Enhanced Golf Club Head with Improved Friction and Debris Management
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
An improved golf club head design that incorporates advanced materials and surface treatments to reduce friction, manage debris, and enhance overall performance
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a golf club head with grooves, but it had limitations in terms of friction and debris accumulation. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing hydrophobic coatings, textured surfaces, shock-absorbing materials, tapered channels, and surface roughening processes to create a more efficient and effective golf club head
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The enhanced golf club head features a body with a strike face having multiple channels. The strike face can be coated with a hydrophobic material to reduce friction between the club face and the golf ball. Alternatively, the strike face can have a textured surface to increase the coefficient of friction. The channels can be filled with a shock-absorbing material to reduce vibration upon impact, or they can be tapered to reduce debris accumulation. Additionally, the channels can be treated with a surface roughening process to increase the coefficient of friction. These innovative features work together to create a golf club head that provides improved performance, accuracy, and control
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel materials, surface treatments, and design elements that are not present in the original patent. The hydrophobic coating, textured surface, shock-absorbing material, tapered channels, and surface roughening process all contribute to a non-obvious and innovative solution that improves upon the existing design
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Other embodiments of the inventive concept could include using different materials or surface treatments, such as nanostructured coatings or micro-textured surfaces. The channels could also be designed with varying geometries or orientations to optimize their performance. Furthermore, the inventive concept could be applied to other types of golf clubs, such as drivers or putters, to enhance their performance
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The enhanced golf club head has significant commercial potential in the golf equipment industry. It could be marketed as a premium product, appealing to professional and amateur golfers alike who seek improved performance and accuracy. The inventive concept could also be licensed to other golf equipment manufacturers, providing a revenue stream for the patent holder
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A63 | A63B53/047 |
| B | B23 | B23P11/00 |
| B | B23 | B23P11/025 |
| B | B23 | B23P17/04 |
| A | A63 | A63B53/0416 |
| A | A63 | A63B53/0445 |
| A | A63 | A63B2209/00 |
| Y | Y10 | Y10T29/4997 |
| Y | Y10 | Y10T29/49826 |
| Y | Y10 | Y10T29/49865 |
| Y | Y10 | Y10T29/49885 |
| Y | Y10 | Y10T29/49989 |
| Y | Y10 | Y10T29/49995 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Golf club design and manufacturing, specifically focusing on club head surface engineering, groove design, and materials science for sports equipment. Requires expertise in mechanical engineering, materials selection, and golf equipment performance optimization
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A mechanical engineer with 3-5 years of experience in sports equipment design, familiar with golf club manufacturing techniques, surface treatment technologies, and materials performance characteristics
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable design iterations of the source patent's fundamental golf club head groove concept. The disclosed surface treatments, channel modifications, and friction-enhancing techniques are logical extensions of existing golf club engineering principles that would be readily apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking incremental performance improvements.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,850 |
|---|---|
| Title | Golf club head with grooves and method of manufacture |
| Assignee(s) | Karsten Manufacturing Corporation |