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

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A01 5A01N 25/08 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5A01N 37/50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6A01N 39/02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6A01N 43/54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8A01N 43/58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8A01N 43/653 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9A01P 03/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

A01P 05/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9A01P 07/04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9A01P 13/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9A01P 21/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

A41 9A41D 19/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9A41D 19/02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

A43 12A43B 01/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12A43B 05/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13A43B 07/14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14A43B 13/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14A43B 23/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15A43C 15/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

A45 15A45C 15/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

A46 15A46B 11/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15A46B 13/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

A47 16A47B 96/06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16A47F 13/06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17A47K 07/02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

A63 18A63B 21/06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18A63B 23/02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20A63B 24/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20A63B 37/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

A63B 37/02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28A63B 37/04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39A63B 37/06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39A63B 37/12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40A63B 37/14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44A63B 47/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49A63B 47/02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50A63B 53/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51A63B 53/02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62A63B 53/04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72A63B 53/06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120A63B 53/10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124A63B 53/12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127A63B 53/14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127A63B 53/16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131A63B 55/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132A63B 55/10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

A63B 57/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137A63B 59/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153A63B 63/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153A63B 67/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153A63B 67/02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156A63B 67/06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157A63B 69/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

A63B 69/36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159A63B 71/06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184A63B 71/14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184A63F 09/24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184A63F 13/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

B05 186B05B 15/10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186B05B 17/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187B05C 01/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187B05C 03/02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187B05D 01/36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188B05D 03/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188B05D 03/02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188B05D 03/06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188B05D 03/10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188B05D 03/12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189B05D 05/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

B23 189B23K 26/24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189B23P 11/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189B23P 13/02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190B23P 25/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

B29 190

B29C 35/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190B29C 43/20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191B29C 44/10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192B29C 45/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193B29C 45/14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193B29C 59/02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193B29C 65/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193B29C 70/10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193B29C 70/30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193B29C 71/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

B32 194B32B 03/26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194B32B 37/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

B44 195B44D 03/22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

B60 195B60J 11/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195B60K 37/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197B60S 01/68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197B60W 10/04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197B60W 20/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

B62 198B62B 01/26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198B62B 03/02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199B62D 25/07 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199B62D 25/08 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200B62D 25/14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

B65 201

B65B 53/02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201B65D 65/14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201B65D 65/22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202B65D 71/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202B65G 59/02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202B65H 18/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

C05 202C05D 09/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202C05F 11/02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

C08 203C08F 08/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203C08G 18/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203C08G 18/32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203C08J 05/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203C08K 05/09 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204C08L 09/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204C08L 33/02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204C08L 75/04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205

C22 205C22C 14/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205



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C25 206C25D 05/02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206C25D 15/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

F03 206F03B 11/02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206F03B 13/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

G01 207G01B 01/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207G01C 09/06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208G01C 15/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208G01C 21/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209G01J 01/20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209G01L 01/16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210G01L 05/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210G01L 27/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211G01N 03/08 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212G01R 31/36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

G06 213G06F 03/041 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213G06F 17/30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215

G06F 19/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216G06G 07/48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216G06Q 10/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216G06Q 30/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

G08 218G08B 13/14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

G09 218

G09F 15/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218G09F 23/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219G09G 05/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

H04 220H04Q 05/22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220

H05 220H05B 39/04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220

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IPC Catchword Index 224



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A01N 25/08

A01N 25/08

Preservation of bodies of humans or animals orplants or parts thereof Biocides, pest repellants or attractants,orplant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methodsof application containing solids as carriers or diluents

App. No. 20090120339 Assignee Michigan State University

Title Spreader based fungicides

Abstract The present inventions generally relate to compositions and methods for providing agriculturalchemicals comprising active ingredients (A.I.s) combined with a top dressing for application tocultivated areas of turfgrass. Specifically, the compositions are in the form of moist formulationsfor providing top dressings comprising active ingredients. Further, the inventions relate tocompositions and methods for delivering active ingredients simultaneously with a top dressingcomposition to golf course turf.

Pri. Date 20071110 App. Date 20081017 Pub. Date 20090514

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A01N 39/02

A01N 37/50

Preservation of bodies of humans or animals orplants or parts thereof Biocides, pest repellants or attractants,orplant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds tohetero atoms with at the most two bonds tohalogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing at least one carboxylicgroup or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and a nitrogen atom attached to the same carbon skeletonby a single or double bond, this nitrogen atom not being a member of a derivative or of a thio-analogue of acarboxylic group, e.g. amino-carboxylic acids the nitrogen atom being doubly bound to the carbon skeleton

Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:

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A01N 39/02

Preservation of bodies of humans or animals orplants or parts thereof Biocides, pest repellants or attractants,orplant growth regulators containing aryloxy- or arylthio-aliphatic or cycloaliphatic compounds, containing thegroup or , e.g. phenoxyethylamine, phenylthio-acetonitrile, phenoxyacetone Aryloxy-carboxylic acids

App. No. 20090181849 Assignee Michigan State University;The Andersons, Inc.

Title Agricultural chemical containing top dressing composition and process for use thereofAbstract The present inventions generally relate to compositions and methods for providing agricultural

chemicals comprising active ingredients (A.I.s) combined with a top dressing for application tocultivated areas of turfgrass. Specifically, the compositions are in the form of dry formulationsfor providing pre-blend concentrates and blends of top dressings comprising active ingredients.Further, the inventions relate to compositions and methods for delivering active ingredientssimultaneously with a top dressing composition to golf course turf.




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A01N 39/02

App. No. 20090181849 Assignee Michigan State University;The Andersons, Inc.

Title Agricultural chemical containing top dressing composition and process for use thereof

Abstract The present inventions generally relate to compositions and methods for providing agriculturalchemicals comprising active ingredients (A.I.s) combined with a top dressing for application tocultivated areas of turfgrass. Specifically, the compositions are in the form of dry formulationsfor providing pre-blend concentrates and blends of top dressings comprising active ingredients.Further, the inventions relate to compositions and methods for delivering active ingredients

simultaneously with a top dressing composition to golf course turf.Pri. Date 20061030 App. Date 20081017 Pub. Date 20090716



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A01N 43/58

A01N 43/54

Preservation of bodies of humans or animals orplants or parts thereof Biocides, pest repellants or attractants,orplant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having rings with two nitrogen atoms as theonly ring hetero atoms 1,3-Diazines


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A01N 43/58

Preservation of bodies of humans or animals orplants or parts thereof Biocides, pest repellants or attractants,orplant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having rings with two nitrogen atoms as theonly ring hetero atoms 1,2-Diazines


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A01N 43/653

Preservation of bodies of humans or animals orplants or parts thereof Biocides, pest repellants or attractants,orplant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having rings with three nitrogen atoms as theonly ring hetero atoms Triazoles 1,2,4-Triazoles


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A01P 03/00

Biocidal, pest repellant, pest attractant orplantgrowth regulatory activity ofchemical compounds orpreparations Fungicides


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A01P 05/00

Biocidal, pest repellant, pest attractant orplantgrowth regulatory activity ofchemical compounds orpreparations NematocidesPatent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:

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A01P 07/04

Biocidal, pest repellant, pest attractant orplantgrowth regulatory activity ofchemical compounds orpreparations Arthropodicides Insecticides


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A01P 13/00

Biocidal, pest repellant, pest attractant orplantgrowth regulatory activity ofchemical compounds orpreparations Herbicides

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A01P 21/00

Biocidal, pest repellant, pest attractant orplantgrowth regulatory activity ofchemical compounds orpreparations Plant growth regulators


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A41D 19/00

A41D 19/00

Outerwear Gloves

App. No. 20090139008 Assignee Under Armour, Inc.

Title Golf glove

Abstract A golf glove comprises a palm portion and a plurality of digits comprised of a first material. Aplurality of grip pads of a second material such as silicone is provided on the digits and/or the

palm portion. The grip pads comprise a plurality of bumps having geometric shapes. In at leastone embodiment, the bumps are hexagonal in shape. The bumps may be provided directly onthe first material of the glove or may be provided on a thin base layer. The bumps are arrangedon the glove such that they contact the grip of a golf club when the golf club is gripped by agolfer. Accordingly, the bumps may be positioned on tip portions of the fingers and thumb andalso along a line extending between a hypothenar region of the palm and a portion of the palmlocated between the finger and thumb.

Pri. Date App. Date 20081110 Pub. Date 20090604

App. No. 20090144880 Assignee

Title Tri-finger sports glove

Abstract Disclosed is an improved sports glove covering the ring finger, pinky finger, thumb, a portion of

the palm, a portion of the wrist, and optionally a portion of the middle finger of a human hand.The index finger, at least a portion of the middle finger, a portion of the palm, and a portion of thedorsal side of the hand are left uncovered with the glove of the present invention, which allowsfor greater aeration throughout the glove during use and greater control when gripping a sportingimplement such as a tennis racquet handle, a golf club handle, or the like.



Title Spor t gloves

Abstract Sport gloves are disclosed, which comprise a thumb insertion part and an index finger insertionpart which are separated for independently inserting a thumb and an index finger, respectively;and an integrated insertion part for inserting the remaining three fingers together. The sport gloves

make it possible to enhance a gripping force when a user wears gloves for gripping a stick or arod shape member which is used for an exercise such as golf, ski, hockey, steel rod or somethingwhile preventing uneasy gripping between the neighboring fingers and slippery.


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A41D 19/00


Title Golf glove

Abstract The present invention relates to golf gloves put on a users hands, which grasp a grip of a golfclub. More particularly, the present invention relates to golf gloves having improved fixability andcompactability for a grip, in which the root portion between and index finger portion and a thumbportion and the upper portion thereof are generally connected with each other and thicker thanother portions of the golf glove to allow a golfer to grasp the grip of a golf club fixably and stably,

and the index finger portion and the thumb portion are thicker than other portion to minimize a gaptherebetween, so that the golfer may grasp the grip of the golf club naturally and firmly withoutgreat grasping power.



Title Mating golf glove with club grip methods

Abstract A grip system, apparatus, and methods for golfers with weak hand strength involving at leastone mating glove and a club grip; the mating glove for use in covering a persons hand andfor interfacing and mating with the club grip; the mating glove possessing a palm side, a dorsalside, and finger compartments; the mating glove further comprising loops material for mating withcomplementary hooks material integrated into the club grip; the club grip having a top side, a

bottom side, an upper half and a lower half; the club grip further comprising recesses integratedwithin the club grip for housing the hooks material.


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Outerwear Gloves Arrangements for cutting-out, or shapes of, glove blanks


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Title Golf shoe mesh upper with a moisture resistant guard

Abstract An article of footwear including a sole having a ground engaging surface; an upper having a toeregion, heel region and a vamp portion. The upper has a first layer which is water impermeableand a second layer which is vapor and air permeable. The first layer extends in an upward directionfrom the featherline of the sole to a height on the upper which is at least 1.5 inches above theground engaging surface of the sole and is attached to the second layer at height. The height atwhich the first layer extends and is attached to the second layer can vary along the upper in atoe-to-heel direction.




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Characteristicfeatures of footwear Footwear for sporting purposes


Title Golf shoe

Abstract The present invention concerns a shoe comprising an upper, a midsole, and an outsole, whereina collapsible support element is positioned in a recess proximate to a wearers first metatarsal

bone, wherein said collapsible support element is stiffer in a longitudinal direction and is morecollapsible in a transverse direction. More specifically, the collapsible support element comprisesa collapsible gel pad encased in a thermoplastic urethane, or a single collapsible element having awave configuration, or a series of collapsible wave elements. Each embodiment of the collapsiblesupport element resists collapsing when a golfer walks but have a propensity to collapse duringthe golfers swing, which allows more efficient transfer of energy during the swing. The shoefurther comprises flexing channels in a forward portion as well as a flexing channel in the rearportion.



Title Magnetic swivel sports shoes

Abstract A shoe that relates to safety of the participants when sports shoes with cleats are employed, e.g.golf, football, and soccer. Knee, ankle, x26; hip injuries are brought about by abrupt leg turns afterthe foot is planted and the participants knee continues to move in a separate direction.




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Title Adjustable golf spike

Abstract An adjustable golf spike assembly for a golf shoe includes a receptacle fixedly attached to thesole of the golf shoe. The receptacle defines an octagonal recess and an octagonal, externallythreaded post disposed within the recess. A cleat includes an oversized gripping portion forproviding traction and an attachment portion extending from the gripping portion. The attachmentportion has an octagonal outer surface to match and engage with the octagonal recess and anoctagonal threaded recess for engaging with the threads of the receptacle. Rotation of the cleatrelative to the receptacle longitudinally moves the gripping portion relative to the receptacle.Engagement between the upper portion of the cleat and the receptacle provides for discreterotational positioning of the cleat relative to the receptacle to position and hold the cleat a desireddistance from the receptacle.



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Characteristicfeatures of footwear Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements Footwear with foot-supporting parts


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Characteristicfeatures of footwear SolesPatent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:

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A43B 23/00Characteristicfeatures of footwear Uppers


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A43C 15/00

Fastenings or attachments for footwear Non-skid devices or attachments


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A45C 15/00

Purses Purses, bags, luggage or other receptacles covered by groups , combined with other articles

App. No. 20090152144 Assignee Karsten Manufacturing Corporation

Title Golf bag having shoulder strap with an electronic device

Abstract A golf bag having a shoulder strap with a pocket for housing an electronic device such as anMP3 player, a radio, CD player, cassette player, and like devices. The shoulder strap includes aspeaker, controls, and wiring to connect the electronic device to the speaker.


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Brushes Brushes with reservoir or other means for applying substances, e.g. paints, pastes, water


Title Apparatus for cleaning the head of a golf club

Abstract An apparatus for cleaning heads of golf clubs has a substantially upstanding housing having anupper end, a lower end and a wall structure interconnecting the two and defining a chamber.At least one portal is formed in the wall structure. The portals may be slot-like or may have acurvilinear configuration such as a circle or ellipse. A set of brushes extends from the interior ofthe upper end into the chamber. An opposing set of brushes extends from the interior of the lowerend into the chamber. The terminal ends of the two sets of brushes define a substantially narrowpassageway in alignment with the portals. At least one of the upper and lower sets of brushes has

a plurality of bristle zones wherein the brush bristles of one bristle zone are of a different lengthand rigidity than the brush bristles of a different bristle zone.




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Brushes Brushes with driven brush bodies


Title Debris removal system

Abstract A cleaning device for use with a wheeled apparatus, the device utilizing the rotational motion ofat least one of the wheels to clean a portion of an implement, such as a golf club. The device is

removably attachable to at least one of the wheels of a golf cart and rotates therewith when thegolf cart is in motion. The device may include bristles that rotate with the wheel of the golf cartto remove at least some amount of debris from the golf club when the golf club is held in contactwith the rotating bristles. The device, or subcomponents thereof, may be removed from the wheelfor storage, security, maintenance, replacement, cleaning, or other purposes.


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Tables Details of cabinets, racks or shelf units not covered by a single one of groups Brackets or similarsupporting means for cabinets, racks or shelves



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App. No. 20090152425 Assignee Textron Inc.

Title Sand bottle handle and mounting feature

Abstract A sand bottle assembly on a golf car includes a bottle and a mounting bracket. The bottle isdefined by a longitudinal hollow body having a bottom portion and a top portion. The hollowbody defines a vertical axis. A spout is formed at the top portion and is adapted to dispense sandcontained in the hollow body. An extension portion is disposed along a sidewall of the hollow body.The extension portion includes a raised sidewall portion. The mounting bracket is adapted to beconnected to the golf car and matingly receive the extension portion of the bottle in an installedposition. The mounting bracket defines an engaging portion adapted to engage and retain theraised sidewall of the extension portion in a secure position along the vertical axis in the installedposition.


A47F 13/06

Special furniture, fittings, or accessories for shops, storehouses, bars, restaurants, or the like Shop or likeaccessories Reaching devices

App. No. 20090115211 AssigneeTitle Golf disc and flying disc and multipurpose pick up tool

Abstract The GOLF DISC AND FLYING DISC AND MULTIPURPOSE PICK UP TOOL is a lightweight,collapsible, segmented shaft fitted with a durable suction cup. The suction cup provides a vacuumadhesion on either side, or any location, on the golf disc or flying disc or other generally flat andsmooth objects. The disc or object can then be picked up (retrieved) from any surface or obstaclewithin reach. A flick of the finger to the suction cup edge breaks the vacuum and the tool anddisc or object are separated. The tool can be deployed and used with one hand. The tool can becarried and used as extended or folded and stowed.


A47K 07/02Sanitary equipment not otherwise provided for Body washing or cleaning implements Bathing sponges,brushes, gloves, or similar cleaning or rubbing implements



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Title Golf towel

Abstract A golf towel is provided which includes a single, composite towel article having a top end, bottomend and consists of a first inner sheet, a second outer sheet and a third sheet between the firstinner and second outer sheets. The three sheets are bound together to form the single compositetowel article. The towel article is folded in half to form a fold line and bound along the fold lineso as to form a pair or towel flaps having facing interior sheeting surfaces of the first inner sheet,

external sheeting surfaces of the second outer sheet, and a gap open at the bottom end of thetowel article. The first inner sheet comprises bamboo.


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Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming, climbing, or fencing Exercisingapparatus for developingor strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuringdevices User-manipulated weights



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Title Golf exercise machine

Abstract A golf exercising apparatus is provided. The apparatus can include a horizontal base memberwith platform, a vertical lower frame member attached to the base member and a vertical upperframe member pivotally attached to the lower frame member whereby the upper frame membercan tilt side-to-side relative to the lower frame member to accommodate right-handed and left-handed golf swings. A pivoting pulley assembly can be supported at an elevated position by the

upper frame member. A cable can be anchored at one end to the upper frame member or tothe pulley assembly. The other end of the cable can pass through the pulley assembly and canhave a handle attached thereon. The cable can be tensioned to provide resistance by suspendingweights from the cable between its anchored end and the pulley assembly. The golf swing isexercised by pulling the handle in a golf swing-like motion. Increasing the weights suspended onthe cable increases the resistance in the golf swing motion.




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Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming, climbing, or fencing Exercisingapparatus speciallyadapted for particular parts of the body for the abdomen, the spinal column, the torso, or the shoulders


Title Golf exercise deviceAbstract A golf exercise device is disclosed that can be used for stretching the shoulder and back muscles.

The device expands to a length that allows the user to place the device behind the users head andgrasp each end with the users hands. The device collapses to a size small enough to easily fitinto a golf bag. The center portion of the device is padded for comfort while the user is stretching.Clips can also be included to secure the device to the external portion of the golf bag. The devicecan hold golf balls in one end, and a net for retrieving golf balls from water hazards in the other.Zippered pockets can be attached to the device to hold personal items such as mobile phones,PDAs, sunglasses, car keys, or the like. Net-type bags with drawstring closures can also beincluded with the device.


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Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming, climbing, or fencing Electric or electronic controls forexercisingapparatus of groups


Title Highly simulative golf device and the method for performing the same

Abstract A highly simulative golf device and method for performing the same is proposed. A device bodyof the device has an object display unit and a short grass area. The object display unit displays abeating objective point and the sensor set senses the falling point of a golf ball. Then the devicebody will calculate a distance difference between the beating objective point and the falling pointso as to get next distance difference as a base for the following beating objective point. Themethod includes the following steps a displaying the beating objective point, b sensing the fallingpoint; c calculating the distance difference; d reset the beating objective point; e re-sensing thefalling point; the user can beat the golf ball repeatedly until the distance difference is smaller thanzero or approaches to zero.




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Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming, climbing, or fencing Solid balls

App. No. 20090118040 Assignee E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY

Title Golf balls with cores or intermediate layers prepared from highly-neutralized ethylene copolymers

and organic acidsAbstract Disclosed are golf balls comprising cores or intermediate layers prepared from thermoplastic

compositions having coefficients of restitution equal to or greater than 0.83 and PGAcompressions greater than 100. Also disclosed is a composition comprising or prepared from (a)at least one aliphatic, mono-functional organic acid having from 16 to 20 carbon atoms, whereinthe organic acid is unsaturated and linear; (b) an ethylene acid copolymer consisting essentiallyof copolymerized comonomers of ethylene and from 18 to 24 weight % of copolymerizedcomonomers of at least one C


App. No. 20090124412 Assignee Bridgestone Sports Co., Ltd.

Title Golf ballAbstract




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App. No. 20090124421 Assignee SRI Sports Limited

Title Golf ball

Abstract An object of the present invention is to provide a golf ball comprising a core consisting of acenter and at least one intermediate layer covering the center, and a cover covering the core,wherein the cover is made from a cover composition containing, as a resin component, athermoplastic polyurethane (A) and a polyisocyanate mixture (B) in which a urethane prepolymer(b-1) having at least two isocyanate groups is dispersed in a thermoplastic resin (b-2) which does

not substantially react with an isocyanate group; and wherein the cover composition has a slabhardness of more than 60 and not more than 75 in Shore D hardness, and at least one piece orone layer of the intermediate layer is formed from a low hardness intermediate layer compositionwhich has a slab hardness of 40 or less in Shore D hardness.



Title Multi-layer core golf ball having thermoset rubber cover

Abstract An all rubber golf ball with one or more thermosetting rubber core layers and one or morethermosetting rubber cover layer. At least one of the balls layers has moisture vapor barrierproperty, and in one aspect the moisture vapor barrier layer is an intermediate layer. In one

embodiment, the thermosetting rubber layers follow a cis- or a trans-polybutadiene gradient fromthe center of the ball to its cover.



Title Golf ball compositions with improved temperature performance, heat resistance, and resiliency

Abstract Golf ball compositions, and components formed therefrom, including trifunctional materials, suchas trifunctional isocyanates, polyols, and amines, that have improved performance and durabilitycharacteristics, e.g., improved heat resistance, improved resiliency, and dimensional stability.



Title Polyurea and polyurethane compositions for golf equipment

Abstract Golf equipment having improved cut and shear resistance that includes a polyurea composition,preferably saturated and/or water resistant, formed of a polyurea prepolymer and a curing agent,

wherein the polyurea prepolymer includes an isocyanate and an amine-terminated compound,and wherein the curing agent includes a hydroxy-terminated curing agent, amine-terminatedcuring agent, or a mixture thereof.


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App. No. 20090156331 Assignee CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY

Title Golf ball

Abstract A two-piece golf ball having a reaction injection molded polyurethane cover is disclosed herein.The golf ball has a core with a diameter preferably ranging from 1.610 inches to 1.670 inches,and a cover having a thickness preferably ranging from 0.015 inch to 0.045 inch. The cover alsopreferably has a plurality of deep apertures extending through the cover.



Title Polyacrylate rubber compositions for golf balls

Abstract Golf ball components, such as cores, intermediate layers, and covers, formed with compositionsincluding polyacrylate elastomers cured with peroxide systems, amine-based systems, or acombination thereof.




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App. No. 20090176601 Assignee TAYLOR MADE GOLF COMPANY

Title Golf ball with softer feel and high iron spin

Abstract



Title Multi-layer core golf ball

Abstract Golf balls consisting of a multi-layer core and a cover are disclosed. The multi-layer core

comprises a thermoset rubber center, a thermoplastic intermediate core layer, and a thermosetrubber outer core layer.



Title Multi-layer golf ball having velocity gradient from faster center to slower cover

Abstract The present invention is directed to multi-layer golf balls having a center, a cover layer, and atleast one intermediate layer between the core and the cover layer. The core, the at least oneintermediate layer and the cover are constructed to have different initial velocities and COR suchthat the gradient of the initial velocities and COR progress from a faster center to a slower cover.




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App. No. 20090191981 Assignee Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.

Title Polyalkenamer compositions and golf balls prepared therefrom

Abstract A golf ball that includes (a) a core comprising a center; (b) an outer cover layer; and (c) oneor more intermediate layers; wherein at least one of the core, the outer cover layer, or theintermediate layer comprises a composition that includes (i) at least one polyalkenamer and atleast one polyamide or (ii) at least one polyalkenamer. A method for making a golf ball comprisinga core, one or more intermediate layers and an outer cover layer is also disclosed, wherein themethod includes forming a blend comprising at least one polyalkenamer rubber and at least onepolyamide; and injection molding the blend into a spherical mold to form the intermediate or outercover layer. Also disclosed is a polymer composition that includes at least one polyalkenamer andat least one thermoplastic copolyamide elastomer.


App. No. 20090197701 Assignee BRIDGESTONE SPORTS CO., LTD.

Title Multi-piece solid golf ball

Abstract A multi-piece solid golf ball comprises a core having a 5 structure consisting of at least two layersand a cover on the core consisting of outer and inner cover layers. The outer cover layer has aShore D hardness of 40-60 degrees. The inner cover layer has a Shore D hardness of up to 53degrees and lower than that of the outer cover layer. The balls carry is comparable to conventional

solid golf balls and spin receptivity is approximate to wound golf balls while the ball is durable andoffers pleasant feel.



Title Golf products produced by a stoichiometrically imbalanced rim system

Abstract Disclosed herein are golf products, such as golf balls and/or components thereof, includingthe product of a fast-chemical-reaction mixture comprising a polyol and an isocyanate. Thecomponent is formed by reaction injection molding the reaction mixture. In the reaction mixture,the stoichiometry of the reactants is imbalanced.




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Title Golf balls containing highly-neutralized acid polymers and ionic plasticizers

Abstract A golf ball comprising a core and a cover layer, wherein at least one of the core and the coverlayer includes a polymer composition of a highly-neutralized acid polymer and an ionic plasticizeris disclosed and described. The highly-neutralized acid polymer can comprise at least 50 wt % ofthe polymer composition and have 70% to 100% of the acid groups neutralized. In addition, theionic plasticizer can be alcohol esters, montanic acids, montanic acid esters, alkylene bis-amines,

zwitterionic compounds, salts thereof, or combinations thereof.Pri. Date 20060712 App. Date 20090420 Pub. Date 20090813


Title Multi-layer golf ball

Abstract A golf ball comprises a molded core, one or more ionomer mantles, and a thermoset polyurethanecover. The core is a high cis-polybutadiene crosslinked with zinc diacrylate and may also comprisea halogenated thiophenol and metal thiosulfate. One or more of the ionomer mantles comprisesan ionomer neutralized to 80% or greater.


App. No. 20090209366 Assignee BRIDGESTONE SPORTS CO., LTD.

Title Golf ball

Abstract The invention provides a golf ball composed of a core, a cover having a plurality of dimples onan outside surface thereof, and an intermediate layer disposed between the core and the cover.The core has a deflection, when compressed under a final load of 130 kgf from an initial load of10 kgf, of at least 3.0 mm but not more than 5.0 mm. The intermediate layer is formed of a highlyneutralized resin material, and has a Shore D hardness of at least 40 but not more than 60 and athickness of at least 1.7 mm but not more than 4.0 mm. The number of dimples is at least 272 butnot more than 348. The golf ball, through a combination of dimples which do not cause a loss oflift in the low-velocity, low-spin rate region of the ball trajectory and a low-spin construction, travelsfarther and is therefore beneficial for competitive use by both skilled and amateur golfers.




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App. No. 20090209367 Assignee Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.

Title Golf ball

Abstract The present invention is to a golf ball having an equator at latitude 0xb0; and two poles; and anequator region defined by latitudes 0 to 25xb0;, a shoulder region defined by latitudes from morethan 25xb0; to less than 65xb0;, and a pole region defined by latitudes 65xb0; to 90xb0;; anda dimple pattern on the surface of the golf ball having an average dimple volume of the equatorregion Ve, an average dimple volume of the shoulder region, Vs, and an average dimple volume

of the pole region, Vp such that the ratio Vs/Ve is less than 0.97 and the ratio Vp/Vs is less than0.97.



Title Golf alignment aid

Abstract A golf stroke alignment aid of particular use during putting, comprises a rectangular marker onthe ball (




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App. No. 20090215552 Assignee UBE INDUSTRIES, LTD.

Title Rubber composition and golf ball including the same as rubber base material

Abstract A rubber composition comprises a rubber component. The rubber component contains (A) 1-70weight parts of polybutadiene rubber having a Mooney viscosity (ML) of 35-50 and composed of(a) 1-9 weight % of a boiled n-hexane insoluble fraction having a melting point of 180xb0; C. orhigher and (b) 99-91 weight % of a boiled n-hexane soluble fraction. The rubber component alsocontains (B) 99-30 weight parts of diene-based rubber other than (A). A crosslinking coagent (C)is mixed in the rubber component.


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Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming, climbing, or fencing Solid balls Special cores

App. No. 20090118038 Assignee Bridgestone Sports Co., Ltd.

Title Golf ball

Abstract


App. No. 20090124414 AssigneeTitle Dual core golf ball having negative-hardness-gradient thermoplastic inner core and steep

negative-hardness-gradient outer core layer

Abstract A golf ball comprising a thermoplastic inner core layer that has a geometric center hardnessgreater than its surface hardness to define a first x201c;negativex201d; hardness gradient. Anouter core layer is disposed about the inner core and is formed from a substantially homogenousthermoset composition, typically rubber, and has an inner surface hardness greater than its outersurface hardness to also define a x201c;negativex201d; hardness gradient. An inner cover layeris disposed about the outer core layer and an outer cover layer is disposed about the innercover layer. The x201c;negativex201d; hardness gradient of the inner core is typically x2212;1 tox2212;5 Shore C and the x201c;negativex201d; hardness gradient of the core layer is typicallyat least x2212;7 Shore C. The difference between the inner core surface hardness and the outercore inner surface hardness, x394;h, should be at least x2212;3 Shore C.




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Title Dual core golf ball having negative-hardness-gradient thermoplastic inner core and shallownegative-hardness-gradient outer core layer

Abstract A golf ball comprising a thermoplastic inner core layer that has a geometric center hardnessgreater than its surface hardness to define a first x201c;negativex201d; hardness gradient. Anouter core layer is disposed about the inner core and is formed from a substantially homogenousthermoset composition, typically rubber, and has an inner surface hardness greater than its outersurface hardness to also define a x201c;negativex201d; hardness gradient. An inner cover layeris disposed about the outer core layer and an outer cover layer is disposed about the innercover layer. The x201c;negativex201d; hardness gradient of the inner core is typically x2212;1 tox2212;5 Shore C and the x201c;negativex201d; hardness gradient of the core layer is typicallyat least x2212;1 Shore C but less than x2212;7 Shore C. The difference between the inner coresurface hardness and the outer core inner surface hardness, x394;h, should be at least x2212;3Shore C.



Title Dual core golf ball having negative-hardness-gradient thermoplastic inner core and steep positive-hardness-gradient thermoset outer core layer

Abstract A golf ball comprising a thermoplastic inner core layer that has a geometric center hardnessgreater than its surface hardness to define a x201c;negativex201d; hardness gradient. An outercore layer is disposed about the inner core and is formed from a substantially homogenousthermoset composition, typically rubber, and has an inner surface hardness substantially lessthan its outer surface hardness to define a x201c;positivex201d; hardness gradient. An inner

cover layer is disposed about the outer core layer and an outer cover layer is disposed aboutthe inner cover layer. The x201c;negativex201d; hardness gradient of the inner core is typicallyx2212;1 to x2212;5 Shore C and the x201c;positivex201d; hardness gradient of the core layer istypically at least 25 Shore C. The difference between the inner core surface hardness and theouter core inner surface hardness, x394;h, should be at least 25 Shore C.



Title Dual core golf ball having negative-hardness-gradient thermoplastic inner core and shallowpositive-hardness-gradient thermoset outer core layer

Abstract A golf ball comprising a thermoplastic inner core layer that has a geometric center hardnessgreater than its surface hardness to define a x201c;negativex201d; hardness gradient. An outercore layer is disposed about the inner core and is formed from a substantially homogenousthermoset composition, typically rubber, and has an inner surface hardness less than its outersurface hardness to define a x201c;positivex201d; hardness gradient. An inner cover layer isdisposed about the outer core layer and an outer cover layer is disposed about the inner cover

layer. The x201c;negativex201d; hardness gradient of the inner core is typically x2212;1 tox2212;5 Shore C and the x201c;positivex201d; hardness gradient of the core layer is less than 25Shore C points. The difference between the inner core surface hardness and the outer core innersurface hardness, x394;h, should be less than 25 Shore C points.




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Title High performance golf ball having a reduced-distance

Abstract A golf ball including a core and a cover layer, wherein the golf ball has a weight of about 1.39 ozto about 1.62 oz, and at a Reynolds number of about 230,000 and a non-dimensional spin ratio ofabout 0.085, the golf ball has a lift-to-weight ratio of greater than about 1.9 and a drag-to-weightratio of greater than about 3.0.








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Title Thermoplastic core having a negative hardness gradient formed from a plasticizer-based gradient-initiating solution

Abstract A golf ball comprising a thermoplastic core, the core having an outer diameter of 1.51 inches to1.59 inches and having an outer surface and a geometric center, each having a hardness; anouter cover layer; and an inner cover layer disposed between the core and the outer cover layer;wherein the hardness of the outer surface is less than the hardness of the geometric center todefine a x201c;negativex201d; hardness gradient of 5 Shore C or greater.



Title Thermoplastic core having a negative hardness gradient formed from a plasticizer-based gradient-initiating solution

Abstract A golf ball comprising a thermoplastic core, the core having an outer diameter of 1.51 inches to1.59 inches and having an outer surface and a geometric center, each having a hardness; anouter cover layer; and an inner cover layer disposed between the core and the outer cover layer;wherein the thermoplastic core has been chemically modified by esterification or saponificationsuch that the hardness of the outer surface is less than the hardness of the geometric center todefine a negative hardness gradient of 5 Shore C or greater.


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

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