Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Smart Golf Club Head System with Vertical Center of Gravity Adjustment and Integrated Technologies

Publication ID: 24-11857852_0003_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Smart Golf Club Head System with Vertical Center of Gravity Adjustment and Integrated Technologies,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857852_0003_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857852_0003_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,852.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A golf club head system integrating movable weights, IoT-enabled sensors, AI-driven launch condition recommendations, blockchain-based authentication, and nanomaterial-enhanced weight assemblies to provide a more precise, personalized, and secure golfing experience.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a golf club head with vertical center of gravity adjustment, but it had limitations in terms of real-time feedback, personalization, and security. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating distinct technologies to create a more powerful and integrated system.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The smart golf club head system comprises a body with movable weights, IoT-enabled sensors to track weight adjustments and provide real-time feedback, and a mobile application to receive sensor data and provide personalized launch condition recommendations using AI-driven analysis. Additionally, the system incorporates a blockchain-based authentication system to ensure authenticity and provenance of the golf club head. The weight assembly is enhanced with nanomaterials for improved durability and corrosion resistance. The system integrates these technologies to provide a seamless and optimized golfing experience.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept's novelty lies in the synergistic combination of movable weights, IoT-enabled sensors, AI-driven analysis, blockchain-based authentication, and nanomaterial-enhanced weight assemblies, which provides a more precise, personalized, and secure golfing experience. The inventive step is the integration of these distinct technologies to create a more powerful and integrated system.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include variations in sensor types, AI algorithms, blockchain platforms, and nanomaterials used. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in other sports or applications requiring precise weight adjustments and real-time feedback.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The smart golf club head system has significant commercial potential in the golfing industry, particularly among professional and amateur golfers seeking to improve their performance. The system's integration of IoT, AI, and blockchain technologies also makes it an attractive solution for industries requiring secure, personalized, and optimized systems.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A63 A63B53/06
A A63 A63B53/0466
A A63 A63B60/00
A A63 A63B53/045
A A63 A63B53/0408
A A63 A63B53/0412
A A63 A63B53/0433
A A63 A63B53/0437
A A63 A63B53/0458
A A63 A63B2053/0491

Field of Art

Golf club head design and performance optimization, focusing on center of gravity adjustment, weight configuration, and performance enhancement technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in sports equipment design, familiar with golf club head manufacturing, materials science, sensor integration, and performance optimization techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating IoT sensors, AI analysis, and blockchain authentication to a golf club head with movable weights represents a predictable combination of known technologies in sports equipment design. The core functionality of center of gravity adjustment from the source patent provides a natural foundation for incorporating advanced sensing and optimization technologies. The proposed variations represent incremental improvements using standard engineering approaches to enhance performance and user experience.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Movable weights in golf club head for center of gravity adjustment
PTD Variation
IoT-enabled sensors tracking weight position and providing real-time feedback
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding sensors to track movable weight positions is a predictable enhancement using standard sensor integration techniques, providing additional performance data to golfers
Source Patent Element
Golf club head with adjustable weight configuration
PTD Variation
AI-driven predictive modeling of launch conditions based on weight placement
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying machine learning algorithms to optimize weight configurations represents a standard application of data analysis techniques to improve sports equipment performance
Source Patent Element
Golf club head manufacturing and design
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based authentication system for verifying club provenance and ownership
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing digital authentication for high-value sporting equipment is a known technique for ensuring product integrity and tracking ownership
Source Patent Element
Metal weight assemblies in golf club heads
PTD Variation
Nanomaterial-enhanced weight assemblies with improved durability
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying advanced materials to improve component performance is a standard engineering approach with predictable incremental benefits
Source Patent Element
Golf club head design focused on performance optimization
PTD Variation
Integrated mobile application providing personalized launch condition recommendations
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing software interfaces to provide performance insights is a standard approach in modern sports technology design
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857852 and the disclosed technical variations, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the proposed golf club head system with integrated IoT, AI, and blockchain technologies to be an obvious extension of existing golf club head design principles, rendering potential patent claims covering similar technological combinations anticipated and non-patentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,852
TitleGolf club head with vertical center of gravity adjustment
Assignee(s)TAYLOR MADE GOLF COMPANY, INC.