Anthony C Nelson

US Patent:

7849725, Dec 14, 2010

Filed:

Jan 27, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/360581

Inventors:

Anthony A. Nelson - Bradenton FL, US
Dennis M. Schreiner - Medina OH, US

International Classification:

G01M 9/06

US Classification:

73 1205, 73 1207, 73 6503

Abstract:

An air cannon apparatus and system for test launching golf balls. The apparatus includes a barrel sized to slidably receive a golf ball, an air pressure tank coupled to the barrel by an air control valve, a golf ball air clamp assembly for holding a golf ball for rotation about a spin axis within and transverse to the barrel, and a servomotor coupled to the air clamp assembly for controlledly spinning the golf ball prior to launching. The air control valve releases a charge of pressurized air from the air pressure tank into the barrel against the spinning golf ball simultaneous with releasing the clamp whereupon the golf ball is launched from the barrel. The system also includes a frame assembly for lockable positioning of the apparatus at a selected inclination angle and a system controller. The apparatus is selectively rotatable to vary the angular orientation of the spin axis.

US Patent:

7908907, Mar 22, 2011

Filed:

Aug 18, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/228951

Inventors:

Anthony A. Nelson - Bradenton FL, US
Dennis Schreiner - Medina OH, US

Assignee:

Advanced Golf Solutions, LLC - Medina OH

International Classification:

A63B 53/00

US Classification:

73 6503

Abstract:

A method of matching a golfer's skills to a particular brand of golf balls by first testing a golfer's skills using a golf launch monitor, the data derived from this test being entered into an extensive computerized system of research databases. Further test results are taken for putting comparisons between all brands within the system. A final category known as “the feel index” is also tested and entered into the computer database. Based upon the results and golfer preference towards distance, accuracy, putting and feel, the top brand is selected for that person. This brand is then subjected to a series of air cannon tests to determine the performance characteristics of each ball. The balls are then subdivided into groups and performance rated for consistency.