2009 US Patent Application Review Series - Golf (Part C)

US Patent Application Review Series
Golf related patent applications
Patent Application Publishing Date: 1 Sep 2009 - 31 Dec 2009
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Table of Contents
A63B 71/14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

A63H 05/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
B05 172
B05D 03/06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
B21 173
Table of Contents B21B 01/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
B21D 22/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
B23 173
B23P 11/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
B23P 13/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
B23P 13/02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
B23P 17/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
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B28 177
Table of Contents 3 B28B 01/16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
B28B 05/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
A01 5
A01B 01/12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 B29 178
A01D 51/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 B29C 35/02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
A01K 87/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 B29C 39/10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
B29C 41/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
A41 6 B29C 45/14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
A41D 13/08 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 B29C 47/64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
A41D 19/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 B29C 63/14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
A41D 20/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 B29C 67/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
A42 8 B31 180
A42B 01/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 B31B 01/88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
A43 9 B32 180
A43B 05/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 B32B 37/02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
A43B 05/18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 B32B 38/14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
A43B 07/14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
A43C 15/02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 B60 182
B60B 23/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
A45 11 B60J 01/02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
A45B 25/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 B60R 07/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
B60R 09/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
A46 13
A46B 09/06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 B62 185
A46B 17/08 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 B62B 03/02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
B62B 03/12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
A47 14 B62D 47/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
A47L 25/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 B62D 51/04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
A61 15 B65 187

A61H 05/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 B65D 65/14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
B65D 81/03 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
A63 15 B65D 85/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
A63B 21/055 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
A63B 37/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 C08 188
A63B 37/02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 C08F 08/30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
A63B 37/04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 C08F 120/06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
A63B 37/06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 C08G 18/32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
A63B 37/08 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 C08G 18/70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
A63B 37/12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 C08J 03/22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
A63B 37/14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 C08K 03/10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
A63B 43/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 C08K 03/20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
A63B 45/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 C08K 03/22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
A63B 47/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 C08K 03/26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
A63B 47/02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 C08L 09/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
A63B 53/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 C08L 33/02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
A63B 53/02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 C08L 53/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
A63B 53/04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 C08L 67/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
A63B 53/06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 C08L 75/04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
C08L 77/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
A63B 53/10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
A63B 53/12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 C22 191
A63B 53/14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 C22C 38/20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
A63B 53/16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
A63B 55/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
A63B 55/06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 C25 191
A63B 57/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 C25D 05/14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
A63B 59/06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
A63B 59/14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 E01 191
A63B 63/04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 E01H 01/05 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
A63B 63/08 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
A63B 67/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 E02 192
A63B 67/02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 E02B 11/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
A63B 69/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
A63B 69/36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 E04 192
A63B 71/06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 E04H 15/34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

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F16 193 G01P 03/36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

F16M 13/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 G01S 05/14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
G01 193 G06 196
G01B 01/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 G06F 17/10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
G01B 03/10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 G06F 17/50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
G01B 11/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 G06F 19/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
G01B 11/08 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 G06G 07/48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
G01C 22/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 G06Q 10/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
G01G 09/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
G01J 01/58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
G01K 11/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Patent Index 198
G01N 03/08 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
G01N 19/02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 IPC Catchword Index 201

A01D 51/00
A01B 01/12
Soil working in agriculture or forestry Ü Hand tools Ü Hoes Ü with blades provided with teeth
App. No. 20090223687 Assignee
Title Flying hoe
Abstract A hoe is provided which includes (a) a handle, (b) a cutting blade portion having a serrated cutting
edge along a first side of the cutting blade portion and an additional cutting edge along a second
side of the cutting blade portion, and (c) a reinforcing sleeve securing the cutting blade portion
to the handle. The additional cutting edge may be 3-sided and honed on all sides. The serrated
cutting edge may include numerous saw-teeth provided between two honed cutting portions. The
hoe allows the user to cut vegetation or weeds at or near the ground level using a swinging
motion similar to a golf stroke to avoid obstruction presented by overhead branches of a tree or
small bush.
Pri. Date 20080404 App. Date 20090212 Pub. Date 20090910
A01D 51/00
Harvesting Ü Apparatus for gathering together crops spread on the soil, e.g. apples, beets, nuts, potatoes
Title Apparatus for clearing up, in particular removing sand from, areas of grass
Abstract An apparatus for clearing up, in particular for removing sand from, areas of grass includes a
basic housing, rollers, a blower and a collection container. The apparatus has a low degree
of design complexity such that areas of grass can be cleared up in a simple manner, it being
possible, in particular, to easily remove sand and other foreign matter from greens of golf courses.
The invention proposes providing a nozzle, through which the propelled air which is conveyed by
means of the blower flows towards the area of grass, downstream of the blower in the direction
of flow, wherein no cutting tool is provided. An inflow opening of an exhaust-air duct is arranged
downstream of the nozzle, with a space being left free above the area of grass, in such a way that
the air flows substantially horizontally over the area of grass in the space. A guide element which
can be made to rest on the area of grass is provided in the region of the inflow opening, wherein
the exhaust-air duct issues into the collection container for holding the sand and/or foreign matter
which is removed from the area of grass.

A41D 13/08
A01K 87/00
Animal husbandry Ü Fishing rods
Title Athletic device tensioner
Abstract An improved athletic device that may be tensioned depending on the use by the individual user is
provided. The contemplated athletic device may be any of a plurality of different athletic devices
including fishing rods, hockey sticks, golf clubs, lacrosse sticks, and just about any athletic device
having a shaft that is advantageous to be able to flex when is use by the end user. The device
would have a shaft and a tensioner mechanism anchored within the shaft of the device which may
be manually and continuously adjusted by the individual user depending on the flexion desired by
the user.
A41D 13/08
Outerwear Ü Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. garments affording protection
against blows or punches, surgeons’ gowns Ü protecting only a particular body part Ü Arm or hand
Title Sports wrist band
Abstract A sports wrist band is worn on a bare or gloved hand to increase the gripping force of the hand
as well as the frictional force of friction with hand-held sporting goods such as a golf club and
a baseball bat, thereby contributing to the improvement of sports performance. The sports wrist
band includes a wrist band having a length wound at least one turn around the wrist, and including
pieces of wrist velcro attached at a predetermined position so as to press and fix the wrist in a
state of being wound around the wrist, and a hand band extending from the wrist band, turning
around a knife hand portion, and wrapping up a palm portion contacting sporting goods so as to
press the palm portion.

A41D 19/00
A41D 19/00
Outerwear Ü Gloves
Title Left-handed golf glove having grip fixing band
Abstract A left-handed golf glove has a grip fixing band, in which the grip fixing band is detachably attached
to the golf glove, thereby enabling firmer gripping of the grip of a golf club using the grip fixing
band, and thus allowing the swing of the golf club to be stably carried out. The left-handed golf
glove has a hand back fabric, a hand palm fabric, and a thumb fabric, in which one end of a grip
fixing band is attached to the hand back fabric; and the other end of the grip fixing band is long
enough to be wound toward a knife hand portion of the golf glove, cover the part of the hand palm
fabric that contacts a grip of a golf club, and be gripped with the right hand.

A42B 01/00
App. No. 20090313742 Assignee Gathering Storm LLC d/b/a TMAX Gear
Title Golf glove having perforations
Abstract A golf glove is provided having inelastic material that defines a plurality of perforations having a
diameter of less than about 2 mm spaced substantially throughout both a palmar side and a dorsal
side of the glove. The perforations enhance dissipation of heat and moisture out of the glove.
Pri. Date App. Date 20080623 Pub. Date 20091224
A41D 20/00
Outerwear Ü Wristbands or headbands, e.g. for absorbing sweat
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20090307819 page 6

A43B 05/00
A42B 01/00
Hats Ü Hats
App. No. 20090288239 Assignee MOLDETK PRECISION CORP.
Title Sports cap
Abstract A sports cap in which a visor has an intermediate support layer bonded with a bottom lining layer
and sandwiched between a top layer and a bottom layer, and a positioning block with a center
insertion hole selectively fastened to one of recesses on the top side of the intermediate support
layer for securing a stem of a decorative item for enabling a golf counter to be detachably fastened
to the decorative item by means of magnetic attraction.
A43B 05/00
Characteristicfeatures of footwear Ü Footwear for sporting purposes
Title Golf shoe outsole
Abstract The present invention is directed towards a golf shoe outsole that is comprised of a generally
soft, and flexible base having a plurality of raised portions on the lower surface of the base, a pair
of flexing supports that are placed on the lower surface of the base in an abutting relationship
with the raised portions, a pair of chassis that fit over and about the base and a two-piece arch
support that acts as a shank for the arch section of the base. The base has a plurality of raised
portions that are of a size shape, and number to correspond and mesh together with a plurality of
cleat containing pods that are molded to both chassis. The two-piece arch support allows for the
necessary rigidity in the arch area of the shoe which is vital for a good golf swing.

A43B 05/18

Title Sports shoe
Abstract There is described a sports shoe, especially a golf shoe, having a sole on which downwardly
projecting ground-engaging elements are mounted or can be mounted. It is provided according
to the invention that the ground-engaging elements (
A43B 05/18
Characteristicfeatures of footwear Ü Footwear for sporting purposes Ü Attachable overshoes for sporting
purposes

A45B 25/00

Title Interchangeable slip-on golf overshoe
Abstract Interchangeable slip-on golf overshoes for fitting over conventional footwear includes (a) a first golf
overshoe being sufficiently symmetrical from a top view to be interchangeably worn over a shoe
on a left foot and over a shoe on a right foot of a golfer, the first golf overshoe having at least a
sole, a toe component and a heel component and having a portion of the first golf overshoe being
stretchable; and the first golf overshoe having a predetermined pattern of spikes on the bottom
of its sole; and, (b) a second golf overshoe being sufficiently symmetrical from a top view to be
interchangeably worn over a shoe on a left foot and over a shoe on a right foot of a golfer, the
second golf overshoe having at least a sole, a toe component and a heel component and having
a portion of the second golf overshoe being stretchable; and the second golf overshoe having a
predetermined pattern of spikes on the bottom of its sole. One overshoe preferably has a golfing
front or anchor foot predetermined pattern, while the other overshoe has a golfing rear or pivot
foot predetermined pattern, so as to enhance stabilization of the front foot and rotation of the back
foot during a golf swing.
A43B 07/14
Characteristicfeatures of footwear Ü Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements Ü Footwear with foot-
supporting parts
20090249648 page 9
A43C 15/02
Fastenings or attachments for footwear Ü Non-skid devices or attachments Ü attached to the sole
20090249648 page 9
A45B 25/00
Walking sticks Ü Details of umbrellas

A45B 25/00

Title Golf umbrella combined with the spare golf ball
Abstract A kind of golf umbrella combined with a spare golf ball is mainly set with an assembling
mechanism in the end of the handle of a golf umbrella. One lower end of the said assembling
mechanism can be simply and firmly set on the handle with ease and it is set with a hemisphere
sleeve-fit body to provide a temporary holding of a golf ball. Therefore, it becomes a last spare
ball while playing golf and the practical value is thus obtained.

Title Golf umbrella combined with the spare golf ball
Abstract A kind of golf umbrella combined with a spare golf ball is mainly set with an assembling
mechanism in the end of the handle of a golf umbrella. One lower end of the said assembling
mechanism can be simply and firmly set on the handle with ease and it is set with a hemisphere
sleeve-fit body to provide a temporary holding of a golf ball. Therefore, it becomes a last spare
ball while playing golf and the practical value is thus obtained.

Title Umbrella holder for golf bag
Abstract An umbrella holder for a golf bag includes an elongate tube positionable within the golf bag and
having an open top end and a bottom end. The elongate tube is substantially hollow from the
bottom end to the top end. The top end of the elongate tube is configured for releasably retaining
an umbrella in a generally upright orientation above the golf bag. A securement device is adapted
for releasably connecting the elongate tube to the golf bag with the top end of the elongate tube
accessible from exterior of the bag.

A46B 09/06

Title Umbrella holder for golf bag
Abstract An umbrella holder for a golf bag includes an elongate tube positionable within the golf bag and
having an open top end and a bottom end. The elongate tube is substantially hollow from the
bottom end to the top end. The top end of the elongate tube is configured for releasably retaining
an umbrella in a generally upright orientation above the golf bag. A securement device is adapted
for releasably connecting the elongate tube to the golf bag with the top end of the elongate tube
accessible from exterior of the bag.
A46B 09/06
Brushes Ü Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body Ü Arrangement of mixed bristles or tufts of bristles,
e.g. wire, fibre, rubber
Title Cleaning device for golf equipment
Abstract A device for cleaning golf equipment such as golf clubs and golf shoe includes a handle, a brush
head surface formed in an underside of the handle at a proximal end thereof, and a plurality of
metal and plastic bristles extending downward from the brush head surface. The bristles are
configured so that the plastic bristles are arranged around an outer circumference of the brush
head surface to encircle the metal bristles extending from a central portion of the brush head
surface.

A61H 05/00
A46B 17/08
Brushes Ü Accessories for brushes Ü Other accessories, e.g. scrapers, rubber buffers for preventing damage
to furniture
20090235475 page 13
A47L 25/00
Title clean glide portable disc golf cleaning device
Abstract A portable Frisbee Golf disc washing assembly includes a carrying case, which also houses extra
discs. The carrying case is rectangular-shaped, has a flap cover, and has sidewalls that are
zippered open or closed. The interior surface of the case is slightly padded, and the exterior
surface has pockets monolithically formed there with. An adjustable carrying strap is included.
The assembly further includes a cleaning mechanism stored within the carrying case that has a
pair of interchangeable cleaning pads. A crank handle is attached to rotatable gears that rotate
the pads. The handle is attached to a main center gear. There are additional gears on each side
of the mechanism that assist in the movement of the pads. Turning the handle rotates the main
gear, and engages the side gears, which rotates the cleaning pads in opposing directions

A63B 21/055
A61H 05/00
Physical therapyapparatus, e.g. devices for locating or stimulating reflex points in the body Ü Exercisers for
the eyes
Title Discoloration of sports and military items for vision training
Abstract Findings by sports optometrists conclude that sporting hand eye coordination is improved when
high color contrast between figure and ground exist. Ground is defined as any and all possible
background coloring. Figure herein refers to the prime sports objects; soccer balls, baseballs,
footballs, bowling pins, handballs, lawn bowling posts, pucks, ringette rings, horseshoe pins, polo
balls, golf balls, ping pong balls, badminton birds, hand balls, volleyballs, racquet balls and any
military targets, that can be made available in discolored selections, including but not limited to;
green, blue, white, two color combinations such as but not limited to; white and gray, red and white
yellow and white. Military targets may be prepared in camouflage, or any colors expected to be
replication of critical naturally anticipated backgrounds. Among these are the greens and browns
of earth, blue and blue-green of sea, and various blues and cloud conditions of the sky and dark
shades of night. High contrast improves visual performance and the accompanying hand eye or
hand foot coordination needed in athletics leading to improved sport performance. It hence follows
that practicing with discolored contrast, referred herein as specific discoloration of the prime sports
object, and military targets, challenges the athlete to elevate visual competence and performance.
Training the eyes to handle less agreeable colors by use of the method described improves the
visual acuity and associated hand-eye or foot-eye coordination to raise athletic performance in
contests and games and military performance in battle.
A63B 21/055
Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming, climbing, or fencing Ü Exercisingapparatus for developing
or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring
devices Ü using resilient force-resisters Ü extension element type
Title Golf swing training and exercise system, device and kit
Abstract A golf swing training and exercise system includes an optically reflective device, a golf device, a
pair of light source devices, and a resistance device. The golf device has a center section that is
placed on the back of a user during a golf swing training and exercise routine, two end sections
extending outwardly from the center section, and a pair of intermediate sections that are disposed
between and interconnect the center section and the respective end sections to one another and
on which the user’s hands or forearms are placed during the golf swing training and exercise
routine. The light source devices are connected to respective distal ends of the end sections for
projecting light beams on a reflective surface of the optically reflective device during a golf swing
training and exercise routine. The resistance device is removably connected to the golf device to
apply a resistance in at least one direction of movement of the golf device during the golf swing
training and exercise routine.

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Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming, climbing, or fencing Ü Solid balls
App. No. 20090221385 Assignee Bridgestone Sports Co., Ltd.
Title Golf ball material, golf ball and method for preparing golf ball material
Abstract A golf ball material composed of (A) an oxygen-containing inorganic metal compound in the form
of a particulate or a master batch capable of neutralizing at least some of the acid groups in an
acid-containing polymer blend, (B) one or more polymer selected from among diene polymers,
thermoplastic polymers and thermoset polymers, and (C) an acid-containing polymer is prepared
by mixing component A in a blend of components B and C. The golf ball material has a good heat
resistance, flowability and processability, and can be used to produce high-performance golf balls
having durability, scuff resistance and optimal hardness without a loss of rebound.

Title Golf ball with intermediate layer containing an expandable polymer
Abstract A multilayer golf ball with at least one layer made from an expandable polymeric composition is
disclosed. In accordance to one aspect of the invention, the expandable polymeric composition
comprises a film-forming binder polymer latex, a dispersing agent, a plurality of polyspheres
encapsulating expandable volatile substance, and at least one additive. The additive can be a
defoaming agent, a solvent, a thickener, a plasticizer, or any combination thereof. The at least
one layer may also comprise a thermally expandable microsphere encapsulating foaming agent.

Title Golf ball
Abstract The present invention provides a multi-piece solid golf ball having a core, an inner cover layer
and an outer cover layer. The core is made of a material obtained by molding under applied
heat a rubber composition containing (a) a base rubber containing polybutadiene having a stress
relaxation time (T
App. No. 20090233733 Assignee BRIDGESTONE SPORTS CO., LTD

Title Multi-piece solid golf ball
Abstract

Title Variable density core golf balls
Abstract A golf ball is provided having a modified density gradient among the inner layers to produce a
desired high or low moment of inertia and controlled spin rate is disclosed. The golf ball has three
or more inner layers in addition to a cover, and the density of the inner layers is selected such that
the layers inside the cover have a density progression from the core to the cover or from the cover
to the core.

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Title High performance golf ball having a reduced distance
Abstract A golf ball comprising a core comprising from about 25 to 75 parts of butyl or halobutyl rubber
and having a coefficient of restitution of 0.683 to 0.750 and a compression of less than about 60;
an inner cover layer comprising an ionomer and having a Shore D hardness of at least about 60;
and an outer cover layer comprising a polyurethane or polyurea having a Shore D hardness of
less than about 55; wherein the golf ball has a dimple coverage of 55% to 75%, a coefficient of
restitution of 0.696 to 0.775, and an Atti compression of at least about 80.

Title Golf ball
Abstract A golf ball

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Title Golf ball material and golf ball
Abstract The present invention provides a golf ball material which is a thermoplastic ionomer blend
composition of an acid-containing ethylene-based terpolymer having a weight-average molecular
weight Mw of at least about 100,000, an acid-containing ethylene-based copolymer and/or
terpolymer having a Mw of about 1,500 to about 95,000, and a low-molecular-weight acid-
containing compound having a molecular weight of up to about 1,000, at least some portion
of which composition is neutralized. The golf ball material is soft and resilient, and has a good
durability and improved moldability.
App. No. 20090270201 Assignee Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.

Title Compositions comprising an amino triazine and ionomer or ionomer precursor
Abstract Disclosed embodiments concern using at least one triazine, typically an amine or polyamine
triazine (referred to as amino triazines), in combination with at least one ionomer or ionomer
precursor to form compositions useful for making sporting equipment, such as golf ball
components. The ionomer or ionomer precursor typically includes plural acid functional groups,
such as carboxyl or carboxylate groups, that react or form salts with the amino triazine. Specific
examples, without limitation, of suitable amino triazines include guanamine, 6-methyl-1,3,5-
triazine-2,4-diamine (acetoguanamine), 6-nonyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine (nonylguanamine), 6-
phenyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine (benzoguanamine) and 2,4,6-triamino-triazine (melamine).

Title Golf ball

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Title Golf ball
Abstract An object of the present invention is to provide a golf ball having excellent durability and flight
distance. The present invention provides a golf ball comprising a core consisting of a center and
one or more intermediate layers covering the center; and a cover covering the core, wherein, at
least one piece or one layer of said intermediate layers is formed from a highly elastic intermediate
layer composition that contains a highly elastic resin (A) having a flexural modulus in a range from
700 MPa to 5000 MPa and an ionomer resin (B) having a flexural modulus in a range from 150
MPa to 1000 MPa in an amount ratio ((A)/(B)) of the highly elastic resin (A) to the ionomer resin
(B) being (20 mass % to 80 mass %)/(80 mass % to 20 mass %) (the total is 100 mass %).

Title Golf ball with heat resistant layer
Abstract A golf ball comprising of an outer core layer, or an inner cover layer having heat resistant
properties to facilitate compression molding of a thermosetting polybutadiene-comprising layer
over at least one thermoplastic layer. The ball comprises a thermoplastic inner core or core layer
comprising of a low vicat highly neutralized ionomer material having a low melting point of less
than 100xb0; C., and a Shore C surface hardness of less than 80 and a compression of less than
70, wherein an outer adjacent thermoset layer is placed around the inner core or core layer, the
thermoset layer comprising comprising a peroxide that decomposes at low temperatures forming
free radical initiators with short half lives, therein reducing the molding temperature of the high
vicat layer and subsequently reducing the temperature and/or time the softer thermoplastic layer
is exposed to the high heat.

Title Thin-layer-covered multilayer golf ball
Abstract A golf ball includes a core formed of an inner core and at least one outer core layer disposed
about the inner core, one of which includes a surface amount of trans-polybutadiene and an
interior amount of trans-polybutadiene at least 6 percent less than the surface amount. A cover
containing an inner cover layer and an outer cover layer is formed over the core. The inner cover
layer includes a block copolymer of styrene and butadiene, isoprene, or ethylene-butylene rubber
and has a material hardness of about 60 to 70 Shore D. The outer cover layer is formed from a
castable polyurethane or polyurea and having a material hardness of 55 Shore D or less. The
inner core has an interior hardness and a surface hardness differing from the interior hardness by
greater than 20 percent.

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Title Golf ball
Abstract A golf ball has a core, a conductive paint layer coated on the surface of the core, a reflective
layer formed by electroplating a bright thin surface metal layer on the conductive paint layer and a
transparent layer formed on the reflective layer. When the golf ball is hit, the light projection to the
golf ball is reflected by the reflective layer to look more brilliant. The reflective layer is protected
by the transparent layer without damaging after the golf ball is hit. It also makes discerning of the
flying distance and dropping location of the golf ball easier.

Abstract The invention provides a golf ball material composed of (i) a non-ionomeric thermoplastic
resin, (ii) an ionomeric resin and/or an acid-containing polymer which is the base resin
of an ionomeric resin, and (iii) at least one compound selected from among N,N-
dialkylaminoalkyl(meth)acrylamide, N,N-dialkylaminoalkyl(meth)acrylate and derivatives thereof.
Methods for preparing such a material, and a golf ball which includes as a component therein a
molded part made of the golf ball material are also provided. The golf ball material has a good
thermal stability, flow and processability, and can thus be used to obtain high-performance golf
balls having an excellent rebound resilience, an outstanding durability and a good flexibility.

Title Golf ball material and golf ball
Abstract The invention provides a golf ball material composed of a polymer material that contains spherical
inorganic particulates, which is well adapted for use in at least one component of a golf ball
composed of one or more layers. The golf ball material of the invention improves the flight
performance of golf balls compared with polymer materials containing amorphous inorganic
particulates.

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Title Multilayer golf ball
Abstract The present invention encompasses a golf ball having a diameter and being comprised of a core
and a cover, wherein the core is further comprised of a fluid mass at the center of the ball,
and a first, solid, non-wound mantle layer surrounding the fluid mass, wherein the first mantle
layer comprises a copolymer or terpolymer of ethylene and an x3b1;,x3b2;-unsaturated carboxylic
acid, the acid being neutralized at least 80% by a salt of an organic acid, a cation source, or a
suitable base of the organic acid, and wherein the cover comprises polyurethane, polyurea, or a
polyurea/polyurethane hybrid. Preferably, the rate of spin decay is at least 10% of an initial spin
rate of the golf ball over the entire ball flight.

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Title Golf ball
Abstract Golf ball
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Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming, climbing, or fencing Ü Solid balls Ü Special cores
Title Very-low melt flow thermoplastic composition for golf ball core layers
Abstract A golf ball including an inner core layer formed from a first thermoset rubber composition and
having a diameter of about 1.25 to 1.58 inches; an outer core layer formed from a second
thermoset rubber composition; and an intermediate core layer disposed between the inner core
layer and outer core layer. The intermediate core layer is formed from a thermoplastic composition
having a first melt flow index at 280xb0; C. under a 10-kg load of less than about 35 g/10 min and
has a thickness of about 0.005 inches to 0.10 inches and a surface hardness of greater than about
60 Shore D. A cover layer having a thickness of about 0.01 to 0.05 inches and a surface hardness
of about 60 Shore D or less is formed around the core.

Title Golf ball with negative hardness gradient core
Abstract A golf ball comprising a single layer core and a cover layer disposed about the single layer core,
the single layer core being formed from a substantially homogenous formulation and comprising
a geometric center and an outer surface, the single layer core further comprising an inner core
region disposed about the geometric center, an outer core region adjacent the outer surface, and
an intermediate core region disposed between the inner and outer core regions and extending
radially from about 8 mm to about 18 mm from the geometric center. The single layer core
has first, second and third hardnesses disposed within the inner core region, outer core region,
intermediate core region, respectively, wherein the third hardness is greater than the first hardness
and the second hardness, and a hardness of the outer surface is substantially the same as or
lower than a hardness of the geometric center.

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Title Golf ball
Abstract The present invention provides a multi-piece solid golf ball having a core, an inner cover layer
and an outer cover layer. The core is made of a material obtained by molding under applied
heat a rubber composition containing (a) a base rubber containing polybutadiene having a stress
relaxation time (T

Title Golf ball

Title Golf ball
Abstract The present invention provides a golf ball which includes (I) a first member composed of a material
molded under heat from a rubber composition of (a) a base rubber composed primarily of a
mixture of at least 60 wt % of a polybutadiene having a stress relaxation time (T

Title Golf ball with head resistant shield layer
Abstract The present invention is directed to a golf ball comprising a shield layer having heat resistant
properties to facilitate compression molding of a thermosetting polybutadiene-comprising layer
over at least one thermoplastic layer. The invention utilizes a thermoplastic inner core comprising
of a low vicat highly neutralized ionomer material having a low melting point of less than 100xb0;
C., and a Shore C surface hardness of less than 80 and a compression of less than 70, wherein
a shield layer is placed around the low vicat softening point temperature thermoplastic to shield it
from the high heat necessary to mold a thermoset material about it.

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Title Castable hydrophobic polyurea compositions for use in golf balls
Abstract Compositions for golf balls that are formed from the reaction product of an isocyanate-containing
component and an amine-terminated component having an unsaturated backbone, which is
cured with a curing agent. In particular, the compositions of the invention may be formed
from a prepolymer having urea linkages and at least one carbon-carbon double bond in the
backbone that is cured with an amine-terminated component resulting in golf balls having weight
gain comparable to ionomers and less loss of COR as compared to ionomers and conventional
polyurethanes after submersion in water.

Title Dual cured castable hybrid polyurethane / polyurea system for use in golf balls
Abstract Compositions for golf balls that include polyurethane and polyurea linkages and that are
crosslinked in the soft segments of the polymer backbone. In particular, the compositions of
the invention, which are based on a polyurethane and/or polyurea prepolymers, have improved
crosslink density from the crosslinking between the soft, unsaturated segments of the polymer
backbone. The curative blend includes at least one isocyanate-reactive component and a free
radical initiator.

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Title Multilayer golf ball
Abstract The present invention encompasses a golf ball having a diameter and being comprised of a core
and a cover, wherein the core is further comprised of a fluid mass at the center of the ball,
and a first, solid, non-wound mantle layer surrounding the fluid mass, wherein the first mantle
layer comprises a copolymer or terpolymer of ethylene and an x3b1;,x3b2;-unsaturated carboxylic
acid, the acid being neutralized at least 80% by a salt of an organic acid, a cation source, or a
suitable base of the organic acid, and wherein the cover comprises polyurethane, polyurea, or a
polyurea/polyurethane hybrid. Preferably, the rate of spin decay is at least 10% of an initial spin
rate of the golf ball over the entire ball flight.

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Title Multi-layer core golf ball
Abstract Golf balls consisting of a multi-layer core and a cover are disclosed. The multi-layer core consists
of a small, hard center enclosed by a soft intermediate core layer and an outer core layer.
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Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming, climbing, or fencing Ü Solid balls Ü Special cores Ü
Rigid cores
Title Golf ball with negative hardness gradient core
Abstract A golf ball comprising a single layer core and a cover layer disposed about the single layer core,
the single layer core being formed from a substantially homogenous formulation and comprising
a geometric center and an outer surface, the single layer core further comprising an inner core
region disposed about the geometric center and having a thickness of about 5 mm or lower,
an outer core region adjacent the outer core surface and having a thickness of about 5 mm or
lower, and an intermediate core region disposed between the inner and outer core regions. The
single layer core has a first hardness disposed within the inner core region, a second hardness
disposed within the outer core region, and a third hardness disposed within the intermediate core
region, wherein the first hardness and second hardness are greater than the third hardness and
a hardness of the outer surface is substantially the same as or lower than a hardness of the
geometric center.

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Title Golf ball
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Elastic cores
Title Golf ball
Abstract The invention provides a golf ball having a ball component made of a material molded under heat
from a rubber composition of (a) a base rubber which includes a polybutadiene of at least 40%
cis-1,4 structure, (b) an unsaturated carboxylic acid and/or a metal salt thereof, (c) an organic
peroxide, and (d) a halogenated thiophenol, and/or a metal salt thereof, which is prepared by
reacting starting materials in a polar solvent then washing with water and drying. The golf ball of
the invention uses as a ball component a material of exceptional resilience which is obtained by
molding a rubber composition under applied heat. As a result, the ball as a whole has an excellent
rebound.

Title Golf balls containing highly-neutralized acid polymer blends
Abstract A golf ball having a core, a cover layer, and an optional intermediate layer disposed between the
core and the cover layer is disclosed and described. One or more of the core, the cover layer, or
the intermediate layer is formed of a highly neutralized polymer blend of an acid copolymer and
a metallocene-catalyzed copolymer, an olefinic block copolymer, a sufficient amount of a suitable
cation source and a fatty acid or salt of a fatty acid. The highly neutralized polymer blend is
neutralized from 80% to 100% while still retaining processability. Further, the core can have a
diameter of 0.5 inches to about 1.62 inches and an Atti compression less than or equal to 105.
The cover layer can have a material hardness between about 30 and 70 Shore D.

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Abstract The invention provides golf ball materials which include, in admixture, (A) an oxygen-containing
inorganic metal compound, (B) one or more polymers selected from the group consisting of
multi-component polyamides, and (C) an acid-containing polymer, and additionally includes, if
the oxygen-containing inorganic metal compound (A) does not include a zinc cationic species, (D)
a zinc ionomer. The invention also provides methods for preparing such golf ball materials, and
golf balls made with the materials. The golf ball materials are multi-component polyamide blend
compositions having an excellent flow and processability and a suitable hardness, making them
ideal as materials for obtaining high-performance golf balls which are endowed with outstanding
durability and scuff resistance without any loss in rebound resilience.
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Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming, climbing, or fencing Ü Solid balls Ü Special coverings
Title Golf ball

Title Method for forming a golf ball from a poly(dimethyl siloxane) ionomer
Abstract A method of making a golf ball comprising a core and a cover layer, wherein at least one of the
core or cover layer comprises homo and copolymers of poly(dimethyl siloxane) ionomers, and
their blends for improved resiliency and abrasion resistant golf balls.

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Title Golf ball formed from a poly-(dimethyl siloxane) ionomer
Abstract A golf ball comprising a core and a cover layer, wherein at least one of the core or cover
layer comprises homo and copolymers of poly(dimethyl siloxane) ionomers, and their blends for
improved resiliency and abrasion resistant golf balls.

Title Golf ball
Abstract The object of the present invention is to provide a golf ball having superior abrasion resistance,
durability and spin performance. The present invention provides a golf ball of the present invention
has a core and a cover, wherein the cover is formed from a cover composition that contains, as a
resin component, a thermoplastic polyurethane (A) and a urethane prepolymer (B) having two or
more isocyanate groups.

Title Golf ball
Abstract The object of the present invention is to provide a golf ball with superior abrasion resistance and
resilience. The present invention provides a golf ball of the present invention comprises a core
and a cover that covers the core. The cover contains a polyurethane resin and an organically
modified layered silicate, and an interlayer distance of the organically modified layered silicate
measured by X-ray diffraction is in a range from 2.5 nm to 15 nm.

Title Golf ball
Abstract The object of the present invention is to provide a golf ball having excellent durability and
resilience. The present invention provides a golf ball which includes a core, and a cover covering
the core. The cover contains an ionomer resin and an organically modified layered silicate. The
organically modified layered silicate has an interlayer distance, measured by X-ray diffraction, in
a range from 2.5 nm to 15 nm.
App. No. 20090270544 Assignee BRIDGESTONE SPORTS CO., ITD.

Abstract The invention provides a method for preparing a material which includes an ionomer blend
composition containing a polysilsesquioxane, has a good inorganic filler dispersibility and a
good moldability (mold releasability), and has an excellent scuff resistance and coefficient of
restitution. The invention also provides a golf ball made using such a material. The ionomer
blend composition is an ionomer-based material wherein the polysilsesquioxane and the ionomer
are at least partly chemically bonded therebetween, and which has excellent properties such as
coefficient of restitution and scuff resistance.

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Title Dual cured castable polyurethane system for use in golf balls
Abstract Compositions for golf balls that include polyurethane linkages and that are crosslinked in the
soft segments of the polymer backbone. In particular, the compositions of the invention, which
are based on a polyurethane have improved crosslink density from the crosslinking between the
soft, unsaturated segments of the polymer backbone. The curative blend includes at least one
isocyanate-reactive component and a free radical initiator.

Title Dual cured castable polyurea system for use in golf balls
Abstract Compositions for golf balls that include polyurea linkages and that are crosslinked in the soft
segments of the polymer backbone. In particular, the compositions of the invention, which
are based on a polyurea have improved crosslink density from the crosslinking between the
soft, unsaturated segments of the polymer backbone. The curative blend includes at least one
isocyanate-reactive component and a free radical initiator.

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Title Golf ball having a hard outer skin
Abstract Golf balls having a hard outer skin produced from a material that includes crosslinks in both the
hard and soft segments of the polymer backbone that improve the crosslink density. Compositions
formed from polyurethane and/or polyurea prepolymers that are first cured with a curative blend
including an isocyanate-reactive component to crosslink the hard segment and then exposed to
a free radical initiator and radiation to crosslink the soft segments are used in an outer layer of a
golf ball, a unitary golf ball, or other golf ball constructions.

Title Golf ball having a cover layer with a purposed hardness gradient
Abstract Compositions for golf balls that include polyurethane and/or polyurea linkages and that are
crosslinked in the soft segments of the polymer backbone to improve the crosslink density and
effect a hardness gradient throughout the molded article.

Title Organically modified silicate compositions for golf balls
Abstract Compositions for golf balls that include organically modified silicates and the golf balls formed
using the compositions are described. In particular, the compositions of the invention, which
are based on a polyurethane and polysiloxane, polyurea and polysiloxane, and/or epoxy and
polysiloxane, and, thus, have the benefits of increased COR, adhesion, and shear and impact
resistance. The compositions of the invention may be used in any layer of a golf ball, e.g., an
outer cover layer or inner cover layer, or may be used as a coating to be disposed over a structural
outer layer of a golf ball.

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Title Golf ball
Abstract The object of the present invention is to provide a golf ball having excellent scuff resistance and
spin performance. The present invention provides a golf ball which comprises a core and a cover
covering the core. The cover contains a polyurethane as a resin component, and the polyurethane
is obtained by employing a multimodal polyol having multimodality in molecular weight distribution,
as a high-molecular-weight polyol component constituting the polyurethane.
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Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming, climbing, or fencing Ü Solid balls Ü Special surfaces
App. No. 20090247327 Assignee Acushnet Company
Title Golf ball compositions with improved temperature performance, heat resistance, and resiliency
Abstract Golf ball compositions, and components formed therefrom, including trifunctional materials, such
as trifunctional isocyanates, polyols, and amines, that have improved performance and durability
characteristics, e.g., improved heat resistance, improved resiliency, and dimensional stability.

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Title Golf ball

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Title Golf ball having reduced side spin
Abstract A golf ball has one or more grooves in the ball surface. When the ball is initially struck by a golf
club at an oblique angle the ball can have an undesired side spin. Each groove in the ball surface
interacts with the air stream to absorb some of the side spin energy. The grooves act like miniature
turbine blades, or vanes on an in-flight arrow, to decelerate side spin velocity so as to reduce the
tendency of the ball to hook or slice.

Title Process for designing rugged pattern on golf ball surface

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Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming, climbing, or fencing Ü Balls with special arrangements
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Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming, climbing, or fencing Ü Apparatus or methods for
manufacturing balls
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Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming, climbing, or fencing Ü Devices forhandling or treating
balls
Title Golf ball marking and carrier device
Abstract A golf ball carrier for marking or identifying golf balls. The carrier has coaxially aligned openings
receiving opposing hemispheres of each golf ball. Each opening allows for marking of each
corresponding pole of the golf ball. The golf ball functions as a wedge spreading apart the carrier
during insertion and removal of the golf ball from its engaged position with the carrier. While the
carrier engages the opposing hemispheres of the golf ball, the user is able to rapidly mark the
corresponding poles of each golf ball with the desired markings. The carrier may hold the marked
golf balls until desired by the user.

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Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming, climbing, or fencing Ü Devices forhandling or treating
balls Ü for picking-up
Title Golf putter head
Abstract A golf putter head includes an opening, a deflectable plate and a cutout. The opening is located
behind a putter face, and is larger than a golf ball. The deflectable plate is coupled to the golf
putter head, with a first end of the deflectable plate projecting into the opening. The cutout is
located above the deflectable plate, the cutout having a width that is greater than or equal to a
width of the deflectable plate.
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Title Golf club having removable sole weight using custom and interchangeable panels
Abstract A golf club head is presented comprising a sole including a removable panel secured to the
sole via a non-threaded attachment assembly. Further, the removable panel may have a large
surface area relative to its thickness, resulting in a chip-like or wafer-like weight member. This
design allows the mass of the removable panel to be spread substantially along the surface of
the sole as opposed to in the interior of the club head. The golf club head may comprise more
than one removable panel. A removable panel of the present invention may generally comprise
one or more discrete areas of higher basis weight or higher density. Even further, the removable
panel may generally be releasably attached via a quick disconnect mechanism that allows easy
interchangeability.

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App. No. 20090233729 Assignee INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH

INSTITUTE;ADVANCED INTERNATIONAL MULTITECH
CO., LTD
Title Vibration reducing golf club
Abstract A vibration reducing golf club includes a club main structure and a plurality of piezoelectric
materials. The club main structure includes a club shaft and a ball head and can sustain the
mechanical energy resulting from the swing of the club shaft and the collision between the
ball head and a golf ball and consequently produces vibration and bending deformation. The
piezoelectric materials are connected with conductive wires and adhered to the club shaft. When
the club shaft undergoes mechanical deformation, the piezoelectric materials can transform the
energy of mechanical deformation into electrical energy, thereby producing a voltage output and
then feeding the voltage back to another piezoelectric material, so as to produce a deformation
against the vibration direction of the club shaft. Thus, the vibration energy of the club shaft can
be consumed. Therefore, the vibration reducing performance can be obtained by reducing the
vibration of the club shaft.

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App. No. 20090233729 Assignee INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH

INSTITUTE;ADVANCED INTERNATIONAL MULTITECH
CO., LTD
Title Vibration reducing golf club
Abstract A vibration reducing golf club includes a club main structure and a plurality of piezoelectric
materials. The club main structure includes a club shaft and a ball head and can sustain the
mechanical energy resulting from the swing of the club shaft and the collision between the
ball head and a golf ball and consequently produces vibration and bending deformation. The
piezoelectric materials are connected with conductive wires and adhered to the club shaft. When
the club shaft undergoes mechanical deformation, the piezoelectric materials can transform the
energy of mechanical deformation into electrical energy, thereby producing a voltage output and
then feeding the voltage back to another piezoelectric material, so as to produce a deformation
against the vibration direction of the club shaft. Thus, the vibration energy of the club shaft can
be consumed. Therefore, the vibration reducing performance can be obtained by reducing the
vibration of the club shaft.

Title Golf club set
Abstract Set

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Title Iron-type golf club head and golf club set
Abstract An iron-type golf club head has a face portion which comprises a central part, a face peripheral
part surrounding the central part and protruding backward therefrom to form a cavity, and a badge
disposed within the cavity. The central part comprises a central thin region having a minimum
thickness of the face portion and a rear surface to which the badge is attached; a thicker peripheral
region surrounding the badge and having an inner circumferential surface raising from the rear
surface of the central thin region to position the badge, the thicker peripheral region having at
least one breaking part; and at least one radial thin region formed by the breaking part and
extending from the central thin region to the face peripheral part.

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Title Golf putter construction and method for use thereof
Abstract A golf putter constriction and a method for using are presented. A defined gripping plane is
positioned parallel to a general body position relative to a hip-plane, or shoulder-plane, and also
generally parallel to the face of the club at a slight angle parallel to a shaft-angle. This constriction
arrangement repositions the grip location and hence body and arm positioning for a user and
creates a physiological bone alignment along one of the user’s arms (left or right depending upon
dominance swing), which allows an alternative rigid-arm swing through contact with the ball for
improved ball-contact alignment.

Title High-precision golf club
Abstract The invention relates to a device for a golf club providing an excellent orientation of the club head
in the target direction. The disclosed golf club comprises a head having a striking surface, a grip
having a butt end, and a shaft connecting the head at its upper end, and the grip at its lower end;
wherein the butt end comprises an aiming notch oriented perpendicular to the plane of zero loft
of the striking surface, and wherein the head comprises stabilizing profiles on its lower face.

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Title Golf putter heads and removable putter weights
Abstract Embodiments of golf clubs, golf club heads and removable golf club weights are generally
described herein. According to certain embodiments, an example golf club head comprises a face
for striking a golf ball, a backside portion, a sole portion, and one or more removable weights.
According to such embodiments, the example golf club head may further comprise a vibration
damping composition disposed between the removable weights and the golf club head.

Title Golf club with high moment of inertia
Abstract A golf club (

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App. No. 20090280923 Assignee Roger Cleveland Golf Company, Inc.

Title Golf club head
Abstract At least two golf clubs of a set, according to one or more aspects of the present invention, may
include a strike face and a perimeter weighting element disposed behind the strike face. The
perimeter weighting element may include an inner peripheral wall having a sole surface, a top
surface, a heel surface, and a toe surface. A cavity, having a base surface, may be delimited by
the inner peripheral wall and may include an insert disposed therein. The insert may comprise a
primary element passively flexurally associated with one or more secondary elements and may
be substantially identical for each head within the set. The primary element may be associated
with the base surface and the at least one secondary element may be associated with at least
one of the sole surface, the top surface, the toe surface, and the heel surface.

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Title Golf club with optimum moments of inertia in the vertical and hosel axes
Abstract A hollow golf club is provided having an outer shell and an inner frame. The outer shell comprises
one or more lightweight members, such as the crown or the skirt, and preferably fits within an
envelope of about 5 inchesxd7;5 inchesxd7;2.8 inches. The inner frame fits within a smaller
envelope and sits on the sole of the club head. One or more weights are located either on or
within the inner frame to optimize the moment of inertia of the club head about both the vertical
axis running through the center of gravity or geometric center of the club head, hereinafter referred
to as the x201c;y-axis,x201d; and the axis running through the center of the shaft of the golf club,
hereinafter referred to as the x201c;hosel axis.x201d; The weights can be attached to the inner
frame or can be distributed within the inner frame. In another embodiment, the hitting face and a
portion of the skirt proximate the toe form a curved blade in the shape of a sickle or battle ax and
an inner support bridges the toe end of the curved blade to the hosel for structural support. The
ratio of moment of inertia of the club head about the y-axis to moment of inertia of the club head
about the hosel axis is preferably 0.55. More preferably, this ratio is 0.75.

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App. No. 20090291771 Assignee CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY

Title Golf club with high moment of inertia

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Title Golf club with level indicator
Abstract A golf club incorporates a spirit level along the axis thereof. Such a club permits the slope of a
green to be indicated by laying the club upon the ground, and may be an aid to novice golfers.

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App. No. 20090298608 Assignee NHK SPRING CO., LTD.

Title Golf club shaft, production method therefor, and golf club therewith
Abstract A golf club shaft includes a base made of a metal material, a nickel plated layer formed on the
base, a chrome plated layer formed on the nickel layer, and a coating layer formed on the chrome
plated layer. The chrome plated layer has a surface roughness Ra of 0.1 to 0.3 x3bc;m and a
thickness of 0.2 to 1 x3bc;m.

Title Forged iron head and golf club having the same
Abstract The present invention relates to a forged iron head and a golf club having the same. A forged
iron head according to the present invention comprises a provisionally-forged member which is
shaped like a substantial iron head with an original material; a head is forged the provisionally-
forged member as a desired shape and has a face provided a face surface hitting a golf ball, a top
and a sole extending to an upper part and a lower part of a rear side of the face, respectively, a
heel and a toe disposed between the sole and the top and extending to the rear side of the face,
a cavity disposed in the rear side of the face and surrounded by the sole, the top, the heel and the
toe and a hosel coupled with a shaft extending from a first side of the face and having a handle
part to be gripped by a player; the head comprising a hollow part which has an opening formed
from the sole toward a first side of the cavity, further comprising a sole cover which closes the
opening. Thus, a lowered centroid may be achieved, and flight distances and direction of a golf
ball may improve. Also, credibility of the golf club may improve.

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Title Golf club shaft with adjustable stiffness
Abstract A golf club shaft having adjustable stiffness. An elongated tensioning member extends through
the shaft and is mounted to both ends of the shaft. A tensioner assembly is mounted to the shaft
and is connected to the tensioning member for allowing manual adjustment of the axial tension
in the tensioning member, thereby allowing a technician or a user to increase or decrease the
stiffness of the shaft as desired.

Title Golf club
Abstract A golf club

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Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming, climbing, or fencing Ü Golf clubs Ü Joint structures
between the head and the shaft
Title Interchangeable shaft and club head connection system
Abstract Disclosed herein is a golf club including a shaft, a club head and several devices for releasably
connecting the shaft to the club head.

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Title Press fit hozel receiver
Abstract a means and method of assembling a golf club head and hozel together using mechanical means
is presented. The method includes precision drilling of placement holes and press fitting a locater
device into said hole to receive a characteristically shaped golf club hozel end. The mechanical
means is sufficient to hold the club head and hozel together, but can be supplemented with gluing
or brazing.

Title Interchangeable shaft and club head connection system
Abstract Disclosed herein is a golf club including a shaft, a club head and several devices for releasably
connecting the shaft to the club head.

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Title Golf club and shaft replacing method
Abstract According to an aspect of the invention, a golf club includes a golf club head having a hosel; a
shaft; a shaft case fixed to one end of the shaft, and inserted into the hosel, the shaft case being
formed in a substantially cylindrical shape; and a ring-shaped screw member screwed into one
end of the hosel to fix the shaft case in the hosel, the ring-shaped screw member being detachable
from the hosel;

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Title Interchangeable shaft system
Abstract A golf club incorporating an interchangeable shaft system includes a shaft, a shaft sleeve, a club
head. The shaft sleeve is coupled to an end of the shaft and is received in a hosel included in
the club head. The shaft sleeve is removably coupled to the club head. Hosel and shaft sleeve
alignment features provide discreet orientations between the shaft and club head.

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Title Golf club shaft angle adjustment technology
Abstract Golf club shaft angle adjustment technology that allows the angle of the shaft of a golf club (ie. the
lie) to adjust in small increments, and prevents movement as is the case with gears or teeth. The
front of the club head consists of a round opening that accepts a corresponding round member
on the end of the shaft. The face of the club inside the round opening on the club head consists
of a series of half-spherical divots. The face of the shaft member that opposes the face of the
club inside the round opening on the club head also has half-spherical divots. Opposing divots
are positioned such that two opposing divots are perfectly in-line when the shaft is at an allowable
angle. A ball bearing inserts into the perfectly in-line divots prior to sliding the shaft member into
the club head opening to prevent movement when tightened. Inside the club head round opening
is a smaller round opening that extends through the back of the club head. The round member on
the end of the shaft has an attached threaded post that inserts into the smaller round opening of
the club head and allows for the tightening of the round shaft member to the club head from the
back of the club head.

Title Golf club
Abstract A hosel portion (

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Title Golf club
Abstract A golf club comprises a shaft, a club head, and a connection assembly that allows the shaft to
be easily disconnected from the club head. In particular embodiments, the connection assembly
includes a removable hosel sleeve that allows a shaft to be supported a desired predetermined
orientation relative to the club head. In this manner, the shaft loft and/or lie angle of the club can
be adjusted without resorting to traditional bending of the shaft. In another embodiment, the club
head has an adjustable sole that can be adjusted upwardly and downwardly relative to the strike
face of the club head, which is effective to adjust the face angle of the club head.

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Title Golf club

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Title Golf club heads with interchangeable hosels
Abstract A hosel set for a golf club is provided that contains a plurality of hosels that can be used
interchangeably and removably with one or more golf club heads to secure a shaft to the golf club
heads. The hosels vary in length while maintaining the same weight. Mating, curved surfaces are
provided on the hosel and the golf club head to facilitate ease of bending and to reduce binding
and gapping between the hosel and the golf club head.
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Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming, climbing, or fencing Ü Golf clubs Ü Heads
Title Golf club head wtih top line insert
Abstract A golf club head having a recess located in a top portion thereof between the heel and the toe
and extending toward the sole. The recess may be only in the top line of the club head or extend
from the heel around the toe. An insert may be placed within the recess. The insert may have
a density that is less than the density of the club head body to lower the center of gravity and
moment of inertia or greater than the density of the club head body to raise the center of gravity
and moment of inertia.

Title Iron type golf club head
Abstract An iron type golf club head

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Title Composite metal wood club
Abstract A metal wood golf club head adapted for attachment to a shaft, comprising of a body portion and a
crown portion, each portion constructed of a different density material. Combining a high-density
material in the body portion, with a low-density material in the crown portion, creates an ultra-low
center of gravity relative to the geometric face center, resulting in higher launch angles and spin
rate ratios. The material for the crown portion is preferably a composite. A vibration dampening
gasket is disposed between the ledge and lip sections of the body and crown respectively.

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Title Metal wood club with improved hitting face
Abstract A hitting face of a golf club head having improved flexural stiffness properties. In one embodiment,
the hitting face is made from multiple materials. The main portion of the hitting face is a plate-like
face made from a first material having a first density. A dense insert made from a second material
having a second density that is greater than the first density is attached directly or indirectly to
the plate-like face at or near the geometric center thereof. The dense insert increases the flexural
stiffness of in a central zone of the hitting face so that a golf club head that has a larger zone of
substantially uniform high initial ball speed. In another embodiment, the hitting face includes an
insert that includes main plate and at least one wing extending therefrom. The insert is welded
to the golf club head so that the main plate does not deflect separately from the remainder of the
hitting face. The geometry of the insert controls the stiffness in the axial directions.

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App. No. 20090227393 Assignee Mizuno Corporation

Title Composite metal wood
Abstract A golf club head having a primary body of a first material defining an opening. A cover of a
second material which covers the opening and includes a periphery. The cover being unsuitable
for welding with the primary body. A reinforcing edge mask having a first portion bonded to and
at least partially covering the periphery of the cover and also having a second portion secured to
the primary body.

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Title Golf club
Abstract A golf club includes a shaft body, a head body connected to the shaft body, and a photochromic
portion provided on at least one of the shaft body and the head body and including a photochromic
blend. The photochromic blend is made by blending a coating material or a molding material with
a photochromic material.
App. No. 20090239680 Assignee ROGER CLEVELAND GOLF CO., INC.

Abstract A hollow golf club head includes a sole, a crown, a skirt, and a striking face. The golf club includes
a junction interconnecting the sole, crown, and skirt to the striking face, the junction including at
least one stiffening member.

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Title Iron-type golf club head and method for manufacturing the same
Abstract An iron-type metal golf club head comprises a main body including a hosel portion and a face plate
portion having a back surface and a front surface forming a clubface; and a ring-shaped member
disposed behind the face plate portion and having an outer periphery surface continuous in the
circling direction of the ring. The ring-shaped member is made up of at least two segments parted
by at least two parting planes, each parting plane extending crosswise to the circling direction of
the ring-shaped member so as to form opposed sections of the adjacent segments. The segments
include a primary segment attached to the main body by welding along a first line and at least one
of second lines; and a secondary segment attached to the main body by welding along the first
line, wherein the first line is an intersection line of the above-mentioned outer periphery surface
and the surface of the main body, and the second line is an intersection line of the back surface
of the face plate portion and each of the sections of the segment.

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App. No. 20090239682 Assignee Roger Cleveland Golf Company, Inc.

Title Muscle-back, with insert, iron type golf club head
Abstract A muscle-back iron golf club head includes a blade-like upper mass, a muscle-like lower mass,
a planar front surface, a top surface, a sole surface, a heel surface, a toe surface, and a rear
surface having a first contour. A recess is in the rear surface, the recess having a first portion in
the blade-like upper mass and a second portion in the muscle-like lower mass. An insert may be
provided in the recess, and such insert may substantially fill the recess and may include a back
surface having a second contour which is different from the first contour of the club head rear
surface.

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App. No. 20090247317 Assignee Mizuno Corporation;Mizuno Technics Corporation

Title Golf club and manufacturing method thereof
Abstract A golf club that reduces discomfort feeling of a player when he/she hits a ball at a portion other
than the sweet spot is provided. The golf club includes a head body including a face body with a
ball hitting surface and a neck body connecting the face body to a shaft. The head body includes
grain flows extending from the neck body to a toe portion of the face body, and the grain flows are
formed in the head body and on a surface of the head body.

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Abstract A golf club that reduces discomfort feeling of a player when he/she hits a ball at a portion other
than the sweet spot is provided. The golf club includes a head body including a face body with a
ball hitting surface and a neck body connecting the face body to a shaft. The head body includes
grain flows extending from the neck body to a toe portion of the face body, and the grain flows are
formed in the head body and on a surface of the head body.

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App. No. 20090247318 Assignee BRIDGESTONE SPORTS CO., LTD.

Abstract This invention provides a golf club head including a plurality of score lines on the face. The golf
club head includes a plurality of striations formed on the face and extending from a toe side to a
heel side. The cross-sectional shape of each of the striations is a triangle asymmetric with regard
to a virtual center line in the width direction, and the smallest interior angle among three interior
angles of the triangle is placed at the sole side of the golf club head. A depth D from the face to
the deepest portion of each of the striation satisfies 10 x3bc;mx2266;Dx2266;40 x3bc;m.

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Abstract A golf head club has a high moment of inertia and thus produces a pleasing hitting sound. A
metallic golf club head

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Abstract This invention provides a golf club head including a face member. The face member includes a
face portion forming a face, and a crown extending portion extending backward from the upper
edge of the face portion. The width of the crown extending portion in a face to back direction at
the toe side is larger than that in the face to back direction at the heel side.

Abstract A golf club attaining good hitting feeling is provided by realizing uniform distribution of grain flows
in a face portion. The golf club includes a golf head including a face portion with a ball hitting
surface and a neck portion connecting the face portion to a shaft. Grain flows are formed in the
golf head, and density of grain flows inside the golf head is made comparable to density of grain
flows at a surface layer portion.

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Abstract A golf club attaining good hitting feeling is provided by realizing uniform distribution of grain flows
in a face portion. The golf club includes a golf head including a face portion with a ball hitting
surface and a neck portion connecting the face portion to a shaft. Grain flows are formed in the
golf head, and density of grain flows inside the golf head is made comparable to density of grain
flows at a surface layer portion.

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Abstract A golf club head (

Abstract A golf club head is provided with a face portion comprising a central thick part having a thickness
Tc; a crown-side thick part having a thicknesses Tr; a sole-side thick part having a thicknesses
Tr; a toe-side thinner part having a thickness TT; and a heel-side thinner part having a thickness
TH, wherein (1) Tcx3e;=Trx3e;TT and (2) Trx3e;TH are satisfied; and the centroid of the central
thick part is positioned on the toe-side of an extension of a widthwise center line of the crown-side
thick part towards the sole and further positioned on the heel-side of an extension of a widthwise
center line of the sole-side thick part towards the crown.

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Abstract A hitting face of a golf club head having a location of longest characteristic time shifted away from
the geometric center of the hitting face. The hitting face of the club head has varying thickness,
with a thickest portion being at or near the geometric center of the plate-like hitting face. A second
thickened portion of the hitting face substantially surrounds the thickest portion. The portions of
varying thickness taper therebetween for relatively smooth cross-sectional profiles.

Title Wood-type golf club head
Abstract A hollow wood-type golf club head with stable flight direction and flight distance performances,
the club head having a moment of inertia Ix 4,000 to 5,900 gxb7;cm

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Title Golf club head having a grooved face
Abstract The present invention is directed to a golf club head with an improved striking surface. The
grooves are machined into the strike surface with tight tolerances. The grooves have sharp
edges, radiused ends, and a draft angle between about 2xb0; and 12xb0;. The striking face is
machined such that it has a uniform texture with a roughness of more than 40 Ra. The face may
be selectively textured to enhance certain shots that the golfer may perform. This may include
providing a plurality of distinct sets of texturing to accommodate a plurality of different shots.
The grooves may contain a plurality of portions, including a radiused or angled portion, a portion
having substantially parallel walls, a portion having a v-shape, and a curved portion. The grooves
may also be characterized by various dimensions, including draft angle, inclusive side wall angle,
width, depth, cross-sectional area, spacing, and pitch ratio.

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Title Golf clubs and club-heads comprising a face plate having a central recess and flanking recesses
Abstract Golf club-heads are disclosed that have a body and a face plate. Exemplary club-heads are
hollow metal-wood club-heads. The face plate is attached to the front of the body and has
obverse and reverse surfaces, and a peripheral zone, toe zone, heel zone, upper zone, lower
zone, and central zone. The reverse surface defines in the central zone a recess surrounded by
a substantially annular ridge. The reverse surface also defines in the toe zone and heel zone
respective horizontal flanking recesses. The reverse surface also defines in the upper zone and
lower zone respective vertical flanking recesses. The maximal thickness of the annular ridge
is greater than the respective thicknesses of the central recess and flanking recesses, and the
respective thicknesses of the flanking recesses are no greater than the thickness of the central
recess.

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Title Golf club head with a three-dimensional alignment member and methods to manufacture golf club
heads
Abstract Embodiments of golf club heads with a three-dimensional alignment member and methods
to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be
described and claimed.

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Title Golf club head with three-dimensional alignment aid and method of manufacture
Abstract A golf club head has a front wall member and a rear wall member joined by a pair of arms that
extend rearward from the from the heel and toe ends of the front wall member. An arcuate wall
formed in the rear wall member provides an alignment aid. The club may have a protrusion
extending above the top rail. The protrusion may have an arcuate surface that corresponds to
the arcuate wall formed in the rear member to enhance alignment of the golf club head. The club
head may include a transverse alignment aid to assist the user with proper eye position and lie of
the club head when addressing the golf ball.

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Abstract A golf club head has a three-piece construction, including a front piece, an intermediate piece and
a rear piece. The front and rear pieces are made of metal, while the intermediate piece is made
of fiber-reinforced plastic, composite material or metal. The intermediate piece is jointed to the
front and rear pieces by means of adhesives or welding. Bolts are provided in a lower portion of
the rear piece to threadingly engage the front piece to securely fix all the pieces together to form
the golf club head, which has a lowered gravity center and enhanced striking stability.

Title Iron-type golf clubs
Abstract A set of iron-type golf clubs includes long, mid- and short irons with channel back configurations
and a mass control insert. The mass of the insert is systematically varied through the set such
that the mass distribution properties of the set may be systematically varied while retaining a
continuous look and feel through the set. The mass of the insert is varied by altering the volume
or the density of the insert through the set. Additional design parameters for the set may also be
systematically varied through the set, such as groove type and depth, loft angle, cavity volume,
hitting face roughness, and sole width. In one embodiment, the mass control insert comprises
a dense insert and a lightweight cover. The density of the dense insert can be easily varied to
change the mass distribution properties of the club head. One application of the mass control
insert is to provide customization of the club head at the point of sale or distribution.

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Abstract A hitting face of a golf club head having improved flexural stiffness properties. In one embodiment,
the hitting face is made from multiple materials. The main portion of the hitting face is a plate-like
face made from a first material having a first density. A dense insert made from a second material
having a second density that is greater than the first density is attached directly or indirectly to
the plate-like face at or near the geometric center thereof. The dense insert increases the flexural
stiffness of in a central zone of the hitting face so that a golf club head that has a larger zone of
substantially uniform high initial ball speed. In another embodiment, the hitting face includes an
insert that includes main plate and at least one wing extending therefrom. The insert is welded
to the golf club head so that the main plate does not deflect separately from the remainder of the
hitting face. The geometry of the insert controls the stiffness in the axial directions.

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Title Golf club head and method for manufacturing the same
Abstract A method for manufacturing a golf club head having a hollow structure composed of a main body-
member and a metal face member welded thereto, comprises the steps of (a) preparing a rolled
material having a constant thickness; (b) cutting out a face member part or blank from the rolled
material; (c) making the face member by forming the turnback through press working on the face
member part; and (d) reducing the thickness of a corresponding-to-turnback region by machining
prior to the step (c), wherein the corresponding-to-turnback region is a region of the cutout face
member part corresponding to the turnback, or a region of the rolled material corresponding to
the turnback.

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Title Putter head
Abstract Embodiments of a putter-type golf club head with an increased moment of inertia about the X axis
(MOI

Abstract A golf club head has a hollow structure comprising a face member and a main member. The face
member is made of a first titanium alloy having a specific gravity G

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App. No. 20090286612 Assignee Premium Golf Brands, LLC

Title Golf club having alignment markings
Abstract The present invention relates to a golf club having alignment markings that assist a golfer in
finding a proper and consistent posture before addressing the ball. In one embodiment, a golf
club according to the present invention includes a shaft, a club head having a striking face, a
hosel coupling the club head to the shaft, and one or more alignment markings at a position
substantially elevated from the club head and substantially behind the shaft. Embodiments of
the golf club may further comprise an appendage extending outwardly from the golf club and
carrying alignment markings thereon in a direction substantially parallel to the striking face. Such
alignment markings provide a golfer with a proper setup when the shaft is seen by the golfer as
interposed between, and parallel to, the alignment markings. A golf club according to the present
invention may be configured in a variety of shapes, for example, as a putter, an iron, a driver or a
wood.

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Title Golf club head and method for manufacturing the same
Abstract A golf club head has a hollow structure comprising a main body member and a face member.
The face member is made of an unidirectionally rolled plate of a titanium alloy having alpha phase
crystals. The rolled direction of the unidirectionally rolled plate is inclined at an angle x3b8;

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App. No. 20090288282 Assignee O-TA PRECISION INDUSTRY CO. LTD.

Title Method of making a golf club head
Abstract A method of making a golf club head includes the steps of preparing a head body formed with at
least one cavity, and at least one flange protruding from the head body and proximate to the cavity;
mounting a counterweight unit in the cavity; bending the flange toward the cavity and pressing the
flange against the counterweight unit; joining the counterweight unit to the head body using a
solder; and polishing the head body and the counterweight unit to remove excess of the flange
and the solder.

Title Precision ground putter face
Abstract A new method for producing a precision-ground golf club face is presented, the golf club face
possessing a hitting zone comprised of several parallel grooves ground into the surface. The
hitting zone grooves each possess triangular walls, which confer a ball-gripping capability to the
golf club face.

Title Golf club with vibration dampening pocket
Abstract A golf club head is disclosed. The golf club head has a body member and a face insert formed
of different materials. The body material is relatively soft and ductile to allow the club to be
customized, and the face insert member is relatively hard and wear resistant to ensure that the
face groove geometry remains substantially unaltered through use. A bimetallic face insert may
be used. The outer layer is hard and wear resistant, and the inner layer is softer and may include
copper. The outer layer is thin, and the inner layer may be seen in the bottoms of the face grooves.
A cavity may be provided underneath the face insert. This cavity may be either empty or filled,
such as with a dampening member or a weight member.

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Title Wood-type golf club head
Abstract A wood-type hollow golf club head has a lateral moment of inertia Ma and a vertical moment
of inertia Mb which has a ratio (Mb/Ma) of not less than 0.80. The head can be provided with a
hollow structure divided in the front-back direction of the head into a front member, a rear member
and a middle member therebetween, wherein the middle member has a specific gravity smaller
than those of the front member and rear member.

Title Golf club groove configuration
grooves are machined into the strike surface with tight tolerances. The grooves have sharp
edges, radiused ends, and a draft angle between about 2xb0; and 12xb0;. The striking face
is machined such that it has a uniform texture with a roughness of more than 40 Ra. The face
may be selectively textured to enhance certain shots that the golfer may perform. This may
include providing a plurality of distinct sets of texturing to accommodate a plurality of different
shots. The grooves may contain a plurality of portions, including a radiused or angled portion, a
portion having substantially parallel walls, and a portion having a v-shape.

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Title Club head with a shock-absorber and method of manufacturing the same
Abstract A club head has a body, a shock-absorber and a plug assembly. The body is hollow and has
a rear face, a top face, an inner chamber, an absorber mount and a shaft mount. The inner
chamber is defined in the hollow body and has an inner surface. The absorber mount is formed
on and protrudes internally from the rear face of the body and has an air hole. The shaft mount is
formed through and protrude from the top face of the body. The shock-absorber is hollow and is
mounted in the inner chamber of the body and abuts the inner face of the inner chamber. The plug
assembly is securely mounted in the absorber mount. Due to the shock-absorber being mounted
in the body, the shock-absorber can decrease vibrations of the club due to a player hitting a golf
ball.

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Title Golf club head and removable weight
Abstract A golf club head and a removable weight that is received in a receptacle of the golf club head. The
weight includes a cap and a slug. The cap is removably coupled to the receptacle and includes
a recess that receives a portion of the slug so that the cap and slug are able to rotate relative to
each other. The slug includes an anti-rotation feature that prevents relative rotation between the
slug and the receptacle and a curved abutment surface.

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App. No. 20090298614 Assignee Origin Inc.

Title Relative position between center of gravity and hit center in a golf club
Abstract A golf club head is provided with a center of gravity positioned within a partial ellipsoid defined in
an impact reference frame that has its origin at the hit center of the face of the golf club head. The
majority of the partial ellipsoid is located toward the golfer from the hit center and all of the partial
ellipsoid is below the hit center in the impact reference frame.

Title Golf club head with a three-dimensional alignment member and methods to manufacture golf club
heads
Abstract Embodiments of golf club heads with a three-dimensional alignment member and methods
to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be
described and claimed.

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App. No. 20090305812 Assignee SRI Sports Limited

Title Golf club head and method for producing the same
Abstract A golf club head
App. No. 20090305813 Assignee TRUE PUTT ENTERPRISES LLC

Title Putter with pivoting aiming arms
Abstract A golf putter comprising a shaft, a putter head attached along a top surface to the shaft, the head
including an elongated body having a central axis along the length of the body. The golf putter
includes a pair of aiming arms, each arm pivotally connected at opposing ends of the elongated
body and adapted to pivot about the central axis between a forward aiming position and a second
position away from the forward aiming position. The golf putter also includes a lever adapted to
control rotation of the aiming arms from the forward aiming position to the second position, the
lever operable from a portion of the shaft.

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App. No. 20090305814 Assignee Karsten Manufacturing Corporation

Title Golf club head with reinforced crown
Abstract A golf club head with reinforced crown is described herein. Other embodiments are also disclosed
herein.

Title Iron-type golf club head
Abstract An iron-type golf club head 1 having excellent durability and weight distribution design and
comprising a metallic head body

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Abstract A golf club head of this invention includes a face, a plurality of score line grooves formed on
the face, and a plurality of striations formed on the face. The angle formed by an arrangement
direction of the plurality of striations and the score line grooves is between 40 degrees and 70
degrees, inclusive, as viewed clockwise from a toe side end of the score line grooves.

A63B 53/04

Title Putter head with maximal moment of inertia
Abstract A putter head has a front that strikes a golf ball during putting, a length a, a width b, a weight
W, and a moment of inertia I. The width extends along a horizontal width axis perpendicularly
intersecting the front of the putter head. The length extends along a horizontal length axis
perpendicularly intersecting the horizontal axis. The dimensions are, for example, ax2266;7
inches, bx2266;a, and I/Wa
A63B 53/04

Title High performance nano-structured metalwood golf club heads and iron heads and components
thereof
Abstract A metalwood coated at least partially with a nanostructure material offer improved performance
over existing golf club heads made from a combination of steel and titanium alloys or composite
club heads made in part or wholly from fiber-reinforced plastics (FRPs) and metallic sub-
components. The components of the metalwood may be coated with variable thicknesses of
electro-deposited nanostructure metals and alloys.
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Title Golf club head with improved mass distribution
Abstract A golf club head having a striking wall, a front surface, a sole portion extending rearwardly from
the rear surface, the sole portion having a forward end, a rearward end, an upper surface and
a lower surface. The intersection of the upper surface and the rear surface defines an interior
sole line. The intersection of the upper surface and the rearward end defines a trailing edge
exterior sole line. The upper surface comprises a sink portion having substantial variation in heel-
to-toe contour, including variation of at least one of the height of the trailing edge or exterior sole
line relative to the height of the interior sole line, measured in vertical alignment; the height of
the interior sole line relative to the height of the general outer periphery of the golf club head
measured in vertical alignment; the height of the trailing edge or exterior sole line relative to the
height of the general outer periphery of said golf club head measured in vertical alignment; and
concavity as defined by forward-to-rear contour.
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Title Golf club head having a grooved and textured face
grooves are machined into the strike surface with tight tolerances. The face may be selectively
textured to enhance certain shots that the golfer may perform. This may include providing a
plurality of distinct sets of texturing and surface roughening to accommodate a plurality of different
shots. The grooves may contain a plurality of portions, including a radiused or angled portion, a
portion having substantially parallel walls, a portion having a v-shape, and a curved portion. The
grooves may also be characterized by various dimensions, including draft angle, inclusive side
wall angle, width, depth, cross-sectional area, spacing, and pitch ratio.
A63B 53/04

Title Muscle-back iron golf clubs with higher moment of inertia and lower center of gravity
Abstract Disclosed herein are muscle-back iron golf clubs that have improved mass qualities to provide
higher rotational moments of inertia and lower center of gravity while retaining the workability of
muscle-back irons and the size, shape and dimensions preferred by tour players and low handicap
players.
A63B 53/06

Title Golf club head with ripple structure
Abstract A golf club head with a shell structure constituting with a body part and a hitting surface (face)
incorporates, a groove is formed in the body part near the interface with the hitting surface. Several
additional ripples are formed in the inner surface of the face plate. The groove in the body part
and ripples of the inner surface of the face plate contributed as a powerful shock absorber but
also preventing breakage of the head as well as strong repulsive mechanism improving flying
distances.
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Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming, climbing, or fencing Ü Golf clubs Ü Heads Ü adjustable
A63B 53/06

Title Golf club having removable sole weight using custom and interchangeable panels
Abstract A golf club head is presented comprising a sole including a removable panel secured to the
sole via a non-threaded attachment assembly. Further, the removable panel may have a large
surface area relative to its thickness, resulting in a chip-like or wafer-like weight member. This
design allows the mass of the removable panel to be spread substantially along the surface of
the sole as opposed to in the interior of the club head. The golf club head may comprise more
than one removable panel. A removable panel of the present invention may generally comprise
one or more discrete areas of higher basis weight or higher density. Even further, the removable
panel may generally be releasably attached via a quick disconnect mechanism that allows easy
interchangeability.
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A63B 53/06

Title Golf putter clubhead
Abstract The present invention relates to a golf clubhead. Specifically, it relates to a golf putter clubhead
comprising a body having a viewing face, and a sole; characterised in that at least one light guide
is provided in the body, adapted to direct light through the body to a given location; and at least one
viewing aperture is provided and arranged to visualise reflected light from the given location. The
invention, in use, is intended to indicate a correct x201c;target linex201d;, thereby affording better
aim to a user, and assist in producing a more consistent performance. It is envisaged that when
a user addresses a golf ball prior to the stroke, use of the clubhead will facilitate increased putting
accuracy by indicating to a user that the clubhead is at the correct position for optimal striking
of the ball. Moreover, in use, the clubhead can improve aim by offering a user the opportunity
to more reliably strike the ball squarely at the optimum height above the playing surface, and
ultimately ensuring that the face of the clubhead is square to stance of the user (and/or the golf
ball), during the stroke.
App. No. 20090239679 Assignee NIKE, Inc.

Title Golf club head having a bridge member
Abstract A cavity back golf club head having a bridge member is disclosed. The bridge member extends
across a first rear cavity connecting a heel and a toe of the golf club head to control the trajectory
of a golf ball. For the longer iron clubs, a wall extending from the sole portion of the cavity back
golf club head to the bridge member defines a second cavity to further influence the trajectory of
the golf ball. For the shorter iron clubs, the wall extends from the top portion of the cavity back
golf club head to the bridge member.

Title Multi-piece putter head having an insert
Abstract A golf putter head with a front portion comprising traditional shape and appearance, with an
integral face insert extending through the head to an alignment and weighting portion extending
beyond the main body of the putter, adding improved alignment, increased MOI and adjustable
weighting and adjustable balance and optimizable Center of Percussion. The putter head
comprises a central face insert portion extending through the body and above the traditional
weight flange, with mass relieved portions below the top of the alignment piece in order to
receive one or more optional weights, and the upper side of the rearwardly extending portion
being engraved or marked with various alignment indicia, and the whole through-head insert face
portion and rearwardly extending portion being affixed to the base portion of the head at least in
part with threaded fasteners.
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Abstract A head (
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Title Golf club head with integrally attached weight members
Abstract A golf club head having integrally attached weight members is disclosed and claimed. The club
head body defines at least a toe chamber and a heel chamber. Weights of variable mass are
positioned within the chambers, moving the club head center of gravity back and down.

Title Golf club
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Title Golf club and golf club head with interchangeable body component
Abstract An iron type golf club head includes a club head having a first body component defining a striking
face, and a second body component releasably secured to the first body component with a
fastener. The second body component defines at least a perimeter portion of a rear face of
the club head body and may define substantially an entire rear face of the club head body.
A63B 53/06

Title Golf club head and removable weight
Abstract A golf club head and a removable weight that is received in a receptacle of the golf club head. The
weight includes a cap and a slug. The cap is removably coupled to the receptacle and includes
a recess that slidably receives a portion of the slug so that the cap and slug are able to rotate
relative to each other. The slug includes an anti-rotation feature that prevents relative rotation
between the slug and the receptacle.
A63B 53/06

Title Golf club head with sound tuning
Abstract A golf club head with sound tuning. The golf club head includes a hollow body that defines an
interior cavity and at least one tuning member extends across the interior cavity. The tuning
member dimensions, stiffness and dampening characteristics are selected to alter the vibration
behavior of the golf club head.
App. No. 20090305806 Assignee TRUE PUTT ENTERPRISES LLC

Title Putter with aiming arms
Abstract A golf putter includes a pair of aiming arms at each end of the putter head having opposite and
inward facing arcuate surfaces corresponding to the outline of a golf hole. The aiming arms may
be removed manually or may be made to pivot. In the latter, each arm is pivotally connected at
opposing ends of the putter head and adapted to pivot about an axis between a forward aiming
position and a second position away from the forward aiming position. Control of the rotation of
the aiming arms may be by a lever operable from the putter shaft, or by a spring actuated by
pushing downward on the putter shaft.
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Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming, climbing, or fencing Ü Golf clubs Ü Non-metallic shafts
Title Golf-club shafts having selectable-stiffness tip regions, and golf clubs comprising same
Abstract 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. A stiffener is coupled to the shaft, such as in the reduced-EI portion,
to add stiffness locally. 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.
The stiffeners can be user-selectable, from a kit supplied with the club, for example. The clubhead
can be removable from the shaft to facilitate stiffener exchange.
A63B 53/10

Title Shaft for golf club
Abstract A shaft according to the present invention is obtained by winding and curing a prepreg sheet
having a matrix resin and a fiber. The prepreg sheet includes a full-length sheet and a partial
sheet. At least a part of the partial sheet forms a tip bias layer disposed in a tip portion of the
shaft. A fiber of the first tip bias layer is oriented at an angle which is equal to or greater than 25
degrees and is equal to or smaller than 65 degrees with respect to an axis of the shaft. A fiber
of the second tip bias layer is oriented at an angle which is equal to or greater than x2212;65
degrees and is equal to or smaller than x2212;25 degrees with respect to the axis of the shaft.
The shaft is obtained by winding a tip bias stuck body (V
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Title Golf club shaft and golf club therewith
Abstract A golf club shaft that has a flexural rigidity distribution allows a user to easily adjust swing timing
even when a golf club using the golf club shaft is long. The golf club shaft comprises a section
between a point 500 mm and a point 800 mm from a tip end of the shaft, wherein the flexural
rigidity El of the shaft monotonically increases in the section from the point 500 mm to the point
800 mm, wherein x394;1/x394;2 is at least about 1.5 provided that the rate of change of the
flexural rigidity EI of the shaft in a first subsection between a point 500 mm and a point 600 mm
from the tip end is denoted by x394;1, and the rate of change of the flexural rigidity EI of the shaft
in a second subsection between a point 700 mm and a point 800 mm from the tip end is denoted
by x394;2, and wherein the flexural rigidity EI of the shaft at a point 750 mm from the tip end is at
least about 4.1xd7;10
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Title Shaft for golf club with overlapped joint
Abstract The present invention provides a shaft for a golf club which is constructed such that overlapped
joints are formed therein, thus providing effects of increasing the distance that a golf ball is driven,
and of preventing the shaft of the golf club from momentarily twisting. To achieve the above-
mentioned purpose, the shaft of the present invention includes an inner layer (
App. No. 20090305811 Assignee Fujikura Rubber Ltd.

Title Golf club shaft
Abstract It is object of the present invention to provide a golf club shaft superior in accuracy, minimizing
a displacement between thermosetting resin layers, capable of obtaining a feeling close to the
feeling of a steel shaft, and superior in stability. To solve the above problems, a golf club shaft of
the present invention uses a golf club shaft comprising a torsional rigidity holding layer made of
thermosetting resin including reinforcing fibers diagonally crossed in the longitudinal direction of
said shaft and a UD flexural rigidity holding layer made of thermosetting resin including reinforcing
fibers aligned in parallel to the longitudinal direction of said shaft, characterized in that at least a
part of said torsional rigidity holding layer includes a plain weave fabric layer obtained by winding
and curing like a shaft-shape a plain weave prepreg which lets a plain weave fabric having
mutually woven warps and wefts impregnate with thermosetting resin in such a way that said
warps and wefts are diagonally crossed in the longitudinal direction of said shaft.
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Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming, climbing, or fencing Ü Golf clubs Ü Metallic shafts
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Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming, climbing, or fencing Ü Golf clubs Ü Handles
Title Golf glove, golf grip and system
Abstract This invention relates to a golf glove and club grip system having a marking or markings on the
glove, the club grip or both for registration with the thumb pad of a golfer. Registration of a golfer’s
thumb pad with the marking(s) assists correct hand positioning on the club grip. Additionally the
markings may indicate a particular club grip size or glove size that matches a complimentary glove
or club grip size determined by the size of a golfer’s hand.
A63B 53/14

Title Golf club grip
Abstract A golf club has a hand grip comprising an exterior surface and an interior surface with an
elongated bore located between the two surfaces and extending generally parallel to the golf
club shaft. A removable shim with a generally arc shaped cross section is disposed inside of the
bore and forms a x201c;reminder ribx201d; for a player using the club.

Title Single panel golf club grip
Abstract A grip for the handle of a golf club having a single panel that is wrapped about an underlisting
sleeve comprising a cap. The panel further comprises an inner layer and an outermost layer, the
inner layer comprising one of a fabric and a polymer. The panel is adhered to the underlisting
sleeve such that the outermost layer in the top region contacts the underside portion of the cap.
The unitary grip reduces impact shock and also provides a feeling of tackiness in the manner of a
spirally wrapped grip.
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Title Spiral wrap golf club grip
Abstract 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 an upwardly 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.

Title Golf club grip and method of using same
Abstract An improved golf club grip having indicators which provide hand positioning indications to the
golfer so that he or she may properly position his or her hands on the grip to assist in making a
desired shot more precise and more consistent. Also, a method of using the improved golf club
grip in conjunction with a series of guideline grids.

Title Vcm golf club grip system
Abstract A golf club grip system is presented comprised of golf club grips of identical weights regardless
of their grip thickness. The identical weight may be maintained by altering the grip material
compound, grip construction method, or by varying the length of the grip along the golf club
shaft as the grip width is varied.
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Title Golf club and grip for golf club

Title Goif putter with a new type of grip
Abstract The invention provides a new type of putter for golfers to improve their putting accuracy and
stability. The grip is shaped to help users lock all joints on their hands and arms in place, and
thus limits golfers movement of those muscles. By locking all joints and muscles, golfers can
concentrate on using only the back and shoulder muscles to putt, making it much easier to have
the putter face perpendicular to the intended golf ball path on the x-y plane. Not only would
this allow more accurate, stable putts, with repeated usage of this device, golfers will become
accustomed to using their back and shoulder muscles to putt, and hence improve their putting
skill even with a regular putter.
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Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming, climbing, or fencing Ü Golf clubs Ü Handles Ü
adjustable
Title Golf club with interchangeable shaft
Abstract A golf club with an interchangeable shaft that allows conventional shafts to be inserted into a golf
club head. An adaptor is securely attached to the bottom end of the shaft. The adaptor is screwed
into the hosel on the golf club head. A spacer element is positioned between the adaptor and the
hosel to provide a surface against which the adaptor is tightened. A set screw passes through the
hosel to securely hold the adaptor and shaft in place within the club head and keep the shaft from
rotating with respect to the club head.

Title Adjustable length and torque resistant golf shaft
Abstract An adjustable golf shaft having an upper shaft member, a lower shaft member and an inner rod.
The upper shaft member includes an elongated bore therein with an upper bushing fixed within an
upper end of the elongated bore therein. The lower shaft member has an elongated bore therein
with a middle bushing fixed within an upper end of the elongated bore therein. The inner rod
includes a lower end dimensioned to be fixed to a lower bushing, and an upper end dimensioned
to be fixed to the upper bushing. The inner rod is adapted to slide within the middle bushing as
the length of the shaft changes.
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Title Connecting structure of a shaft and a grip member of a golf club
Abstract A golf club includes a shaft, a grip member, and two constricting and fastening mechanisms to
fasten the grip member and the shaft together; the shaft is held in the grip member at a tail portion;
the grip member has locating holes, and consists of first and second half shell parts, which are
secured together; each constricting and fastening mechanism includes a fastening base secured
in the grip member, and fastening member facing the fastening base; the fastening base has
through holes, which face the locating holes respectively; the fastening member has threaded
holes, which face the through holes respectively; threaded elements are passed through the
locating holes and the through holes, and joined in the threaded holes of the fastening member;
thus, the shaft will be tightly sandwiched between the fastening base and the fastening member
when the threaded elements are turned tight.
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Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming, climbing, or fencing Ü Bags for golf clubs
App. No. 20090261004 Assignee PICBags, L.P.
Title Combination system and golf bag
Abstract A golf bag system, a golf bag having an image positioned thereon, and methods of forming and
using the golf bag are provided. The system preferably includes a golf bag having a main bag
body including an open end, a closed end, a club chamber positioned between the open and
closed ends, an outer surface portion, and an image thereon positioned on the outer surface
portion. The system can also include a memory having an image stored thereon, a controller to
obtain the image and control printing, and a printing device. A method of forming images on a
golf bag can include obtaining an image to be formed onto the golf bag and forming the image
onto the golf bag. A method of using a golf bag having images thereon can include examining the
golf bag, physically comparing an image on the golf bag with a known image associated with the
alleged golf bag owner, determining ownership, and issuing the golf bag to the determined owner.
A63B 55/00

Title Golf bags and methods for storing and sorting golf clubs
Abstract Golf bags that include a panel that divides the interior of the bag into at least two compartments
and a plurality of holders coupled to the panel, with the holders adapted to removeably engage a
golf club shaft. Preferably, the bags include a closed bottom area having a plurality of sections,
with each section adapted to receive a club head in separate arrangement from other club heads.
Also disclosed are methods for storing and sorting golf clubs in a golf bag such that the club shafts
may be viewable within the bag or the club head may be protected at the bottom of the bag.
A63B 55/06

Title Golf bag bottoms and methods to manufacture golf bag bottoms
Abstract Embodiments of golf bag bottoms and methods to manufacture golf bag bottoms are generally
described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
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Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming, climbing, or fencing Ü Bags for golf clubs Ü Supports
with devices for anchoring to the ground Ü Bags with tripod or like set-up stands
A63B 55/06

Title Ornamental golf bag cover
Abstract A removable golf bag cover having an ornamentally-pleasing shape (e.g., that of a dog or other
animal) to surround a conventional golf bag without affecting the normal use of the bag during play
or hindering the golfer’s access to his golf clubs carried in the bag. The golf bag cover includes
legs extending from an elongated body of the cover which surround corresponding outstretched
folding legs of the golf bag. A hollow head of the golf bag cover is pivotally coupled to the
elongated body of the cover by a piece of flexible material that is adapted to stretch. The hollow
head is rotatable from a closed position seated on top of the golf bag, at which to surround an
protect the golf clubs carried within the bag, and an open position off the bag, at which to enable
a golfer to gain access to his clubs. At least one golf club carried in the bag is received inwardly
of and holds the hollow head in a generally erect condition relative to the elongated body of the
cover. Accordingly, the golf clubs within the golf bag and the existing folding legs of the golf bag
hold the golf bag cover in a generally upright position to resemble the appearance of a sitting
animal.

Title Golf club bag and method of manufacture
Abstract In one embodiment, a golf club bag comprises; a top member, a bottom member opposite the top
member, a body portion coupled to the top member and the bottom member, at least one stay
extending from proximate the top member to proximate the bottom member to support the body
portion, and at least one external support member to support the body portion at an upright angled
position. The bottom member is not coupled to any stays. Other embodiments are described and
claimed.
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Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming, climbing, or fencing Ü Golf game accessories, e.g. golf
cups, golf tees
Title Golf assistance device and method thereof
Abstract Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a golf assistance device and methods
of utilizing the same. Embodiments of the present invention more specifically relate to a device
for assisting novice golfers to better understand the game of golf, and a method of improving a
golfer’s skills by utilizing the same. In one embodiment, a golf assistance device comprises a
unitary housing, a memory means contained within the unitary housing for storing at least audio
data relating to the game of golf, a portable power supply contained within the unitary housing,
a selection means accessible from an outside surface of the unitary housing, and a processor
means for facilitating information transmission between the selection means, the memory means,
and an output.
A63B 57/00

Title Set of golf tees
Abstract A set of golf tees that includes at least a low spin golf tee and a high spin golf tee. The low spin
golf tee is constructed in a manner to provide decreased resistance to the deformation of a golf
ball that is impacted by a golf club while resting on the low spin golf tee. The high spin golf tee
is constructed in a manner to provide increased resistance to the deformation of a golf ball that is
impacted by a golf club while resting on the high spin golf tee.

Title Golf data recorder with integrated missing club reminder and theft prevention system
Abstract Apparatuses, methods and systems relating to at least one or more of golf club reminding and
golf data collecting and recording. In one embodiment an apparatus on a golf club includes an
integrated reminder and a stroke cancellation system and is semi-automatic in that the recording
of the stroke is directly in response to changing the state (e.g. activating) of a switch which
indicates that the golfer has pressed a button on the golf club. The pressing of the button indicates
that the golfer will or has taken a stroke with the golf club and that the stroke is to be recorded,
with the location of the stroke and an identifier of the club (e.g.
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App. No. 20090239684 Assignee SRAM Design Inc.

Title Golf ball mark repair tool
Abstract A golf ball mark repair tool includes an integrated set of rosary beads. Attached to the
circumference of a circular handle are rosary beads operable to facilitate praying the rosary. The
beads are equally spaced and apart from the handle to provide the user with not only an ability to
discretely conduct the rosary but an enhanced tactual feel. At the same time the tool is operable
to repair a ball mark. The tool further includes a detachable center portion operable as a mean
for marking a player’s ball on the green.
App. No. 20090239685 Assignee PRO TEAM GOLF, LLC

Title System and method for a golf tournament
Abstract The present invention enhances a golf tournament using novel tournament scoring and novel
rules that include allowing viewer interaction with a live tournament to affect the outcome of the
tournament. In a match play golf tournament, the number of tournament points awarded to a
match winning team is directly proportional to a sum of the difference in the number of holes won
and the number of holes left to play. In addition, elected spectators of the event may participate in
a team’s compliance with one or more of the tournament rules, such as selecting a player whose
results will be counted double. The tournament is preferably based on the Ryder cup format, but
condensed into a single day.
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Title Golf club head cover with snap closure
Abstract There is provided a golf club cover with a magnetized snap closure that provides a functional
but convenient and attractive method for affixing and removing a cover from the head of a golf
club, particularly a putter. A golfer need only align the golf club, such as by pointing the tip of a
putter head toward the opening in the cover, and then quickly push the club head right through
the opening and into an internal cavity of the cover. Two matching arm fasteners are disposed
in opposing flaps of the cover. The arm fastener includes a flange portion and a magnet with
the magnets serving to maintain the arm fasteners in a generally engaged position. Movement
of the club shaft toward the interior of the cover will cause the magnetic snap closure to briefly
open so as to allow the shaft to pass through the closure. Then, once the shaft has passed the
closure, meaning that the head of the club has reached its resting place in the cover cavity, the
snap closure then automatically (magnetically) closes so as to secure the golf club cover around
the club head. In order to remove the club from the cover, the user quickly pulls the club away,
which sufficiently opens the snap closure and allows the club to be extricated from the cover.
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App. No. 20090253536 Assignee NuVision Partners LLC

Title Height adjustable golf tee
Abstract A height adjustable golf tee includes an elongated shank having a ball supporting top end, a
tapered bottom end and tab structure projecting outwardly from the shank and arranged in a
vertically spaced relationship between the top end and the bottom end of the shank. An adjustable
stop member is mounted for separate vertical and rotational movement on the shank from an
unlocked position to a locked position. The adjustable stop member is formed with an internal
cavity having a surface for rotationally receiving the tab structure and providing an interference
member frictionally engageable with the tab structure to effect the locking position.
App. No. 20090258732 Assignee MOLDETK PRECISION CORP.

Title Adjustable golf tee assembly
Abstract An adjustable golf tee assembly includes a golf tee, which has a plurality of positioning portions
formed in the periphery of a shank thereof at different elevations, an elastically deformable tee
holder having an upright stub tube perpendicularly upwardly extending from a flat base thereof
and a center through hole cut through top and bottom sides of the flat base and surrounded by
the upright stub tube and a positioning portion formed on the inside wall of the upright stub tube
for engagement with one of the positioning portions of the golf tee selectively, and a locating ring
for sleeving onto the upright stub tube of the tee holder to lock the golf tee and the tee holder.
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Title Method and device of golf aiding with a function of setting a specific-point diagram
Abstract A golf aiding device with a function of setting a specific-point diagram includes a processor, a
screen, an input mechanism, a memory, a GPS module, and a software program stored in the
memory. The software program can achieve the following functions displaying a golf course on the
screen; displaying a plurality of specific-point diagrams from which a user can choose a specific-
point diagram; and recording the current coordinates and generating a correspondence between
the current coordinates and the set specific-point diagram, and displaying the set specific-point
diagram on the golf course on the screen.

Title Golf tee
Abstract According to various embodiments, the present teachings comprise a golf tee. The golf tee can
comprise a point section, a shaft section, and a head section. The shaft section can comprise
four opposing arms configured to allow for improved ground penetration. The head section can
comprise a circular dish having a rim with a number of raised points disposed on the rim. The
head section can comprise opposing arms, each having a raised point.
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Title Golf tee
Abstract A golf tee made of an elastomeric material includes a base section for positioning on a ground
surface, and a concave head section for supporting a golf ball thereon. The tee can be made of
a polymeric foam, such as polyurethane foam orethylene vinyl acetate foam. The tee can have
a generally frusto-conical shape, with the base section having a larger diameter than the head
section. A notch can be formed in the tee for exposing the ball to a golf club head. The tee can
include a pointing member extending outwardly from, such that the pointing member points in a
direction of a golf green and provides a visual cue to a user of the tee as to the direction of the
golf green while swing at the ball.
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App. No. 20090270204 Assignee The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd.

Title Method for golf club selection, and golf club
Abstract A method for golf club selection uses a behavior of the golf swing when a golf club is gripped
and swung. The method for golf club selection has a step of obtaining information of a vertical
movement direction relative to a horizontal plane of a golf club head immediately before striking a
golf ball, and information of the horizontal movement direction of the golf club head immediately
before striking the golf ball on a plane parallel to the horizontal plane, a step of classifying the
golf swing step as a predetermined type using the information of the vertical movement direction
and information of the horizontal movement direction obtained, and a step of selecting a golf club
suited for the classification according to the classification result.

Title Golf tee with support prongs
Abstract A golf tee includes an elongate shaft having opposed upper and lower ends, the lower end
configured to be inserted into an underlying surface; and a support cup that is configured to
support a golf ball from beneath and that merges with the shaft. The support cup has a base
portion and further includes at least three arcuate support prongs projecting upwardly from the
base portion. The support prongs define a discontinuous annulus about the periphery of the
support cup.
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Title Golf tee
Abstract A golf tee is able to decrease the number of parts, and an assembling process is simplified,
and a manufacture and assembling work do not cost a lot, and an easier maintenance and a
desired advertisement effect can be obtained. The golf tee comprises an upper body which has
a spherical mounting surface formed on its upper surface for mounting a golf ball; a lower body
which supports the upper body from a lower side with its lower end being sharp for an easier
planting into a ground, with a rubber cord being installed so as to provide a certain tensional force
so that the upper body is pulled all the time to be straight with respect to the lower body.
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Title Method and apparatus for measuring golf green speeds
Abstract A method, system and golf ball are provided to determine the deceleration of a golf ball and, in
turn, the speed of a green. The system may include a golf ball and an offboard display device.
The golf ball may include a golf ball body, a motion sensor disposed within the golf ball body
to measure acceleration of the golf ball along each of three mutually perpendicular axes, and a
transmitter disposed within the golf ball body to transmit data representative of deceleration. The
display device may include a receiver to receive data representative of the deceleration of the
golf ball from transmitter and a display to provide a representation of the deceleration of the golf
ball. At least one of the golf ball and the display device may include a processor to determine
deceleration of the golf ball based upon the acceleration measured by the motion sensor.

Title Method and system for facilitating interaction between players on a golf course
Abstract A method and system are provided to facilitate interaction between players on a golf course.
More specifically, one embodiment of the present invention provides a mobile computing device,
also called Personal Golf Game Assistant (PGGA). The PGGA is adapted to assist a player to
track game-related data during a round of golf and establish communication with one or more
compatible PGGAs carried by other players on the golf course. As various types of information
data can be exchanged among the PGGAs of the players on the golf course, interaction between
the players is thus facilitated.
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Title Golf club lifter tool to releaseably mount to the club grip
Abstract A golf iron lifter tool formed with an elongated stem surmounted by a pair of semicircular fingers
terminating in ends spaced apart a distance to from a throat for receipt of the narrow part of a golf
iron shaft and configured to be drawn up the shaft to frictionally engage and compress the golf
club grip to be held stationary relative thereto.

Title Golf ball marker
Abstract A golf ball marker has its ground engaging pin disposed proximate the edge of the marker
to facilitate rotation of the marker for facilitating alignment. The marker is, according to one
embodiment, an elliptical body having a pair of adjacent golf ball-simulating circular disks
displayed thereon. A first line provided along the major axis extends through the disks. Each
disk has a second line displayed thereon, along the minor axis of each, and is normal to the first
line to define a crosshair on each disk.
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Title Golf club cleaning pads attachable to shoes
Abstract An apparatus is provided comprising first and second pads each having a cleaning portion. The
apparatus includes a means for attaching the first and second pads to a shoe. The first and
second pads are configured so that a golf club head can be cleaned with the cleaning portions
of the first and the second pads, while the first and the second pads are attached to the shoe. A
connecting portion may connect the first pad and the second pad. First and second straps may
be connected to the first and second pads, wherein the first and second straps may have first and
second attachment devices located on them.

Title Golfing equipment carrying device
Abstract A golfing equipment carrying device includes a base member, a ball holder, a force fit divot tool
pouch, a glove attachment means, a force fit tee holder, and an outerwear attachment means.
The ball holder, force fit divot tool pouch, glove attachment means, and force fit tee holder are
affixed to the front of the base member. A marker holder may also be affixed to the front of the
base member, but is not required. The outerwear attachment means is affixed to the rear of
the base member in order for the wearer of the golfing equipment carrying device to fasten the
present invention to his clothing. The disclosed device makes it easier for a golfer to carry golfing
accessories while playing a round of golf by freeing the golfer’s hands.
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Abstract A golf ball marker that includes a body having a geometric shape and an arcuate ball location
reference for easily positioning a golf ball. The body may also include alignment indicia for aligning
the golf ball with an intended ball path.

Abstract A golf ball marker that includes a body having a geometric shape and an arcuate ball location
reference for easily positioning a golf ball. The body may also include alignment indicia for aligning
the golf ball with an intended ball path.

Title Golf gps device
Abstract A portable golf GPS device comprising a microprocessor operably coupled to a GPS unit, an
input device such as a keypad (or touch screen) operably coupled to the microprocessor, a voice
recognition unit operably coupled to the microprocessor, and a display such as a liquid crystal
display (x201c;LCDx201d;) operably coupled to the microprocessor. A program memory system
which contains at least some of the software and data to operate the device is also operably
coupled to the microprocessor. The portable golf GPS device is preferably contained in a housing
such that the entire device has a very compact and lightweight form factor, and is preferably
handheld and/or pocket size. The golf GPS device is configured to display distances to course
features, and to receive and process voice input in order to select functions or input data into the
golf GPS device.
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Title Universal pull cart attachment device and method to enhance golf play
Abstract This disclosure generally relates to a universal pull cart attachment device and method to enhance
golf play. In some cases, a universal pull cart attachment device having a displaceable member is
coupled to a motorized golf cart to allow users to displace the member to interchangeably receive
a handle of a conventional golf bag pull cart. A method of playing golf using such a universal pull
cart attachment device is also provided.
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Title Method to establish a score database for golf players by means of a global positioning system
Abstract A method for a satellite positioning system to establish a golf player score database, which uses
a golf GPS (Global Positioning System) device to receive geographic position satellite coordinate
signals, and, based on the results of computational processing of which, map and digital
information of the terrain, terrain features and related geographic information of the corresponding
hole of the corresponding golf course are displayed on the golf GPS device or other display
device for reference by the user. Furthermore, the user can input golf stroke scores and related
information into the golf GPS device for recording and storage, and transmit the information to a
player score database of a remote computer for storage. After carrying out comparative analysis
of the player score database according to user instructions, the results are transmitted back and
displayed on the golf GPS device or other display device for reference by the user.

Title Device for a tee
Abstract An apparatus at a driving tee for golf balls or the like, comprising a raisable and lowerable ball
support a so-called peg, on which a ball may be placed for driving thereof after lifting of the
ball support with the ball to the desired level above the tee, the ball support being disposed on
means for switching of the ball support from a low position for loading of the ball support with a
ball to a higher position of said desired ball driving level, the ball support being disposed on the
switching means via positioning means which are disposed to permit pivoting of the ball support
in at least the driving direction, wherein the positioning means include a substantially U-shaped
bracket between whose shanks the ball support is pivotal.

Title Customizable golf club wood protector
Abstract Customizable golf club wood protectors are a fun and affordable method of customizing your golf
club to suit your personality, while at the same time creating a protection for the head of the
golf club. Our customizable protectors extend the lifetime value of the golf club by protecting the
head from scratches. It is a semi permanent solution that does not leave any marks on the club
once removed and every protector is made to fit each club individually. The protector can include
photos, company logos or any other graphic or saying that is desired.
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Title Golf club head cover
Abstract Embodiments of golf club head covers are described herein. Other embodiments and related
examples comprising magnetic elements are also described herein.

Title Grip hook golf ball retriever
Abstract A retrieval apparatus for retrieving golf balls is disclosed. The retrieval apparatus may be attached
to a golf club handle and may include a flexible collar disposed for attachment around the golf club
handle. The retrieval apparatus may also include a pair of tines projecting distally from a neck
portion and the collar wherein the neck portion bridges the collar to the pair of tines and, wherein
the tines define a substantially circular forked carrier for holding the golf ball. The tines may also
include a sloped surface on each of the tines disposed to lift the golf ball and guide the golf ball
into the forked carrier.

Title Golf ball proximity to hole measurement
Abstract Apparatus for accurately measuring the distance between a golf ball and the hole on a putting
green, i.e., for determining proximity, especially in golf competitions to see who can hit their ball
onto the green to end up in closest proximity to the hole. An accessory to the measurement
device is a proximity sign for recording the proximity measurements. The invention comprises
apparatus and method for conveniently storing and using the measurement device(s). For
proximity measurements, the device is configured to removably and repositionably attach a tape
measure to a flag pin (generally the flag pin in the hole on the green in contest). The proximity
sign is similarly configured. For storage of a device when not in use, the devices include spring
clips and an optional security ring to impede unauthorized removal from the flag pin.
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Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming, climbing, or fencing Ü Bats, rackets, or the like, for
other games Ü for baseball, rounders, or similar games
App. No. 20090298624 Assignee Integran Technologies Inc.
Title Strong, lightweight article, containing a fine-grained metallic layer
Abstract Articles for automotive, manufacturing and industrial applications including shafts or tubes used,
for example, as golf club shafts, ski and hiking poles, fishing rods or bicycle frames, skate
blades and snowboards are at least partially electroplated with fine-grained layers of selected
metallic materials. Parts with complex geometry can be coated as well. Alternatively, articles
such as conical or cylindrical golf club shafts, hiking pole shafts or fishing pole sections, plates
or foils and the like can also be electroformed of fine-grained metallic materials on a suitable
mandrel or temporary substrate to produce strong, ductile, lightweight components exhibiting
a high coefficient of restitution and a high stiffness for use in numerous applications including
sporting goods.
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Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming, climbing, or fencing Ü Bats, rackets, or the like, for
other games Ü for ice hockey
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Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming, climbing, or fencing Ü Targets or goals for ball games
Ü adjustably or pivotally mounted
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Title Bag toss golf game and game target
Abstract A bag toss game target has an angled landing surface with a target opening that rotates on a
base of the game target whereby rotation of the landing surface changes direction of the slope of
the landing surface and the target opening location relative to the base. The landing surface is
provided by a platform that is raised relative to the target base. The platform is temporarily fixed
in rotation to define various set positions and slope directions of the landing surface relative to the
target base. The configuration of the present game target provides a bag toss game and game
target that emulates the game of golf wherein the platform and target opening represents a golf
green and golf hole (collectively, golf green), with the target base representing at least a portion
of a golf hole fairway or approach leading to the golf green. The golf green may be temporarily
fixed in eighteen different rotational positions relative to the fairway to represent eighteen holes of
golf, with each rotational position providing a different golf green layout (i.e. slope direction and
hole placement). The target base or fairway may include one or more openings for representing
water and sand traps. A manner of scoring bag toss golf is also provided.
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Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming, climbing, or fencing Ü Targets or goals for ball games
Ü with horizontal opening for ball, e.g. for basketball
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Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming, climbing, or fencing Ü Sporting games not provided for
in groups
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Title Golf toss game
Abstract An advanced golf toss game that is interesting and more challenging for the entire family includes
at least two stands with each stand having a base for disposition on the ground and a vertically
extending frame that includes two spaced-apart upright members with at least two curved step-
like target bars extending between and attached to the upright members with one target bar being
the lower target and one target being the upper target. Each step-like target bar includes two
horizontal tubular sections or bars joined by a vertically extending bar to form the curvilinear
shape and each bar has a point value associated with it so that two playersx2014;or teams of
playersx2014;can toss in alternating turns stringed pairs of golf balls at the opposite upper and
lower targets within the frame in an attempt to hook and wrap their teams stringed golf ball pairs
onto the bars for accumulating points to win the game.
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Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming, climbing, or fencing Ü Sporting games not provided for
in groups Ü Special golf games, e.g. miniature golf
Title Advanced golf monitoring system, method and components
Abstract Monitoring of a golf ball and apparatus for doing so is described using differential time locating.
Launch parameters of a golf ball can be characterized independent of any specific positional
measurement on the basis of a ball signal that is transmitted from the ball. These parameters
include initial spin, initial velocity, and initial trajectory. Ground proximity detection is described
as well as a landing position and rollout position detection technique and associated apparatus.
Calibration techniques are described for various kinds of range receivers that subsequently
receive the ball signal.
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Title Soccer-golf games with electronic scoring and sensing system
Abstract An impact-responsive scoring and sensing goal post that forms an active target for hybrid soccer
golf games of numerous variations, and a soccer golf game using the goal pole. The portable
electronic x201c;goal-polex201d; comprises an upstanding, cylindrical stanchion that supports
sensor circuitry and display apparatus. The goal pole can be disposed in different predetermined
locations over a playing surface to provide a target. The solid state circuitry responds to an impact-
responsive electrical switch to energize an activation line for a predetermined time, turning on a
trio of driver transistors activating a motor that rotates the visual display, a plurality of LED’s, and
a loud recorded message for audibly indicating a score.
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Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming, climbing, or fencing Ü Training appliances orapparatus
for special sports
App. No. 20090227384 Assignee LAUNCH PAD 39A, LLC
Title Training device for swinging and hitting activities
Abstract A swinging and hitting training aid for batters and golfers having first, second and third attachment
members that attach to a person’s arm, calf, and foot respectively. The training aid includes
an stretchable band of resistance tubing that provides a visible indicator between the first and
second attachment members. The visible indicator includes a pair of abutting sleeves that form
a separable cover about the resistance tubing. The visible indicator is connected to the first
attachment member by a first tether, and the second attachment member is connected to the
third attachment member by a second tether. The tethers may be fixed or variable length and may
include resistance tubing of greater resistance than the stretchable band of the visible indicator
portion of the device.
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Title Golf swing training device
Abstract A golf swing training device. A warning device is connected to a foot actuated switch and a sound
actuated switch. A power source provides power to the warning device via the sound actuated
switch and the foot actuated switch. The warning device emits a warning when it senses the sound
of a golf club hitting a golf ball while simultaneously the foot actuated switch senses the pressure
of the golfer’s back foot heel. In a preferred embodiment, the power source is a battery. In a
preferred embodiment the golf swing training device also includes a toggle switch that allows the
golfer to bypass the sound actuated switch so that when the golfer lifts his heel the foot actuated
switch allows power to flow to the warning device so that the golfer knows more precisely when
he is lifting his heel. In another preferred embodiment a pneumatic bulb is connected to the foot
actuated switch via tubing and the golfer activates the foot actuated switch by stepping on the
pneumatic bulb with his heel. In another preferred embodiment instead of using a pneumatic bulb
there is a wireless connection between a transmitting device on or near the golfer’s foot and the
foot actuated switch.
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Title Water-based sport training
Abstract A substantially hollow practice bat is disclosed, and is useable by baseball players and other
athletes in training and/or rehabilitation sessions to develop stronger and more precise swinging
habits. A user typically stands in a pool of water approximately chest-deep. He or she swings
the device in an approximation of a proper swing for the sport. The device includes holes that
tend to minimize turbulence that a standard bat would generate, yet provides both resistance and
good haptic feedback to the user. These features develop or redevelop strength and consistency
in the user’s swing. Analogous training benefits are obtained for many activities, such as batting,
golfing, and tennis.
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Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming, climbing, or fencing Ü Training appliances orapparatus
for special sports Ü for golf
Title Method and apparatus for determining golf ball performance versus golf club configuration in
accordance with a golfer’s individual swing characteristics
Abstract An apparatus and method is provided for analyzing a golfer’s individual swing attributes and
determining, based on that analysis, a suitable golf club configuration for that golfer. The swing
analysis apparatus include video cameras for obtaining video images of a golfer swinging a golf
club, such as a putter, at a golf ball. Images obtained from the video cameras may then be
analyzed to determine what golf club dimensions will provide improved results in combination
with the golfer’s individual swing characteristics. The apparatus may additionally include a golf
club having predetermined dimensions. When such a golf club is included, images from the video
cameras may be analyzed to determine how the golf club of known dimensions must be adjusted
to provide the golfer with desirable swing results. The apparatus may also include a method for
confirming the dimensions that it is believed will provide a golfer with improve swing results.
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App. No. 20090227385 Assignee Golf Geometrics, LLC

Abstract A golf swing training device includes a base, an extension bar, and a grid assembly. The grid
assembly includes a grid and a putting flange. The grid assembly further includes a grid adjuster
connecting the grid and putting flange to the extension bar. An alignment rod is removably coupled
to the base.
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Title Golf putting teaching device and method
Abstract A unitary golf putting teaching device that achieves four goals teaching proper club head path;
teaching proper club face angle at impact; teaching proper posture and proper eye alignment;
and teaching green reading.

Title Golf ball position marking device
Abstract the golf ball position marking device for marking a golf ball location comprises a ball marker
comprising a top side having a first length L
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Title Golf training aid
Abstract The present invention is a golf swing training aid to help train golfers how to better hit a golf
ball with a golf club. The training aid consists of a generally T shaped member having a central
portion, an elongated pointer portion extending from the central portion and first and second side
arms extending from the central portion in opposite directions. The pointer portion is oriented
perpendicular to the first and second side arms. The aid further includes a tower member pivotally
connected to the central portion of the T shaped member, the tower member being movable
between an upright position wherein the tower member extends perpendicularly upward relative
to the central portion and a lowered position wherein the tower member is pivoted towards the
pointer portion. The tower member is dimensioned and configured to support a golf ball when
the tower member is in its upright position. The central portion of the T shaped member has a
space dimensioned and configured to receive the tower member when the tower member is in its
lowered position.

Title System for measuring dynamic information of golf ball for screen golf
Abstract The present invention relates to a system for measuring dynamic information of a golf ball for
a screen golf, and more particularly to, such a system for measuring dynamic information of a
golf ball, which accurately measures the angle and speed of a golf ball and a golf club from four
different optical beam planes positioned in front of a golf ball hitting platform in a screen golf facility
installed mainly in an indoor driving range so as to implement an expected carry distance and
falling point of the golf ball in the form of a three-dimensional image based on the measurements
of the angle and speed of the golf ball.
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App. No. 20090239673 Assignee GOLFKICK, LIMITED

Title Golfing aids
Abstract A system of golfing aids for a golfer for improving golf shots, the system comprising an automatic
activation switch for automatically activating at least one golfing aid when a golfer prepares to take
a shot, and at least one automatically activated golfing aid.

Title Golf swing aid
Abstract A golf swing aid is provided which keeps the wrists in close proximity during a golf swing. The
aid wraps around one or both of a golfer’s wrists, and may be wrapped around the club. The aid
is divided into distinct regions which inform the golfer of whether the swing will result in a square
shot, a hook shot, or a slice.
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Abstract A golf swing training device comprising a base adapted for support by the ground and a vertical
pole connected to and extending vertically from the base to accommodate the height of a golfer.
A reminder seat is connected to the vertical pole to accommodate the golfer’s posterior resting
against the seat during a golf swing and facing away from the vertical pole. An elastic band is
secured to the vertical pole at a distance above the reminder seat forming a loop around the
golfer’s chest. The elastic band enables the golfer’s abdominal and core muscles to keep flexion
throughout the golf swing, thereby allowing a free swinging motion of the golfer while limiting
lateral and vertical movement of the body.
App. No. 20090247312 Assignee Mizuno Corporation

Title Swing analyzer
Abstract A calculating unit of a swing analyzer calculates, assuming that a golf club is in a uniform circular
motion about a virtual center of rotation 0 during a swing, a virtual speed Vh at a central point R of
a golf club head, based on a distance between first and second acceleration sensors, a distance
between the first acceleration sensor and the central point R of a golf club head and outputs from
the first and second acceleration sensors, and calculates the speed of central point R of a golf
club head utilizing the virtual speed Vh.
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Title Training equipment for golf players
Abstract Training equipment for golf players that can be used by a golf trainee to execute a swing through
a correct succession of movements of the body includes a mat (
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Title Waggle weight and other preparatory period equimpent measurements
Abstract A pre-swing waggle weight rotation point location and a waggle weight specification measurement
are disclosed that are provided about a golf club. A process that may be computer implemented
and may include a specialized test device establishes the waggle weight point location. A waggle
weight scale with a fulcrum set to the waggle weight point may be utilized to determine the waggle
weight. Disclosed is fitting the waggle weight specification to at least one golfer and producing golf
clubs with the waggle weight measurement. Also disclosed is fitting other golf club specifications
via a pre-swing and producing golf clubs with said specifications. Fitting equipment measurements
during preparatory periods of performers in activities other than golf and producing equipment
utilizing the determined measurements is additionally disclosed.
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Title Golfer training device
Abstract A golfer training device includes a sensor, a feedback output device configured to output a
feedback and a processor in communication with the sensor and the feedback output device.
The processor is configured to instruct the feedback output device to output the feedback when
the sensor is in close proximity to either an elbow or chin of a golfer.

Title Putter fitting method
Abstract A putter fitting method and system comprising a laser configured to deflect a laser beam off of
a putter at address and strike a scoring map in such a way so as to indicate the any error’s in a
golfer’s aim. The method and system may further comprise determining physical alterations to the
golfer’s putter in order to correct the aim errors. Such changes may be to the hosels (neck), hosel
offset, hosel types, head shape, loft, line combination, length or the like. These changes may be
suggested automatically, for example, by a computer program, based on the location of the laser
strike, or by a fitting professional.
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Title Device for practicing putting with magnetic and electromagnetic ball return
Abstract A device for practice putting of golf balls is provided comprising a platform covered by a synthetic
matting simulating a putting surface

Title Golf putting practice device, method for practicing putting using same, and method for advertising
using same
Abstract According to one aspect of the subject matter described herein, a golf putting practice device is
provided. The golf putting practice device includes an upper portion for extending from a bottom
of a golf cup and being viewable by a golfer during putting practice. A bottom portion is insertable
into a socket of the golf cup. A flange is located above the bottom portion and configured to rest
on the bottom of the golf cup that surrounds the socket for preventing the bottom portion from
extending into the socket beyond a predetermined depth. An elongate portion joins the upper
portion and the flange and has a diameter less than the diameter of the golf cup. At least one
visual target is located in or on the upper portion of the golf putting practice device for providing
an area of visual focus for a golfer during putting practice.
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Title Method and apparatus for evaluating a putt
Abstract A method, system and golf ball are therefore provided in accordance with embodiments of the
present invention in order to determine the spin of a golf ball, such as the side spin and/or back
spin, in order to facilitate the evaluation of a putt. In one embodiment, a system includes a golf
ball and an offboard display device. The golf ball may include a golf ball body, a motion sensor
disposed within the golf ball body and configured to measure acceleration of the golf ball along
each of three mutually perpendicular axis, and a transmitter disposed within the golf ball body
configured to transmit data representative of spin of the golf ball. In turn, the display device
may include a receiver configured to receive data representative of the spin of the golf ball from
transmitter and a display configured to provide a representation of a measure of the spin of the
golf ball. In this embodiment, at least one of the golf ball and the display device may include a
processor configured to determine spin of the golf ball based upon the acceleration measured by
the motion sensor.
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Title Golf swing practice target panel and method of using
Abstract A golf swing practice target panel or impact device is provided. The impact device may be or
may include a panel made of a type of material such that there will be a temporary mark where a
standard or non-standard golf ball impacted the panel. An aiming reference point may be provided
on a lower portion of the panel. In addition, lines may be printed on the panel to depict launch
or elevation angles and off-center deviation angles. A golfer can examine how accurate the strike
was after the swing. Also, the panel material may possess proper friction that enables the spinning
direction of a golf ball to be determined when a golf ball bounces off from the panel. Judging from
where the ball landed relative to the temporary ball mark on the panel, the golfer is able to know
how the ball was spinning after striking.
App. No. 20090286613 Assignee Momentus Golf

Title Putting track
Abstract A golf stroke training device includes a base that has a first section and a second section, and a
vertical guide coupled to the base. The vertical guide is substantially perpendicular to the base.
The first section has an arc extending from an approximate midpoint of the device to a first end
of the device, and the second section comprises a substantially straight edge extending from the
approximate midpoint of the device to a second end of the device.
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Title Putting track
Abstract A golf stroke training device includes a base that has a first section and a second section, and a
vertical guide coupled to the base. The vertical guide is substantially perpendicular to the base.
The first section has an arc extending from an approximate midpoint of the device to a first end
of the device, and the second section comprises a substantially straight edge extending from the
approximate midpoint of the device to a second end of the device. In another embodiment, the
second section comprises a substantially straight edge extending from the approximate midpoint
towards the target and an inside along an arc.

Title Arranging apparatus of destination line in golf and golf putter
Abstract An aligning apparatus of a golf destination line is provided. The aligning apparatus aligns a putter
face of a golf putter with a destination line connecting a golf ball and a destination. A rotation
angle between the destination line and the putter face and an acceptance angle are set in a
variance setting unit, and the acceptance angle is an acceptable error range of the rotation angle.
A 3-axis magnetic resistance sensor measures a magnetic field strength applied to the golf putter,
and a 3-axis accelerometer measures an acceleration applied to the golf putter. A processor
calculates a tilt angle of the 3-axis magnetic resistance sensor from the measured acceleration,
and compensates the measured magnetic field strength with the tilt angle to calculate an azimuth
of the putter face of the golf putter. An output unit outputs a reporting signal when a difference
between the azimuth and an aligning azimuth determined by the rotation angle is within a range
of the acceptance angle.
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App. No. 20090298605 Assignee GARMIN LTD.

Title Methods and devices for analyzing golf swings
Abstract A method and electronic device for analyzing golf swings associates actual ball flight data with
sensed swing characteristics. The electronic device includes a location-determining component;
a sensor; a display; and a computing device all housed within a portable, handheld or wearable
enclosure. The computing device may associate the ball flight data with the swing characteristic
data by storing the data together in memory, linking the data in memory, displaying representations
of the data together, or by any other method. The computing device may also create a reference
profile for a golfer based on ball flight data and sensed swing characteristics for a plurality of golf
swings and may associate swing characteristics with particular golf clubs.
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Title Golf system
Abstract A golf shot recordal system that permits images of a golfer’s shot to be recorded comprises (a) a
tee unit that comprises a tee camera, which can provide a video image of the golfer and the golf
ball at the tee, and down the fairway towards the green, the tee unit being locatable adjacent to the
tee; and (b) a green unit that comprises a green camera, which can provide a video image of the
golf ball when it has been hit onto the green, the green unit being locatable in the golf hole on the
green. The tee unit further comprises (i) a radio frequency video receiver which can receive and
decode signals corresponding to the image from the green camera; and (ii) a video encoder that
can receive signals corresponding to the tee images from the tee camera and that can receive
signals corresponding to the green images from the radio frequency receiver. The green unit
further comprises (1) a pin that can be securely located in the golf hole on the green, wherein the
green camera is mounted on the pin; and (2) a radio frequency video transmitter which can send
signals to the radio frequency video receiver in the tee unit. The central axis of the field of vision
of the green camera is substantially directly in line with the pin.
App. No. 20090305804 Assignee Kramski Putter GmbH

Title Positioning device for a golfer when putting
Abstract A positioning device for a golfer when putting has orientation means for orienting the positioning
device relative to a target, placement means for predetermining a relative position of the
positioning device and a golf ball, and adjustable positioning means for predetermining a standing
position of the golfer relative to the positioning device, i.e. relative to the golf ball. The position
of the golfer’s feet with regard to the golf ball can be reproducibly predetermined or adapted,
respectively, using the positioning device.
A63B 69/36

Title Digital inertially responsive golf club head mounted device for instructing correct club face
direction and swing speed
Abstract A device for establishing a correct speed and angular direction of a striking face associated with
a golf club head relative to a golf ball. A body is secured to a surface of the club head and
incorporates a powered processor in communication with a separate accelerometer. The body
includes a visual output, such as pluralities of LED elements, communicated by the processor
and instructing at least one of a desired swing speed and correct direction of the ball striking face
relative to the golf ball.

Title Golf gps device
Abstract A portable golf GPS device comprising a microprocessor operably coupled to a GPS unit, an
input device such as a keypad (or touch screen) operably coupled to the microprocessor, a voice
recognition unit operably coupled to the microprocessor, and a display such as a liquid crystal
display (x201c;LCDx201d;) operably coupled to the microprocessor. A program memory system
which contains at least some of the software and data to operate the device is also operably
coupled to the microprocessor. The portable golf GPS device is preferably contained in a housing
such that the entire device has a very compact and lightweight form factor, and is preferably
handheld and/or pocket size. The golf GPS device is configured to display distances to course
features, and to receive and process voice input in order to select functions or input data into the
golf GPS device.
A63B 69/36

Abstract A device is provided for use in training a golfer to hit swing shots. The device includes an indicator
securable to a shaft or handgrip of a golf club by an attachment device such that it points along
a line at a predetermined acute angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the shaft. Preferably,
the indicator is movable relative to the attachment device. In this case, a clamp is provided that
allows movement of the indicator, such that it can be moved to point along a range of acute angles
relative to the shaft and that can be tightened to clamp the indicator at a selected angle of the
range. A plate with a scale marked thereon can also be provided and the indicator can include
one or more needles that can be moved relative to the plate across the scale.
A63B 71/14

Title Golf training aids
Abstract A putting training aid comprises a short-putt module, a long-putt module, and a third putting
module. The short-putt module includes a telescoping cylindrical shaft that is attached to the
user’s putter. When used, the short-putt module forces the user to keep the short-putt stroke
straight. The long-putt module includes an arcuate guide to which a putter may be attached,
thereby requiring the user to use an arcuate stroke for a long putt. The third putting module
includes use of a mounting assembly that connects a putter to a horizontal bar. This embodiment
allows movement of the putter along a generally defined arc that allows a slight transverse or
perpendicular movement of the putter during the stroke.
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20090227397 page 129 20090233726 page 108 20090239675 page 15
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20090305806 page 114 20090312112 page 145
A63B 71/06
Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming, climbing, or fencing Ü Games or sports accessories
not covered in groups Ü Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
B05D 03/06
20090305819 page 169
A63B 71/14
Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming, climbing, or fencing Ü Games or sports accessories
not covered in groups Ü Body-protectors for players or sportsmen Ü for the hands, e.g. baseball, boxing, or
golfing gloves
Title Golf glove
Abstract Golf gloves having one or more raised element(s) on an interior surface thereof are disclosed.
The raised element(s) are located such that they cause pressure to be applied to acupuncture
points when the glove is in use.
20090217441 page 119
A63H 05/00
Toys, e.g. tops, dolls, hoops, building blocks Ü Musical or noise-producing devices for additionaltoy effects
other than acoustical
Title Sound generating device
Abstract Disclosed is a sound generating device for generating a plurality of sounds during a golf game
for an entertainment of golfers. The sound generating device includes a housing, an electronic
circuitry, a plurality of buttons, a speaker and a power source. The plurality of buttons is disposed
onto the housing. The electronic circuitry and the speaker are configured within the housing.
The plurality of buttons and the speaker are operatively coupled to the electronic circuitry for
generating the plurality of sounds from the speaker on pressing the plurality of the buttons.
B23P 11/00
B05D 03/06
Processes for applying liquids or other fluentmaterials to surfaces, in general Ü Pretreatment of surfaces to
which liquids or other fluentmaterials are to be applied Ü by exposure to radiation
App. No. 20090297728 Assignee ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
Title Dual cure method for ink for increased durability and adhesion to golf balls
Abstract A method is disclosed for curing ink printed images on golf balls by printing an image onto a
golf ball and exposing the printed image to infrared radiation, then exposing the printed image to
ultraviolet radiation.
B21B 01/00
Rolling of metal Ü Metal rolling methods or mills for making semi-finishedproducts of solid or profiled cross-
section
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B21D 22/00
Working or processing of sheet metal or metal tubes, rods or profiles without essentially removingmaterial Ü
Shaping without cutting, by stamping, spinning, or deep-drawing
20090305812 page 97
B23P 11/00
Other working of metal Ü Connecting or disconnecting metal parts or objects by metal-working techniques,
not otherwise provided for
Title Golf club fitting apparatus and method
Abstract A golf club fitting apparatus comprises an image display unit; a linear guide having a lower end that
is attached to the image display unit and rotatable in relation to the unit; an arm that is attached
to the linear guide and slidable in relation to the linear guide; a first encoder coupled to the linear
guide and configured to generate a rotation signal when the linear guide is rotated relative to the
image display unit; a second encoder capable of generating a linear measurement signal when
the linear guide slides; and image display logic coupled to the first encoder, second encoder, and
image display unit and which when executed by one or more processors causes displaying a golf
club head image on the image display unit, and re-displaying the image in a changed configuration
in response to one or both of the rotation signal and the linear measurement signal.
B23P 11/00
App. No. 20090288285 Assignee O-Ta Precision Industry Co. LTD.

Title Method of making a golf club head
Abstract A method of making a golf club head includes the steps of preparing a head body including a front
engaging face, a back face, an opening extending through the front engaging face and the back
face, a groove extending around the opening and recessed inwardly from the front engaging face,
a peripheral edge surrounding the groove, and at least one flange extending along the peripheral
edge and protruding away from the front engaging face; mounting a striking plate on the front
engaging face to cover the opening; bending the flange toward the striking plate and pressing the
flange against the striking plate; joining the striking plate to the head body using a solder; and
polishing the head body and the striking plate to remove excess of the flange and the solder.
B23P 13/00

Title Method for constructing a multiple piece golf club head
Abstract A method for manufacturing a golf club head is disclosed herein. The method includes using
four pieces to manufacture a golf club head with greater benefits than the prior art. The method
includes tacking an aft-body to a face component prior to welding.
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20090305807 page 95 20090305821 page 143
B23P 13/00
Other working of metal Ü Making metal objects by operations essentially involving machining but not covered
by a single other subclass
grooves are machined into the strike surface with tight tolerances using a profiled cutter.
B23P 13/02
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B23P 13/02
Other working of metal Ü Making metal objects by operations essentially involving machining but not covered
by a single other subclass Ü in which only the machining operations are important
Abstract The present invention is directed to a golf club head, and a method of making the golf club
head, with an improved striking surface. The grooves are formed in the strike surface with tight
tolerances. The grooves may contain a plurality of portions, including a radiused or angled portion,
a portion having substantially parallel walls, and a portion having a v-shape.
B29C 35/02
20090291773 page 91
B23P 17/00
Other working of metal Ü Metal-working operations, not covered by a single other subclass or another group
in this subclass
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B28B 01/16
Shaping clay or other ceramic compositions, slag or mixtures containing cementitiousmaterial, e.g. plaster
Ü Producing shaped articles from thematerial Ü by simple casting, thematerial being neither forcibly fed nor
positively compacted Ü for producing layered articles
Title Dual cured castable system for use in golf balls
Abstract Compositions for golf balls that include polyurethane and/or polyurea linkages and that are
crosslinked in the soft segments of the polymer backbone. In particular, the compositions of the
invention, which are based on a polyurethane and/or polyurea, have improved crosslink density
and hardness from the crosslinking between the soft, unsaturated segments of the polymer
backbone. The curative blend includes at least one isocyanate-reactive component and a free
radical initiator.
20090286629 page 33
B28B 05/00
Shaping clay or other ceramic compositions, slag or mixtures containing cementitiousmaterial, e.g. plaster Ü
Producing shaped articles from thematerial in moulds or on moulding surfaces, carried or formed by, in, or on
conveyers irrespective of the manner of shaping
B29C 45/14
20090283932 page 177 20090286628 page 33
B29C 35/02
Shaping or joining of plastics Ü Heating, cooling or curing, e.g. crosslinking, vulcanising Ü Heating or curing,
e.g. crosslinking, vulcanising
20090264221 page 31
B29C 39/10
Shaping or joining of plastics Ü Shaping by casting, i.e. introducing the mouldingmaterial into a mould or
between confining surfaces without significant moulding pressure Ü for making articles of definite length, i.e.
discrete articles Ü incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. casting around inserts or for coating articles
20090286629 page 33
B29C 41/00
Shaping or joining of plastics Ü Shaping by coating a mould, core or other substrate, i.e. by depositingmaterial
and stripping-off the shaped article
20090264221 page 31
B29C 45/14
Shaping or joining of plastics Ü Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of mouldingmaterial through
a nozzle into a closed mould Ü incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts
or for coating articles
Title Two-stage reaction injection molded golf ball
Abstract Various reaction injection molding (x201c;RIMx201d;) processes and molding equipment are
disclosed. In particular, a multi-stage molding process and molding assembly is disclosed for
the production of layers or cores on golf balls. The process utilizes a collection of molds, including
shuttle molds and/or molding assist members, that readily enables reaction injection molding of
layer(s) on golf ball cores or intermediate golf ball assemblies.
B29C 45/14
B32B 37/02
20090264223 page 31
B29C 47/64
20090264222 page 31
B29C 63/14
20090258722 page 122
B29C 67/00
Shaping or joining of plastics Ü Shaping techniques not covered by groups , or
20090286628 page 33
B31B 01/88
Making boxes, cartons, envelopes, or bags Ü Box, carton, envelope or bag making machinery characterised
by performing specific operations Ü Auxiliary operations Ü Printing or embossing
20090261004 page 125
B32B 37/02
Layered products, i.e.products built-up of strata of flat or non-flat, e.g. cellular or honeycomb, form Ü Methods
orapparatus forlaminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding Ü characterised by a sequence oflaminating
steps, e.g. by adding newlayers at consecutivelaminating stations
Title Apparatuses and methods relating to findable balls
Abstract Golf balls for use with a system for finding golf balls and methods for making such golf balls. In the
case of one exemplary golf ball, the ball includes a shell, a core material and a tag having a diode
which is coupled to an antenna which has at least a portion formed from an elastic conductive
material, such as an elastic conductive ink. The core material may include a void for receiving
at least part of the diode. Other golf balls are described and methods for making balls are also
described.
B32B 37/02
B60B 23/00
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B32B 38/14
Layered products, i.e.products built-up of strata of flat or non-flat, e.g. cellular or honeycomb, form Ü Ancillary
operations in connection withlaminating processes Ü Printing or colouring
20090314423 page 180
B60B 23/00
Vehicle wheels Ü Attaching rim to wheel body
Title Structure of a foldable front wheel of a golf cart
Abstract A front wheel of a golf cart includes a supporting component, a round rotating member, and
a joining shaft coupling the rotating member to the supporting component; the supporting
component includes a holding part, which has an outer stopping protrusion, a polygonal portion,
and a round portion adjoining the polygonal portion; the shaft includes a shank partly held in
the holding part; a spring biases the shaft to such a position that the shaft is prevented from
rotating by the polygonal portion; a fixing component is secured around other end of the shank,
and contains the stopping protrusion; the fixing component has a polygonal hollow portion to fit
closely around the polygonal portion to prevent the shaft from rotating; the round rotating member
can be turned together with the shaft to fold the front wheel after the polygonal hollow portion is
relocated around the round portion.
B60J 01/02
B60J 01/02
Windows, windscreens, non-fixed roofs, doors, or similar devices for vehicles Ü Windows Ü arranged at the
vehicle front
App. No. 20090278373 Assignee CHINAMERICA INDUSTRIES, INC.
Title C-hinge for golf cart folding windshield
Abstract A windshield hinge system that hinges a foldable golf cart windshield. The upper and lower
portions of the windshield are hingedly joined together at an intermediate level with a hinge
mechanism that has two opposing spaced-apart C-shaped members joined together by a flexible
and foldable intermediate member. The intermediate member serves to hingedly rotate the upper
and lower portions of the windshield when desired. The C-shaped members interlockingly engage
sides of respective upper and lower portions of the windshield within respective legs of each C-
shaped member. The C-shaped members are made of a polyvinyl chloride material while the
intermediate member is made from a resilient foldable and flexible polyuoruethane material.
B60R 09/00
B60R 07/00
Vehicles,vehicle fittings, orvehicle parts, not otherwise provided for Ü Stowing or holding appliances inside
ofvehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps
Title Golf car and all terrain vehicle propane heater and cupholder frame
Abstract The frame or device described herein was designed for use on a golf car or all terrain vehicle. The
frame or device would be used by golfers or hunters in times of cold weather as a secure mounting
device for a propane heater device and propane bottle. The invention as shown in FIGS.
B60R 09/00
Vehicles,vehicle fittings, orvehicle parts, not otherwise provided for Ü Supplementary fittings onvehicle exterior
for carrying loads, e.g. luggage, sports gear or the like
Title Golf bag securing device and method for same
Abstract A method and apparatus for selectively securing a golf bag to a golf cart to prevent the golf bag
from pivoting or rotating while being transported by the cart. A coupling member which may be
a strap, a rigid body, or a clamp that may selectively tightened, may be coupled to a golf bag
structure. The coupling member may be used to selectively couple a golf bag and a cart together
to prevent the golf bag from rotating on the back of the cart, thus improving the golfer’s access to
the bag’s exterior pockets and other accessories. A toggle may also be used to further selectively
secure a golf bag to a cart.
B62B 03/02
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B62B 03/02
Hand-propelled vehicles, e.g. hand carts or perambulators Ü Hand carts having more than one axis carrying
transport wheels Ü involving parts being adjustable, collapsible, attachable, detachable, or convertible
Title Golf cart collapsible device
Abstract A golf cart collapsible device includes a frame folding articulation, a linking mechanism, a four-bar
linkages mechanism, a front wheel, two rear wheels and a locking mechanism. Thus, the front
wheel and the rear wheels are folded and expanded simultaneously by driving the upper frame,
so that the golf cart is folded and expanded easily, quickly and conveniently. In addition, the front
wheel and the rear wheels can be folded and expanded simultaneously, so that the user needs
not to hunker or bend his/her body to fold and expand the front wheel individually, thereby greatly
facilitating the user folding and expanding the golf cart.
B62D 51/04

Title Golf cart collapsible device
Abstract A golf cart collapsible device includes a frame folding articulation mounted between an upper
frame and a lower frame for folding the upper frame, a frame collapsing articulation mounted on
the lower frame for folding the lower frame, a rear wheel frame mounted between the frame folding
articulation and a rear wheel, a first pull bar mounted between the frame folding articulation and
the rear wheel frame for folding the rear wheel, a front wheel folding articulation mounted between
the lower frame and a front wheel frame for folding a front wheel, and a second pull bar mounted
between the rear wheel frame and the front wheel folding articulation. Thus, the front wheel and
the at least one rear wheel are folded simultaneously by linking of the first pull bar and the second
pull bar.
B62B 03/12
Hand-propelled vehicles, e.g. hand carts or perambulators Ü Hand carts having more than one axis carrying
transport wheels Ü characterised by three-wheeled construction
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B62D 47/00
Motor vehicles Ü Motor vehicles or trailers predominantly for carrying passengers
20090305821 page 143
B62D 51/04
Motor vehicles Ü Motor vehicles characterised by the driver not being seated Ü the driver walking
B65D 81/03

Title Golf caddy vehicle
Abstract A golf caddy vehicle comprise a seat assembly mounted on a frame of the vehicle at an attachment
location ahead of an axis of rotation of a pair of rear drive wheels via at least one spring element.
A pair of rear legs of the seat assembly are pivotally coupled to the at least one spring member at
a location behind the axis of rotation of the rear drive wheels, and a pair of front legs of the seat
assembly are releasably attached to the frame by a pair of frictional fittings which may be formed
of vibration damping material. The seat assembly pivots back to allow a golf bag to be loaded
onto the vehicle frame and straddled by the seat assembly.
B65D 65/14
Containersfor storage or transport of articles ormaterials, e.g. bags, barrels, bottles, boxes, cans, cartons,
crates, drums, jars, tanks, hoppers, forwardingcontainers Ü Wrappers or flexible covers Ü Wrappers or flexible
covers Ü with areas coated with adhesive
20090314398 page 145
B65D 81/03
crates, drums, jars, tanks, hoppers, forwardingcontainers Ü Containers,packaging elements, orpackages,
for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging
purposes after removal of contents Ü specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage Ü
Wrappers or envelopes with shock-absorbing properties, e.g. bubble films
Title Inflatable shipping device and method of forming and using same
Abstract A lightweight assembly exhibiting a durable and puncture resistant outer material. An inflatable
bladder is sandwiched between the outer material and an inner closable liner. One or more
elongated articles, such a golf bag with clubs, is placed within an open interior bounded by the
inner liner and, upon employing a built-in pump assembly incorporated into an attached skid plate,
communicates through an inlet line to inflate the bladder in a substantially inward fashion to bias
and cushion about the bag and clubs. A release valve formed at a top location of the bladder is
revealed by a zippered portion in the bag, and to deflate the bladder.
C08F 08/30
B65D 85/00
crates, drums, jars, tanks, hoppers, forwardingcontainers Ü Containers,packaging elements orpackages,
specially adapted for particular articles ormaterials
20090260166 page 14 20090260166 page 14
C08F 08/30
Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds Ü Chemical
modification by after-treatment Ü Introducing nitrogen atoms or nitrogen-containing groups
C08K 03/20

Abstract The invention provides a golf ball material comprising components (A), (B) and (C) (A) a
mixture of different masterbatches prepared by separately masterbatching two or more different
metal ions (A1) or a masterbatch prepared by simultaneously masterbatching two or more
different metal ions in itself (A2), (B) one or more polymer selected from the group consisting
of diene polymers, thermoplastic polymers and thermoset polymers, and (C) one or more
polymer having an acid content of from about 0.5 to about 30 wt % and selected from the
group consisting of olefin-unsaturated carboxylic acid copolymers, olefin-unsaturated carboxylic
acid-unsaturated carboxylic acid ester terpolymers, unsaturated carboxylic anhydride-containing
polymers, unsaturated dicarboxylic acid-containing polymers and unsaturated dicarboxylic acid
half ester-containing polymers. The invention also provides a method for preparing such a golf
ball material, and a golf ball made of the material. The golf ball material has a good thermal
stability, flow and processability, making it suitable for injection-molding. Moreover, this material is
ideal for producing, without any loss of the rebound resilience of golf ball parts molded from the
material, high-performance golf balls having excellent durability, scuff resistance and flexibility.
20090270201 page 20
C08F 120/06
Title Polymer article modified with a metal cation containing compound
Abstract A non-agricultural article, which is different from a golf ball or golf ball cover and which is made
of a composition containing (a) an organic polymer, and (b-I) a polyacrylic acid sodium salt or a
sodium salt of ethylene/methacrylic acid copolymer, and (b-II) manganese stearate.
C08G 18/32
20090247327 page 34
C08G 18/70
Macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated
bonds Ü Polymericproducts of isocyanates or isothiocyanates Ü with compounds having active hydrogen Ü
characterised by the isocyanates or isothiocyanates used
20090286626 page 32
C08J 03/22
Working-up Ü Processes of treating or compounding macromolecular substances Ü Compounding polymers
with additives, e.g. colouring Ü using masterbatch techniques
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C08L 75/04
C08K 03/10
Use of inorganic or non-macromolecular organic substances as compounding ingredients Ü Use of inorganic
ingredients Ü Metal compounds
20090221385 page 17
C08K 03/20
ingredients Ü Oxygen-containing compounds, e.g.metal carbonyls Ü Oxides
20090221385 page 17
C08K 03/22
ingredients Ü Oxygen-containing compounds, e.g.metal carbonyls Ü Oxides Ü ofmetals
20090221385 page 17 20090253534 page 30 20090270544 page 31
20090281244 page 189
C08K 03/26
ingredients Ü Oxygen-containing compounds, e.g.metal carbonyls Ü Acids Ü Carbonates
20090221385 page 17 20090253534 page 30 20090270544 page 31
20090281244 page 189
C08L 09/00
Compositions of macromolecular compounds Ü Compositions ofhomopolymers orcopolymers of conjugated
diene hydrocarbons
20090298617 page 22
C08L 33/02
Compositions of macromolecular compounds Ü Compositions ofhomopolymers orcopolymers of compounds
having one or more unsaturatedaliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and
only one being terminated by only one carboxyl radical, or of salts, anhydrides, esters, amides, imides, or
nitriles thereof Ü Homopolymers orcopolymers of acids
20090239976 page 189
C08L 53/00
Compositions of macromolecular compounds Ü Compositions of blockcopolymers containing at least one
sequence of a polymer obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
20090270544 page 31
E01H 01/05
C08L 67/00
Compositions of macromolecular compounds Ü Compositions of polyesters obtained by reactions forming a
carboxylic ester link in the main chain
20090298616 page 22
C08L 75/04
Compositions of macromolecular compounds Ü Compositions of polyureas or polyurethanes Ü Polyurethanes
Title Method for producing golf ball
Abstract
C08L 77/00
Compositions of macromolecular compounds Ü Compositions of polyamides obtained by reactions forming a
carboxylic amide link in the main chain
20090298616 page 22
C22C 38/20
Alloys Ü Ferrousalloys, e.g. steelalloys Ü containing chromium Ü with copper
App. No. 20090246066 Assignee O-Ta Precision Industry Co., LTD.
Title Iron-based alloy for making a golf club head
Abstract An iron-based alloy for making a golf club head includes chromium in an amount ranging from
21.5 to 24.5 wt %; nickel in an amount ranging from 4.45 to 6.05 wt %; nitrogen in an amount
ranging from 0.17 to 0.23 wt %; copper in an amount ranging from 1.5 to 3.5 wt %; carbon in an
amount of greater than 0 wt % and not more than 0.06 wt %; and a balance of iron, based on a
total weight of the iron-based alloy.
C25D 05/14
Processes for the electrolytic or electrophoretic production of coatings Ü Electroplating characterised by the
process Ü Electroplating with more than one layer of the same or of different metals Ü at least one layer being
of nickel or chromium Ü two or more layers being of nickel or chromium, e.g. duplex or triplex layers
20090298608 page 51
E04H 15/34
E01H 01/05
Street cleaning Ü Removing undesirable matter from roads or like surfaces, with or without moistening of the
surface Ü Brushingapparatus Ü with driven brushes
Title Sweeping apparatus
Abstract A sweeper apparatus is disclosed, which concerns at least one wheel, at least one brush and
a means for attaching a pulling agent. The wheels are pulled in one direction causing the one
or more brushes to spin at a desired speed flicking sand particles into small or large holes on
the ground. The brushes are in mechanical cooperation with the wheels allowing the wheels and
brushes to spin in substantially opposite directions. The wheels are driven through the use of
a pulling agent like golf cart, truckster, tractor or other movement device which can cause the
sweeping apparatus to be moved over a desired area.
E02B 11/00
Hydraulic engineering Ü Drainage of soil, e.g. for agricultural purposes
App. No. 20090252556 Assignee Relief venting,LLC
Title Degassing apparatus for golf course water drainage system
Abstract Improved golf course drainage systems (
G01B 11/00
E04H 15/34
Buildings or like structures for particular purposes Ü Tents or canopies, in general Ü Parts, components,
construction details, accessories, interior equipment, specially adapted for tents, e.g. guy-line equipment,
skirts, thresholds Ü Supporting means, e.g. frames
Title Prefabricated booth structure for golf training
Abstract A fabricated booth structure for golf training is provided to further improve the
assembly/disassembly efficiency. The fabricated booth structure includes a frame
F16M 13/00
Frames, casings, or beds, ofengines or other machines orapparatus, not specific to anengine, machine,
orapparatus provided for elsewhere Ü Other supports for positioningapparatus or articles
20090308767 page 13
G01B 01/00
Measuring length, thickness or similar linear dimensions Ü Measuring instruments characterised by the selection
ofmaterial therefor
20090222206 page 173
G01B 03/10
Measuring length, thickness or similar linear dimensions Ü Instruments as specified in the subgroups and
characterised by the use of mechanical measuring means Ü Rulers or tapes with scales or marks for direct
reading Ü flexible
20090318247 page 146
G01B 11/00
Measuring length, thickness or similar linear dimensions Ü Measuring arrangements characterised by the use
of optical means
G01J 01/58

Title Apparatus for measuring physical properties of golf balls and cores
Abstract A method and apparatus for an automated testing system that tests for physical properties of golf
balls or golf ball cores. The apparatus includes an on-load magazine wherein golf balls or cores
are loaded for pick and place feeding to holding nests defined in a rotary indexing table. The
nests are removable and/or of multiple size accommodations to accept balls and cores from 1.00
to 1.72 inches. The system includes a diameter measuring station, a compression measuring
station, and a weight measuring station. Through the rotary indexing table, the golf ball or core
may be selectively dialed to one or more of the stations for testing. A computer analyzes the
properties of each ball or core tested and correlates the data so that each ball is subsequently
either passed to an off-load magazine or rejected.
G01B 11/08
Measuring length, thickness or similar linear dimensions Ü Measuring arrangements characterised by the use
of optical means Ü for measuring diameters
20090268215 page 194
G01C 22/00
Measuring distances, levels or bearings Ü Measuring distance traversed on the ground by vehicles, persons,
animals or other moving solid bodies, e.g. using odometers or using pedometers
20090305820 page 142
G01G 09/00
Weighing Ü Methods of, orapparatus for, the determination of weight, not provided for in groups
20090268215 page 194
G01N 19/02
G01J 01/58
Measurement of intensity, velocity, spectral content, polarisation, phase or pulse characteristics of infra-red,
visible or ultra-violet light Ü Photometry, e.g. photographic exposure meter Ü using luminescence generated
by light
Title Spin measurement method and apparatus
Abstract A method and apparatus for measuring or determining spin characteristics of a moving object
such as a golf ball (
G01K 11/00
Measuring temperature Ü Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by
group , , , or
20090237641 page 195
G01N 03/08
Investigating or analysingmaterials by determining their chemical or physical properties Ü Investigating strength
properties of solidmaterials by application of mechanical stress Ü by applying steady tensile or compressive
forces
G06F 19/00
20090268215 page 194
G01N 19/02
Investigating or analysingmaterials by determining their chemical or physical properties Ü Investigatingmaterials
by mechanical methods Ü Measuring coefficient of friction betweenmaterials
20090280920 page 139
G01P 03/36
Measuring linear or angular speed, acceleration, deceleration, or shock Ü Measuring linear or angular speed
Ü Devices characterised by the use of optical means, e.g. using infra-red, visible, or ultra-violet light
20090237641 page 195
G01S 05/14
Radio direction-finding Ü Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinations
Ü using radiowaves Ü Determining absolute distances from a plurality of spaced points of known location
20090258733 page 135 20090305819 page 169
G06F 17/10
Electric digital data processing Ü Digital computing ordata processing equipment or methods, specially adapted
for specific functions Ü Complex mathematical operations
Title Method of identifying an antinode of a primary vibration mode of a golf club head
Abstract This invention provides a method of identifying an antinode of a primary vibration mode of the golf
club head having a hollow golf club head having a face portion, a crown portion, a sole portion,
and a side portion. A viscoelastic body is to be mounted in at least one of the face portion, crown
portion, sole portion, and side portion. The viscoelastic body is mounted in a part of a portion
where the viscoelastic body is to be mounted, the part corresponding to an antinode of a primary
vibration mode.
G06F 17/50
for specific functions Ü Computer-aided design
20090298618 page 36
G06Q 10/00
G06F 19/00
for specific applications
20090221379 page 154 20090222206 page 173 20090239685 page 132
20090254204 page 161 20090270195 page 162 20090280921 page 164
20090305822 page 145
G06G 07/48
Analogue computers Ü Devices in which the computing operation is performed by varying electric or magnetic
quantities Ü Analogue computers for specific processes, systems, or devices, e.g. simulators
20090240479 page 196
G06Q 10/00
Data processing systems or methods, specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial,
supervisory or forecasting purposes Ü Administration, e.g. office automation or reservations
Title Dynamic rate management system for golf facilities
Abstract A method for dynamically pricing rounds of golf utilizing a price matrix based on customizable
parameters, whereby the rates may be structured in a way as to incite golfers to reserve tee times
in advance and wherein said price matrix displays to a user simultaneously a plurality of different
rates and associated rate amounts that are associated with a selected tee time.
Patent Index
Patent Index
Patent Application Page Patent Application Page Patent Application Page
20090217441 119 20090221379 154 20090221380 106
20090221381 40 20090221382 65 20090221384 65
20090221385 17 20090221386 17 20090221387 30
20090222206 173 20090222972 7 20090223687 5
20090224016 184 20090227177 172 20090227384 152
20090227385 155 20090227386 153 20090227388 156
20090227389 66 20090227390 67 20090227391 68
20090227392 69 20090227393 69 20090227394 24
20090227395 24 20090227396 156 20090227397 129
20090227400 154 20090229234 5 20090233726 108
20090233727 157 20090233728 124 20090233729 43
20090233731 70 20090233732 17 20090233733 17
20090233734 130 20090233735 130 20090235475 13
20090237641 195 20090239672 157 20090239673 158
20090239674 158 20090239675 15 20090239676 53
20090239677 115 20090239678 55 20090239679 108
20090239680 70 20090239681 71 20090239682 72
20090239683 25 20090239684 132 20090239685 132
20090239976 189 20090240479 196 20090241238 172
20090242089 133 20090246066 191 20090247311 159
20090247312 159 20090247313 43 20090247314 44
20090247315 45 20090247316 55 20090247317 74
20090247318 75 20090247319 108 20090247320 76
20090247321 77 20090247322 29 20090247323 29
20090247324 17 20090247325 18 20090247326 18
20090247327 34 20090247328 35 20090249648 9
20090249653 11 20090250087 12 20090250148 128
20090252556 192 20090253526 149 20090253528 45
20090253529 160 20090253530 120 20090253531 78
20090253532 79 20090253533 79 20090253534 30
20090253535 28 20090253536 134 20090254204 161
20090254382 197 20090255841 187 20090258719 162
20090258720 124 20090258721 120 20090258722 122
20090258723 57 20090258724 80 20090258725 46
20090258726 109 20090258727 80 20090258728 30
20090258729 31 20090258730 29 20090258731 25
20090258732 134 20090258733 135 20090260166 14
20090261004 125 20090264214 58 20090264215 59
20090264216 116 20090264217 81 20090264218 82
20090264220 25 20090264221 31 20090264222 31
20090264223 31 20090264224 135 20090264225 136
20090266854 184 20090268215 194 20090270194 122
20090270195 162 20090270196 83 20090270198 84
20090270199 85 20090270200 20 20090270201 20
20090270202 20 20090270203 21 20090270204 137
20090270544 31 20090272011 10 20090275419 46
20090275420 39 20090275421 85 20090275422 125
20090275423 59 20090275424 86 20090275425 87
20090275426 137 20090275427 138 20090277700 187
20090277940 38 20090278317 149 20090278373 183
20090280918 163 20090280919 163 20090280920 139
20090280921 164 20090280922 165 20090280923 47
20090280924 110 20090280925 88 20090280926 88
20090280927 25 20090280928 21 20090280929 36
20090280930 139 20090281244 189 20090282670 175
20090283431 126 20090283932 177 20090286611 110
20090286612 89 20090286613 165 20090286614 166
20090286615 48 20090286616 140 20090286617 122
20090286618 61 20090286619 62 20090286622 90
20090286623 21 20090286624 26 20090286625 32
20090286626 32 20090286627 26 20090286628 33
20090286629 33 20090286939 191 20090288239 9
20090288282 91 20090288285 174 20090291770 166
20090291771 49 20090291772 112 20090291773 91
Patent Index
Patent Index

20090291774 91 20090291775 92 20090291776 22
20090291777 33 20090291778 140 20090291782 151
20090293213 192 20090293215 141 20090293259 175
20090293339 6 20090295093 148 20090295130 185
20090295219 182 20090297653 178 20090297728 173
20090298605 167 20090298606 50 20090298607 123
20090298608 51 20090298609 92 20090298610 93
20090298611 113 20090298612 94 20090298613 114
20090298614 95 20090298615 51 20090298616 22
20090298617 22 20090298618 36 20090298624 147
20090302083 141 20090303436 15 20090305803 168
20090305804 168 20090305805 169 20090305806 114
20090305807 95 20090305808 64 20090305809 117
20090305810 118 20090305811 118 20090305812 97
20090305813 97 20090305814 98 20090305815 98
20090305816 27 20090305817 142 20090305818 142
20090305819 169 20090305820 142 20090305821 143
20090305822 145 20090307819 6 20090308423 193
20090308767 13 20090308768 128 20090309334 186
20090312112 145 20090312113 170 20090312114 123
20090312115 52 20090312116 99 20090312117 100
20090312118 101 20090312119 102 20090312120 23
20090312121 24 20090312122 28 20090313742 8
20090313806 176 20090314398 145 20090314399 146
20090314423 180 20090314671 127 20090318240 171
20090318241 146 20090318242 52 20090318243 103
20090318244 104 20090318245 105 20090318246 34
20090318247 146
IPC Catchword Index
IPC Catchword Index
Catch Word IPC Page

ACCIDENTS preventing ACCIDENTS in road traffic B60 182
AGRICULTURE A01 5
AMUSEMENT(S) A63 15
ARM(S) protective garments for ARM(S) A41D 13/08 6
ASSEMBLING of metal parts to other metal parts B23P 11/00 173
BAG(S) golf caddy BAG(S) A63B 55/00 125
BALL(S) for games or sports A63B 37/00 17
BALL(S) making or treating BALL(S) A63B 45/00 38
BASEBALL bats for BASEBALL A63B 59/06 147
BASEBALL gloves for BASEBALL A63B 71/14 172
BENDING plastics B31 180
BOMBS toy BOMBS A63H 05/00 172
BOOT(S) A43 9
BOWLS or balls for bowling games A63B 37/00 17
BOXING training apparatus for BOXING A63B 69/00 152
BRISTLE(S) handling BRISTLE(S) for brushes A46 13
BUILDING(S) E04 192
BUSBIES A42B 01/00 9
BUTYL compositions of BUTYL rubber C08L 09/00 190
CADDIES golf-bags or CADDIES A63B 55/00 125
CANISTERS A47 14
CARDBOARD making CARDBOARD articles B31 180
CARDBOARD working CARDBOARD B31 180
CARRIER(S) for golf-clubs A63B 55/00 125
CASTING plastics or substances in a plastic state in general B29 178
CHEMISTRY macromolecular CHEMISTRY C08 188
CLUBS bats or CLUBS for games A63B 53/00 39
COATING a mould or core with plastics or substances in a plastic state in B29C 41/00 178
general
COLLAR(S) pressing sleeves or COLLAR(S) on to shafts or like members B23P 11/00 173
COLLET(S) F16 193
COMBS making hair COMBS of plastics B29 178
COMPILING statistics G06 196
COMPOSITE(S) materials based on synthetic resins C08 188
COMPUTER(S) G06 196
COMPUTER(S) equipment for CAD G06F 17/50 196
COPOLYMERS C08 188
COUNTING of scores for games A63B 71/06 171
CUPPING metal sheet B21D 22/00 173
CUPS making paper CUPS B31 180
CUTTING shaping by flame CUTTING B23 173
CYCLOMETERS G01C 22/00 194
DATA processing G06 196
DEEP-DRAWING metal B21D 22/00 173
IPC Catchword Index
Catch Word IPC Page

DEEP-DRAWING sheets of plastics or substances in a plastic state in general B29 178
DETONATOR(S) toy with DETONATOR(S) A63H 05/00 172
DISTANCES measuring DISTANCES transversed on ground G01C 22/00 194
DISTENDING parts of the body for medical purposes A61 15
DOMESTIC equipment A47 14
DRAINAGE of soil E02B 11/00 192
DRILLING [drills] DRILLING plastics or substances in a plastic state in general B23 173
EBONITE moulding EBONITE B29 178
ELECTRO-CHEMICAL processes or apparatus in general C25 191
ELECTROLYSIS C25 191
ENCAPSULATING with plastics or substances in a plastic state in general B29C 39/10 178
END-CAPS for rods or tubes B23P 11/00 173
ENGINEERING elements or units F16 193
EQUATIONS solving EQUATIONS G06 196
EYE(S) exercisers for EYE(S) A61H 05/00 15
FETTLING of articles moulded from plastics or substances in a plastic state B29 178
FEZES A42B 01/00 9
FOIL(S) making articles from FOIL(S) B31 180
FOIL(S) working FOIL(S) B31 180
FOOTWEAR A43 9
FOOTWEAR for sporting purposes A43B 05/00 9
FRAMES for tents E04H 15/34 193
FRICTION determining coefficient of FRICTION G01N 19/02 196
FUNCTIONS evaluating FUNCTIONS G06 196
GAME(S) scoring devices for GAME(S) A63B 71/06 171
GATHERING fruit on the ground A01D 51/00 5
GAUNTLETS A41D 19/00 7
GLOVE(S) A41D 19/00 7
GLOVE(S) protective GLOVE(S) for games A63B 71/14 172
GOLF A63B 67/02 149
GOLF accessories for GOLF A63B 55/00 125
GREENHOUSES building features of GREENHOUSES E04 192
HACK covers B28 177
HAND(S) protective garments for HAND(S) A41D 13/08 6
HAT(S) A42B 01/00 9
HEAD(S) -wear A42 8
HEAD(S) bands (sweatbands) A41D 20/00 8
HEALTH medical or surgical treatment for HEALTH A61 15
HOLDERS for positioning apparatus or articles in general F16M 13/00 193
HOOD(S) [= headwear] A42B 01/00 9
HYGIENE A61 15
INOCULATION A61 15
LAYERED PRODUCTS working LAYERED PRODUCTS in a manner B31 180
analogous to paper
LINK(S) making or repairing LINK(S) of chains B21 173
MACHINE(S) tools B21 173
MARBLE(S) or balls A63B 37/00 17
MARKERS for scores of games A63B 71/06 171
MARKING of scoring games A63B 71/06 171
MASTER batch techniques in compounding plastics C08J 03/22 189
MEASURING G01 193
MECHANISMS in general F16 193
IPC Catchword Index
Catch Word IPC Page

METAL(S) electrolytic processes C25 191
METAL(S) machining operations on METAL(S), or mechanical treatment of B21 173
METAL(S) (working METAL(S))
METAL(S) making METAL(S) articles B21 173
METAL(S) making articles from METAL(S) foil B31 180
METAL(S) production or refining of METAL(S) or alloys in general C22 191
METALLURGY of other metals C22 191
MITTENS A41D 19/00 7
MOISTENING apparatus for MOISTENING surfaces, in general B05 172
MOULDING(S) plastics or substances in a plastic state in general B29 178
MUFFS A41D 13/08 6
ODOMETERS G01C 22/00 194
OPERATION(S) appliances for performing surgical or medical A61 15
OPERATION(S)
PAPER making articles from PAPER sheet B31 180
PAPER working PAPER B31 180
PEDOMETERS G01C 22/00 194
PERCUSSION toys A63H 05/00 172
PLASTIC [materials] coating with PLASTIC or substances in a plastic state B05 172
PLASTIC [materials] working PLASTICs or substances in a PLASTIC state in B29 178
general
PLASTICS coating with PLASTICS B05 172
PLASTICS coating with PLASTICS or substances in a plastic state B29C 39/10 178
PLASTICS making articles from sheets of PLASTICS B31 180
PLASTICS polymerisation products C08 188
PLASTICS working sheets of PLASTICS B31 180
POLYMERS chemical processes for modifying POLYMERS C08 188
POLYMERS processes for obtaining POLYMERS C08 188
POLYMERS processes for purifying POLYMERS C08 188
PRESS(ES) making PRESS(ES) fit connections B23P 11/00 173
PRESSING shaping metal by PRESSING B21D 22/00 173
PRESSING shaping plastics or substances in a plastic state by PRESSING B29 178
PRODUCE farm PRODUCE A01 5
RADIATION treatment of coatings B05D 03/06 173
RATTLES with additional toy effects A63H 05/00 172
RECREATION A63 15
REELS for measuring tapes G01B 03/10 193
REINFORCING of plastics or substances in a plastic state B29 178
RESIN(S) synthetic RESIN(S) C08 188
RODS for angling A01K 87/00 6
ROLLING metal B21 173
ROUNDERS bats for ROUNDERS A63B 59/06 147
RUBBER working RUBBER B29 178
SCORING marking or SCORING for games A63B 71/06 171
SCRAPERS as accessories for brushes A46B 17/08 14
SHAFT(S) pressing sleeves or collars on to SHAFT(S) B23P 11/00 173
SHAPING of plastics or substances plastic in a plastic state in general, B29 178
mechanical methods
SHEATHING objects with plastics or substances in a plastic state B29C 39/10 178
SHEET(S) working SHEET(S) of cardboard, paper, plastic sheet or metal foil B31 180
SHOOTING games A63B 67/00 148
SIGNALLING scores of games A63B 71/06 171
SLEEVE(S) pressing metal SLEEVE(S) on to shafts B23P 11/00 173
SOUTHWESTERS [= hats] A42B 01/00 9
SPORTS scoring-devices for SPORTS A63B 71/06 171
IPC Catchword Index
Catch Word IPC Page

SPORTS training apparatus for special SPORTS A63B 69/00 152
SPRAYING B05 172
STALL(S) -gloves as common wearing apparel A41D 19/00 7
SWEAT bands for wrist or head A41D 20/00 8
TAM-O-SHANTERS A42B 01/00 9
TAPE(S) applying TAPE(S); taping B31 180
TEACHING -apparatus for special sports A63B 69/00 152
TEE(S) for golf A63B 57/00 129
TURBANS A42B 01/00 9
TURBATOR [tubes] A42B 01/00 9
VARIABLES measuring VARIABLES G01 193
VEHICLES B60 182
VEHICLES body details of VEHICLES B60 182
VEHICLES body details of road VEHICLES B62 185
VEHICLES road VEHICLES B62 185
VEHICLES supplementary fittings on VEHICLES exteriors for carrying B60R 09/00 184
luggage
WAX(ES) moulding or casting WAX(ES) in general B29 178
WEB(S) working WEB(S) of cardboard, paper, plastic sheet or metal foil B31 180
WHALEBONE working of WHALEBONE B29 178
WINDING of measuring tapes G01B 03/10 193
WORKING any substance by process applicable to metal B21 173
WORKING metal B21 173
WORKING paper, cardboard or foils B31 180
WORKING plastic sheets B31 180
WORKING plastics or substances in a plastic state in general B29 178

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