公开(公告)号：US08827826B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-09

申请号：US13336487

申请日：2011-12-23

Applicant: John T. Stites ,  Andrew G. V. Oldknow ,  Philip J. Hatton

Inventor： John T. Stites ,  Andrew G. V. Oldknow ,  Philip J. Hatton

IPC: A63B53/04 ,  A63B59/00

CPC classification number: A63B53/047 ,  A63B53/0466 ,  A63B60/42 ,  A63B60/52 ,  A63B2053/0412 ,  A63B2053/0416 ,  A63B2053/0433 ,  A63B2053/0437 ,  A63B2053/0445

Abstract: A ball striking device, such as a golf club, includes a head with a face having a ball-striking surface configured for striking a ball, a body connected to the face, and at least one channel in the ball-striking surface of the face. The region of highest COR response of the face is directionally enlarged toward the channel. Depending on the size, shape, and location of the channel, the face can be altered to provide greater COR response and increased energy transfer for impacts at specific locations on the face.

Abstract translation: 诸如高尔夫球杆的击球装置包括头部，其具有被构造成用于击球的打击表面的面，连接到脸部的主体以及面部的击球表面中的至少一个通道 。 面部最高COR响应区域朝向通道定向扩大。 根据通道的尺寸，形状和位置，可以更改面部以提供更大的COR响应，并增加对面部特定位置的冲击的能量传递。

公开(公告)号：US08808106B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-19

申请号：US13550178

申请日：2012-07-16

Applicant: Gary G. Tavares ,  John T. Stites ,  Eric A. Larson ,  Chia-Chyi Cheng

Inventor： Gary G. Tavares ,  John T. Stites ,  Eric A. Larson ,  Chia-Chyi Cheng

IPC: A63B53/08

CPC classification number: A63B53/0475 ,  A63B53/047 ,  A63B53/0487 ,  A63B60/02 ,  A63B2053/045 ,  A63B2053/0491

Abstract: Golf club heads include: (a) a club head body having a ball striking face and defining a rear cavity; (b) a fluid-filled bladder in the cavity; and (c) a retaining member holding the fluid-filled bladder in the cavity. Other club heads include: (a) a club head body having a ball striking face and defining a rear cavity; and (b) an insert member in the rear cavity, wherein the insert member interior includes one or more chambers facing the rear surface of the ball striking face. The chamber(s) may cover at least 30% of a total surface area of the interior surface of the insert member and/or at least 30% of a total interior major surface area of the rear cavity. Golf clubs including these club heads and methods of making such golf clubs and golf club heads also are described.

Abstract translation: 高尔夫球杆头包括：（a）具有击球面并限定后腔的球杆头主体; （b）空腔中的流体填充囊; 和（c）将流体填充的气囊保持在空腔中的保持构件。 其他球杆头包括：（a）具有击球面并限定后腔的球杆头本体; 和（b）后腔中的插入构件，其中插入构件内部包括面向击球面的后表面的一个或多个腔室。 腔室可以覆盖插入构件的内表面的总表面积的至少30％和/或后腔的总内表面积的至少30％。 还描述了包括这些球杆头的高尔夫球杆和制造这种高尔夫球杆和高尔夫球杆头的方法。

公开(公告)号：US08795098B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-05

申请号：US12775304

申请日：2010-05-06

Applicant: John T. Stites ,  Gary Tavares ,  Carl Madore ,  Mike Kelly ,  Raymond J. Sander ,  Jeffrey A. Hadden ,  Jeffrey R. Held ,  Garrick L. Maenle ,  Gregory S. Kramer ,  Chad E. Bouton ,  Clifford N. Dodson ,  Patrick K. Hoffman

Inventor： John T. Stites ,  Gary Tavares ,  Carl Madore ,  Mike Kelly ,  Raymond J. Sander ,  Jeffrey A. Hadden ,  Jeffrey R. Held ,  Garrick L. Maenle ,  Gregory S. Kramer ,  Chad E. Bouton ,  Clifford N. Dodson ,  Patrick K. Hoffman

IPC: A63B53/00

CPC classification number: A63B69/3614 ,  A63B53/0466 ,  A63B53/047 ,  A63B60/42 ,  A63B69/3632 ,  A63B71/0622 ,  A63B2024/0012 ,  A63B2060/464 ,  A63B2069/362 ,  A63B2069/367 ,  A63B2220/56 ,  A63B2220/802 ,  A63B2220/805 ,  A63B2220/833 ,  A63B2225/50 ,  G06F19/00 ,  Y02A90/26

Abstract: An instrumented golf club system and methods are disclosed. A variety of golf swing parameters are measured by the instrumented golf club and wirelessly transmitted to a portable computer device. The portable computer device generates a user interface that displays the golf swing parameters against preferred golf swing parameters. The instrumented golf club system allows a golfer to receive feedback in real time while playing golf.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种仪表化的高尔夫球杆系统和方法。 各种高尔夫挥杆参数由仪表化高尔夫球杆测量，并无线传输到便携式计算机设备。 便携式计算机装置产生用户界面，其显示高尔夫挥杆参数与优选的高尔夫挥杆参数。 乐器高尔夫球杆系统允许高尔夫球手在打高尔夫球时实时接收反馈。

公开(公告)号：US08657702B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-25

申请号：US13277257

申请日：2011-10-20

Applicant: Robert Boyd ,  John T. Stites ,  Gary Tavares

Inventor： Robert Boyd ,  John T. Stites ,  Gary Tavares

IPC: A63B53/04 ,  A63B53/06

CPC classification number: A63B53/0466 ,  A63B53/04 ,  A63B60/02 ,  A63B2053/0408 ,  A63B2053/0412 ,  A63B2053/0491 ,  A63B2209/02 ,  A63B2209/023 ,  Y10T29/49817 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/49963

Abstract: Golf club heads (e.g., drivers, fairway woods, wood-type hybrid clubs, or the like) according to at least some example aspects of this invention include: (a) a heel; (b) a toe; (c) a crown; (d) a sole; (e) a striking face; (f) a cavity, wherein the cavity is at least partially open; (g) a rear face opposite the striking face, the rear face defining an opening to the cavity; and (h) a rear body member configured to be inserted into the opening. The rear body member may be releasably engaged with the opening to the cavity, rear face, and/or other portion of the club head body.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的至少一些示例性方面的高尔夫球杆头（例如，司机，球道木杆，木型混合球杆等）包括：（a）脚跟; （b）脚趾; （c）冠; （d）唯一; （e）醒目的脸; （f）空腔，其中所述空腔至少部分打开; （g）与所述打击面相对的后表面，所述后表面限定到所述空腔的开口; 和（h）构造成插入到所述开口中的后体部件。 后身体部件可以与开口相脱离地接合到球杆头本体的空腔，后表面和/或其它部分。

公开(公告)号：US08641555B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-04

申请号：US13567589

申请日：2012-08-06

Applicant: John T. Stites ,  Robert Boyd ,  Rick Wahlin ,  Andrew G. V. Oldknow

Inventor： John T. Stites ,  Robert Boyd ,  Rick Wahlin ,  Andrew G. V. Oldknow

IPC: A63B53/04

CPC classification number: A63B53/0466 ,  A63B53/04 ,  A63B60/00 ,  A63B60/52 ,  A63B2053/0408 ,  A63B2053/0412 ,  A63B2053/0416 ,  A63B2053/0433 ,  A63B2053/0437 ,  A63B2053/0441 ,  A63B2209/00

Abstract: A ball striking device, such as a golf club, includes a head with a face having an outer surface configured for striking a ball, a body connected to the face, and a channel located in the body. The channel is configured to influence the characteristics of the impact of a ball on the face, such as by flexing or compressing in response to the force of the impact, exerting a response or reaction force on the face, changing the motion or behavior of the face, and other manners. The head may also include a pair of channels that have a gap between them.

Abstract translation: 诸如高尔夫球杆的击球装置包括头部，其头部具有构造成用于击球的外表面，连接到脸部的主体和位于身体中的通道。 通道被配置为影响球对面部的冲击的特性，例如通过响应于冲击力的弯曲或压缩，在面部上施加响应或反作用力，改变运动或行为 面对等方式。 头部还可以包括在它们之间具有间隙的一对通道。

公开(公告)号：US08500570B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-06

申请号：US13603131

申请日：2012-09-04

Applicant: John T. Stites ,  Jeffrey Alan Hadden ,  Jeremy Snyder ,  Bradley Charles Glenn ,  Daniel John Simpson ,  Daniel Alan Roberts ,  James S. Thomas ,  Douglas Anthony Thornton

Inventor： John T. Stites ,  Jeffrey Alan Hadden ,  Jeremy Snyder ,  Bradley Charles Glenn ,  Daniel John Simpson ,  Daniel Alan Roberts ,  James S. Thomas ,  Douglas Anthony Thornton

IPC: A63B57/00

CPC classification number: A63B53/04 ,  A63B53/0466 ,  A63B53/047 ,  A63B53/0487 ,  A63B60/42 ,  A63B60/46 ,  A63B69/36 ,  A63B69/3632 ,  A63B71/0622 ,  A63B2024/0028 ,  A63B2102/32 ,  A63B2220/16 ,  A63B2220/24 ,  A63B2220/34 ,  A63B2220/40 ,  A63B2220/44 ,  A63B2220/62 ,  A63B2220/72 ,  A63B2220/803 ,  A63B2220/833 ,  A63B2225/50

Abstract: Golf club heads having sensors configured to measure one or more swing parameters are provided. The golf club head may include several gyroscopes and accelerometers. In one embodiment, the club head contains three gyroscopes that measure angular rate data along different orthogonal axes. At least one gyroscope may an analog gyroscope. Accelerometers may provide data regarding the three orthogonal axes associated with the gyroscopes. The club head may further include software and/or hardware that perform computer-executed methods for determining one or more swing parameters. Exemplary club heads may include a display device for displaying an output of the swing parameter(s). Further aspects of the invention relate to novel methods and algorithms for calculating measurements relating to the swing parameters.

Abstract translation: 提供具有测量一个或多个摆动参数的传感器的高尔夫球杆头。 高尔夫球杆头可以包括几个陀螺仪和加速度计。 在一个实施例中，球杆头包含测量沿着不同正交轴的角速率数据的三个陀螺仪。 至少一个陀螺仪可以是模拟陀螺仪。 加速度计可以提供关于与陀螺仪相关联的三个正交轴的数据。 球杆头还可以包括执行用于确定一个或多个摆动参数的计算机执行方法的软件和/或硬件。 示例性球杆头可以包括用于显示摆动参数的输出的显示装置。 本发明的其它方面涉及用于计算与摆动参数有关的测量的新颖方法和算法。

公开(公告)号：US20130184099A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-18

申请号：US13593277

申请日：2012-08-23

Applicant: John T. Stites ,  Robert Boyd ,  Eric A. Larson ,  Kenneth W. Brown ,  Sherry Jones ,  Frank Fujita

Inventor： John T. Stites ,  Robert Boyd ,  Eric A. Larson ,  Kenneth W. Brown ,  Sherry Jones ,  Frank Fujita

IPC: A63B53/06 ,  A63B53/04

CPC classification number: A63B53/0466 ,  A63B24/0062 ,  A63B53/10 ,  A63B53/14 ,  A63B60/42 ,  A63B60/52 ,  A63B69/3632 ,  A63B69/3685 ,  A63B71/0619 ,  A63B71/0622 ,  A63B2053/0433 ,  A63B2053/0437 ,  A63B2053/0491 ,  A63B2060/002 ,  A63B2071/0647 ,  A63B2209/00 ,  A63B2220/16 ,  A63B2220/30 ,  A63B2220/40 ,  A63B2220/53 ,  A63B2220/803 ,  A63B2220/833 ,  A63B2225/15 ,  A63B2225/20 ,  A63B2225/50 ,  G06F3/0346

Abstract: A golf club head has a body defining a ball striking face. The body further has a first leg extending away from the ball striking face and a second leg extending away from the ball striking face wherein a void is defined between the first leg and the second leg. The body further defines a cover that extends over the void. The golf club head may further have support structures and adjustable weight members.

公开(公告)号：USD678968S1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-26

申请号：US29429899

申请日：2012-08-17

Applicant: Andrew G. V. Oldknow ,  John T. Stites ,  Sherry Lynn Jones ,  James Huang Lua

Designer： Andrew G. V. Oldknow ,  John T. Stites ,  Sherry Lynn Jones ,  James Huang Lua

公开(公告)号：USD678964S1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-26

申请号：US29429911

申请日：2012-08-17

Applicant: Andrew G. V. Oldknow ,  John T. Stites ,  Sherry Lynn Jones ,  James Huang Lua

Designer： Andrew G. V. Oldknow ,  John T. Stites ,  Sherry Lynn Jones ,  James Huang Lua

公开(公告)号：US08398505B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-19

申请号：US13427211

申请日：2012-03-22

Applicant: Gary G. Tavares ,  Robert Boyd ,  John T. Stites

Inventor： Gary G. Tavares ,  Robert Boyd ,  John T. Stites

IPC: A63B53/04

CPC classification number: A63B53/04 ,  A63B53/0466 ,  A63B60/00 ,  A63B60/52 ,  A63B2053/0433 ,  A63B2060/006 ,  A63B2225/01

Abstract: A golf club head includes a body member having a ball striking face, a crown, a toe, a heel, a sole, and a skirt extending between the crown and the sole and between the toe and the heel. The club head includes a drag-reducing structure that may include one or both of a continuous groove extending from a front portion to a rear edge of the toe, and along an entire length of the skirt, and a substantially V-shaped recess formed in the sole and having a vertex positioned proximate the ball striking face and the heel and away from the skirt and the toe, and a pair of legs extending to a point proximate the toe and away from the ball striking face, and curving toward the skirt and away from the ball striking face.