf club includes a face component and a sole comprising an elongated recess disposed proximate the face component. The elongated recess preferably is tube shaped, and preferably has an opening with a smaller width than an innermost surface of the elongated recess. The elongated recess may be a separate piece that is permanently affixed within an opening in the sole. Some embodiments of the golf club also comprise a cover affixed to the sole and at least partially covering the opening of the elongated recess, while other embodiments comprise a filler material disposed within the elongated recess or between the elongated recess and an internal surface of the face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Bradley C. Rice, William C. Watson, Patrick Dawson, Irina Ivanova, Brandon D. DeMille
  • Patent number: 9776058
    Abstract: A golf club head comprising a body and a plurality of stiffening members and satisfying the equation Vballnorm?0.0356x+140.82 is disclosed herein. The body comprises a face section, a sole section, and a crown or return section, and defines a hollow interior. Each of the plurality of stiffening members extends from the crown or return section to the sole section within the hollow interior to reduce stresses placed on the face section during impact with a golf ball. The stiffening members are all located within 1 inch of a rear surface of the face section measured along a plane normal to the center of the face, and are spaced a distance of 0.500 to 2.00 inch from one another within the hollow interior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: James A. Seluga, Matthew Myers
  • Patent number: 9776059
    Abstract: A balanced club head includes an encasing with a face plate, a rear side, left and right side, a top side, and a bottom side, defining an interior, right and left inner longitudinal walls, a shaft aperture, a shaft receptacle, a notch in one of the walls, such that the balanced club head is configured to receive a golf shaft, such that the shaft receptacle is configured to receive a lower end of the golf shaft, which protrudes through the shaft aperture with the notch accommodating an angled position of the golf shaft, thereby creating a counter weight and balance that maximizes distance and provides greater accuracy of direction when mounted on a golf club.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Inventor: John J. Buday
  • Patent number: 9776060
    Abstract: A golf club head comprising a channel or a pair of parallel rails and a slidable weight assembly that can be removably fixed at any point within the channel or to the rails is disclosed herein. The slidable weight assembly preferably comprises a weight portion and base that can be turned 45 to 90 degrees to reversibly fix the slidable weight assembly within the channel or to the rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: J. Neil Hall, Matthew Myers