Todd P Beach

US Patent:

6558271, May 6, 2003

Filed:

Jan 18, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/483967

Inventors:

Todd P. Beach - San Diego CA
Richard L. Rugge - Encinitas CA
David Anderson - San Diego CA

Assignee:

Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc. - Carlsbad CA

International Classification:

A63B 5304

US Classification:

473327, 473329, 473346, 473334, 473349

Abstract:

A golf club including a shaft and a club head coupled to the shaft. The club head includes a strike face, a shell defining an interior volume and a skeletal structure. The skeletal structure advantageously comprises a plurality of elongate skeletal members and a weight substantially entirely supported by the skeletal structure, wherein the weight and the skeletal structure collectively comprise at least 30% of the entire weight of the club head.

US Patent:

6623378, Sep 23, 2003

Filed:

Jun 11, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/878634

Inventors:

Todd P. Beach - San Diego CA
Erik Zedelmayer - Encinitas CA

Assignee:

Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc. - Carlsbad CA

International Classification:

A63B 5304

US Classification:

473345, 473349

Abstract:

A method for forming a golf club head comprises placing an uncured composite material between a core and a mold that comprises a first piece and a second piece. The second piece is moved towards the first piece such that the uncured composite material is compressed between the core and at least a portion of the mold. The uncured composite material is heated. A first portion of the golf club head is removed from the mold. A second portion of the golf club head is provided. The first portion is attached to the second portion. In certain arrangements, the second portion is formed from a metallic material.

US Patent:

6719644, Apr 13, 2004

Filed:

Jun 11, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/167764

Inventors:

Todd P. Beach - San Diego CA

Assignee:

Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc. - Carlsbad CA

International Classification:

A63B 5304

US Classification:

473330, 473331

Abstract:

An improved face for a golf club head includes shallow and deep markings configured to provide a pleasing appearance when viewed head on, and to frame the central region of the impact surface of the face when viewed at address. Use of only shallow markings in the central region of the impact surface prevents existence of stress fractures resulting from use of deep markings in the central region. This allows for a face thinner than those incorporating conventional grooves in the central regions of their impact surfaces, resulting in both superior resistance to cracking and improved C. O. R. Specified methods of manufacture are particularly suited for making clubs incorporating these shallow and deep markings.

US Patent:

D490488, May 25, 2004

Filed:

Jun 19, 2003

Appl. No.:

29/184008

Inventors:

Joseph H. Hoffmann - Carlsbad CA
Allan C. Saliba - Oceanside CA
Sean Toulon - Vista CA
Craig Kevin Barez - Temecula CA
Todd P. Beach - San Diego CA
Sherry L. Jones - Pataskala OH
Chad Alan Haas - Columbus OH
Robert Michael Nunez - San Pedro CA

Assignee:

Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc. - Carlsbad CA

International Classification:

2102

US Classification:

D21752

US Patent:

6811496, Nov 2, 2004

Filed:

Sep 3, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/234663

Inventors:

Bret Wahl - Carlsbad CA
Todd P. Beach - San Diego CA
Benoit Vincent - Leucadia CA

Assignee:

Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc. - Carlsbad CA

International Classification:

A63B 5304

US Classification:

473334, 473338, 473345, 473350

Abstract:

A golf club head is disclosed that comprises a body having a striking face, a rear cavity and a sole bar, wherein a recess is formed in the sole bar that extends generally from the rear cavity. An insert is located within the sole recess, the insert including a core and an intermediate layer that separates the core from the recess wall. The intermediate layer has a hardness and a modulus of elasticity that are less than that of the core, such that when the golf club head is used to strike a golf ball, the resulting vibrations are dissipated by compression of the intermediate layer and movement of the core with respect to the intermediate layer.

US Patent:

6824475, Nov 30, 2004

Filed:

Jul 3, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/898843

Inventors:

Michael Scott Burnett - Carlsbad CA
Benoit Vincent - Leucadia CA
Todd Beach - San Diego CA
Stephen Kraus - San Diego CA
Yong Ling - Vista CA
David Anderson - San Diego CA

Assignee:

Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc. - Carlsbad CA

International Classification:

A63B 5304

US Classification:

473329, 473342, 473345, 473349, 473409

Abstract:

A golf club head is provided having a substantially increased sweet spot across its club face. A preferred construction includes an annular area on a rear surface having increased thickness surrounding a central region with a balance point of the club face. The central region of the face has a generally reduced thickness that is less than the maximum of the annular area but greater than a minimum thickness at the peripheral area. The face material may be metallic, but in alternative embodiments the effective bending stiffness profiles represented by this annular area may be achieved by appropriate use of composites, for example. Methods for manufacturing a golf club head having a face with the bending stiffness profiles of the present invention include forging and machining techniques as well as laser deposition and inertia welding.

US Patent:

6872152, Mar 29, 2005

Filed:

Jul 17, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/621641

Inventors:

Todd P. Beach - San Diego CA, US
Erik Zedelmayer - Encinitas CA, US

Assignee:

Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc. - Carlsbad CA

International Classification:

A63B053/04

US Classification:

473324, 473345, 473349, 473409

Abstract:

A method for forming a golf club head comprises placing an uncured composite material between a core and a mold that comprises a first piece and a second piece. The second piece is moved towards the first piece such that the uncured composite material is compressed between the core and at least a portion of the mold. The uncured composite material is heated. A first portion of the golf club head is removed from the mold. A second portion of the golf club head is provided. The first portion is attached to the second portion. In certain arrangements, the second portion is formed from a metallic material.

US Patent:

6904663, Jun 14, 2005

Filed:

Nov 4, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/288551

Inventors:

Kraig A. Willett - Fallbrook CA, US
Stephen A. Kraus - San Diego CA, US
Todd P. Beach - San Diego CA, US
Joseph H. Hoffman - Carlsbad CA, US

Assignee:

Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc. - Carlsbad CA

International Classification:

B23P013/04

US Classification:

29557, 473342

Abstract:

A method of manufacturing a face plate for a golf club head is presented to provide face having substantial thickness variation for enhanced performance. The method includes the steps of providing a rolled sheet of metal material having an initial thickness and forming a blank having a prescribed outer shape from the material. The method also includes machining a second side of the blank such that the resulting face plate has a variable thickness. The machining is such that the plate has a first thickness less than or equal to the initial thickness, a second thickness less than the first thickness and a third thickness less than the second thickness. The machining is performed over a substantial portion of the surface area of the second side. Either a CNC lathe or milling machine may be used; however, for an axisymmetric face thickness a CNC lathe is preferred and for an asymmetric face thickness a CNC end mill is preferred. The club head may be a wood-type or iron, and titanium or steel alloys may be used.