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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7371184 | Putter head The present invention provides a putter head which includes a putter head body which has a portion thereof connected to a distal end of a putter shaft; a laterally extending putter face which is formed on a front portion of the putter head body; a strip-like longitu... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7371185 | Putterhead with center line forward offset hosel A golf putterhead having a neck or hosel connecting said putterhead to a shaft. The hosel protrudes above and forward of the strike face on the vertical centerline plane of the putterhead and above the intended strikepoint also in said plane. Said hosel section in f... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7364515 | Golf ball A golf ball has a plurality of linearly or curvilinearly extending ridge-like lands on its spherical surface. The percent occupation of the total of land areas relative to the overall area of a phantom spherical surface assumed at the level of the top of lands can b... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7324663 | Flight parameter measurement system A portable flight parameter measurement system is a standalone smart camera which tracks the surface of an object in motion, e.g., a ball, and determines speed, trajectory, a spin axis, and a spin rate around that axis. The measurement system is particularly suited ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7320648 | Golf ball A golfball comprising a liquid core and a reaction-injection-molded (RIM) cover material is disclosed. The liquid core comprises a core shell defining a hollow region, the hollow region containing a fluid. The reaction-injection-molded material may be a reaction-inj... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7304303 | Searching for lost item An item that might be lost is provided with a badge featuring an array of glass beads. In seeking to retrieve such a lost item, an atmospheric-penetrating beam of laser is directed into the search area, and the signals from a reflectometer are monitored. The item ha... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7214138 | Golf ball flight monitoring system A system is described for monitoring the swing path of a golf club head and for monitoring flight characteristics of a golf ball following impact. A processor utilizes data from spaced apart spaced sensor arrays in determining the club head speed and head angle of a... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7195564 | Golf ball for putting practice In a golf ball having a plurality of dimples, a groove having a certain width and depth is formed on a surface of the golf ball, the depth of the groove extending below the surface. A belt having a certain width and height may be formed on a surface of the golf ball... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7182697 | Hole-aligning putter A Hole-aligning Putter is disclosed. The putter defines a center alignment mark on the face and top surface of the club head. The putter further displays second and third alignment marks straddling the first (center) alignment mark in spaced relation at a distance o... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7179856 | Photoluminescent golf ball Disclosed is a photoluminescent golf ball with a one- or multi-piece structure, which comprises an encapsulated photoluminescent composition. The golf ball is clearly visualized at night and under overcast conditions, so that it can be easily found where it lands af... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7166035 | Systems and methods for fitting golf equipment A golf equipment fitting system that uses advanced technology to not only objectively identify the optimum equipment for the golfer, but to also identify and help correct swing flaws so that the golfer can achieve optimum performance on the golf course. Thus, in one... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7156754 | Light-emitting golf ball A light-emitting golf ball for use in the dark, comprises a spherical body made from a transparent material with an outer casing, and light-emitting means containing chemiluminescent components made from a chemiluminescent material, which components emit light once ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7140981 | Golf ball having dual core and thin polyurethane cover formed by RIM The present invention is directed to a golf ball comprising a dual core component, an inner cover layer and an outer cover layer. The dual core comprises an interior spherical center component formed from a thermoset material, a thermoplastic material, or combinatio... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7128665 | Golf ball The present invention provides a yellow-colored golf ball which can be manufactured without polluting the production line with a yellow pigment, exhibits a glossy appearance, and has superior visibility in a cloudy weather, even in a rainy weather where the golf bal... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7101288 | Golf club having an alignment device thereon A golf club, and particularly a putter, is provided with an alignment line which extends along a length of the putter shaft and a length of the putter head. The alignment line is disposed in a plane perpendicular to the axis of the shaft and parallel to the face of ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7083524 | Golf club aligning kit and method of use A preferred golf club includes a first alignment mark on a grip of the club and a second alignment mark on the head proximate a centerline of the head. A preferred method for addressing a ball involves positioning the second alignment mark proximate the center of th... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7077759 | Golf putting training device There is provided a golf putting training apparatus that is portable and operable with standard USGA golf equipment. The apparatus include parallel channels each emanating from a respective dimple. The channels are separated by a distance such that a golf ball place... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7070518 | Golf ball with temperature indicator A golf ball having an integral means for sensing temperature whereby a golfer can readily determine if a golf ball is at the optimum temperature for play. For purposes of indicating temperature, the ball incorporates a thermochromic coating that will change color or... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7041007 | Method for making multilayer golf ball The present invention encompasses a golf ball having a diameter and being comprised of a core and a cover, wherein the core is further comprised of a fluid mass at the center of the ball, a first mantle layer surrounding the fluid mass and a second, solid, non-wound... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7001284 | Putter fitting template The present invention provides a putter-fitting template that enables fitters to scribe various lines onto test putters. The template fits securely and temporarily onto the putter head and includes line guides for drawing the scribe lines onto the putter. The invent... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6929558 | Method for predicting a golfer's ball striking performance A system for a predicting golfer's performance is disclosed herein. The system inputs the pre-impact swing properties of a golfer, a plurality of mass properties of a first golf club, and a plurality of mass properties of a first golf ball into a rigid body code. Ba... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6905319 | Stator for down hole drilling motor An improved down hole drilling motor suitable for drilling applications. The down hole drilling motor comprising a stator disposed in the tubular housing. The stator includes an internal cavity having one or more lobes. A rotor operatively positioned in the cavity o... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6821209 | Method for predicting a golfer's ball striking performance A method for a predicting golfer's performance is disclosed herein. The method inputs the pre-impact swing properties of a golfer, a plurality of mass properties of a first golf club, and a plurality of mass properties of a first golf ball into a rigid body code. Ba... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6739980 | Golf aiming and alignment system and method A system and method for improving a golfer's putt is provided. Included is a ball, putter, and ball marker, each of which bear directional indicia, such as arrows or triangles. The indicia of the various elements are aligned toward the hole, with the indicia of each... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6602144 | Method for predicting a golfer's ball striking performance A method for a predicting golfer's performance is disclosed herein. The method inputs the pre-impact swing properties of a golfer, a plurality of mass properties of a first golf club, and a plurality of mass properties of a first golf ball into a rigid bo... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6551195 | Golf ball A golf ball having a surface with an alignment indicia which includes a longitudinal segment and a latitudinal segment is disclosed herein. Preferably, the longitudinal segment extends along a pole of the golf ball and has a length ranging from 1.00 inch ... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6511384 | Golf device Various embodiments of a golf device for use on a putting surface are provided. In one aspect, a golf device for use on a putting surface is provided that includes a ball that has a center and a first outer diameter. First and second annular members are c... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6506124 | Method for predicting a golfer's ball striking performance A method for a predicting golfer's performance is disclosed herein The method inputs the pre-impact swing properties of a golfer, a plurality of mass properties of a first golf club, and a plurality of mass properties of a first golf ball into a rigid bod... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6422949 | Golf ball and putter alignment combination A golf ball and putter alignment combination is disclosed herein. The golf ball has a surface with alignment indicia which includes a longitudinal segment and a latitudinal segment. Preferably, the longitudinal segment extends along a pole of the golf bal... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6285445 | Method for determining aerodynamic characteristics of a golf ball A method for determining the lift and drag coefficients of a golf ball includes launching the ball along a flight path, measuring the velocity at two positions along the flight path, using the measured velocities to determine the coefficients of lift and ... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6244971 | Spin determination for a rotating object An apparatus for use in determining spin characteristics of an appropriately configured rotating object, such as a golf ball, includes a transmitter, a receiver, and a demodulator. The object is configured for reflecting radiation of at least a first freq... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6148271 | Speed, spin rate, and curve measuring device A device for measuring a movable object, such as a baseball, football, hockey puck, soccer ball, tennis ball, or a golf ball. Part of the device, called the object unit, is embedded, secured, or attached to the movable object of interest, and consists of ... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6113504 | Golf ball locator A golf ball locator system. The golf ball comprises a transmitter that transmits a coded signal, identifying the ball, and that is received by an array of receivers. The receivers measure either the angle of arrival, or the time of arrival of the signal, ... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6073086 | Time of motion, speed, and trajectory height measuring device A device for measuring the time of flight, speed, and trajectory height of a projectile, such as a baseball, football, hockey puck, or model rocket, or the time and speed of swing of a movable object, such as a baseball bat or golf club. Part of the devic... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6022279 | Golf ball In a golf ball colored other than white, the color tone thereof as represented in accordance with the CIELAB color system has an L value of not less than 80, an a value of -30 to +30, and a b value of -30 to +30. The golf ball is preferably colored blue, ... | 02/08/2000 |
| 6004220 | Putting training device A putt training device is provided which preferably includes a body having substantially the shape of a cylinder and a moment of inertia about its longitudinal axis substantially in the range of 79.31 to 84.21 grams-centimeters squared. The body also has ... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5912700 | System for enhancing the television presentation of an object at a sporting event A system for enhancing the television presentation of an object at a sporting event includes one or more sensors which are used to determine the location of the object. Based on the location of the object and the field of view of a broadcast camera, a pro... | 06/15/1999 |
| 5912864 | Self contained flight duration measurement and recording apparatus The self contained flight duration measurement and recording apparatus is designed to be affixed to or contained within an object that will experience a duration of flight. The apparatus will measure and display the elapsed time of the object's flight. A ... | 06/15/1999 |
| 5906547 | Golf simulation system This system combines television and computer technology to permit one or more golfers to play a highly realistic round of golf from tees to greens. Each golf clubhead has color-coded bars on the rear lower and outer surfaces. As the clubhead approaches th... | 05/25/1999 |
| 5885165 | Putting training apparatus The present invention provides a putting training apparatus (10) which, when used repeatedly by a golfer, permits him to develop a consistent stroke and accurate putting shot. The putting training apparatus (10) includes a pair of balls (12), preferably r... | 03/23/1999 |
