US20080023115A1 - Golf club protector - Google Patents
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- US20080023115A1 US20080023115A1 US11/549,236 US54923606A US2008023115A1 US 20080023115 A1 US20080023115 A1 US 20080023115A1 US 54923606 A US54923606 A US 54923606A US 2008023115 A1 US2008023115 A1 US 2008023115A1
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B60/00—Details or accessories of golf clubs, bats, rackets or the like
- A63B60/56—Devices for protection, storage or transport, e.g. stands or cases
- A63B60/62—Devices for protection, storage or transport, e.g. stands or cases specially adapted for clubs, e.g. head covers, connector means therefor
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- the present invention relates to golf club protectors, and more particularly to protectors capable of securely protecting golf club heads, yet allowing for an easy removal and reinsertion of the golf clubs.
- the protection of golf clubs is quite important for optimizing their capability and lengthening their lifespan.
- the conventional way is to use a protector to shield the head of a golf club when not in use so as to prevent the golf clubs from striking and impacting against each other in a golf bag.
- a protector thus helps to avoid undesirable damage, and prolongs golf club usability and aesthetics.
- the present invention provides a golf club protector for protecting a head of a gulf club and a shaft of a gold club, or a portion thereof, comprising a head enclosure having a mouth and a shaft clamp.
- the head enclosure and the shaft clamp are formed integrally.
- the head enclosure comprises a first shell having a first shell inner surface and a first shell outer surface.
- the first shell inner surface defines a cavity for receiving and protecting the head of a golf club.
- the shaft clamp comprises a body and a plurality of fastenings.
- the fastenings each have an elastic band attached at one end to said body and at the other end to a joining element being a part of said fastening.
- the joining elements are detachably-connectable to each other.
- the joining elements comprise a Velcro adhesive, a magnet, or a magnetic tape.
- the head enclosure and the shaft clamp together form an animal-like shape.
- the head enclosure and the shaft clamp together form a dog-like shape, a lion-like shape, or a cat-like shape.
- the inner layer is made of a rigid or an elastic material
- the outer layer is made of a soft cushioning material
- the soft cushioning material is plush or velvet.
- FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a golf club protector in accordance with one embodiment of the invention
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a golf club protector in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view of a golf club protector in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.
- a golf club protector in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention comprises a head enclosure 1 and a shaft clamp 2 .
- the head enclosure 1 comprises a first shell having a first shell inner surface and a first shell outer surface.
- the first shell inner surface defines a cavity for receiving and protecting the head of a golf club.
- the first shell further comprises an inner layer (a layer closer to the cavity) and an outer layer.
- the inner layer is made of rigid or elastic material
- the outer layer is made of soft cushioning material, such as plush or velvet.
- the head enclosure 1 and the shaft clamp 2 are formed integrally.
- the head enclosure 1 and the shaft clamp 2 together form an animal-like shape, for example, the shape of a four-legged animal, and particularly without limitation, a dog-like shape, a lion-like shape, a cat-like shape (as shown in figures), or a shape of any crawling or walking creature, such as a bug, spider, and the like.
- the outer layer is made of knit synthetic fur or the like, and is printed and dyed with highly simulated animal head pattern, presenting lifelike postures of the head of an animal, and is thus esthetically pleasing.
- a mouth 3 for receiving the head of a golf club (not shown in drawings) is disposed in the head enclosure.
- the head of a golf club is insertable through the mouth 3 into the cavity for receiving and protecting the head of a golf club. Since the outer layer is made of soft cushioning material the head of a golf club is protected effectively and securely.
- the shaft clamp 2 comprises a body 21 and a plurality of fastenings 22 (which in correspond in the drawings to limbs of the animal), wherein a portion of the shaft of a golf club is surrounded and held together by the body 21 and the fastenings 22 .
- the fastenings 22 comprise joining elements 23 and elastic bands which are at one end attached to the body 21 .
- the fastenings 22 are placed in the open position by pulling them apart from each other for easy inserting and removing of the golf club from the golf club protector.
- the fastenings 22 are joined together by means of brining together the joining elements 23 as illustrated in FIG. 2 .
- the joining elements 23 each comprise Velcro adhesive, or a magnet, or a magnetic tape, and preferably a magnet or a magic tape, which causes them to be detachably-connectable with each other. This is to say that one joining element can be connected to another joining element when a golf club is to be protected and can be disconnected from adhering to each other when a golf club is to be removed from a protector. This type of design allows for an easy and quick removal of a golf club from a protector, and a similarly quick and easy reinsertion of the golf club back into the protector.
- the fastenings comprise two groups of hold bands simulating the upper limbs and the lower limbs of an animal respectively, each group of hold bands consists of two hold bands at the left and right side respectively, the rear end of each hold band is attached to the inner layer, a jointing element is set at the front end of each hold band and serves to connect the front end of the hold band with that of the other hold band in the same group.
Abstract
The present invention teaches an animal-shaped protector for golf clubs comprising a head enclosure having a mouth; and a shaft clamp; wherein the head enclosure and the shaft clamp are formed integrally; the head enclosure comprises a first shell having a first shell inner surface and a first shell outer surface; the first shell inner surface defines a cavity for receiving and protecting the head of a golf club; the shaft clamp comprises a body and a plurality of fastenings; the fastenings each have an elastic band attached at one end to said body and at the other end to a joining element being a part of the fastening; and the joining elements can be easily connected to and disconnected from each other.
Description
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention relates to golf club protectors, and more particularly to protectors capable of securely protecting golf club heads, yet allowing for an easy removal and reinsertion of the golf clubs.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- The protection of golf clubs is quite important for optimizing their capability and lengthening their lifespan. The conventional way is to use a protector to shield the head of a golf club when not in use so as to prevent the golf clubs from striking and impacting against each other in a golf bag. A protector thus helps to avoid undesirable damage, and prolongs golf club usability and aesthetics.
- Nowadays, various kinds of golf club protectors are available commercially. However, many of them suffer from the inability to allows for a quick removal and replacement of golf clubs and often lack the protection and visual characteristics that many golf players desire. Accordingly, much improvement remains to be done in the area of golf club protectors.
- In one embodiment the present invention provides a golf club protector for protecting a head of a gulf club and a shaft of a gold club, or a portion thereof, comprising a head enclosure having a mouth and a shaft clamp.
- In one class of the embodiment, the head enclosure and the shaft clamp are formed integrally.
- In another class of the embodiment, the head enclosure comprises a first shell having a first shell inner surface and a first shell outer surface.
- In another class of the embodiment, the first shell inner surface defines a cavity for receiving and protecting the head of a golf club.
- In another class of the embodiment, the shaft clamp comprises a body and a plurality of fastenings.
- In another class of the embodiment, the fastenings each have an elastic band attached at one end to said body and at the other end to a joining element being a part of said fastening.
- In another class of the embodiment, the joining elements are detachably-connectable to each other.
- In another class of the embodiment, the joining elements comprise a Velcro adhesive, a magnet, or a magnetic tape.
- In certain embodiments, the head enclosure and the shaft clamp together form an animal-like shape.
- In certain embodiments, the head enclosure and the shaft clamp together form a dog-like shape, a lion-like shape, or a cat-like shape.
- In certain embodiments, the inner layer is made of a rigid or an elastic material, and the outer layer is made of a soft cushioning material.
- In a class of these embodiments, the soft cushioning material is plush or velvet.
- The objects and advantages of the present invention will become more readily apparent after reading the ensuing description of the non-limiting illustrative embodiments and viewing the accompanying drawings, in which
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FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a golf club protector in accordance with one embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a golf club protector in accordance with one embodiment of the invention; and -
FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view of a golf club protector in accordance with one embodiment of the invention. - With reference to the accompanying drawings, a golf club protector in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention comprises a head enclosure 1 and a
shaft clamp 2. The head enclosure 1 comprises a first shell having a first shell inner surface and a first shell outer surface. The first shell inner surface defines a cavity for receiving and protecting the head of a golf club. The first shell further comprises an inner layer (a layer closer to the cavity) and an outer layer. The inner layer is made of rigid or elastic material, the outer layer is made of soft cushioning material, such as plush or velvet. - The head enclosure 1 and the
shaft clamp 2 are formed integrally. The head enclosure 1 and theshaft clamp 2 together form an animal-like shape, for example, the shape of a four-legged animal, and particularly without limitation, a dog-like shape, a lion-like shape, a cat-like shape (as shown in figures), or a shape of any crawling or walking creature, such as a bug, spider, and the like. In certain embodiments, the outer layer is made of knit synthetic fur or the like, and is printed and dyed with highly simulated animal head pattern, presenting lifelike postures of the head of an animal, and is thus esthetically pleasing. - A mouth 3 for receiving the head of a golf club (not shown in drawings) is disposed in the head enclosure. The head of a golf club is insertable through the mouth 3 into the cavity for receiving and protecting the head of a golf club. Since the outer layer is made of soft cushioning material the head of a golf club is protected effectively and securely.
- As shown in the accompanying figures, the
shaft clamp 2 comprises abody 21 and a plurality of fastenings 22 (which in correspond in the drawings to limbs of the animal), wherein a portion of the shaft of a golf club is surrounded and held together by thebody 21 and thefastenings 22. Thefastenings 22 comprise joining elements 23 and elastic bands which are at one end attached to thebody 21. Thefastenings 22 are placed in the open position by pulling them apart from each other for easy inserting and removing of the golf club from the golf club protector. Once the golf club is inserted into the golf club protector, i.e., the head of the gulf club is within the cavity for receiving and protecting the head of a golf club, thefastenings 22 are joined together by means of brining together the joining elements 23 as illustrated inFIG. 2 . - In certain embodiments, the joining elements 23 each comprise Velcro adhesive, or a magnet, or a magnetic tape, and preferably a magnet or a magic tape, which causes them to be detachably-connectable with each other. This is to say that one joining element can be connected to another joining element when a golf club is to be protected and can be disconnected from adhering to each other when a golf club is to be removed from a protector. This type of design allows for an easy and quick removal of a golf club from a protector, and a similarly quick and easy reinsertion of the golf club back into the protector.
- In certain embodiments, the fastenings comprise two groups of hold bands simulating the upper limbs and the lower limbs of an animal respectively, each group of hold bands consists of two hold bands at the left and right side respectively, the rear end of each hold band is attached to the inner layer, a jointing element is set at the front end of each hold band and serves to connect the front end of the hold band with that of the other hold band in the same group.
- While particular embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that changes and modifications may be made without departing from the invention in its broader aspects, and therefore, the aim in the appended claims is to cover all such changes and modifications as fall within the true spirit and scope of the invention.
Claims (6)
1. A golf club protector for protecting a head of a gulf club and a shaft of a gold club, or a portion thereof, comprising a head enclosure having a mouth; and a shaft clamp; wherein said head enclosure and said shaft clamp are formed integrally; said head enclosure comprises a first shell having a first shell inner surface and a first shell outer surface; said first shell inner surface defines a cavity for receiving and protecting the head of a golf club; said shaft clamp comprises a body and a plurality of fastenings; said fastenings each having an elastic band attached at one end to said body and at the other end to a joining element being a part of said fastening; and said joining elements are detachably-connectable to each other.
2. The golf club protector of claim 1 wherein said joining elements comprise a Velcro adhesive, a magnet, or a magnetic tape.
3. The golf club protector of claim 1 wherein said head enclosure and said shaft clamp together form an animal-like shape.
4. The golf club protector of claim 3 wherein said head enclosure and said shaft clamp together form a dog-like shape, a lion-like shape, or a cat-like shape.
5. The golf club protector of claim 1 wherein said inner layer is made of a rigid or an elastic material, and said outer layer is made of a soft cushioning material.
6. The golf club protector of claim 5 wherein said soft cushioning material is plush or velvet.
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USD287392S (en) * | 1984-07-20 | 1986-12-23 | Brittner Stephen L | Golf club head cover |
US5284194A (en) * | 1993-06-15 | 1994-02-08 | Arizona Manufacturing & Embroidery, Inc. | Golf club head and shaft cover |
US5522592A (en) * | 1994-11-04 | 1996-06-04 | Evelsizer, Jr.; Rex | Protective device for golf clubs |
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USD403726S (en) * | 1998-03-10 | 1999-01-05 | Vito Colinelli | Golf club head cover |
US6102810A (en) * | 1998-12-23 | 2000-08-15 | Boland; William J. | Weighted golf club shaft and head cover |
US6820665B2 (en) * | 2002-01-24 | 2004-11-23 | Team Effort, Inc. | Method and apparatus for a golf club head cover |
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WO2020013941A1 (en) * | 2018-07-09 | 2020-01-16 | Victor Manuel Gonzalez | Golf club head cover |
US11565159B2 (en) | 2018-07-09 | 2023-01-31 | Victor Manuel Gonzalez | Golf club head cover |
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