Patent Application
20240189680
The present invention relates generally to the field of golf clubs. More specifically, the present invention relates to a golf dampening system. The system is comprised of vibration-absorbing material that can be secured around a golf shaft via an elastic band to absorb vibration from the shaft before the vibration is transferred through the grip of a golf club. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, systems, and methods of manufacture.
When hitting a golf ball, the club head striking the ball sends vibrations up the shaft and to the grip of the club. These vibrations can cause significant fatigue when playing golf and leave golfers feeling exhausted at the end of a round. After long periods of time, these constant vibrations can cause muscle aches and pains.
Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a system that eliminates vibration from a golf shaft. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a golf dampening system that can be applied to a golf shaft to eliminate vibration from the golf shaft from transferring to the grip of the golf club. Furthermore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a golf dampening system that can be applied to a golf shaft to eliminate vibration from the golf shaft from transferring to the grip of the golf club wherein the system can be universally applied to any golf club.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a golf dampening system. The system is comprised of a first half and a second half each preferably made from a plastic or rubber material that absorbs vibration from a golf shaft. Each half can be secured around a golf shaft (below the grip of a golf club) by at least one elastic band that rests in a recessed area of both halves. The band provides a compressive force securing both halves together and in position on a golf shaft.
In this manner, the golf dampening system of the present invention accomplishes all the foregoing objectives and provides a system that eliminates vibration from a golf shaft. More specifically, the golf dampening system can be applied to a golf shaft to eliminate vibration from the golf shaft from transferring to the grip of the golf club. Furthermore, the system can be universally applied to any golf club.
The following presents a simplified summary to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a golf dampening system comprised of a first half, a second half, and a band. The system is designed to be secured to a golf shaft below the grip of a golf club to absorb vibrations from the shaft and to stop said vibrations from transferring to the grip and the hands of the user.
The system is comprised of a first half and a second half each preferably made from a plastic or rubber material that absorbs vibration. Each half is preferably half-cylindrical in shape that mirrors the contour of a golf shaft. Each half is also comprised of an interior surface that contacts a golf shaft. Both halves are also comprised of an exterior surface with at least one recessed area.
During use, the first half and second half are placed on a golf shaft to form a generally cylindrical shape around the shaft. Then, at least one band is placed around the shaft such that the band rests within the recessed areas of both halves. As a result, the band secures the halves together around the shaft. The band is preferably made from an elastic material that provides a compressive force to secure each half in a specific position on a golf shaft.
The present invention is also comprised of a method of using the system. First, a system is provided comprised of a first half, a second half, and a band. Then, the first half and the second half are positioned opposite one another on a golf shaft below the grip of the golf club. Then, the band is placed around the shaft and is positioned inside each recessed area of each half to secure the halves together on the shaft.
Accordingly, the golf dampening system of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides a system that eliminates vibration from a golf shaft. More specifically, the golf dampening system can be applied to a golf shaft to eliminate vibration from the golf shaft from transferring to the grip of the golf club. Furthermore, the system can be universally applied to any golf club. In this manner, the golf dampening system provides a universal solution to golf shaft vibration.
To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.
The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:
The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and systems are shown in block diagram form to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.
As noted above, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a system that eliminates vibration from a golf shaft. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a golf dampening system that can be applied to a golf shaft to eliminate vibration from the golf shaft from transferring to the grip of the golf club. Furthermore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a golf dampening system that can be applied to a golf shaft to eliminate vibration from the golf shaft from transferring to the grip of the golf club wherein the system can be universally applied to any golf club.
The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of a golf dampening system. The system is comprised of a first half, a second half, and a band. The system is designed to be secured to a golf shaft below the grip of a golf club to absorb vibrations from the shaft and to stop said vibrations from transferring to the grip and the hands of the user.
More specifically, the system is comprised of a first half and a second half. Each half is preferably made from a plastic or rubber material. Said material absorbs vibration from a golf shaft. Each half is preferably half-cylindrical in shape that mirrors the contour of a golf shaft. Each half is also comprised of an interior surface that contacts a golf shaft. Both halves are also comprised of an exterior surface with at least one recessed area.
During use, the first half and second half are placed on a golf shaft to form a generally cylindrical shape around the shaft. Then, at least one band is placed around the shaft such that the band rests within the recessed areas of both halves. As a result, the band secures the halves together around the shaft. The band is preferably made from an elastic material that provides a compressive force to secure each half in a specific position on a golf shaft.
The present invention is also comprised of a method of using the system. First, a system is provided comprised of a first half, a second half, and a band. Then, the first half and the second half are positioned opposite one another on a golf shaft below the grip of the golf club. Then, the band is placed around the shaft and is positioned inside each recessed area of each half to secure the halves together on the shaft.
Accordingly, the golf dampening system of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides a system that eliminates vibration from a golf shaft. More specifically, the golf dampening system can be applied to a golf shaft to eliminate vibration from the golf shaft from transferring to the grip of the golf club. Furthermore, the system can be universally applied to any golf club. In this manner, the golf dampening system provides a universal solution to golf shaft vibration.
Referring initially to the drawings,
The first half 110 is preferably made from a flexile material such as but not limited to rubber material that absorbs vibration from a golf shaft 20. The first half 110 is preferably half-cylindrical in shape that mirrors the contour of a golf shaft 20. The first half 110 is comprised of an interior surface 112 that contacts a golf shaft 20. The first half 110 is also comprised of an exterior surface 114 with at least one recessed area 116.
The second half 120 is preferably made from a flexible material such as but not limited to rubber material that absorbs vibration from a golf shaft 20. The second half 120 is preferably half-cylindrical in shape that mirrors the contour of a golf shaft 20. The second half 120 is comprised of an interior surface 122 that contacts a golf shaft 20. The second half 120 is also comprised of an exterior surface 224 with at least one recessed area 126.
During use, the first half 110 and second half 120 are placed on a golf shaft 20 to form a generally cylindrical shape around the shaft. In another embodiment, the system 100 only has a first half 110 that is continuous (i.e., one piece) and circular that can be placed around a golf shaft 20. Then, at least one band 130 is placed around the shaft 20 such that the band 130 rests within the recessed areas 116,126 of both halves 110,120, as seen in
The band 130 is preferably made from an elastic material. Said material provides a compressive force to secure each half 110,120 in a specific position on a golf shaft 20. In one embodiment, the band 130 is comprised of at least one indicia 140. The indicia 140 may include, but is not limited to, a logo, a brand, a name, a number, a word, a symbol, a phrase, a color, etc. In addition, said indicia 140 may also be present on the exterior surface 114,124 of each half 110,120.
In one embodiment, the interior surface 112,122 of each half 110,120 is comprised of at least one fastener 150. In one embodiment, the fastener 150 is a magnetic fastener that secures each half in position on a metal golf shaft 20. In a different embodiment, the fastener 150 is comprised of an adhesive fastener that secures each half in position on a golf shaft 20.
The present invention is also comprised of a method of using 200 the system 100, as seen in
Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “golf dampening system” and “system” are interchangeable and refer to the golf dampening system 100 of the present invention.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the golf dampening system 100 of the present invention and its various components can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that they accomplish the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration, and material of the golf dampening system 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the golf dampening system 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the golf dampening system 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the golf dampening system 100 may be of any size, shape, and/or configuration that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.
Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.
What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications, and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.
The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/431,868, which was filed on Dec. 12, 2022, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63431868 | Dec 2022 | US |
