Golf systems and methods using digital assets

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-12400200-B2
Application number	US-202217891481-A
Country	US
Kind code	B2
Filing date	Aug 19, 2022
Priority date	Aug 19, 2022
Publication date	Aug 26, 2025
Grant date	Aug 26, 2025

Abstract

A method of using a non-fungible token includes generating a digital asset including a virtual object and metadata. The metadata includes attributes that are mutable by an authorized user. The method further includes minting the non-fungible token, securing ownership of the digital asset to a blockchain, providing the digital asset on a digital platform, transferring the non-fungible token to a user wallet, and updating the metadata of the digital asset based on data associated with an event. The metadata includes a URL to a site hosted remotely, off of the blockchain, where the attributes are accessible.

First claim

What is claimed is:

1. A method of manufacturing a golf club using a non-fungible token, the method comprising:
minting the non-fungible token to a blockchain ledger, the non-fungible token associated with a virtual object and metadata, wherein at least one of the virtual object or metadata includes a design model;
providing access to a digital platform that is configured to display the non-fungible token;
determining or receiving a unique owner ID associated with a user upon registration to the digital platform;
recording, on the blockchain ledger, transfer of the non-fungible token to the user;
receiving user data through the digital platform;
modifying the design model with the user data;
receiving a request to manufacture a physical golf club corresponding to the design model associated with the non-fungible token, the request including the unique owner ID; and
manufacturing the physical golf club corresponding to the design model associated with the non-fungible token.

2. The method of claim 1 , wherein modifying the design model with the user data updates the metadata associated with the non-fungible token.

3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the digital platform provides a customization guide that is configured to receive the user data by selection of at least one predetermined criteria.

4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the physical golf club includes a golf club head having a face member with raised portions and recessed portions corresponding to a custom impact point associated with the user.

5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the raised portions and recessed portions are provided on a rear surface of the face member.

6. The method of claim 4 , wherein the face member is represented by the virtual object associated with the non-fungible token.

7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the physical golf club includes a golf club head having an insert disposed within an internal void and attached to body of the golf club head.

8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the insert comprises a plurality of ribs.

9. The method of claim 7 , wherein the insert is represented by the virtual object associated with the non-fungible token.

Assignees

• Cobra Golf Inc

Inventors

• Mcdonnell Michael T
• Hobbs Bryce W
• Roach Ryan L

Classifications

• G06Q20/382

  insuring higher security of transaction · CPC title

• A63B2220/53

  Force of an impact, e.g. blow or punch · CPC title

• A63B2220/30

  Speed · CPC title

• A63B2071/0666

  worn on the head or face, e.g. combined with goggles or glasses · CPC title

• A63B2071/0638

  Displaying moving images of recorded environment, e.g. virtual environment · CPC title