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22-03-2012 дата публикации

Golf club

Номер: US20120071258A1
Автор: Tetsuo Yamaguchi, Tomio Kumamoto
Принадлежит: SRI Sports Ltd

A golf club of the present invention comprises at least one adjusting mechanism. In the golf club, at least two specifications can be adjusted independently of each other. Preferably, a head, a shaft, a grip, or a joined part therebetween has an adjusting mechanism ( 1 ). The head, the shaft, the grip, or the joined part has further other adjusting mechanism ( 2 ). Preferably, the adjusting mechanism ( 1 ) and the adjusting mechanism ( 2 ) can work independently of each other. The number of the adjusting mechanisms is not restricted. Since the plurality of specifications can be adjusted independently of each other, a degree of freedom of adjustability is improved. These adjusting mechanisms can improve accuracy of the adjustability. The specification capable of being adjusted is not restricted.

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Номер записи: 1
22-03-2012 дата публикации

Releasable and Interchangeable Connections for Golf Club Heads and Shafts

Номер: US20120071265A1
Автор: Gregory A. Trees, James Alan Prescott, James S. Thomas, Matthew Paul Rubal, Raymond J. Sander, Scott Allen Harris, Vincent J. Contini
Принадлежит: Nike Inc

Golf club heads are releasably engaged with shafts so they may be readily interchanged and/or so that the shaft orientation with respect to the club head can be readily changed. Assemblies for connecting the club head and shaft may include a shaft adapter and a head adapter. The shaft adapter may have an exterior surface extending along a first axis and a bore having a cross-sectional shape along a second axis configured to attach to a shaft member. The second end of the shaft adapter has a cross-sectional shape of a regular polygon. The head adapter has a first end and a second end along a first axis and a bore having a shape of a regular polygon along a second axis that is shaped to receive the second end of the shaft adapter in a plurality of orientations.

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Номер записи: 2
03-05-2012 дата публикации

Method for selecting golf club

Номер: US20120108363A1
Автор: Akio Yamamoto, Hiroshi Hasegawa
Принадлежит: Dunlop Sports Co Ltd

The fitting method includes a step of preparing a relationship C in which a face angle at or before impact and a hitting result are considered when a plurality of golf players swing using a plurality of golf clubs with different head physical property values; a step of obtaining measurement result of the face angle by a subject (golf player) hitting a ball with a test club; and a step of determining a head physical property fitted to the subject on the basis of the relationship C and the measurement result of the face angle. Preferably, the relationship C is a relational expression F 1 . The relational expression F 1 may be a relational expression F 11 of the face angle and the hitting results. The relational expression F 1 may be a relational expression F 12 of the face angle and the head physical properties.

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Номер записи: 3
17-05-2012 дата публикации

Golf club cover apparatus and method of use thereof

Номер: US20120118452A1
Автор: Jeffrey W. Berning, Kevin A. Wagner
Принадлежит: Individual

The invention comprises a combination golf club head cover and a golf club head cover pocket configured to hold, transport and/or secure an object, such as a watch, wallet, key, music device, and/or personal item. Optionally, the golf club head cover is configured with an integrated music device or a replaceably attachable music device. For example, a golf club cover and/or a novelty golf club system is configured with one or more music projection elements, such as a power source, receiver, power transmittal line, music source receiver, integrated music source, connector for a replaceably attached music source, music transmittal line, user controller, amplifier, and/or speaker. The system allows a golfer to safely transport and enjoy a music device while playing a round of golf and/or to enjoy the same music source while in an indoor area and/or a refreshment area where a bulky golf bag is not readily transported.

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Номер записи: 4
24-05-2012 дата публикации

Thermally And Electrically Conductive Element

Номер: US20120129623A1
Автор: Billy Dee Wood, David Keith Gill
Принадлежит: Eaton Corp

A heated element includes a thermally and electrically conductive polymer in a shaped or spaced arrangement. The spaced arrangement has at least one string of material with ends that are configured to be electrically connected to a power source. A first end is connected to a positive terminal of the power source while the other end is connected to a negative terminal of the power source. A hand grip includes the heating element disposed on an inner layer, and may include an outer layer. The spaced arrangement may be disposed between the inner and outer layer for indirect heating applications. Alternatively, portions of the spaced arrangement may protrude from either the inner layer or the outer layer for direct heating applications. The heated element may be used with a number of devices, including but not limited to, golf club grips, hand grips, heating pads, blankets, or other applications.

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Номер записи: 5
14-06-2012 дата публикации

Variable length golf club shaft

Номер: US20120149485A1
Автор: D. Clayton Evans, Matthew T. Cackett, Tim Goudarzi
Принадлежит: Callaway Golf Co

A variable length shaft assembly comprising at least one upper shaft portion, a lower shaft portion and a threaded fastener, wherein the threaded fastener removably connects the upper shaft portion to the lower shaft portion, is disclosed herein. The variable length shaft assembly may further comprise at least two upper shaft portions having different lengths so a golfer can adjust the total length of the shaft by removing one upper shaft portion and replacing it with another upper shaft portion having a different length. Methods of adjusting the length of a golf club shaft without damaging any portion of the shaft and variable length shaft kits are also disclosed herein.

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Номер записи: 6
14-06-2012 дата публикации

Variable length shaft

Номер: US20120149486A1
Автор: Broadus Perry Wall, Jr.
Принадлежит: Callaway Golf Co

A variable length golf club shaft is disclosed herein. The variable length shaft includes a hollow lower shaft with a plurality of holes, a hollow upper shaft with at least one protrusion extending from an inner surface that is sized to fit within the plurality of holes, and an unlocking bar. The shaft length can be adjusted by sliding the upper shaft over the lower shaft and using the unlocking bar to release the protrusion from the holes to allow overall shaft length adjustments. In another embodiment, the variable length shaft includes a hollow lower shaft, a hollow upper shaft, an engaging insert, and a locking bar.

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Номер записи: 7
14-06-2012 дата публикации

Variable length golf club shaft

Номер: US20120149487A1
Автор: D. Clayton Evans, Matthew T. Cackett, Tim Goudarzi
Принадлежит: Callaway Golf Co

A variable length shaft assembly comprising at least one upper shaft portion, a lower shaft portion and a threaded fastener, wherein the threaded fastener removably connects the upper shaft portion to the lower shaft portion, is disclosed herein. The variable length shaft assembly may further comprise at least two upper shaft portions having different lengths so a golfer can adjust the total length of the shaft by removing one upper shaft portion and replacing it with another upper shaft portion having a different length. Methods of adjusting the length of a golf club shaft without damaging any portion of the shaft and variable length shaft kits are also disclosed herein.

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Номер записи: 8
21-06-2012 дата публикации

Golf club shaft selection device

Номер: US20120157220A1
Автор: Hirotada Iwade
Принадлежит: Bridgestone Sports Co Ltd

A golf club shaft selection device includes: a plurality of synthetic resin or metallic tube members which are adapted to be wound individually around a plurality of areas of a golf club shaft which result when the golf club shaft is so divided along the length thereof, wherein one or two tube members in the plurality of tube members are fixed around the shaft so as to change a stiffness value and kick point of the shaft at the areas around which the tube members are wound.

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Номер записи: 9
05-07-2012 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for determining bending properties of golf club shafts

Номер: US20120169869A1
Автор: Daniel You, Sung G. Jeong
Принадлежит: Individual

A method and apparatus is provided for determining the bending of a golf club shaft having a first end of the shaft supported between two rollers in a two-point cantilevered mount. The second end of the shaft is deflected a predetermined amount or by a predetermined weight. A digital image is taken of the undeformed and deformed configurations, and the number of pixels between the undeformed and deformed positions is used to calculate one of the deflection, slope, curvature or stiffness of the shaft at various locations on the shaft. For adjustability, the two rollers are relatively positioned. If a deflection mechanism is used on the second shaft end, the deflection mechanism can also be positionable to vary the load on the shaft.

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Номер записи: 10
12-07-2012 дата публикации

Optical putter system

Номер: US20120174419A1
Автор: Todd Kuta
Принадлежит: Individual

A system and method for calibration of golf shots is provided. Specifically, a tool for providing a reference target superimposed over a magnified image of the cup for calibration purposes is provided. An optical putter calibration tool may include an eye lens; an object lens; a target lens; a beam splitter; and a target reticle. The eye lens, the object lens, the target lens, the beam splitter and the target reticle may be integrated in a shaft of a golf club, such as a putter, for providing a simultaneous magnified view and projecting a reticle image. Comparison of the reticle image and the magnified view may provide a reading of a playing surface characteristic.

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Номер записи: 11
11-10-2012 дата публикации

Golf club shaft

Номер: US20120258817A1
Автор: Drew T. DeShiell, John Francis Lorentzen, Todd P. Beach
Принадлежит: TaylorMade Golf Co Inc

An adjustable length golf club shaft having a grip portion with an end point is disclosed. A locking element is located within the grip portion and a lower shaft having an inner surface that is in frictional contact with the locking element is also disclosed. The locking element is configured to engage the inner surface of the lower shaft. A total length of the golf club shaft is adjustable by a distance of at least one inch and a total weight of the golf club shaft in a weight zone is less than 110 g. The weight zone is defined as a region of the golf club shaft extending from the end point of the grip portion up to 11″ along a central axis of the golf club shaft toward a tip portion of the shaft.

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Номер записи: 12
18-10-2012 дата публикации

Golf club shaft

Номер: US20120264536A1
Автор: Tatsuya Yashiki
Принадлежит: Dunlop Sports Co Ltd

A golf club shaft is manufactured using a plurality of prepreg sheets a 1 to a 8 . The plurality of prepreg sheets a 1 to a 8 includes full length sheets a 2 to a 7 disposed all over in a shaft axis direction and partial sheets a 1 and a 8 partially disposed in the shaft axis direction. The number of plies is substantially an integer in all the full length sheets a 2 to a 7 . The full length sheets a 2 to a 7 include four or more bias sheets a 2 to a 5 . Circumferential winding start positions of the bias sheets a 2 to a 5 are dispersed in four or more positions. Preferably, the circumferential winding start positions of the full length sheets a 2 to a 7 are dispersed in five or more positions.

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Номер записи: 13
22-11-2012 дата публикации

Golf club

Номер: US20120295730A1
Автор: Hiroshi Hasegawa, Takashi Nakano, Yasushi Sugimoto
Принадлежит: Dunlop Sports Co Ltd

A golf club 2 includes a shaft 6 and a head 4. When a shaft full length is defined as Ls, and a distance between a tip end Tp of the shaft and a center of gravity G of the shaft is defined as Lg, a ratio (Lg/Ls) is 0.52 or greater and 0.65 or less. When a club length is defined as X inch and a club weight is defined as Y gram, the golf club 2 satisfies the following relational expression (1). Y≦− 7.62 X+ 635   (1) Preferably, the distance Lg is 615 mm or greater and 660 mm or less. Preferably, a shaft weight Ws is equal to or less than 52 g. Preferably, the club length X is equal to or less than 46 inch.

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Номер записи: 14
17-01-2013 дата публикации

Golf Club Shaft Assemblies With Partially Bonded and Unbonded Permanent Inserts

Номер: US20130017902A1
Автор: Michael H.L. Cheng
Принадлежит: Individual

A golf club shaft assembly including a golf club shaft and a permanent shaft insert that is partially bonded, or is unbounded, to the golf club shaft.

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Номер записи: 15
21-03-2013 дата публикации

Golf club grip and method of making the same

Номер: US20130072320A1
Автор: Chiung-Ling Wang Chu, Hong-Sung Chu, Leo Jaw
Принадлежит: Individual

A golf club grip comprises a resilient inner sleeve, a single sheet, an axial seam strip, and a combination of adhesives. The single sheet is wrapped around and adhered on to the resilient inner sleeve's body and has its top and bottom circumferential margins respectively over the resilient inner sleeve's cap underside edge and retaining sidewall edge, and two axial margins forming an axial gap along the length of the resilient inner sleeve's body. The combination of adhesives includes a pressure sensitive adhesive and a structural adhesive. The pressure sensitive adhesive is used to adhere the single sheet onto the resilient inner sleeve's body. The structural adhesive is applied in the axial gap covered with the axial seam strip to form an axial seam structure. The single sheet can be a leather/foam single sheet to provide the golf club grip with a soft and cushion feel for the user.

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Номер записи: 16
28-03-2013 дата публикации

Golf Club

Номер: US20130079172A1
Автор: Hale David Gordon, Roger Gregory James
Принадлежит:

A golf club or implement comprising a grip region, a head, and a shaft connecting the grip region to the head. A fairing is attachable to a trailing edge of the shaft and/or surface treatment such as dimpling is applied to the shaft. The fairing and/or surface treatment can reduce drag associated with the shaft during a swing motion of the club or implement. The fairing can, on attachment, extend along a portion of the shaft from a location proximal the head of the club or implement. 1. A golf club or implement comprising:a grip region;a head; anda shaft connecting the grip region to the head;wherein a portion of the shaft has a plurality of dimples that modifies the airflow over at least that portion of the shaft.2. The golf club or implement of claim 1 , wherein said portion of the shaft that has the plurality of dimples extends around some or all of a leading face of the shaft.3. The golf club or implement of claim 2 , wherein said portion of the shaft that has the plurality of dimples does not extend around some or all of a trailing face of the shaft.4. The golf club or implement of claim 1 , wherein the said portion of the shaft that has the dimples extends between about 80 and 150 degrees on either side of a leading edge of the shaft.5. The golf club or implement of claim 4 , wherein the said portion of the shaft that has the dimples extends between about 100 and 140 degrees on either side of the leading edge of the shaft.6. The golf club or implement of claim 5 , wherein said portion extends around about 120 degrees only on either side of leading edge of the shaft.7. The golf club or implement of claim 1 , wherein said portion of the shaft that has the plurality of dimples extends along the shaft away from the head for a length less than half of the length of the shaft.8. The golf club or implement of claim 1 , wherein said portion of the shaft that has the plurality of dimples extends along the shaft away from the head for a length less than a third of the ...

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Номер записи: 17
11-04-2013 дата публикации

Golf Club Grip

Номер: US20130090183A1
Автор: Hachiro Toshihiko
Принадлежит:

To provide an inexpensive golf club grip with an improved feel of grip and ball direction control. 1. A golf club grip comprising a cylindrical grip main body made of a first resin , and an end cap made of a second resin having a higher hardness than the first resin , the end cap being provided at a rear end portion of said grip main body to form a grip end ,said grip main body being made by insert molding with said end cap being an insert,said end cap including a cylindrical portion inserted into the rear end portion of said grip main body, and an end face plate closing a rear end of said grip main body, and said cylindrical portion having a length of 60 mm to 75 mm.2. The golf club grip according to claim 1 , wherein said grip main body is molded using a pin gate mold claim 1 , and said cylindrical portion has a hole corresponding to a gate of said pin gate mold claim 1 , the hole extending radially through a rear end portion of the cylindrical portion.3. The golf club grip according to or claim 1 , wherein said cylindrical portion is formed with an engaging protrusion on an outer circumferential surface thereof to engage with said grip main body claim 1 , the engaging protrusion having a distal end portion being fused with said grip main body by said insert molding.4. The golf club grip according to claim 3 , wherein a plurality of engaging protrusions are arranged circumferentially at predetermined intervals on the outer circumferential surface of said cylindrical portion.5. The golf club grip according to or claim 3 , wherein said engaging protrusion has a triangular cross-sectional shape with said distal end portion thereof protruding toward said grip main body.6. The golf club grip according to any one of to claim 3 , wherein said engaging protrusion is a rib extending in a longitudinal direction of said cylindrical portion.7. The golf club grip according to any one of to claim 3 , wherein said engaging protrusion extends as far as to or near a surface of ...

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Номер записи: 18
18-04-2013 дата публикации

Golf grip

Номер: US20130095947A1
Автор: Richard D. Ferris
Принадлежит: Individual

A unitary golf grip for attachment to the handle of a golf club having an upper section tapered toward the butt end of the club to accommodate fingers of the golfer's upper hand and a lower section having a constant outer diameter to accommodate the fingers of the golfer's lower hand.

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Номер записи: 19
18-04-2013 дата публикации

Golf club shaft and golf club using the same

Номер: US20130095950A1
Автор: Hiroshi Hasegawa, Takashi Nakano
Принадлежит: Dunlop Sports Co Ltd

A golf club shaft extending from a tip end to a butt end and made of fiber reinforced resin, comprises a weight being in a range of from 30 to 55 g, a whole length LS between the tip end and the butt end, a center of gravity of the shaft located with a distance LG from the tip end, a ratio of the distance LG to the whole length LS being in a range of from 0.54 to 0.65, a butt end portion which has a length of 300 mm from the butt end toward the tip end, the butt end portion including fibers including a low elastic fiber having an elastic modulus in a range of from 5 to 20 t/mm 2 , and a high elastic fiber having an elastic modulus greater than 20 t/mm 2 and not more than 50 t/mm 2 .

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Номер записи: 20
25-04-2013 дата публикации

GOLF CLUB SHAFT WITH HIGH BALANCE POINT AND GOLF CLUB INCLUDING SAME

Номер: US20130102407A1
Автор: Barksdale Dustin A., Bone Don S., Rice Scott A.
Принадлежит: ACUSHNET COMPANY

A golf club shaft having a weight distribution such that the balance point percentage is less than or equal to 44.50%. The weight distribution of the shaft allows for an increase in length and/or club head weight of a golf club while having a reduced impact on the swing weight. 1. A wood-type golf club shaft , comprising:an elongate body extending between a tip end and a butt end, wherein a center of gravity of the elongate body is located a distance from the butt end that is less than or equal to 43.75% of the length of the elongate body, and wherein the outer diameter of the tip end is 0.250-0.353 inch,wherein the elongate body has a weight less than 90.0 grams.2. The shaft of claim 1 , wherein the weight of the elongate body is 40.0-70.0 grams.3. The shaft of claim 1 , wherein the outer diameter of the butt end is 0.550-0.900 inch.4. The shaft of claim 3 , wherein the outer diameter of the tip end is 0.330-0.353 inch and the outer diameter of the butt end is 0.560-0.700 inch.5. The shaft of claim 1 , wherein the elongate body has a butt frequency of 200-400 cycles per minute claim 1 , a tip frequency of 400-1200 cycles per minute and a mid frequency of 150-450 cycles per minute.6. The shaft of claim 5 , wherein the elongate body has a butt frequency of 230-275 cycles per minute claim 5 , a tip frequency of 550-1000 cycles per minute and a mid frequency of 250-375 cycles per minute.7. The shaft of claim 1 , wherein the elongate body has a torque value of 1°-10°.8. The shaft of claim 7 , wherein the elongate body has a torque value of 2°-9°. This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/305,057, filed Nov. 28, 2011, now pending, which is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/189,825, filed Aug. 12, 2008, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,066,583, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.This invention generally relates to golf club shafts, and more specifically to golf club shafts having high ...

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Номер записи: 21
02-05-2013 дата публикации

Butt-mounted shaft extension for a golf club

Номер: US20130109492A1
Автор: Bradford Hughes Hartwell, Kenneth C. Scott, Peter L. Soracco
Принадлежит: Acushnet Co

A device designed for extending a golf club shaft. The device is a three-piece mechanism with a bottom piece bonded into the top end of a tubular golf club shaft, and a plurality of top piece sizes that are connected to the bottom piece and provide a plurality of club lengths. A special golf grip having an accordion like plurality of rings can expand or contract in accordance with the amount of club length adjustment.

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Номер записи: 22
02-05-2013 дата публикации

DAMPING DEVICE

Номер: US20130109493A1
Автор: Hicks David Raymond
Принадлежит:

A golf club () comprising a shaft (), a head and a damping device (). The damping device () includes an anchor element () and a damping element () interconnected by a rigid rod (). The anchor element () is anchored within the lower section of the shaft () that has a substantially constant diameter such that the damping element () is in contact with an internal surface of the shaft () to dampen vibrations therein. 1. A golf club comprising a shaft , a head and a damping device , the damping device comprising an anchor element and a damping element interconnected by a rigid rod , wherein the anchor element is anchored within a lower section of the shaft that has a substantially constant diameter such that the damping element is in contact with an internal surface of the shaft to dampen vibrations therein.2. Golf club according to claim 1 , wherein the anchor element is anchored proximate a center of gravity of the golf club.3. Golf club according to claim 1 , wherein the damping element contacts a tapered portion of the shaft.4. Golf club according to claim 1 , wherein the anchor element and the damping element are at opposite ends of the rod claim 1 , the damping device having a recessed periphery between the anchor element and the damping element that is free of any contact with the shaft.5. Golf club according to claim 2 , wherein the damping device is configured to maintain substantially the swing weight.6. A golf club according to claim 1 , wherein the club comprises a putter or an iron.7. A damping device for use in a golf club of a type having a shaft with a lower section of substantially constant diameter claim 1 , comprising:an anchor element; anda damping element interconnected by a rigid rod, wherein the anchor element is sized and dimensioned to anchor, in use, by an interference fit the damping device within the lower section of the shaft such that the damping element is in contact with an internal surface of the shaft to dampen vibrations therein.8. ...

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Номер записи: 23
09-05-2013 дата публикации

LIGHT-WEIGHT COATINGS HAVING ENHANCED DURABILITY

Номер: US20130116063A1
Автор: DEE Alexander Tan, GARCIA Andres Angel, NICHOLSON Eric Jon
Принадлежит:

Light-weight and/or low density paint and coating formulations that yield light-weight coatings which exhibit advantageous durability and wear resistance, including golf club shafts incorporating such paint and coating formulations. 1. A clear coating formulation comprising:a synthetic resin in an amount of about 85% to about 90%;an organic solvent in an amount of about 4% to about 7%; anda fluorinated polyolefin surface additive in an amount of about 0.1% to about 0.3%.2. The coating formulation of claim 1 , wherein the synthetic resin is an acrylic resin.3. The coating formulation of claim 1 , wherein the organic solvent is butyl acetate claim 1 , and the weight percent ratio of synthetic resin to butyl acetate is about 10:1.4. The coating formulation of claim 1 , further comprising one or more additional surface additives.5. The coating formulation of claim 4 , further comprising one or more of a silicone surface additive and a polyolefin wax additive.6. The coating formulation of claim 1 , comprising:an isocyanate-reactive acrylic resin in an amount of about 85% to about 90%;a polysiloxane surface additive in an amount of about 2% to about 3%;an organic solvent in an amount of about 5% to about 6%;a fluorinated polyolefin surface additive in an amount of about 0.1%;a polyolefin wax additive in an amount of about 0.1%;7. The coating formulation of claim 6 , combined with an isocyanate-containing acrylic resin activator in a ratio of about 4:1 formulation:activator.8. The coating formulation of claim 7 , wherein the isocyanate-containing acrylic resin activator is a homopolymer of 1 claim 7 ,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate.9. A coated golf club shaft claim 7 , comprisinga golf club shaft; and{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the clear coating formulation of ;'}wherein the clear coating formulation is applied to the golf club shaft and cured.10. The coated golf club shaft of claim 9 , wherein the golf club shaft is a graphite golf club shaft.11. The ...

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Номер записи: 24
16-05-2013 дата публикации

GOLF CLUB

Номер: US20130123039A1
Автор: SATO Fumiaki
Принадлежит: BRIDGESTONE SPORTS CO., LTD.

A golf club includes a shaft and a head, the torque of the entire length of the shaft being in a range of 3 to 5°. From viewpoints of a torsional rigidity distribution of the shaft, an integrated value of the torsional rigidity on the grip end side of the shaft is 85% or less of the integrated value of the torsional rigidity of the entire length of the shaft. The head has a distance to the center of gravity of 40 to 48 mm and a gravity center angle of 22 to 30°. 1. A golf club comprising a shaft and a head ,wherein the shaft has a torque of an entire length thereof of 3 to 5°, wherein in a torsional rigidity distribution of the shaft, an integrated value of the torsional rigidity on the grip end of the shaft is at most 85% of the integrated value of the torsional rigidity of the entire length of the shaft, wherein a measuring method for a torque of the entire length of the shaft is fixing the shaft at a position 1,040 mm from the front end of the shaft and turning the shaft with a force of 1 foot·pound (0.1383 kgf·m) applied to a position 25 mm from the front end of the shaft in order to measure a twisted angle of the shaft, wherein a measuring method for the torsional rigidity distribution of the shaft is fixing the shaft at positions 200 mm, 400 mm, 600 mm, 800 mm, and 1,000 mm from the front end of the shaft and turning the shaft with a force of 1 foot·pound (0.1383 kgf·m) applied to a position 25 mm from the front end of the shaft in order to measure the twisted angle of the shaft and calculate the torsional rigidity at each measurement position, wherein the integrated value of the torsional rigidity of the entire length of the shaft is a value obtained by integrating the torsional rigidity from 200 mm from the front end of the shaft to 1,000 mm from the front end of the shaft, wherein the integrated value of the torsional rigidity on the grip end side of the shaft is a value obtained by integrating the torsional rigidity from 400 mm from the front end of the ...

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Номер записи: 25
23-05-2013 дата публикации

GRIP FOR A GOLF CLUB

Номер: US20130130825A1
Автор: McLoughlin Enda
Принадлежит:

A golf club such as a putter having a club shaft with an upper end and a lower end and a longitudinal axis; a club head on a lower end of the shaft and with a lie angle between the shaft and the club head; and a grip on an upper end of the shaft. The grip provides an increased effective lie angle. The lie angle between the shaft and the club head is in the range from about 67° to about 75° and the effective lie angle is in the range from about 76° to about 85°. The grip improves the performance of the golfer. 126.-. (canceled)27. A golf club comprising:a club shaft having an upper end and a lower end and a longitudinal axis;a club head on a lower end of the shaft, anda lie angle between the shaft and the club head;a grip on an upper end of the shaft,characterised in that the grip provides an increased effective lie angle.28. A golf club according to claim 27 , wherein the lie angle between the shaft and the club head is in the range from about 67° to about 75°.29. A golf club according to claim 27 , wherein the effective lie angle is in the range from about 76° to about 85°.30. A golf club according to claim 27 , wherein the effective lie angle is in the range from about 77° to about 84°.31. A golf club according to claim 27 , wherein the effective lie angle is in the range from about 78° to about 83°.32. A golf club according to claim 27 , wherein the effective lie angle is in the range from about 79° to about 84°.33. A golf club according to claim 27 , wherein the effective lie angle is in the range from about 79° to about 82°.34. A golf club according to claim 27 , wherein the effective lie angle is in the range from about 80° to about 83°.35. A golf club according to claim 27 , wherein the effective lie angle is in the range from about 80° to about 82°.36. A golf club according to claim 27 , wherein the effective lie angle is in the range from about 81° to about 82°.37. A golf club according to claim 27 , wherein the grip has a longitudinal axis and the ...

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Номер записи: 26
30-05-2013 дата публикации

Golf club shaft and golf club

Номер: US20130137530A1
Автор: Hiromasa Ito
Принадлежит: Bridgestone Sports Co Ltd

A golf club is formed by winding and hardening a plurality of prepregs. High specific gravity materials having a higher specific gravity than carbon fiber are arranged on the butt side of the golf club. Arrangement of the high specific gravity materials is achieved by winding a high specific gravity material containing prepreg containing carbon fiber and a higher specific gravity material than the carbon fiber. Alternatively, the arrangement of the high specific gravity materials may be achieved by winding another high specific gravity material containing prepreg containing a glass fiber.

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Номер записи: 27
06-06-2013 дата публикации

EVA and Rubber Blend Golf Club Grip

Номер: US20130143687A1
Автор: Stafford Gregory L.
Принадлежит: U.S.A. Dawgs, Inc.

A single piece, tubular golf grip, which is open at both ends and comprised entirely of EVA material. 1. A golf club grip comprised of EVA material.2. The golf club grip of claim 1 , wherein the total weight of said grip is in the range of 10 to 15 grams.3. The golf club grip of claim 2 , wherein said grip has a length of about ten to eleven inches.4. The golf club grip of claim 3 , wherein said grip has an internal bore coaxial to the length thereof that is sized to between 0.50 to 0.625 inches.5. The golf club grip of claim 4 , wherein both ends of said grip are open. Prior golf grip designs. Golf grips themselves have been used on golf clubs for many years. Their designs have varied little and largely consist of a tube-like shape, which is open on one end and closed on the other end to allow for installation onto the golf club.With this limitation in design, the only way to individualize and/or customize a golf grip is by altering its entire appearance.Prior use of EVA material. The majority, if not all, of the golf grips on the market today are comprised of natural rubber, silicone rubber and/or some combination of elastomers. Those golf grips utilizing EVA (ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer) material incorporate the EVA as a one part layer of several layers of other materials that also include rubber.EVA material has been used commercially for many different products. EVA material has many advantageous properties such as durability, flexibility, thermal neutrality. In addition, EVA is extremely light weight.Given these properties, EVA has been used to construct varying products from shoes to surfboard traction pads to artificial flowers. EVA has been a popular material for use in the construction of fishing rod handles for many years.While its popularity in other products is undeniable, no one has yet designed and fabricated a golf grip comprised entirely of EVA that falls within the specific dimensions and requirements for certified golf play.One of the biggest ...

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Номер записи: 28
06-06-2013 дата публикации

GOLF CLUB SHAFT

Номер: US20130143688A1
Автор: SATO Fumiaki
Принадлежит: BRIDGESTONE SPORTS CO., LTD

A golf club shaft has the bending rigidity distribution and the torsional rigidity distribution satisfying the following three relational formulas: 1) S/S≧2.5, wherein an average inclination of the bending rigidity in an interval from 400 mm to 700 mm from the front end of the shaft is defined as S and an average inclination of the bending rigidity in an interval from 800 mm to 950 mm from the front end of the shaft is defined as S; 2) 1.0 Подробнее

Номер записи: 29
06-06-2013 дата публикации

GOLF CLUB SHAFT AND GOLF CLUB

Номер: US20130143689A1
Автор: NAKAJIMA Yoshifumi
Принадлежит: BRIDGESTONE SPORTS CO., LTD.

According to an aspect of this invention, there is provided a golf club shaft including a prepreg containing a carbon fiber, wherein the prepreg is winded and cured, and a winding thickness of the prepreg on a striking face is larger than a winding thickness of the prepreg on any other portion. 1. A golf club shaft comprisinga prepreg containing a carbon fiber, whereinthe prepreg is winded and cured, and a winding thickness of the prepreg on a striking face is larger than a winding thickness of the prepreg on any other portion.2. The golf club shaft according to claim 1 , wherein:the winding thickness of the prepreg on the striking face is largest;the winding thickness of the prepreg on a head end is second largest; andthe winding thickness of the prepreg in an intermediate portion between the striking face and the head end is smallest.3. The golf club shaft according to claim 2 , whereinthe thickness of a rearmost end on the striking face is larger than an average thickness of the intermediate portion by 0.1 mm to 0.4 mm.4. The golf club shaft according to claim 1 , whereinthe striking face is provided in a range of 15% to 45% of an entire length of the shaft from an end of the striking face.5. The golf club shaft according to claim 1 , wherein:the golf club shaft is a golf club shaft for a wood club; anda position of center of gravity is present in a range of 52% to 57% of an entire length of the shaft from an end of the head end.6. A golf club comprising:a golf club shaft comprising a prepreg containing a carbon fiber; anda club head connected with the golf club, whereinthe prepreg is winded and cured, and a winding thickness of the prepreg on a striking face is larger than a winding thickness of the prepreg on any other portion. 1. Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to a golf club shaft, and more specifically, to a golf club shaft made of fiber-reinforced resin. Further, the present invention relates to a golf club having the golf club shaft.2. ...

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Номер записи: 30
27-06-2013 дата публикации

Variable length shaft

Номер: US20130165248A1
Автор: Broadus Perry Wall, Jr., Tim Goudarzi
Принадлежит: Callaway Golf Co

A variable length golf club shaft is disclosed herein. The variable length golf club shaft includes at least one upper shaft portion having a first diameter and a hollow lower shaft portion having a second diameter that is larger than the first diameter, wherein the lower shaft portion has at least one notch, and wherein the at least one upper shaft portion has at least one pin that fits within the at least one notch.

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Номер записи: 31
27-06-2013 дата публикации

GOLF CLUB SHAFT

Номер: US20130165250A1
Автор: Takeuchi Hiroyuki
Принадлежит: DUNLOP SPORTS CO., LTD.

A shaft full length is defined as Ls and a distance between a tip end of the shaft and a center of gravity G of the shaft is defined as Lg. In a shaft , Lg/Ls is 0.54 or greater and 0.65 or less. A shaft weight Ws is 50 g or greater and 85 g or less. The shaft has at least three bias layer pairs. One bias layer pair of the three bias layer pairs is a pitch-containing bias layer pair having a pitch based carbon fiber. Two bias layer pairs of the three bias layer pairs are PAN-containing bias layer pairs having a PAN based carbon fiber. Preferably, the PAN-containing bias layer pairs are located outside and inside the pitch-containing bias layer pair. 1. A golf club shaft , wherein when a shaft full length is defined as Ls and a distance between a tip end of the shaft and a center of gravity G of the shaft is defined as Lg , Lg/Ls is 0.54 or greater and 0.65 or less;a shaft weight Ws is 50 g or greater and 85 g or less;the golf club shaft has at least three bias layer pairs;one bias layer pair of the three bias layer pairs is a pitch-containing bias layer pair having a pitch based carbon fiber; andtwo bias layer pairs of the three bias layer pairs are PAN-containing bias layer pairs having a PAN based carbon fiber.2. The golf club shaft according to claim 1 , wherein the PAN-containing bias layer pairs are located outside and inside the pitch-containing bias layer pair.3. The golf club shaft according to claim 1 , wherein the one bias layer pair of the three bias layer pairs is a butt partial layer.4. The golf club shaft according to claim 3 , wherein the butt partial layer is the PAN-containing bias layer pair.5. The golf club shaft according to claim 3 , wherein the two bias layer pairs of the three bias layer pairs are full length layers.6. The golf club shaft according to claim 1 , wherein the three bias layer pairs are brought into contact with each other.7. The golf club shaft according to claim 2 , wherein the three bias layer pairs are brought into contact ...

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Номер записи: 32
04-07-2013 дата публикации

GOLF CLUB SHAFT

Номер: US20130172097A1
Автор: YASHIKI Tatsuya
Принадлежит: DUNLOP SPORTS CO. LTD.

A section where the tip side partial bias layer exists in an axis direction of the shaft is defined as a section T; a section where the back end side partial bias layer exists in the axis direction of the shaft is defined as a section B; and a shaft section inserted into a hosel of a head in the axis direction of the shaft is defined as a section H. A part of the section T overlaps with the section H. An overlapping section TB in which the section T overlaps with the section B exists. The whole overlapping section TB is located on a back end Bt side of the shaft from the section H. A center position Px of the overlapping section TB is located on a tip side of the shaft from a center position Pc of the shaft. 1. A golf club shaft comprising:a straight layer;a tip side partial bias layer; anda back end side partial bias layer, whereinwhen a section where the tip side partial bias layer exists in an axis direction of the shaft is defined as a section T;a section where the backend side partial bias layer exists in the axis direction of the shaft is defined as a section B; anda shaft section inserted into a hosel of ahead in the axis direction of the shaft is defined as a section H,a part of the section T overlaps with the section H;an overlapping section TB in which the section T overlaps with the section B exists;the whole overlapping section TB is located on a back end side of the shaft from the section H; anda center position Px in the axis direction of the overlapping section TB is located on a tip side of the shaft from a center position Pc in the axis direction of the shaft.2. The golf club shaft according to claim 1 , wherein at least a part of the overlapping section TB exists in a section separated by 40 mm or greater and 200 mm or less from a tip end of the shaft.3. The golf club shaft according to claim 1 , wherein a tip of the back end side partial bias layer is located in a section separated by 40 mm or greater and 190 mm or less from a tip end of the shaft ...

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Номер записи: 33
04-07-2013 дата публикации

TUBULAR BODY MADE OF FIBER-REINFORCED EPOXY RESIN MATERIAL

Номер: US20130172098A1
Автор: NAITO Yasuo, SHIGA Kazuyoshi
Принадлежит: DUNLOP SPORTS CO., LTD.

It is an object to provide a tubular body made from a novel fiber-reinforced epoxy resin material having improved strength. A tubular body made of a fiber-reinforced epoxy resin material according to the present invention is a tubular body made of a fiber-reinforced epoxy resin material comprising a cured product of an epoxy resin composition and a reinforcing fiber. The cured product of the epoxy resin composition has a swelling ratio of 20% by mass to 42.5% by mass in methyl ethyl ketone. 1. A tubular body made of a fiber-reinforced epoxy resin material comprising a cured product of an epoxy resin composition and a reinforcing fiber , wherein the cured product of the epoxy resin composition has a swelling ratio in a range from 20 mass % to 42.5 mass % in methyl ethyl ketone.2. The tubular body made of the fiber-reinforced epoxy resin material according to claim 1 , wherein the epoxy resin composition comprises claim 1 , as an epoxy resin component claim 1 , a novolac type epoxy resin claim 1 , a bisphenol A type epoxy resin claim 1 , and a bisphenol F type epoxy resin.3. The tubular body made of the fiber-reinforced epoxy resin material according to claim 1 , wherein the epoxy resin composition comprises dicyandiamide as a curing agent and a urea derivative as a curing accelerator.4. The tubular body made of the fiber-reinforced epoxy resin material according to claim 1 , wherein the epoxy resin composition further comprises a thermoplastic resin in an amount from 2 parts by mass to 12 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the epoxy resin component.5. The tubular body made of the fiber-reinforced epoxy resin material according to claim 2 , wherein a content ratio of the bisphenol A type epoxy resin to the bisphenol F type epoxy resin is from 20:80 to 80:20 in mass ratio claim 2 , andan epoxy equivalent (g/eq) of bisphenol type epoxy resins ranges from 200 to 400.6. The tubular body made of the fiber-reinforced epoxy resin material according to claim 2 ...

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Номер записи: 34
04-07-2013 дата публикации

GOLF CLUB SHAFT AND GOLF CLUB

Номер: US20130172099A1
Автор: YASHIKI Tatsuya
Принадлежит: DUNLOP SPORTS CO. LTD.

A golf club shaft has a tip end to which a golf club head is attached and a butt end to which a grip is attached, wherein the shaft is composed of a fiber reinforced resin having a fiber layer, the fiber layer contains a bias layer having bias fibers oriented at an angle with respect to an axial direction of the shaft, the bias layer includes a tip-side bias layer extending from the tip end toward the butt end and having a butt-side end terminating without reaching the butt end and a butt-side bias layer extending from the butt end toward the tip end and having a tip-side end terminating without reaching the tip end, and bias fibers in the tip-side bias layer has a tensile elastic modulus smaller than that of bias fibers of the butt-side bias layer. 1. A golf club shaft having a tip end to which a golf club head is attached and a butt end to which a grip is attached , whereinthe shaft is composed of a fiber reinforced resin having a fiber layer,the fiber layer contains a bias layer having bias fibers oriented at an angle with respect to an axial direction of the shaft, a tip-side bias layer extending from the tip end toward the butt end and having a butt-side end terminating without reaching the butt end; and', 'a butt-side bias layer extending from the butt end toward the tip end and having a tip-side end terminating without reaching the tip end,, 'the bias layer includeseach bias fiber in the tip-side bias layer has a tensile elastic modulus smaller than that of bias fibers in the butt-side bias layer, andthe butt-side end of the tip-side bias layer and the tip-side end of the butt-side bias layer are provided in a same position in the axial direction of the shaft, or in a position where the tip-side bias layer and the butt-side bias layer overlap each other.2. The golf club shaft according to claim 1 , whereinthe tip-side bias layer includes a first tip-side bias layer and a second tip-side bias layer overlapping the first tip-side bias layer in a radial ...

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Номер записи: 35
18-07-2013 дата публикации

GOLF CLUB SHAFT ADAPTOR

Номер: US20130184097A1
Автор: Cameron Don T., Wade Nicholas Clinton
Принадлежит: ACUSHNET COMPANY

The present invention is directed to a shaft lengthening system for a golf club. The shaft lengthening system comprises three components: an upper shaft portion that is attached to a grip, a lower shaft portion or portions that are attached to a club head, and a collet clamp assembly that couples the upper and lower shaft components together. The shaft components slideably engage with each other. The collet clamp assembly may comprise a collet secured to one of the shaft components and a collet clamp that interacts with the collet. Preferably, the collet clamp is threaded over the collet to clamp a portion of the collet to the other of the shaft components thereby setting the position of the shaft components relative to each other, and thus setting the overall length of the golf club shaft. 1. A golf club having an adjustable shaft length comprising:a first shaft portion, a second shaft portion, the shaft portions slideably engageable with each other, and a collet clamp assembly provided on one of the first or second shaft portions to secure the first and second shaft portions relative to each other;wherein the collet clamp assembly further comprises a collet having at least a first portion attached to one of the first or second shaft portions and a collet clamp that mates with the collet to clamp a second portion of the collet to the other of the first or second shaft portions to set a relative position between the first and second shaft portions to achieve a desired overall shaft length.2. The golf club of claim 1 , wherein the collet further comprises slits and the collet clamp is threadably engaged to the collet to compress the slits and secure a portion of the collet to the other of the first or second shaft portions.3. The golf club of claim 2 , wherein the collet clamp assembly further comprises at least one set screw.4. The golf club of claim 2 , wherein the collet clamp assembly further comprises at least one notch engageable with a protrusion on a tool to ...

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Номер записи: 36
18-07-2013 дата публикации

Golf Club and Golf Club Head Structures

Номер: US20130184099A1
Автор: Eric A. Larson, Frank FUJITA, John T. Stites, Kenneth W. Brown, Robert Boyd, Sherry Jones
Принадлежит: Nike Inc

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.

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Номер записи: 37
08-08-2013 дата публикации

GOLF CLUBS AND GOLF CLUB HEADS

Номер: US20130203518A1
Автор: Boggs Joshua M., Hadden Jeffrey A., Hatton Philip J., Jones Sherry L., Kammerer Brian, Kramer Gregory S., Lua James H., Thornton Douglas A., Wisniewski Daniel F.
Принадлежит: Nike, Inc.

Golf clubs according to at least some example aspects of this disclosure may include a golf club head and a shaft configured to engage with the golf club head which includes a grip engaged with the shaft. Further, the golf club may include a monitoring device, which includes a sensor and a transmitter. Additionally, the monitoring device may be configured to determine data related to the characteristics of a golf swing. Further, the monitoring device may be configured to transmit the data related to the characteristics of a golf swing to a remote computer. 1. A ball striking device comprising:a ball striking head;a shaft having a fixed end connected to the ball striking head and a distal end opposite the fixed end the shaft extending along an axis between the fixed end and the distal end, the shaft having a first maximum dimension measured perpendicular to the axis; andan extension connected to the distal end of the shaft, the extension having a second maximum dimension measured perpendicular to the axis, wherein the second maximum dimension is greater than the first maximum dimension, and wherein the extension includes a receptacle configured to receive a component.2. The ball striking device of claim 1 , wherein the extension is removably engaged with the shaft.3. The ball striking device of claim 1 , wherein the extension has a first portion having a connector configured to engage the shaft to connect the extension to the shaft and a second portion defining the receptacle claim 1 , wherein the second portion has the second maximum dimension claim 1 , and the first portion has a third maximum dimension that is smaller than the second maximum dimension.4. The ball striking device of claim 3 , wherein the first portion of the extension and the second portion of the extension are integrally formed.5. The ball striking device of claim 3 , wherein the connector comprises a protrusion that extends from the second portion and is configured to fit within and extend into ...

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Номер записи: 38
29-08-2013 дата публикации

GOLF PUTTER GRIP

Номер: US20130225313A1
Автор: Garsen Bernard
Принадлежит:

Disclosed is a golf putter grip having proximal and distal ends, the distal end being open and the proximal end being closed and including a bore therethrough for installation of a golf putter. The putter grip of the present invention further comprises a main grip area having a forward facing surface and a rear facing surface. The forward facing surface of the main grip area having a cross section which is “V” shaped with the vertex of the “V” pointing away from the golfer, and resulting in a vertex line running longitudinal along the entire front of the main grip area. The rear-facing surface of the main grip area having an arcuate, or “C” shaped cross section which is convex from the viewpoint of the rear of the grip. The rear facing and front facing contours meet along the sides of the main grip area to create a cross section that is substantially teardrop shaped. The entire length of the main grip area of the grip tapers gradually in the proximal-to-distal direction. 1. A golf putter grip comprising:a proximal end and a distal ends, the distal end being open and the proximal end being closed and including a bore therethrough adapted to fit on the shaft of a putter;a main grip area located between said proximal and distal ends having a forward facing surface and a rear facing surface;said forward facing suffice of said main grip area having a cross section which is “V” shaped with the vertex of the “V” pointing in the forward direction and resulting in a vertex line running longitudinally along the front of said main grip area;said rear-facing surface of the main grip area having an arcuate cross section which is convex when viewed from the rear of said grip;said rear facing and front facing surfaces intersecting along the sides of said main grip area resulting in vertex lines running longitudinally along the left and right sides of said main grip area; andsaid main grip area tapering gradually along its longitude in the proximal-to-distal direction.2. A golf ...

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Номер записи: 39
05-09-2013 дата публикации

FLEXIBLE GOLF CLUB GRIP

Номер: US20130231200A1
Автор: Gill David Keith, Koehler Daniel Francis, Miller Bruce Allan
Принадлежит: EATON CORPORATION

A flexible golf club grip having a brightly colored underlist of elastomeric material of a certain durometer and an outer layer of less durometer. The outer layer may have voids to expose portions of the underlist or the underlist may have portions thereof extend into the voids during molding but remain recessed below the surface of the outer layer. In another version, a brightly colored cover layer is molded over the underlist and a spiral wrapped strip of softer elastomer is molded thereover with the edges of the strip spaced to expose the original strip of the cover layer. 1. A flexible golf-grip comprising:(a) an underlist formed of molded elastomeric material;(b) an outer grippable layer of elastomeric material molded over the underlist; and,(c) at least one void formed in the outer layer during molding, wherein portions of the surface of the underlist are exposed in the voids and visible therein as a design and the exposed portions remain recessed below the surface of the outer layer.2. The grip defined in claim 1 , wherein the visible portion of the surface of the underlist includes a multicolored design.3. The grip defined in further comprising a plurality of voids molded in the outer layer.4. The grip defined in claim 1 , wherein the at least one void comprises a helix giving the appearance of a spiral wrapping.5. A method of making a flexible golf club grip comprising:(a) forming an underlist of elastomeric material with a design on certain portions of the outer surface thereof;(b) disposing an outer layer of elastomeric material over the underlist and forming voids in the outer layer and exposing the design on the certain portions of the underlist; and,(c) disposing the underlist and outer layer in a mold and curing to form a completed grip with the design visible and maintaining the exposed portions recessed below the surface of the outer layer.6. The method defined in claim 5 , wherein forming voids includes forming a helix and giving the appearance of ...

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Номер записи: 40
05-09-2013 дата публикации

GOLF CLUB SHAFT

Номер: US20130231201A1
Автор: MATSUNAGA Kiyofumi
Принадлежит: DUNLOP SPORTS CO. LTD.

Provided is a golf club shaft. When a distance from a front end of the shaft to a center of gravity of the shaft is Land when a full length of the shaft is L, 0.54≦L/L≦0.65 is satisfied. A shaft weight is not larger than 55 g, and a torque value is not higher than 6.5. 1. A golf club shaft wherein ,{'sub': G', 'S', 'G', 'S, 'when a distance from a front end of the shaft to a center of gravity of the shaft is Land when a full length of the shaft is L, 0.54≦L/L≦0.65 is satisfied,'}a shaft weight is not larger than 55 g, anda torque value is not higher than 6.5.2. The golf club shaft according to claim 1 , wherein with regard to mass proportion of a prepreg used within a rang 300 mm from a tip end claim 1 , 15 to 25 mass % of the prepreg is a prepreg of a pitch-bassed fiber and 75 to 85 mass % of the prepreg is a prepreg of a PAN-based fiber.3. The golf club shaft according to claim 2 , wherein with regard to the PAN-based fiber claim 2 , not less than 50 mass % of the PAN-based fiber is a 0° layer and not less than 15 mass % of the PAN-based fiber is a 45° layer.4. The golf club shaft according to claim 1 , wherein with regard to proportion of a bias layer occupying a front end part claim 1 , a center part claim 1 , and a back end part of the shaft claim 1 , front end part

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Номер записи: 41
12-09-2013 дата публикации

Golf putter with marker- and ball-handling features

Номер: US20130237338A1
Автор: Hyong Kun Pak, Jerry Wayde Johnson
Принадлежит: Individual

A golf putter ball-marker handling system uses distance of a magnet from the marker to control whether the marker is captured or dropped. The golf putter preferably also has a ball-handling system that captures a ball in an aperture in the club head by sliding a ball-engagement pin into the aperture and underneath the ball. Both the marker-handling system and the ball-handling system are actuated at generally the same time by an actuation system that is controlled by a single handle at or near the club grip.

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Номер записи: 42
12-09-2013 дата публикации

VARIABLE LENGTH GOLF CLUB SHAFT

Номер: US20130237339A1
Автор: Cackett Matthew T., Evans D. Clayton, Goudarzi Tim
Принадлежит: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY

A variable length shaft assembly comprising at least one upper shaft portion, a lower shaft portion and a threaded fastener, wherein the threaded fastener removably connects the upper shaft portion to the lower shaft portion, is disclosed herein. The variable length shaft assembly may further comprise at least two upper shaft portions having different lengths so a golfer can adjust the total length of the shaft by removing one upper shaft portion and replacing it with another upper shaft portion having a different length. Methods of adjusting the length of a golf club shaft without damaging any portion of the shaft and variable length shaft kits are also disclosed herein. 1. A two-piece grip for a shaft , the two-piece grip comprising:an upper grip piece; anda lower grip piece,wherein the upper grip piece has a single opening to receive an end portion of the shaft,wherein the lower grip piece has an upper opening and a lower opening connected by a bore to receive an upper portion of the shaft, andwherein the upper grip piece single opening is located proximate the lower grip piece upper opening when the two-piece grip is assembled on the shaft.2. The two piece-grip of claim 1 , wherein the upper grip piece comprises a first collar proximate the single opening and the lower grip piece comprises a second collar proximate the upper opening.3. The two-piece grip of claim 2 , wherein the first collar contacts the second collar when the two-piece grip is assembled on the shaft.4. The two-piece grip of claim 2 , wherein the first collar comprises at least one slit.5. The two-piece grip of claim 3 , wherein the first collar contacts the second collar at a ninety degree angle with respect to a vertical shaft axis.6. The two-piece grip of claim 3 , wherein the first collar contacts the second collar at a non-ninety degree angle with respect to a vertical shaft axis.7. The two-piece grip of claim 1 , wherein the upper grip piece comprises a first set of serrations proximate ...

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Номер записи: 43
26-09-2013 дата публикации

Electronic firing of caseless propellant for a ballistic impeller golf club

Номер: US20130252753A1
Автор: Roy H. Taylor
Принадлежит: Roy H. Taylor

A unique quiet reliable golf club capable of driving a golf ball varying distances utilizing a case-less propellant formulation, fired electronically without swinging the club. The golf club contains multiple loads of case-less propellant formulation in a shaft magazine capable of playing an entire game of golf without reloading. The striker piston and cylinder are disposed within the golf club head casting that contains a silencing chamber to lower the db output level. The striker piston is propelled outward by a high pressure gas injected into a vortex generator, located at the breech end of the cylinder. The vortex generator disperses the gas according to a desired distance setting of a ball travel distance scale. The one piece striker piston is sealed with a piston ring and is movable on a hard-coat cylinder-bearing surface that eliminates lubrication.

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Номер записи: 44
03-10-2013 дата публикации

GOLF CLUB

Номер: US20130260910A1
Автор: SATO Fumiaki
Принадлежит: BRIDGESTONE SPORTS CO., LTD.

A golf club includes a shaft and a head. The shaft has a torque of the entire length of the shaft of from 3 to 5°. In the torsional rigidity distribution of the shaft, an integrated value of the torsional rigidity on the grip end side of the shaft is at least 85% of the integrated value of the torsional rigidity of the entire length of the shaft. The head has a distance to the center of gravity of from 25 mm to 35 mm and has a gravity center angle of from 10° to 20°. 1. A golf club comprising:a shaft having a torque of an entire length of the shaft of from 3° to 5°, wherein in a torsional rigidity distribution of the shaft, an integrated value of a torsional rigidity on a grip end side of the shaft is at least 85% of a integrated value of a torsional rigidity of the entire length of the shaft, wherein a measuring method for the torque of the entire length of the shaft includes fixing the shaft at a position 1,040 mm from the front end of the shaft and turning the shaft with a force of 1 ft-lb (0.1383 kgf·m) applied to a position 25 mm from the front end of the shaft in order to measure a twisted angle of the shaft, wherein the measuring method for the torsional rigidity distribution of the shaft includes fixing the shaft at positions 200 mm, 400 mm, 600 mm, 800 mm, 1,000 mm from the front end of the shaft and turning the shaft with a force of 1 ft-lb (0.1383 kgf·m) applied to a position 25 mm from the front end of the shaft in order to measure the twisted angle of the shaft and calculate the torsional rigidity at each measurement position, wherein the integrated value of the torsional rigidity of the entire length of the shaft is a value obtained by integrating the torsional rigidity from 200 mm from the front end of the shaft to 1,000 mm from the front end of the shaft, wherein the integrated value of the torsional rigidity on the grip end side of the shaft is a value obtained by integrating the torsional rigidity from 400 mm from the front end of the shaft to 1, ...

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Номер записи: 45
03-10-2013 дата публикации

GOLF CLUB SHAFT AND GOLF CLUB

Номер: US20130260911A1
Автор: ITO Hiromasa
Принадлежит: BRIDGESTONE SPORTS CO., LTD.

A golf club shaft is formed by curing wound fiber-containing prepregs and has a tip side and a butt side. In an embodiment, the prepregs include pitch-based carbon fiber-containing prepregs with a low elastic modulus, which are wound on the tip side, and polyacrylonitrile (PAN) based carbon fiber-containing prepregs, which are wound in an outermost layer on the tip side. In another embodiment, the prepregs include low-elasticity carbon fiber-containing prepregs wound on the tip side, and high-elasticity carbon fiber-containing prepregs wound on the butt side. In yet another embodiment, the prepregs include low-elasticity carbon-containing prepregs, which are wound on the butt side, and high elasticity carbon-containing prepregs, which are wound on the tip side. 1. A golf club shaft having a tip side and a butt side and being formed by curing wound fiber-containing prepregs , the wound fiber-containing prepregs comprising:pitch-based carbon fiber-containing prepregs with a low elastic modulus, which are wound on the tip side; andpolyacrylonitrile-based carbon fiber-containing prepregs, which are wound in an outermost layer on the tip side.2. The shaft according to claim 1 , wherein the wound fiber-containing prepregs further comprises polyacrylonitrile-based carbon fiber-containing prepregs extending continuously from the tip side to the butt side of the golf club shaft.3. A golf club comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the golf club shaft according to ; and'}a head.4. A golf club shaft having a tip side and a butt side and being formed by curing wound fiber-containing prepregs claim 1 , the wound fiber-containing prepregs comprising:low-elasticity carbon fiber-containing prepregs wound on the tip side; andhigh-elasticity carbon fiber-containing prepregs wound on the butt side.5. The shaft according to claim 4 , wherein the wound fiber-containing prepregs further comprises:main prepregs extending continuously from the tip side to the butt ...

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Номер записи: 46
10-10-2013 дата публикации

Adjustable length golf clubs and methods of manufacturing adjustable length golf clubs

Номер: US20130267343A1
Автор: Bradley D. Schweigart, Brandon L. Fossum, John A. Solheim, Marty R. Jertson
Принадлежит: Karsten Manufacturing Corp

Embodiments of adjustable length golf clubs and methods of manufacturing adjustable length golf clubs are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

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Номер записи: 47
10-10-2013 дата публикации

HYBRID GOLF SHAFT

Номер: US20130267344A1
Автор: Ahn Tae Hwan, Cho Eun Jung, Choi Jae Soo, Min Tae Kyoung, Pack Jong Hyun
Принадлежит: KOLON INDUSTRIES, INC.

Disclosed a hybrid golf shaft in which one or more aramid fiber containing prepregs (H) are laminated in a length section of 5 cm or more of the whole length of the golf shaft, and three or more carbon fiber prepregs (C) are laminated in a length section of 50 cm or more of the whole length of the golf shaft. The golf shaft is configured in that aramid prepregs (H) or hybrid prepregs (H) with excellent impact absorbability are arranged in a length section of 5 to 50 cm from a thin end of the golf shaft or along the whole length (L) in an axial direction of the golf shaft, to thereby effectively reduce the number of vibrations in the golf shaft when the golf ball is hit. 1. A hybrid golf shaft comprising:one or more aramid fiber containing prepregs (H) which are laminated in a length section of 5 cm or more of the whole length of the golf shaft; andthree or more carbon prepregs (C) which are laminated in a length section of 50 cm or more of the whole length of the golf shaft.21. The hybrid golf shaft of claim 1 , wherein the aramid fiber containing prepreg (H) is an aramid prepreg (H) which comprises aramid fibers (Af) only.32. The hybrid golf shaft of claim 1 , wherein the aramid fiber containing prepreg (H) is a hybrid prepreg (H) which comprises aramid fibers (Af) and carbon fibers (Cf).41. The hybrid golf shaft of claim 2 , wherein the carbon fiber prepregs (C) and the aramid prepregs (H) are laminated in a length section (X) of 5 to 50 cm from a tip end portion of the golf shaft claim 2 , and only the carbon fiber prepregs (C) are laminated in a remaining section (Y) of the golf shaft excluding the length section (X) of 5 to 50 cm from the tip end portion of the golf shaft.51. The hybrid golf shaft of claim 4 , wherein each of the aramid prepregs (H) arranged in the length section (X) of 5 to 50 cm from the tip end portion of the golf shaft is laminated between the carbon fiber prepregs (C).61. The hybrid golf shaft of claim 4 , wherein the respective number of ...

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Номер записи: 48
24-10-2013 дата публикации

Compact. Configurable Golf Club Set

Номер: US20130281224A1
Автор: Andrés Julio ZABALA SCHARPP
Принадлежит: Individual

Compact golf club set configurable during game play at player discretion prior to shot play, comprising: Adjustable-length shaft 100 in discrete length positions 165 in telescoping handle 110 ; adjustable-length shaft 100 including head interchange mechanism 170; Interchangeable head 200, 300, 400 in adjustable-length shaft 100 , with fixed loft head options 201, 301, 401 ; adjustable loft heads 202, 302 incorporating adjustable loft mechanism 500 a , 500 b , and sole 504 whose geometry 545 keeps adjustable loft heads 202, 302 horizontal on the ground; Interchangeable fixed or adjustable loft head, encompassing: Wood heads 200 : 1-wood 210 , fairway woods 220 , and hybrids; Iron heads 300 : 1- to 9-irons 310, 320 and wedges 330 ; and/or putter head 400.

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Номер записи: 49
24-10-2013 дата публикации

Integrally Formed Golf Club

Номер: US20130281225A1
Автор: Andrew Hsu, Welkin Hsu
Принадлежит: Individual

An integrally formed golf club comprising: a golf club head and a golf shaft, wherein the golf club head including a club head component formed by casting, the casted club head component has a club head surface formed by forging, the golf shaft is formed by drawing the casted club head component, and is integrally formed with the casted club head component. It thus the integrally formed golf club has characteristics of excellent distributed strength and no partial concentration of applied force, it thus the accuracy of direction and the ability of control is improved.

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Номер записи: 50
31-10-2013 дата публикации

Sleeve member for use in golf club grips and the like

Номер: US20130284363A1
Автор: Ben Huang
Принадлежит: Ben Huang

Disclosed are grips and methods of making grips for use with the handle of an article, and in particular for use with golf clubs, fishing poles, bicycle handles, hand tools, etc. Embodiments preferably include a first portion made of a first material and a second portion made of a second material. The first portion is preferably less dense and/or lighter than the second portion to allow for the manufacture of a light grip with different characteristics.

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Номер записи: 51
07-11-2013 дата публикации

GOLF-CLUB SHAFTS HAVING SELECTABLE-STIFFNESS TIP REGIONS, AND GOLF CLUBS COMPRISING SAME

Номер: US20130296065A1
Автор: Beach Todd P., DeShiell Drew T.
Принадлежит:

The subject golf clubs have a shaft and clubhead. The shaft has a tip-end coupled to the clubhead, a butt-end, a reduced-EI portion located adjacent the tip-end, and a remaining portion extending between the butt-end and the reduced-EI portion. The portions are coupled together at an interface. The remaining portion exhibits a respective rate of stiffness reduction as a function of distance from the butt-end. The reduced-EI portion is typically shorter than and has less stiffness than the remaining portion. The reduced-EI portion exhibits a respective rate (which can be zero) of stiffness reduction as a function of distance toward the tip-end. These rates can be similar or different. The interface can exhibit a greater rate in stiffness reduction than the other portions. 1. A golf club , comprising:a shaft including a butt-end, a tip-end, a length extending from the butt-end to the tip-end, and an interface at a location along the length, the length including a major-length portion extending from the butt-end to the interface and a minor-length portion extending from the interface to the tip-end, the minor-length portion being shorter and having less stiffness than the major-length portion; anda clubhead mounted to the tip-end;wherein the butt-end includes a grip;the major-length portion exhibits a substantially uniform first rate of stiffness reduction with distance from the butt-end to the interface;the minor-length portion exhibits less stiffness than the major-length portion;the interface comprises a juncture of the major-length and minor-length portions and exhibits a rate of stiffness reduction that is greater than the first rate in a direction toward the tip-end;wherein the major-length portion is made of a first material, the minor-length portion is made of a second material, and the interface comprises a junction between the first and second material;wherein at least one of the first and second materials is a metal.2. The golf club of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 52
07-11-2013 дата публикации

GOLF CLUB SHAFT

Номер: US20130296067A1
Автор: Beach Todd P., DeShiell Drew T., Lorentzen John Francis
Принадлежит:

An adjustable length golf club shaft having a grip portion with an end point is disclosed. A locking element is located within the grip portion and a lower shaft having an inner surface that is in frictional contact with the locking element is also disclosed. The locking element is configured to engage the inner surface of the lower shaft. A total length of the golf club shaft is adjustable by a distance of at least one inch and a total weight of the golf club shaft in a weight zone is less than 110 g. The weight zone is defined as a region of the golf club shaft extending from the end point of the grip portion up to 11″ along a central axis of the golf club shaft toward a tip portion of the shaft. 1. An adjustable length golf club shaft comprising:a grip portion, the grip portion having an end region including an end point and further includes an upper shaft and grip cover;a locking element located within the grip portion; anda lower shaft having an inner surface that is in frictional contact with the locking element, wherein the locking element is configured to engage the inner surface of the lower shaft, wherein a total length of the golf club shaft is adjustable by a distance of at least one inch and a total weight of the golf club shaft in a weight zone is less than 110 g, the weight zone being defined as all portions of the golf club shaft that are located between the end point of the grip portion to 11″ along a central axis of the golf club shaft toward a tip portion of the shaft.2. The adjustable length golf club shaft of claim 1 , wherein the total weight of the golf club shaft in the weight zone is less than 85 g.3. The adjustable length golf club shaft of claim 1 , wherein the total weight of the golf club shaft in the weight zone is less than 75 g.4. The adjustable length golf club shaft of claim 1 , wherein the total weight of the golf club shaft in the weight zone is less than 65 g.5. The adjustable length golf club shaft of claim 1 , wherein the total ...

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Номер записи: 53
14-11-2013 дата публикации

Variable length golf club shaft

Номер: US20130303299A1
Автор: D. Clayton Evans, Matthew T. Cackett, Tim Goudarzi
Принадлежит: Callaway Golf Co

A variable length shaft assembly comprising at least one upper shaft portion, a lower shaft portion and a threaded fastener, wherein the threaded fastener removably connects the upper shaft portion to the lower shaft portion, is disclosed herein. The variable length shaft assembly may further comprise at least two upper shaft portions having different lengths so a golfer can adjust the total length of the shaft by removing one upper shaft portion and replacing it with another upper shaft portion having a different length. Methods of adjusting the length of a golf club shaft without damaging any portion of the shaft and variable length shaft kits are also disclosed herein.

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Номер записи: 54
05-12-2013 дата публикации

Golf club shaft

Номер: US20130324288A1
Автор: Kazuyoshi Shiga, Yasuo Naito
Принадлежит: Dunlop Sports Co Ltd

A shaft 6 has a plurality of full length layers s 2 , s 3 , and s 6 to s 9 . The full length layers have full length bias layers s 2 and s 3 , and full length straight layers s 6 , s 8 , and s 9 . The full length straight layers s 6 , s 8 , s 9 located outside the full length bias layers s 2 and s 3 include a novolac-containing layer. In the novolac-containing layer, a content Rn of the novolac type epoxy resin is 3% by mass or greater and 19% by mass or less. If an average specific gravity of the novolac-containing layers constituting the full length straight layers is defined as S 1 , and an average specific gravity of the full length bias layers and inside of the full length bias layers is defined as S 2 , the specific gravity S 1 is greater than the specific gravity S 2.

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Номер записи: 55
05-12-2013 дата публикации

GOLF CLUB STEEL SHAFT

Номер: US20130324289A1
Автор: MATSUNAGA Kiyofumi
Принадлежит: DUNLOP SPORTS CO. LTD.

A golf club steel shaft in which, when a distance from a front end of the shaft to a center of gravity point of the shaft is Land when a full length of the shaft is L, a center-of-gravity rate Y (%) obtained as L/Lsatisfies 51.0≦Y≦60.0, a shaft weight X (g) satisfies 80≦X≦140, and a full length of the shaft L(inch) satisfies 30≦L≦42. 1. A golf club steel shaft in which , when a distance from a front end of the shaft to a center of gravity point of the shaft is Land when a full length of the shaft is L , a center-of-gravity rate Y (%) obtained as L/Lsatisfies 51.0≦Y≦60.0 , a shaft weight X (g) satisfies 80≦X≦140 , and a full length of the shaft L(inch) satisfies 30≦L≦42.2. The golf club steel shaft according to claim 1 , wherein a thickness of a portion up to 150 mm from a butt end toward a front end side of the shaft is not smaller than 0.30 mm but not larger than 0.40 mm.3. The golf club steel shaft according to claim 1 , wherein an outer diameter of a portion up to 150 mm from a butt end toward a front end side of the shaft is not smaller than 14.5 mm but not larger than 15.3 mm.4. The golf club steel shaft according to claim 2 , wherein an outer diameter of a portion up to 150 mm from a butt end toward a front end side of the shaft is not smaller than 14.5 mm but not larger than 15.3 mm.5. The golf club steel shaft according to claim 1 , wherein the number of steps included in a portion up to 400 mm from a butt end toward a front end side of the shaft is not less than 5 but not more than 8.6. The golf club steel shaft according to claim 2 , wherein the number of steps included in a portion up to 400 mm from a butt end toward a front end side of the shaft is not less than 5 but not more than 8.7. The golf club steel shaft according to claim 3 , wherein the number of steps included in a portion up to 400 mm from a butt end toward a front end side of the shaft is not less than 5 but not more than 8.8. The golf club steel shaft according to claim 4 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 56
12-12-2013 дата публикации

Shaft fitting system

Номер: US20130331200A1
Автор: Dustin J. Brekke, Matthew R. DARASKAVICH, Nathaniel J. Radcliffe
Принадлежит: SRI Sports Ltd

A method of selecting a preferred golf shaft for a player who uses an existing golf shaft, according to one or more aspects of the present invention, may comprise gathering a plurality of empirical data sets, each data set corresponding to an individual golf shaft selected from a plurality of golf shafts; providing a plurality of specification codes, each associated with an individual empirical data set of the plurality of empirical data sets; from the plurality of specification codes, identifying a first specification code associated with the existing golf shaft; gathering feedback associated with the existing golf shaft from the player; and using the feedback to select, from the plurality of specification codes, a second specification code corresponding to the preferred golf shaft.

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Номер записи: 57
19-12-2013 дата публикации

GOLF CLUB GRIP

Номер: US20130337934A1
Автор: Deg Kyle Thomas, Deg Michael John, Tremulis William S.
Принадлежит:

A pre-molded or moldable shaft grip includes a pre-configured or moldable section disposed within a substantially circular outer grip layer. A pre-configured or moldable section substantially conforms to a player's grip, facilitating consistent finger placement. The pre-configured section may comprise the shaft, a separate section, or multiple sections of varying durometer. The moldable section may include a layer of moldable material, or a cavity disposed between the outer grip layer and the shaft containing a moldable substance. Overall grip durometer can be adjusted by varying the pressure within the cavity. 1. A golf club grip comprising:a body disposed around a golf club shaft, the body comprising an inner section and an outer section, at least a portion of the inner section being pre-configured in a shape of a grip of a player, the outer section being adjacent to the inner section, the outer section being configured to substantially conform to the shape of the grip when gripped, the outer section further configured to return to and maintain a substantially circular cross section when the outer section is released from being gripped.2. The golf club grip of claim 1 , wherein the outer section comprises a closed-cell foam.3. The golf club grip of claim 1 , wherein the outer section comprises a viscoelastic foam4. The golf club grip of claim 1 , wherein the durometer of the inner layer is greater than the durometer of the outer layer.5. The golf club grip of claim 1 , wherein the inner section is molded into the shape of the grip prior to the outer section being gripped by the player.6. The golf club grip of claim 5 , wherein at least a portion of the inner section that is not pre-configured in the shape of the grip of a player has a substantially circular cross section.7. The golf club grip of claim 1 , wherein the inner section is a portion of a shaft of a golf club.8. A golf club grip comprising:a body disposed around a golf club shaft, the body having an ...

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Номер записи: 58
26-12-2013 дата публикации

Sports shaft grip

Номер: US20130344977A1
Автор: Paul Chalifoux
Принадлежит: Individual

A sports stick system, apparatus and method of engagement including a grip assembly and a shaft assembly designed to afford the user maximum functional capability in at point of purchase, practice or game play, coupled with the ability to replace or interchange grip systems. The system and apparatus provides numerous embodiments of grips, shafts and inserts, including the ability to tailor the gripping mechanisms to both right-handed and left-handed users. The system also provides golf clubs including interchangeable grips and heads to be tried at time of purchase or to exchange after trying on a golf course.

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Номер записи: 59
26-12-2013 дата публикации

GRIP

Номер: US20130344978A1
Автор: Huang Ben
Принадлежит:

The disclosure herein includes a grip for a golf club with a flexible tube and a layered sheet. The tube includes a tubular body and raised portions extending from the tubular body. The outer surface of the raised portions cooperates with the layered sheet to form a gripping surface. The grip reduces impact shock and provides a feeling of tackiness while providing increased variation in the physical characteristics of the gripping surface. The disclosure further provides a golf club grip that includes a resilient strip spirally wrapped about an underlisting sleeve having a cap and a nipple. The underside of the cap is formed a downwardly facing circumferential slot that receives the upper edge of the strip. The nipple is formed with an upwardly facing groove that receives the lower portion of the strip. 1. A grip configured to be grasped by a user , said grip comprising:a tube having a body with a first end, a second end including a cover defining a substantially closed outer surface, a support surface positioned between said first and second ends and a raised portion extending outwards from said support surface and integrally formed with said support surface, said tube defining three regions of equal length extending from said first end to said second end including a first region adjacent the first end, a second region adjacent the second end, and a middle region between the first and second endssaid raised portion including an exposed surface and a connecting surface extending between said support surface and said exposed surface, a first section of said raised portion integrally formed with said cover and having a length of at least about one half inch extending around the circumference of said tube such that said raised portion forms a portion of a gripping surface configured to be gripped by a user in the second region, and a second section of said raised portion extending along said body in said middle region toward said first end, said second section ...

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Номер записи: 60
02-01-2014 дата публикации

GOLF CLUB HAVING DYNAMIC CENTER OF GRAVITY PORTIONS FOR GOLF SWING, FORMED AT THE POSITION OF A SHAFT FIXED BENEATH A GRIP

Номер: US20140004970A1
Автор: Chang Keun Shik
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a golf club in which a shaft arranged beneath a grip portion of the golf club is processed to be used as means for grip swing performed by rotating the golf grip locally between both hands of a golfer. The aim of the present invention is to enable forces of both hands and both arms of the golfer and the weight of the golf club to be dynamically balanced at one or more center of gravity portions (S) designed at a specific position on the shaft beneath the grip during a typical gripping and swinging action of the golfer, that is, said center of gravity portions (S) may serve as a hinge or weight of minimum swing performed between both hands of the golfer, thereby enabling fine swing control. 1. A golf club comprising:{'b': '300', 'a shaft having a head hitting a golf ball at an end of one side;'}{'b': 200', '330', '200, 'a grip provided in a form of surrounding the shaft at an end of the other side of the shaft, the grip serving as a handle,'}{'b': '300', 'wherein a center of gravity (S) is provided on an axis of the shaft at a designed specific position inside a grip of both hands, the center of gravity (S) concentrating weight of the golf club.'}230013002300200330ab. The golf club according to claim 1 , wherein the shaft is cut into a lower shaft on a club head side and an upper shaft on a club grip side around a bottom entry of the grip claim 1 , and is assembled to form a single axis by insertion of one connecting rod .32002300b. The golf club according to claim 2 , wherein the grip is coupled with the cut upper short shaft by accommodating all sections of the shaft.4330. The golf club according to claim 2 , wherein the connecting rod is made of plastic or light metal material.533013003301300aaa.. The golf club according to claim 2 , wherein the connecting rod is directly and firmly coupled with the lower shaft using at least one means selected among welding claim 2 , a screw claim 2 , a rivet claim 2 , a glue claim 2 , shrink-fit ...

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Номер записи: 61
23-01-2014 дата публикации

Flexible Golf Club Head

Номер: US20140024474A1
Автор: Jennings Joseph
Принадлежит:

An improved golf club shaft comprised of a flexible insert device that adds additional flexibility to said club shaft and creates one or more pivot points along said shaft. The increased flexibility of the golf club shaft enables a golfer to impart greater force on a golf ball, and also dampens or reduces the amount of vibration and/or shock otherwise imparted to the golfer when the golf club head strikes the golf ball. 1. An improved golf club shaft comprising:a first portion and a second portion; anda flexible insert positioned between said first portion and said second portion.2. The improved golf club shaft of wherein said first portion is removably attached to said second portion by said flexible insert.3. The improved golf club shaft of wherein said flexible insert comprises at least one opening therein for receipt of a male insert extending from at least one of said first portion and said second portion.4. The improved golf club shaft of wherein at least one of said first portion and said second portion further comprise a threaded male portion for insertion into a threaded opening in said flexible insert.5. The improved golf club shaft of wherein the flexible insert is further comprised of a first end and a second end and the overall length of the flexible insert claim 1 , as measured between said first and second ends claim 1 , is between one and three inches.6. The improved golf club shaft of wherein the flexible insert is further comprised of an exterior surface and a plurality of ribs located on said exterior surface.7. The improved golf club shaft of wherein the flexible insert is comprised of rubber.8. An improved golf club comprising:a handle;a club shaft comprised of a first portion, a second portion, and a flexible insert positioned between said first portion and said second portion; anda club head.9. The improved golf club of wherein said first portion is removably attached to said second portion by said flexible insert.10. The improved golf club of ...

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Номер записи: 62
06-02-2014 дата публикации

Golf grip

Номер: US20140038742A1
Автор: Lanny L. Johnson
Принадлежит: Individual

A golf grip that provides a user with tactile feedback is provided. The golf grip includes a grip body having an upper portion, a lower portion, a grip length, a proximal end, a distal end, and an exterior body surface. The exterior body surface is defined by a first octant, a second octant, a third octant, a fourth octant, a fifth octant, a sixth octant, a seventh octant, and an eighth octant. The golf grip includes at least a first tactile channel that extends longitudinally along the exterior body surface and is confined to a first tactile octant. The first tactile channel is formed with dimensions specifically tailored to harness the user's natural attributes of sensibility, proprioception, and neuromuscular memory to improve the user's ability to consistently hit a golf ball on the center of a golf club.

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Номер записи: 63
13-02-2014 дата публикации

SHAFT FOR GOLF CLUB HAVING RIGIDITY IMPROVED AT INTERMEDIATE PART

Номер: US20140045605A1
Автор: FUJIWARA Kosuke, YATSUDA Naruki
Принадлежит:

A shaft for a golf club is capable of hitting a higher ball and reducing a spin on the ball. The shaft has a distal part that is provided with a clubhead, a proximal part that is provided with a grip, an intermediate part arranged between the distal and proximal parts, and a thick part set to thicken a wall thickness of the intermediate part relative to the distal part, a reinforcing part set at the intermediate part, or a combination of the thick part and the reinforcing part. With this, the shaft improves a rigidity at the intermediate part so that a change in rigidity between the distal part and the intermediate part has an inflection point. 1. A shaft for a golf club , comprising:a distal part that is provided with a clubhead;a proximal part that is provided with a grip;an intermediate part arranged between the distal and proximal parts; anda thick part set to thicken a wall thickness of the intermediate part relative to the distal part, a reinforcing part set at the intermediate part, or a combination of the thick part and the reinforcing part, thereby improving a rigidity at the intermediate part so that a change in rigidity between the distal part and the intermediate part has an inflection point.2. The shaft of claim 1 , wherein the thick part or the reinforcing member is set within only the intermediate part.3. The shaft of claim 2 , wherein the thick part is formed to bulge outward from an outer periphery of the shaft claim 2 , inward from an inner periphery of the shaft claim 2 , or outward and inward from the outer periphery and the inner periphery.4. The shaft of claim 2 , wherein the thick part has end portions in a longitudinal direction of the shaft claim 2 , each end portion gradually reducing a wall thickness of the thick part.5. The shaft of claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing part has a reinforcing member fit to an outer periphery or an inner periphery of the shaft.6. The shaft of claim 5 , wherein the reinforcing part has reinforcing members ...

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Номер записи: 64
20-02-2014 дата публикации

FITTING SYSTEM FOR A GOLF CLUB

Номер: US20140051526A1
Автор: Bone Donald S., Johnson Gregory D., Margoles Ryan
Принадлежит: ACUSHNET COMPANY

A method relating to an improved fitting system for a golf club shaft is disclosed herein. More specifically, the present invention utilizes specific data gathered from the golfer's golf swing itself to determine the best performing golf club shaft for this particular golf swing. Even more specifically, the present invention relates to the utilization of infrared motion capturing cameras to record the location data of a golf club shaft throughout a swing. Based on the location data captured, one or more dynamic behavioral characteristics can be calculated to determine one or more preferred shaft characteristics. Using the preferred shaft characteristics, a shaft can be recommended for the golfer having this particular golf swing. The current inventive fitting methodology is preferred to the archaic fitting method of using data gathered from the result orientated ball flight data together with a tedious process of having to try numerous different shafts. 1. A method of fitting a golfer to a recommended shaft comprising:providing a plurality of shaft families, each of the families having a substantially similar shaft response element and each shaft in the family having a different mechanical shaft characteristic;determining a swing force profile of said golfer's golf swing based on golf swing data;determining a plurality of shaft profiles based on a static shaft test for a plurality of shaft families;simulating a plurality of shaft responses based on a combination of said swing force profile and said plurality of shaft profiles; andsimulating a plurality of performance results for each one of said plurality of shaft families based on said plurality of shaft responses,selecting a shaft family based on the shaft responses; andselecting a shaft from the shaft family having a preferred mechanical shaft characteristic.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said static shaft test further comprises;securing a grip end of a shaft;attaching said weight to a tip end of said shaft ...

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Номер записи: 65
06-03-2014 дата публикации

Grip with Torsional Stiffness

Номер: US20140066222A1
Автор: Huang Pyng-Jyh, Kuo King-Neng, Luo Michael, Su Mei-Ling, Wei Ellin
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure relates to an improved hand grip for a shock imparting implement, like a golf club grip, that provides a selected portion A of the cap on the grip with a greater hardness than the portion B of the body of the grip. The selected portion A of the cap improves the torsional stiffness to resist twisting during the swing of the implement. 1. A golf club grip , comprising:an elongated tubular body having a hollow core constructed to slip on to a golf club shaft, said body further including a cap at an upper end of said body and an open tip at a lower end for receiving the golf club shaft, said cap having a portion extending into said body a selected distance, said cap having a hardness value greater than said body, wherein said selected distance of said extending portion of said cap corresponds substantially to a selected zone at the inner base of an open hand of a user.2. The grip as recited in claim 1 , wherein said extending portion of said cap includes at least one annular groove and at least one annular ring for co-molding said cap with said body.3. The grip as recited in claim 2 , wherein said extending portion of said cap includes a plurality of annular grooves and a plurality of annular rings for co-molding said cap with said body.4. The grip as recited in claim 1 , wherein said material in said cap comprises a hardness value ranging from approximately 60 Shore A to approximately 90 Shore A claim 1 , and said body including said tip end having a hardness value ranging from approximately 38 to 60 Shore A.5. The grip as recited in claim 1 , wherein said extending portion of said cap comprises a plurality of branch elements constructed to provide stiffness to a selected portion of the grip.6. The grip as recited in claim 5 , wherein said branch elements extend from an inner edge of said cap and have a cylindrical form.7. The grip as recited in claim 5 , wherein said branch elements have a triangular shape constructed to provide stiffness to a ...

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Номер записи: 66
13-03-2014 дата публикации

METHOD OF APPLYING DECORATIVE LAYERS TO A STEEL SHAFT

Номер: US20140073449A1
Автор: Barelmann Daniel R., Folck Scott Edward, Sentianin Eric Michael
Принадлежит: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.

A method of applying decorative layers to a steel golf club shaft is disclosed. The method may be performed on any type of steel shaft and comprises buffing the steel shaft, applying a primer or sealer coat, curing the sealer coat, buffing the sealer coat, applying a decal or decorative layer, applying clear coat over the shaft and decal, and curing the clear coat layer. Some embodiments comprise applying a layer of base coat color before applying a decal. Disclosed methods can, for example, improve adhesion between chrome-plated steel golf club shafts and paint, for golf club branding with increased resistance to wear. 1. A golf club component , comprising:a steel shaft;a metallic protective coating situated on at least a portion of an exterior of the steel shaft;wherein the metallic protective coating comprises nickel-chrome;wherein the metallic protective coating includes a roughened portion;wherein the steel shaft has a club head end portion configured for attachment to a golf club head and a grip end portion configured to receive a golf club grip;a primer coat situated on at least a portion of the roughened portion of the metallic protective layer;a decal situated on the primer coat;a clear coat layer covering the decal; andwherein the decal is located directly adjacent the grip portion.2. The golf club component of claim 1 , wherein the metallic protective coating substantially covers an exterior of the steel shaft.3. (canceled)4. The golf club component of claim 3 , wherein the roughened portion extends completely around the shaft.5. The golf club component of claim 1 , further comprising: a colored base coat layer situated on the primer coat.6. The golf club component of claim 5 , wherein the primer coat includes a roughened portion to which the colored base coat layer is secured.7. The golf club component of claim 6 , wherein the colored based coat layer and decal are secured to a roughened portion of the primer coat.8. The golf club of claim 5 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 67
03-04-2014 дата публикации

MULTI-LAYERED GRIP

Номер: US20140090770A1
Автор: Huang Ben
Принадлежит:

Disclosed are grips and methods of making grips for use with the handle of an article, and in particular for use with fishing poles and golf clubs. Grips preferably include a multi-layered gripping member and an inner sleeve or mounting body. The gripping member can include an outer layer with a fabric layer coated and preferably saturated by polyurethane. The outer layer can be bonded to an inner layer to form the gripping member which is then attached to the sleeve. The sleeve can be ground from a starting block of material or may be injection molded. Also disclosed are handles including a connector configured to couple to a portion of a fishing pole. Such handles may include a multiple layers and can be selectively removed from the article. Methods are also provided for selectively coupling exchangeable handles to articles including fishing poles. 1. A method of making a grip for use with the handle portion of an article , the method comprising the steps of:providing a sleeve member comprising a hollow cavity configured to receive at least a portion of a handle portion of an article, the sleeve member defining a first end, a second end and a mounting surface;dipping a first fabric sheet comprising an inner surface and an outer surface into liquid polyurethane such that polyurethane coats both the inner surface and the outer surface and penetrates through the first fabric sheet between;removing polyurethane from the inner surface of the fabric sheet such that the inner surface of the dipped sheet includes both polyurethane and fabric; andjoining the dipped sheet to the mounting surface of the sleeve member.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the steps of directing the dipped first fabric sheet through a first pair of rollers claim 1 , one roller including a smooth radial surface for smoothing the polyurethane on the outer surface of the first fabric sheet and the other roller including a resilient radial surface for removing the majority of the ...

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Номер записи: 68
06-01-2022 дата публикации

Golf club and golf club head structures

Номер: US20220001252A1
Автор: John T. Stites, Yoshimasa Fujita
Принадлежит: Karsten Manufacturing Corp

A golf club head has a body defining a ball striking face. The body further has a rear portion comprising a plurality of side walls and a planar lower portion. The plurality of side walls extend downward from a top of the golf club head towards the planar lower portion. The body further comprises a cover extending over the rear. The body further defines a gap between the cover and the planar portion.

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Номер записи: 69
06-01-2022 дата публикации

GOLF CLUB GRIP

Номер: US20220001256A1
Автор: Deg Kyle Thomas, Deg Michael John, Tremulis William S.
Принадлежит:

A pre-molded or moldable shaft grip includes a pre-configured or moldable section disposed within a substantially circular outer grip layer. A pre-configured or moldable section substantially conforms to a player's grip, facilitating consistent finger placement. The pre-configured section may comprise the shaft, a separate section, or multiple sections of varying durometer. The moldable section may include a layer of moldable material, or a cavity disposed between the outer grip layer and the shaft containing a moldable substance. Overall grip durometer can be adjusted by varying the pressure within the cavity. 1. A method of guiding a player's hand to a consisting gripping position on a golf club , comprising:providing a golf club grip comprising a first material and a second material, the first material having a higher durometer than the second material; i. provide concave finger impressions in the grip when gripped by a player, and', 'ii. return to and maintain a substantially circular cross-section when released from being gripped by the player; and, 'wherein the second material is configured to'}wherein a cross-section of at least a portion of the golf club grip includes both the first material and the second material; andinstructing the player to grip a golf club comprising the golf club grip, with the first material guiding the player's fingers to a consistent gripping position.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second material comprises rubber.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first material comprises rubber.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein grip comprises one or more protrusions of the first material.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the grip further comprises a friction-enhancing outer layer. This application is a continuation of Ser. No. 16/059,345 filed on Aug. 9, 2018, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/937,763 tiled on Jul. 9, 2013, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/253,205 (now U.S. Pat. No. 8,506, ...

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Номер записи: 70
06-01-2022 дата публикации

Sports equipment with pattern created in magnetic paint

Номер: US20220001420A1
Автор: Donald Collins BROWN, Jr., Jose Moreno
Принадлежит: True Temper Sports Inc

A piece of sports equipment includes: a surface; and base paint including magnetic particles, the base paint being located on the surface of the piece of sports equipment, the magnetic particles being arranged based on a predetermined design after being subjected to magnetic field generated by one or more magnets. A method of manufacturing a piece of sports equipment includes: obtaining an object including one or more magnets arranged in a predetermined design; applying a base paint including magnetic particles to an exterior surface of the piece of sports equipment; while the base paint is fluid, positioning the piece of sports equipment within a magnetic field of the one or more magnets; and maintaining the positioning of the piece of sports equipment for at least a predetermined period, thereby allowing the magnetic particles in the base paint to arrange based on the predetermined design of the one or more magnets.

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Номер записи: 71
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Golf shaft

Номер: US20210001192A1
Автор: Blair M. Philip, Byron H. Adams, James P. MacKay, Jeffrey T. Halstead, Robert E. Stephens, Trever M. Napier
Принадлежит: Breakthrough Golf Technology LLC

A multi-material golf shaft having a butt portion joined to a tip portion and possessing unique relationships, including rigidity relationships, which provide beneficial performance characteristics.

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Номер записи: 72
07-01-2016 дата публикации

MULTI-HELIX GRIP

Номер: US20160001147A1
Автор: Colton Adam, Kauffman Kerri, Lamkin Robert J., Lau Ting, Marquez Patricia, Medina Raul, Pettersen Carl W., Rodriguez Carlos
Принадлежит:

A molded golf grip for a golf club includes first simulated wrap, and a second simulated wrap. The first simulated wrap includes a first wrap surface extending in a helical pattern. The first wrap surface includes a first wrap surface texture and a first wrap width that is less than a pitch of the helical pattern. The second simulated wrap includes a second wrap surface extending in a second helical pattern intertwined helically with the first wrap surface. The second wrap surface includes a second wrap surface texture that is different than the first wrap surface texture and a second wrap width that is less than the pitch. The first simulated wrap and the second simulated wrap are molded as a single body forming a shaft opening there within. 1. A molded golf grip for a golf club comprising:a butt end;a tip end distal to the butt end;a first simulated wrap including a first wrap surface extending in a helical pattern between the butt end and the tip end, the first wrap surface including a first wrap surface texture and a first wrap width that is less than a pitch of the helical pattern;a second simulated wrap including a second wrap surface extending in a second helical pattern between the butt end and the tip end and intertwined helically with the first wrap surface, the second wrap surface including a second wrap surface texture that is different than the first wrap surface texture and a second wrap width that is less than the pitch, the first simulated wrap and the second simulated wrap being molded as a single body forming a shaft opening there within; andan end cap at the butt end adjoining the first simulated wrap and the second simulated wrap.2. The molded golf grip of claim 1 , further comprising a first skive forming a first transition between the first simulated wrap and the second simulated wrap and a second skive forming a second transition between the second simulated wrap and an adjacent simulated wrap.3. The molded golf grip of claim 2 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 73
04-01-2018 дата публикации

TUBULAR CARBON FIBER REINFORCED COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND GOLF CLUB SHAFT

Номер: US20180001165A1
Автор: Fujiwara Takayuki, ICHIKAWA Tomoko, SAKAGUCHI Mami, YOSHIHIRO Kazuki
Принадлежит: Toray Industries, Inc.

Provided are tubular carbon fiber reinforced composite material and having excellent cylindrical bending strength and a golf club shaft using the same. This tubular carbon fiber reinforced composite material is formed by laminating and curing a straight layer and a bias layer. The straight layer comprises carbon fibers S coated with a sizing agent S and arranged in parallel in a direction of −20° to +20° with respect to the axis of the tubular body, and contains a thermosetting resin S. The bias layer comprises carbon fibers B coated with a sizing agent B and arranged in parallel in a direction of +25° to +65° with respect to the axis of the tubular body, and contains a thermosetting resin B. The carbon fiber reinforced composite material constituting the bias layer has an interlaminar shear strength of not less than 110 MPa. A cured product of the thermosetting resin S has an elastic modulus of not less than 4.0 GPa. 112-. (canceled)14. The tubular carbon fiber reinforced composite material according to claim 13 , wherein the elastic modulus of a cured product of the thermosetting resin B is 4.0 GPa or more.15. The tubular carbon fiber reinforced composite material according to claim 13 , wherein in the case of above (ii) claim 13 , the carbon fiber B is obtained by coating with the sizing agent B a carbon fiber in which the surface oxygen concentration (O/C) determined by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy is 0.25 or less claim 13 , the surface hydroxyl group concentration (COH/C) determined by chemical modification X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy is 0.005 or more claim 13 , and the surface carboxyl group concentration (COOH/C) determined by chemical modification X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy is 0.01 or less.16. The tubular carbon fiber reinforced composite material according to claim 13 , wherein in the case of above (i) claim 13 , the sizing agent B contains one kind or more epoxy resins.17. The tubular carbon fiber reinforced composite material according to ...

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Номер записи: 74
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Golf club

Номер: US20180001166A1
Автор: Takashi Nakano
Принадлежит: Dunlop Sports Co Ltd

A golf club 2 includes a shaft 6 having a tip end Tp and a butt end Bt, a head 4 and a grip 8 . The shaft 6 includes a plurality of carbon fiber reinforced layers. The layers include a straight layer, a bias layer and a hoop layer. When a weight of the hoop layer is defined as WF, and a shaft weight is defined as WS, WF/WS is 0.18 or greater. The shaft weight WS is 42 g or less. In the shaft 6 , a point 200 mm distant from the butt end Bt is defined as P1, and a region between the point P1 and the butt end Bt is defined as a specific butt region Rb. A weight of the hoop layer in the specific butt region Rb is defined as WFb, and a shaft weight in the specific butt region Rb is defined as WSb.

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Номер записи: 75
03-01-2019 дата публикации

GOLF CLUB GRIP

Номер: US20190001201A1
Автор: Becktor Mika
Принадлежит:

A grip for a putter-type golf club including a bottom end having a recess to receive a golf shaft, and a top end opposite the bottom end. The recess defines a longitudinal axis, and an exterior side surface extends about the circumference of the longitudinal axis. The exterior side surface defines a generally planar portion and a generally arcuate portion adjoining the planar portion. A grip cross-section no greater than 15 mm from the top end includes a planar portion cross-sectional width no less than 4 mm, a first cross-sectional length, L, and a maximum cross-sectional width located at a depth D from the planar portion such that D/L is no greater than 0.40. According to another aspect, a grip cross-section between 120 mm and 140 mm from the top end includes a cross-sectional maximum width, W, and a cross-sectional length, L, such that W/L is no greater than 0.90. 1. A grip for a putter-type golf club , the grip comprising:a bottom end having a recess therein configured to receive a golf shaft, the recess defining a virtual longitudinal axis of the grip;a top end opposite the bottom end; and [{'b': 1', '1, '(a) the grip comprises a first cross-sectional maximum width, W, and a first cross-sectional length, L;'}, {'b': '1', '(b) the planar portion comprises a first planar portion cross-sectional width, WP, of no less than 4 mm; and'}, {'b': 1', '1', '1', '1, '(c) the first maximum cross-sectional width W is located at a depth D from, and measured perpendicularly to, the planar portion such that D/L is no greater than 0.40; and'}], 'an exterior side surface extending about the entire circumference of the longitudinal axis, the exterior side surface consisting of a generally planar portion and a generally arcuate portion adjoining the planar portion on each longitudinal side such that, in a first grip cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and at an axial location of no greater than 15 mm from the top end of the grip [{'b': 2', '2, '(a) the grip ...

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Номер записи: 76
01-01-2015 дата публикации

Golf putter grip pattern

Номер: US20150005087A1
Автор: Raghu Nathan
Принадлежит: Individual

A golf putter grip pattern is disclosed. The golf putter grip has a top end, a bottom end, a substantially flat front portion, a substantially curved rear portion, a first side, and a second side. The first and second sides are in between the front portion and the rear portion. The present invention may further include a pattern disposed on the golf putter grip that aids the golfer in perfecting the golf putter swing.

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Номер записи: 77
14-01-2021 дата публикации

GRIP WITH ELECTRONIC SYSTEM AND EXTERIOR VENTING

Номер: US20210008422A1
Автор: Granados Noel Perez, Hernandez Feliciano Guillen, Pettersen Carl W.
Принадлежит:

Grip with electronic system and exterior venting. In an embodiment, the grip comprises a main body comprising a shaft cavity extending from an open first end to a second end. The grip also comprises an end cap that is attached to the second end of the main body. The end cap comprises a base adjacent to the second end of the main body, which comprises one or more vent openings to one or more vent paths. The end cap also comprises a side wall extending from the base and defining an interior cavity. The end cap further comprises one or more vent paths. Each vent path provides fluid communication between at least one of the vent opening(s) and at least one of one or more vent holes in an exterior surface of the side wall. An electronic system is positioned within the interior cavity of the end cap. 1. A grip for installation on a shaft , the grip comprising:a main body comprising a shaft cavity extending from an open first end to a second end, wherein the shaft cavity is configured to receive the shaft therein; a base adjacent to the second end of the main body, wherein the base comprises one or more vent openings to one or more vent paths,', 'a side wall extending from the base, wherein the side wall defines an interior cavity,', 'and the one or more vent paths, wherein each of the one or more vent paths provides fluid communication between at least one of the one or more vent openings and at least one of one or more vent holes in an exterior surface of the side wall; and, 'an end cap attached to the second end of the main body, wherein the end cap comprises'}an electronic system within the interior cavity of the end cap.2. The grip of claim 1 , wherein the main body is substantially cylindrical.3. The grip of claim 2 , wherein the end cap is circular in plan view.4. The grip of claim 3 , wherein the side wall of the end cap is annular.5. The grip of claim 4 , wherein the electronic system is circular in plan view.6. The grip of claim 1 , wherein each of the one or ...

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Номер записи: 78
10-01-2019 дата публикации

GOLF CLUB SHAFT

Номер: US20190009148A1
Автор: NAKANO Takashi, TAKASU Kenji
Принадлежит: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.

A shaft has a forward flex of equal to or longer than 130 mm and equal to or shorter than 178 mm. When the forward flex is represented by f and a backward flex is represented by f f(f+f) is equal to or greater than 0.46 and equal to or less than 0.50. When a distance between a butt end Bt and a center of gravity Gs of the shaft is represented by L (centimeter), and a weight of the shaft is represented by Ws (kilogram), a butt end GLL is calculated by the following formula: 1. A golf club shaft , whereina forward flex is equal to or longer than 130 mm and equal to or shorter than 178 mm,{'b': 1', '2', '2', '1', '2, 'the forward flex is represented by f, a backward flex is represented by f, and f/(f+f) is equal to or greater than 0.46 and equal to or less than 0.50, and'}{'sup': '2', 'claim-text': {'br': None, 'butt end GLL=Ws×L×L.'}, 'a distance between a butt end and a center of gravity of the shaft is represented by L (centimeter), a weight of the shaft is represented by Ws (kilogram), and a butt end GLL calculated by the following formula is equal to or less than 110 kg·cm2. The golf club shaft according to claim 1 , wherein the butt end GLL is equal to or greater than 85 kg·cm.3. The golf club shaft according to claim 1 , wherein the golf club shaft includes a shaft length of equal to or longer than 43 inches and equal to or shorter than 48 inches.4. The golf club shaft according to claim 1 , wherein the golf club shaft includes: a shaft weight of equal to or greater than 35 g and equal to or less than 50 g; and a shaft torque of equal to or greater than 6.0 degrees and equal to or less than 7.5 degrees.5. The golf club shaft according to comprising a plurality of layers claim 1 , whereinthe layers include a first butt partial layer and a second butt partial layer,the first butt partial layer is a glass fiber reinforced layer, andthe second butt partial layer is a hoop layer.6. The golf club shaft according to comprising a plurality of layers claim 1 , whereinthe ...

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Номер записи: 79
10-01-2019 дата публикации

GOLF CLUB

Номер: US20190009149A1
Автор: HAYASE Seiji, KOHNO Daisuke, MIZUTANI Naruhiro, NAKANO Takashi, TAKASU Kenji
Принадлежит: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.

A golf club includes a head, a shaft, and a grip. The golf club has a club vibration frequency of less than or equal to 210 cpm. The golf club has a club length of greater than or equal to 45.7 inches and less than or equal to 46.5 inches. With the golf club, a force acting on the player's body during a swing can be reduced. The golf club can stabilize swing. 1. A golf club comprising:a head;a shaft; anda grip, whereina club vibration frequency is less than or equal to 210 cpm, anda club length is greater than or equal to 45.7 inches and less than or equal to 46.5 inches.2. The golf club according to claim 1 , whereina grip weight Wg is less than or equal to 30 g.3. The golf club according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 ,when a weight of the head is denoted by Wh, and a weight of the club is denoted by Wc, Wh/Wc is greater than or equal to 0.72.4. The golf club according to claim 1 , wherein{'b': '5', 'a swing weight is greater than or equal to D.'}5. The golf club according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 ,{'b': 1', '2', '1', '2, 'when a distance between a butt-side end of the grip and a center of gravity of the grip is denoted by Lg, and a length of the grip is denoted by Lg, Lg/Lg is greater than or equal to 0.37.'}6. The golf club according to claim 1 , wherein{'sup': '2', 'claim-text': {'br': None, 'i': 'GLL=Wg×L×L', 'Shoulder center grip \u2003\u2003(1)'}, 'a shoulder center grip GLL calculated by Equation (1) below is less than or equal to 140 kg·cm {'br': None, 'i': L', 'Lg, 'sup': 2', '2', '1/2, '=[60+(1)]\u2003\u2003(2)'}, 'wherein Wg is a weight (kg) of the grip, and L is a value calculated by Equation (2) below{'b': '1', 'wherein Lg is a distance (cm) between a butt-side end of the grip and a center of gravity of the grip.'}7. The golf club according to claim 1 , whereina shaft weight Ws is less than 50 g.8. The golf club according to claim 1 , whereina shaft weight Ws is less than or equal to 43 g.9. The golf club according to claim 1 , whereina club weight ...

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Номер записи: 80
10-01-2019 дата публикации

Golf club

Номер: US20190009150A1
Автор: Daisuke KOHNO, Kenji TAKASU, Naruhiro MIZUTANI, Seiji Hayase, Takashi Nakano
Принадлежит: Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd

A golf club includes a head, a shaft, and a grip. The golf club has a club vibration frequency of less than or equal to 210 cpm. The golf club has a swing weight of greater than or equal to D5. With the golf club, a force acting on the player's body during a swing can be reduced. The golf club can stabilize swing.

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Номер записи: 81
10-01-2019 дата публикации

GOLF CLUB GRIP

Номер: US20190009151A1
Автор: Breeden, Giannatti Nick, Giannatti Ron F., III WINSTON H., SPAIN CHARLES EUGENE
Принадлежит:

Provided is a grip for a golf club having a body with an axial passage extending substantially the length of the body and an air passage extending through a side wall of the body into the axial passage to allow air to escape from the axial passage as the shaft of the golf club is advanced into the axial passage. 1. A grip for a golf club including: a grip portion having first and second ends and a bore extending longitudinally through the grip portion for a shaft of the golf club,', 'a taper portion adjacent to the first end of the grip portion tapering away from the grip portion and having a bore in communication with the bore of the grip portion, and', 'an end portion adjacent to the second end of the grip portion;, 'a body includinga wrap surrounding the grip portion, the wrap having an outer surface substantially flush with an adjacent outer surface of the taper portion and an adjacent outer surface of the end portion; anda plug secured to the end portion,wherein the taper portion and the end portion each have a cross-sectional area adjacent the first and second ends of the grip portion respectively that is greater than a cross-sectional area of the grip portion.2. The grip according to claim 1 , wherein the end portion has a vent passage in communication with and substantially perpendicular to the bore in the grip portion.3. The grip according to claim 1 , wherein the end portion has a first end adjacent the second end of the grip portion claim 1 , a second end spaced from the first end claim 1 , a bore extending longitudinally through the end portion claim 1 , and a vent passage in communication with and substantially perpendicular to the bore claim 1 , wherein the bore of the end portion is in communication with the bore of the grip portion.4. The grip according to claim 3 , wherein the plug is secured to the end portion at the second end to close off the bore to prevent air and/or solvent from escaping the bore at the second end.5. The grip according to ...

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Номер записи: 82
10-01-2019 дата публикации

Golf club

Номер: US20190009154A1
Автор: Daisuke KOHNO, Kenji TAKASU, Naruhiro MIZUTANI, Seiji Hayase, Takashi Nakano
Принадлежит: Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd

A golf club 2 includes a head 4, a shaft 6, and a grip 8. The club 2 has a forward club flex of greater than or equal to 140 mm. The forward club flex is measured for a golf club in the completed state. The grip 8 has a weight Wg of less than or equal to 30 g. With the golf club 2, a force acting on the player's body during a swing can be reduced. The golf club 2 can stabilize swing.

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Номер записи: 83
10-01-2019 дата публикации

GOLF CLUB

Номер: US20190009155A1
Автор: HAYASE Seiji, KOHNO Daisuke, MIZUTANI Naruhiro, NAKANO Takashi, TAKASU Kenji
Принадлежит: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.

A golf club includes a head , a shaft , and a grip . The club has a forward club flex of greater than or equal to 170 mm. The forward club flex is measured for a golf club in the completed state. The weight of the head is denoted by Wh, and the weight of the club is denoted by Wc. Wh/Wc is greater than or equal to 0.72. With the golf club , a force acting on the player's body during a swing can be reduced. The golf club can stabilize swing. 1. A golf club comprising:a head;a shaft; anda grip, whereina forward club flex is greater than or equal to 170 mm,when a weight of the head is denoted by Wh, and a weight of the club is denoted by Wc, Wh/Wc is greater than or equal to 0.72, and{'b': 1', '2', '1', '2, 'when a distance between a butt-side end of the grip and a center of gravity of the grip is denoted by Lg, and a length of the grip is denoted by Lg, Lg/Lg is greater than or equal to 0.37.'}2. The golf club according to claim 1 , whereina grip weight Wg is less than or equal to 30 g.3. The golf club according to claim 1 , whereina club length is greater than or equal to 45.7 inches and less than or equal to 46.5 inches.4. The golf club according to claim 1 , wherein{'b': '5', 'a swing weight is greater than or equal to D.'}5. The golf club according to claim 1 , wherein{'sup': '2', 'claim-text': {'br': None, 'i': 'GLL=Wg×L×L', 'Shoulder center grip (1)'}, 'a shoulder center grip GLL calculated by Equation (1) below is less than or equal to 140 kg·cm {'br': None, 'i': L', 'Lg, 'sup': 2', '2', '1/2, '=[60+(1)](2)'}, 'wherein Wg is a weight (kg) of the grip, and L is a value calculated by Equation (2) below{'b': '1', 'wherein Lg is a distance (cm) between a butt-side end of the grip and a center of gravity of the grip.'}6. The golf club according to claim 1 , whereina shaft weight Ws is less than 50 g.7. The golf club according to claim 1 , whereina shaft weight Ws is less than or equal to 43 g.8. The golf club according to claim 1 , whereina club weight Wc is less ...

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Номер записи: 84
08-01-2015 дата публикации

GOLF CLUB GRIP WITH DEVICE HOUSING

Номер: US20150011324A1
Автор: Beno Tim A., Curtis Andrew, McDonnell Michael T., Moreira Scott H., Yagley Michael S.
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to golf clubs, more particularly to mechanisms for fastening accessories to clubs. The invention provides a golf club configured to house an electronic device such as an RFID tag within a recess within the grip, thereby protecting the device from the stress, shock, and exposure that arises when a golf club is used. 127-. (canceled)28. A golf club comprising:a head comprising a body with a ball striking face and a hosel;a shaft extending from the hosel; anda grip disposed at an end of the shaft; andan electronic device comprising an RFID tag housed within a recess within the grip.2918. The golf club of claim , wherein a portion of the grip is configured like a flap that is openable to reveal the contents of the recess.30. The golf club of claim 28 , wherein the grip comprises a butt cap formed with a flap of material of the grip.31. The golf club of claim 28 , wherein the electronic device is surrounded in all directions by a material of the grip.32. The golf club of claim 28 , wherein the electronic device consists of the RFID tag and is about 100 mm long×12 mm wide×0.3 mm thick and includes a UHF RFID integrated circuit.33. The golf club of claim 32 , further comprising an additional device disposed at the grip.34. A golf club comprising:a head;a shaft;a grip dimensioned to receive an insert; anda device disposed within the grip, the device comprising an RFID microchip, further wherein the device comprises a major axis that is perpendicular to an axis of the shaft.35. The golf club of claim 34 , wherein the device comprises a plastic shell.36. The golf club of claim 35 , wherein the plastic shell defines a case housing the RFID microchip.37. The golf club of claim 36 , wherein the case houses an additional electronic device.38. The golf club of claim 34 , wherein the device is accessible via a flap forming part of the grip.39. A golf club comprising:a head having a ball-striking face and a hosel;a shaft connected to the head via the hosel;a ...

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Номер записи: 85
15-01-2015 дата публикации

SLEEVE MEMBER FOR USE IN GOLF CLUB GRIPS AND THE LIKE

Номер: US20150013109A1
Автор: Huang Ben
Принадлежит:

Disclosed are grips and methods of making grips for use with the handle of an article, and in particular for use with golf clubs, fishing poles, bicycle handles, hand tools, etc. Embodiments preferably include a first portion made of a first material and a second portion made of a second material. The first portion is preferably less dense and/or lighter than the second portion to allow for the manufacture of a light grip with different characteristics. 118-. (canceled)19. A grip for the handle portion of an article , the grip comprising:a gripping member configured to be grasped by a user;a sleeve with a cylindrical interior configured to receive the handle portion of an article, the sleeve including a first portion including a first end, a second end, and a first outer mounting surface near said second end, the second end being enclosed within the gripping member;the sleeve further including a second portion comprising a substantially enclosed cap portion configured to be exposed at the end of an article and a longitudinally extending section defining a second outer mounting surface, the second portion and the first portion being connected such that both the first and the second outer mounting surfaces are covered by the gripping member and are configured to be between the gripping member and a handle portion of an article; andwherein a portion of the first portion and the second portion overlap inside the gripping member and both the first and second outer mounting surfaces of the sleeve are coupled to the gripping member.20. A grip according to claim 19 , wherein the first end of the first portion of the sleeve extends past the end of the gripping member.21. A grip according to claim 19 , wherein the gripping member includes a first region and a second region closer the second end of the sleeve than the first region claim 19 , wherein the second region is thinner than the first region.22. A grip according to claim 21 , wherein the second region of the gripping ...

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Номер записи: 86
03-02-2022 дата публикации

GOLF CLUB GRIP WITH QUILTED TEXTURE

Номер: US20220032142A1
Автор: Balnis Craig R., Cavill Gregory William, Ledford James, Michaud Aaron J., Miller Bruce A., Neal Jonathan C., Walls Alex Lee
Принадлежит: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited

A flexible tubular golf club grip is formed of elastomeric material having a substantially closed end with an end cap. The tubular portion is formed of substantially softer material than the end cap and has disposed on opposite sides axially spaced discrete areas of macro-texture having spaced raised portions giving a quilt-like appearance. The discrete areas of macro-texture are disposed peripherally spaced on opposite sides of the grip. The end cap has an extension which closely inter-fits the inner periphery of the tubular portion and provides support therefor proximate the substantially closed end. The cap extension has axially extending protrusions peripherally spaced on the top and bottom of the cap which are flush with the outer surface of the tubular portion. 1. A flexible grip for a golf club shaft comprising:(a) a tubular member formed of elastomeric material with a substantially closed end and an open end for being received over the shaft;(b) an end cap received on the tubular member and forming the substantially closed end thereof; and(c) a plurality of distinct areas of texture formed on the outer surface of the tubular member including a first and second distinct area of texture axially spaced on one side of the grip and a third and fourth distinct area of texture axially spaced on an opposite side of the grip 180° opposite to the one side, wherein the first through fourth areas of distinct texture are formed with a first texture and other portions of the surface of the grip located circumferentially between the one side and the opposite side are formed of a second texture different than the first texture, wherein the first texture comprises a plurality of spaced raised portions and the second texture comprises a plurality of spaced depressions.2. The flexible grip of claim 1 , wherein the first and second distinct areas of texture are axially aligned and the third and fourth distinct areas of texture are axially aligned.3. The flexible grip of claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 87
19-01-2017 дата публикации

GOLF GRIP AID AND METHOD

Номер: US20170014707A1
Автор: Albers Oliver
Принадлежит:

Provided is a golf glove and a golf grip having corresponding patterns that enable a proper grip of a golf club. The golf glove and/or grip can come made with the patterns, or the patterns can be subsequently added. In the latter case, a golf grip template and a golf glove template can be provided, each including a respective pattern. The patterns can be transposed onto the golf grip and/or golf glove using the appropriate template. In some embodiments, the same template, such as a flexible template, can be used to mark a glove and a grip. 1. A golf glove template , comprising:a substrate defining a golf glove guide; anda glove pattern provided within the golf glove guide, the glove pattern comprising one or more lines, numbers, symbols, shapes, or a combination thereof arranged to align with a corresponding pattern of a golf grip.2. The template of claim 1 , wherein the glove pattern extends partially up the index finger.3. The template of claim 1 , wherein the glove pattern is a pre-inked pattern configured to be applied to a palm side of the golf glove.4. The template of claim 1 , wherein one or more through-holes or channels define the glove pattern.5. The template of claim 4 , wherein the one or more through-holes or channels are configured to receive a marking device claim 4 , including a writing implement chosen from a group comprising a pen claim 4 , a marker claim 4 , or a pencil.6. The template of claim 1 , wherein the substrate is formed of a substantially rigid or semi-rigid material.7. The template of claim 1 , wherein the substrate is formed of a flexible material.8. The template of claim 1 , wherein the glove pattern is a linear pattern that includes a solid line.9. The template of claim 1 , wherein the glove pattern is a linear pattern that includes a dashed line claim 1 , broken line claim 1 , or a dotted line.10. The template of claim 1 , wherein the glove pattern comprises one or more numbers.11. The template of claim 1 , wherein the glove pattern ...

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Номер записи: 88
18-01-2018 дата публикации

GOLF CLUB SHAFT

Номер: US20180015339A1
Автор: Kaneko Takashi, SHIMONO Satoshi
Принадлежит: MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION

The present invention provides a high-balance-point shaft capable of increasing ball speed. A golf club shaft formed by laminating fiber-reinforced resin, wherein the balance point obtained by formula below is set to be 53% or higher; and the kickpoint obtained by formula below is set to be 44% or higher. 1. A golf club shaft formed by laminating fiber-reinforced resin ,wherein the balance point obtained by formula (1) below is set to be 53% or higher; andthe kickpoint obtained by formula (2) below is set to be 44.5% or higher and 48% or lower, .{'sub': 'S', 'claim-text': [{'br': None, 'sub': 'S', '35≦M×(L/1168)≦75'}, {'br': None, 'sub': G', 'S, 'balance point (%)=(L/L)×100 \u2003\u2003(formula 1)'}, {'sub': 'G', 'L: distance from the gravity center of a shaft to the tip end of the shaft'}, {'sub': 'S', 'claim-text': {'br': None, 'sub': K', 'B, 'kickpoint (%)=(L/L)×100 \u2003\u2003(formula 2)'}, 'L: full length of the shaft'}, {'sub': 'K', 'L: when a shaft is curved by a compression load exerted on both ends of the shaft so that the linear distance between both ends is 98.5˜99.5% of the shaft length, the distance from the tip end of the shaft to a point where a straight line connecting both ends intersects with a perpendicular line drawn from the apex of the curve.'}, {'sub': 'B', 'L: when a shaft is curved by a compression load exerted on both ends of the shaft so that the linear distance between both ends is 98.5˜99.5% of the shaft length, the linear distance between both ends of the shaft,'}], 'wherein the mass of the shaft M [g] and the full shaft length (L) [mm] satisfy the following formula,'}wherein the shaft is formed in a tube shape; the inner diameter of the shaft tapers, gradually increasing from the tip end toward the butt end; the inner-diameter taper has an inner-diameter taper bending point (Pm); the inner-diameter taper bending point (Pm) is positioned at 550˜750 mm from the tip end of the shaft; and when an inner-diameter tapering gradient is set as ...

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Номер записи: 89
21-01-2016 дата публикации

GOLF CLUB SHAFT

Номер: US20160016056A1
Автор: YASHIKI Tatsuya
Принадлежит: DUNLOP SPORTS CO. LTD.

A shaft includes a first butt partial sheet s and a second butt partial sheet s The first butt partial sheet s includes a first tapered part TP The second butt partial sheet includes a second tapered part TP The first butt partial sheet s and the second butt partial sheet s satisfy the following (1) to (4). L L L Lt and Lt are shown in FIG.

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Номер записи: 90
21-01-2016 дата публикации

COUNTERWEIGHT ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20160016057A1
Автор: WANG Yung-Han
Принадлежит:

A counterweight assembly includes a tubular grip shaft attached to a golf club, a bearing member mounted in the tubular grip shaft and having a first fastening device, a locating member having a second fastening device fastened to the first fastening device of the bearing member, and a counterweight having an outer thread threaded into an inner thread in the locating member. Through the relative arrangement of the bearing member, locating member and counterweight of the counterweight assembly, every user can replace the counterweight to adjust the overall weight of the golf club for best fit for swinging. Thus, consumers need not to purchase various golf clubs of different counterweight ratios but simply to select a set of different weights of counterweights for the counterweight assembly, saving the cost. 1. A counterweight assembly , comprising:{'b': 10', '10', '11', '13, 'a tubular grip shaft () attached to a golf club, said tubular grip shaft () comprising an accommodation chamber (), and a stop flange () stopped at one end of said golf club;'}{'b': 20', '11', '10', '20', '212, 'a bearing member () mounted in said accommodation chamber () of said tubular grip shaft (), said bearing member () comprising a first fastening device () located therein;'}{'b': 30', '312', '212', '20', '314, 'a locating member () comprising a second fastening device () located at the periphery thereof and fastened to said first fastening device () of said bearing member (), and an inner thread () located in an inner perimeter thereof; and'}{'b': 40', '412', '314', '30, 'a counterweight () comprising an outer thread () threaded into said inner thread () of said locating member ().'}21012111210. The counterweight assembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said tubular grip shaft () further comprises an end wall (); said accommodation chamber () is located in said end wall () and longitudinally extended toward an inner side of said tubular grip shaft ().320222421222421221. The counterweight ...

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Номер записи: 91
17-01-2019 дата публикации

IRON GOLF CLUB

Номер: US20190015718A1
Автор: Takeuchi Hiroyuki
Принадлежит: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.

An iron golf club having high compatibility of a head and a shaft and good grasp of a ball is provided. An iron golf club includes a head, a shaft and a grip. A head gravity center distance that is a distance between a center of gravity of the head and an axis of the shaft is Db (mm), and a shaft torque of the shaft is Ts (°). Here, Db is 37 mm or more. In addition, Ts is less than 4.0°. Further, Db/Ts is 9.7 or more. The iron golf club has good grasp and excellent driving distance performance. 1. An iron golf club , comprising:a head, a shaft and a grip,wherein a head gravity center distance that is a distance between a center of gravity of the head and an axis of the shaft is Db (mm), andwhen a shaft torque of the shaft is Ts (°),Db is 37 mm or more,Ts is less than 4.0°, andDb/Ts is 9.7 or more.2. The golf club according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , provided that a distance from a center of gravity of the shaft to a tip end of the shaft is Lg and a length of the shaft is Ls claim 1 , Lg/Ls is 0.50 or more.3. The golf club according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , provided that a club weight is Wc (grams) and a club length is Lc (meters) claim 1 , Wc×Lc is 360 (g·m) or less.4. The golf club according to claim 1 , wherein the shaft is Ruined of a plurality of fiber reinforcement layers claim 1 , and the shaft has a bias layer of a tip portion and a bias layer of a butt portion.5. The golf club according to claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , provided that a club weight is Wc (grams) and a club length is Lc (meters) claim 2 , Wc×Lc is 360 (g·m) or less.6. The golf club according to claim 2 , wherein the shaft is formed of a plurality of fiber reinforcement layers claim 2 , and the shaft has a bias layer of a tip portion and a bias layer of a butt portion.7. The golf club according to claim 3 , wherein the shaft is formed of a plurality of fiber reinforcement layers claim 3 , and the shaft has a bias layer of a tip portion and a bias layer of a butt portion. This application ...

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Номер записи: 92
17-01-2019 дата публикации

SHAFT SET

Номер: US20190015719A1
Автор: Takeuchi Hiroyuki
Принадлежит: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.

A shaft set S includes a first shaft SF a second shaft SF shorter than the first shaft SF and a third shaft SF shorter than the second shaft SF At least the second shaft SF and the third shaft SF each include butt partial bias layers s and s Weights of the butt partial bias layers s and s are increased as the shaft is shortened. At least the first shaft SF and the second shaft SF each include tip partial bias layers s and s Weights of the tip partial bias layers s and s are decreased as the shaft is shortened. 1. A shaft set for a golf club set , comprising:a first shaft;a second shaft shorter than the first shaft; anda third shaft shorter than the second shaft, whereineach of the first shaft, the second shaft and the third shaft includes a full length bias layer,at least the second shaft and the third shaft each include a butt partial bias layer, and a weight of the butt partial bias layer is increased as the shaft is shortened, andat least the first shaft and the second shaft each include a tip partial bias layer, and a weight of the tip partial bias layer is decreased as the shaft is shortened.2. The shaft set according to claim 1 , whereinat least the second shaft and the third shaft each include a butt partial straight layer, and a weight of the butt partial straight layer is increased as the shaft is shortened.3. The shaft set according to claim 2 , whereinthe butt partial straight layer includes a glass fiber reinforced layer, anda weight of the glass fiber reinforced layer is increased as the shaft is shortened.4. The shaft set according to claim 1 , wherein a weight of the full length bias layer is substantially constant.5. The shaft set according to claim 1 , wherein a tip end width of the full length bias layer is increased as the shaft is shortened.6. The shaft set according to claim 1 , wherein the first shaft claim 1 , the second shaft claim 1 , and the third shaft have respective shaft weights of less than 60 g claim 1 , and have respective shaft ...

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Номер записи: 93
15-01-2015 дата публикации

GOLF CLUBS AND SHAFTS CONFIGURED FOR CONSISTENT CLUB GAPPING

Номер: US20150018114A1
Автор: Jertson Martin R., Schweigert Bradley D., Stokke Ryan M.
Принадлежит:

Some embodiments include a set of golf club shafts configured for consistent club gapping. Other embodiments for related golf club shafts and golf clubs, and related methods are also disclosed. 1. A set of shafts for golf clubs comprising:two or more shafts each configured for an iron-type, wedge-type, or hybrid-type golf club having a different loft angle; the elongate body extends between the tip end and the butt end;', 'the center of gravity is located a first distance from the midpoint;', 'the first distance is greater than or equal to approximately 6.0% of a second distance from the midpoint to the butt end; and', 'the center of gravity is located closer to the butt end than to the tip end., 'each shaft of the set of shafts comprises an elongate body, a tip end, a butt end, a midpoint, and a center of gravity, wherein, 'wherein2. The set of shafts for golf clubs of claim 1 , wherein the two or more shafts comprise three or more shafts each having a different loft angle.3. The set of shafts for golf clubs of claim 1 , wherein the two of more shafts are each configured for a different golf club ranging from a 1-iron-type golf club to a 9-iron-type golf club.4. The set of shafts for golf clubs of claim 1 , wherein the two or more shafts are configured for one or more iron-type clubs and one or more wedge-type clubs.5. The set of shafts for golf clubs of claim 1 , wherein the two or more shafts are each configured for a different golf club ranging from a 2-hybrid- to a 5-hybrid-type golf club.6. The set of shafts for golf clubs of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , for each shaft claim 1 , the first distance is greater than or equal to approximately 9.0% of the second distance.7. The set of shafts for golf clubs of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , for each shaft claim 1 , the first distance is greater than or equal to approximately 11.0% of the second distance.8. The set of shafts for golf clubs of claim 1 , wherein each shaft comprises a wall comprising steel claim 1 , and a ...

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Номер записи: 94
15-01-2015 дата публикации

GOLF CLUB

Номер: US20150018115A1
Автор: Beach Todd P., DeShiell Drew T., Hoffman Joseph Henry
Принадлежит: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.

A golf club head includes a body defining an interior cavity. The body includes a sole positioned at a bottom portion of the golf club head, a crown positioned at a top portion, and a skirt positioned around a periphery between the sole and crown. The body has a forward portion and a rearward portion. The club head includes a face positioned at the forward portion of the body. The face defines a striking surface having an ideal impact location at a golf club head origin. Some embodiments of the club head have a high moment of inertia and variable thickness face. 1. A golf club , comprising:a golf club shaft;a golf club grip; anda golf club head, the golf club head comprising a body defining an interior cavity and comprising a sole positioned at a bottom portion of the golf club head, a crown positioned at a top portion, and a skirt positioned around a periphery between the sole and crown, wherein the body has a forward portion and a rearward portion; anda face positioned at the forward portion of the body, the face defining a striking surface having an ideal impact location at a golf club head origin, the head origin including an x-axis tangential to the face and generally parallel to the ground when the head is at a proper address position, a y-axis generally perpendicular to the x-axis and generally parallel to the ground when the head is at a proper address position, and a z-axis perpendicular to both the x-axis and y-axis, the striking surface having a striking surface height between approximately 45 mm and approximately 65 mm, and a striking surface width between approximately 75 mm and approximately 105 mm;{'sup': '2', 'wherein the golf club head has a moment of inertia about a golf club head center of gravity z-axis generally parallel to the head origin z-axis greater than approximately 490 kg·mm,'}{'sub': min', 'max, 'claim-text': [{'br': None, 'i': t', '−|x, 'sub': 'min', 'sup': '2', '=1.6+0.002378(40|),\u2003\u2003(1)'}, {'br': None, 'and'}, {'br': None, ' ...

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Номер записи: 95
21-01-2021 дата публикации

Putter Shaft With Decorative Sleeves

Номер: US20210016143A1
Автор: NELSON Eric
Принадлежит:

A shaft for a putter includes decorative sheaths that may beautify the shaft while retaining lightweight stiffness and avoiding breaking the sheaths. 1. A shaft for a golf putter , comprising:a shaft core having a distal end and a proximal end;a plurality of decorative sheaths covering the shaft core, each decorative sheath is sized to slide over and around the shaft core;a handle connector affixed to the proximal end of the shaft core;a hosel connector affixed to the distal end of the shaft core, wherein the handle connector and the hosel connector having retaining rings that retain the decorative sheaths between the handle connector and the hosel connector such that the decorative sheaths butt up against each other and are not directly connected to adjacent decorative sheaths when the decorative sheaths are slid over and around the shaft core;a handle affixed to the handle connector; anda hosel affixed to the hosel connector.2. The shaft of claim 1 , further comprising a putter head attached to the hosel.3. The shaft of claim 1 , further comprising a grip mounted onto the handle.4. The shaft of claim 1 ,wherein the decorative sheaths include a material selected from the group consisting of epoxy, plastic, carbon fiber, hardwood, and softwood, and,wherein the shaft core includes a material selected from the group consisting of carbon fiber, steel, titanium, brass, copper, zinc, and alloys of one or more of the previous materials.5. The shaft of claim 4 , wherein the epoxy includes an embedded material.6. The shaft of claim 1 , wherein the decorative sheaths fit flush against the core.7. A golf putter claim 1 , comprising:a shaft core having a distal end and a proximal end;a plurality of decorative sheaths covering the shaft core, each of the decorative sheaths are threaded onto and around the shaft core;a handle connector affixed to the proximal end of the shaft core; 'wherein the handle connector and the hosel connector having retaining rings that retain the ...

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Номер записи: 96
26-01-2017 дата публикации

Adjustable length shaft and an adjustable mass for a golf club

Номер: US20170021250A1
Автор: David Kultala, David Petersen, Eric COLE, Toby Stapleton, Tom Morris, Tony Serrano, Travis Milleman
Принадлежит: Karsten Manufacturing Corp

A golf club has a first shaft coupled to a club head, a second shaft configured to slidably engage a portion of the first shaft, a grip coupled to the second shaft, and an adjustable length shaft assembly received by the second shaft and configured to allow a portion of the first shaft to slide in relation to the second shaft in a first configuration, and to restrict a portion of the first shaft from sliding in relation to the second shaft in a second configuration. The grip is restricted from rotation about the first shaft or the second shaft as the first shaft slides in relation to the second shaft.

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Номер записи: 97
17-04-2014 дата публикации

GOLF CLUB SHAFT

Номер: US20140106895A1
Автор: HASEGAWA Hiroshi, MATSUNAGA Kiyofumi, SHIMAUCHI Takeshi
Принадлежит: DUNLOP SPORTS CO. LTD.

A shaft includes full length layers provided wholly in a longitudinal direction of the shaft, and a tip end partial layer provided on a tip part of the shaft. The full length layers include a bias layer and a straight layer. The tip end partial layer includes an inner glass fiber reinforced layer. When a full length of the shaft is defined as Ls, and a distance between a tip end of the shaft and a center of gravity G of the shaft is defined as Lg, a ratio (Lg/Ls) is equal to or greater than 0.52 and equal to or less than 0.65. A weight of the shaft is equal to or less than 65 g. Preferably, the inner glass fiber reinforced layer is positioned inside the bias layer. 1. A golf club shaft comprising:full length layers disposed wholly in a longitudinal direction of the shaft; anda tip end partial layer disposed on a tip part of the shaft,wherein the full length layers include a bias layer and a straight layer;the tip end partial layer includes an inner glass fiber reinforced layer;when a full length of the shaft is defined as Ls and a distance between a tip end of the shaft and a center of gravity G of the shaft is defined as Lg, a ratio (Lg/Ls) is 0.52 or greater and 0.65 or less; anda weight of the shaft is equal to or less than 65 g.2. The golf club shaft according to claim 1 , wherein the inner glass fiber reinforced layer is positioned inside the bias layer.3. The golf club shaft according to claim 1 , wherein the inner glass fiber reinforced layer is an innermost layer.4. The golf club shaft according to claim 1 , further comprising a hoop layer claim 1 ,wherein the shaft is equally divided into three in the longitudinal direction to section the shaft into a tip region, a middle region, and a butt region; and{'b': 1', '2', '3', '2', '1', '12', '3, 'if a weight of the hoop layer in the tip region is defined as Rf, a weight of the hoop layer in the middle region is defined as Rf, and a weight of the hoop layer in the butt region is defined as Rf, the weight Rf is ...

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Номер записи: 98
10-02-2022 дата публикации

Golf Putter

Номер: US20220040548A1
Автор: Heilman Brad
Принадлежит:

A conventional length golf putter a first grip attached to the end of the shaft and a second grip attached to the shaft spaced from and below the first grip. The grips have matching frustoconical portions to create similar feel. The putter has a head with an alignment system to accommodate heel and toe putts. 1. A golf club comprising an elongated shaft having first and second opposing shaft ends , the shaft having a length of about 45 inches or less , a head attached adjacent one end of the shaft , a first grip attached to the shaft adjacent the second end of the shaft , the first grip having a non-cylindrical gripping portion , and a second grip attached to the shaft between the first grip and the head , the second grip having a non-cylindrical gripping portion substantially similar to the first grip gripping portion.2. A golf club as defined in wherein the golf club is a putter.3. A golf club as defined in wherein the non-cylindrical portions are frustoconical.4. A golf club as defined in wherein the first grip has a length of at least 5 inches and the second grip has a length of at least 7 inches.5. A golf club as defined in wherein a gap exists between the first and second grips claim 4 , the gap being at least 1.5 inches.6. A golf club as defined in wherein the first and second grips taper narrower toward the first end of the shaft.7. A golf club as defined in wherein the first and second grips taper narrower toward the second end of the shaft.8. A golf club as defined in wherein the first and second grips taper narrower toward opposite ends of the shaft.9. A golf club as defined in wherein the first and second grips each have a generally circular edge.10. A golf club as defined in wherein the frustoconical portions taper about 0.125 inches in diameter over 5 inches of length.11. A golf club putter head having a heel portion and a toe portion claim 3 , ball striking face claim 3 , a top surface claim 3 , a bottom surface claim 3 , and a bottom surface flange ...

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Номер записи: 99
24-01-2019 дата публикации

Handle for sports or work equipment and equipment comprising the handle

Номер: US20190022485A1
Автор: Gianluca GEREMIA
Принадлежит: Individual

A handle for sport equipment comprises a tubular body ( 7 ) which extends along a longitudinal axis (L) and has an outer peripheral surface ( 8 ) adapted to be grasped by a user and shaped with a plurality of longitudinal faces ( 9 ) placed side by side in correspondence of edges ( 10 ) adapted to facilitate the positioning of the finger joints of the gripping hand by the user. The edges ( 10 ) are arranged along at least one pair of helical or spiral paths that develop around said longitudinal axis (L) with mutually opposite sign to subdivide each of said longitudinal faces ( 9 ) into a plurality of areas or flat surfaces ( 11 ) sized to accommodate a corresponding phalanx of the gripping hand of the user, each of said areas or flat surfaces ( 11 ) being perimetrically delimited by at least one pair of edges ( 10, 10 ′) of each of the helical or spiral paths.

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Номер записи: 100