Gregory G Swartz

US Patent:

D549398, Aug 21, 2007

Filed:

May 17, 2006

Appl. No.:

29/259949

Inventors:

Gregory J. Swartz - Anthem AZ, US
Sam R. Jung - Westlake Village CA, US

Assignee:

Karsten Manufacturing Corporation - Phoenix AZ

International Classification:

2302

US Classification:

D291162

US Patent:

7346850, Mar 18, 2008

Filed:

Jun 8, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/878009

Inventors:

Gregory J. Swartz - Kokomo IN, US
James B. Swartz - Kokomo IN, US
Christopher J. Danforth - Bunker Hill IN, US

Assignee:

Cygnus Systems, Inc. - Kokomo IN

International Classification:

G06F 13/00
G06F 15/00

US Classification:

715763, 715765

Abstract:

A method and system for storing, navigating and accessing files within an operating system through the use of a graphical thumbnail representing the video display of the active document within the active application, and organized chronologically by the most recent file ‘captured’. Filenames, application names and thumbnail filenames are stored in an indexed file. The indexed file can consist of every document and application used during a session or categorically defined by project or tasks or personal preference. This also stores the application name and path eliminating the need to remember which application last edited the file and where the application is located.

US Patent:

7780551, Aug 24, 2010

Filed:

Jan 15, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/014466

Inventors:

Paul D. Wood - Phoenix AZ, US
Gregory J. Swartz - Anthem AZ, US

Assignee:

Karsten Manufacturing Corporation - Phoenix AZ

International Classification:

A63B 57/00

US Classification:

473396

Abstract:

In one embodiment, a golf tee to support a golf ball comprises a first portion and a second portion coupled to the first portion. The second portion comprises a support section to support the golf ball. A perimeter of an end of the support section of the second portion defines a plane. The plane remains substantially perpendicular to an axis while the second portion moves relative to the first portion. Other embodiments of golf tees are disclosed herein.

US Patent:

8083615, Dec 27, 2011

Filed:

Mar 14, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/049173

Inventors:

Paul D. Wood - Phoenix AZ, US
Gregory J. Swartz - Phoenix AZ, US

Assignee:

Karsten Manufacturing Corporation - Phoenix AZ

International Classification:

A63B 57/00

US Classification:

473387, 473390

Abstract:

A set of golf tees that includes at least a low spin golf tee and a high spin golf tee. The low spin golf tee is constructed in a manner to provide decreased resistance to the deformation of a golf ball that is impacted by a golf club while resting on the low spin golf tee. The high spin golf tee is constructed in a manner to provide increased resistance to the deformation of a golf ball that is impacted by a golf club while resting on the high spin golf tee.

US Patent:

8246491, Aug 21, 2012

Filed:

Jul 15, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/837357

Inventors:

Paul D. Wood - Phoenix AZ, US
Gregory J. Swartz - Anthem AZ, US

Assignee:

Karsten Manufacturing Corporation - Phoenix AZ

International Classification:

A63B 57/00

US Classification:

473396, 473401

Abstract:

Embodiments of golf tees, such as golf tees with compressible materials, are described herein. Other examples and related methods are also described herein.

US Patent:

8360899, Jan 29, 2013

Filed:

Jan 23, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/358463

Inventors:

Gregory J. Swartz - Anthem AZ, US
Marty R. Jertson - Cave Creek AZ, US
Paul D. Wood - Phoenix AZ, US

Assignee:

Karsten Manfacturing Corporation - Phoenix AZ

International Classification:

A63B 53/00

US Classification:

473316, 473219, 473289, 473409

Abstract:

A method can include (i) identifying a reference shaft for an individual based on one or more characteristics of the individual; (ii) receiving shaft feedback information from the individual with respect to a performance of the reference shaft based on an assessment by the individual of one or more reference shaft characteristics of the reference shaft; (iii) executing a shaft comparison between shaft characteristic information of the reference shaft and shaft characteristic information of a plurality of available shafts based on the shaft feedback information of the individual, the shaft characteristic information of the reference shaft comprising information about the one or more reference shaft characteristics; and (iv) identifying one or more recommended shafts from the plurality of available shafts based on the shaft comparison to custom fit the individual. Other examples and related embodiments are disclosed herein.

US Patent:

8371962, Feb 12, 2013

Filed:

Mar 19, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/051501

Inventors:

John K. Solheim - Anthem AZ, US
Gregory J. Swartz - Anthem AZ, US
Paul D. Wood - Phoenix AZ, US

Assignee:

Karsten Manufacturing Corporation - Phoenix AZ

International Classification:

A63B 57/00

US Classification:

473407, 473131, 473409

Abstract:

In one example, a method can comprise (i) receiving, at a processing device, physical characteristic information, performance characteristic information, and shot characteristic information associated with an individual, (ii) calculating, with a component option analyzer of the processing device, a first optimal component of a plurality of components for an optimized golf club for the individual based on at least one of the physical characteristic information, the performance characteristic information, or the shot characteristic information associated with the individual; and (iii) calculating, with the component option analyzer of the processing device, a second optimal component of the plurality of components based on the first optimal component. The processing device may calculate the first optimal option and the second optimal option via the component option analyzer. Other examples and related embodiments are disclosed herein.

US Patent:

8444509, May 21, 2013

Filed:

Jan 23, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/358616

Inventors:

Gregory J. Swartz - Anthem AZ, US
Roger J. Cottam - Mesa AZ, US

Assignee:

Karsten Manufacturing Corporation - Phoenix AZ

International Classification:

A63B 57/00

US Classification:

473409, 473 91, 473221, 473257

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to custom fitting an individual with golf clubs. To accomplish such, a three-dimensional swing display may depict a golf swing prior to impact of a golf ball by a club head of a golf club. The club head may approach the golf ball at a particular attack angle. The attack angle may be defined relative to a horizontal plane that may be substantially parallel to a ground plane and intersect an optimal impact area on a golf ball. The attack angle may be a negative attack angle or a positive attack angle as defined by an angle of approach by a club head to impact the golf ball during a downswing portion of a golf swing.