Patent Application
20240139594
The present invention relates generally to the field of golf. More specifically, the present invention relates to a multipurpose golf equipment device wherein a first end of the body is comprised of at least one cutout that receives a shaft of a golf club when the device is free-standing and is supported by a clip in a kickstand-like manner. When not in the free-standing configuration, the device can be clipped to a golf bag via the clip wherein a headcover can be stored on the first end. The fastener may also allow a user to secure a golf glove to the device. 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, devices, and methods of manufacture.
It is not uncommon for a golfer to lose a golf club headcover on a course after taking the headcover off a club and forgetting to pick it back up. In addition, many golfers may take off a headcover from a plug and toss the headcover on the ground. However, if the ground is wet, the headcover can become wet. Alternatively, a golfer may throw a headcover into a golf cart. However, if not secured, the headcover may fall off the cart when the cart moves.
Further, it is not uncommon for a golfer to bring at least one wedge and a putter when walking onto a green. However, some golfers may forget to pick their wedge back up after making a putt which leads to the club becoming lost. In addition, after placing a wedge onto the ground before attempting a putt, the grip of the club may become wet due to the ground surface. This makes it difficult to adequately grip and use the club during subsequent shots.
Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a multipurpose golf equipment holder device. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a multipurpose golf equipment holder device that allows a golfer to securely store a golf club headcover. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a multipurpose golf equipment holder device that prevents a user from losing a golf club near a green. In addition, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a multipurpose golf equipment holder device that can store a golf club near a green without allowing the grip of the club to touch the ground surface.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a multipurpose golf equipment holder device. The device is primarily comprised of a body with at least one cutout at a first end, at least one fastener, and at least one clip that attaches to a rear surface of the body via at least one hinge point. The first end of the body is comprised of at least one cutout that receives a shaft of a golf club when the device is free-standing and is supported by the clip in a kickstand-like manner. When not in the free-standing configuration, the device can be clipped to a golf bag via the clip. The fastener may allow a user to secure a golf glove to the device. Furthermore, a headcover can be stored on the first end while the device is attached to a golf bag.
In this manner, the multipurpose golf equipment holder device of the present invention accomplishes all the foregoing objectives and provides a multipurpose golf equipment holder device that allows a golfer to securely store a golf club headcover. The device also prevents a user from losing a golf club near a green. Furthermore, the device can store a golf club near a green without allowing the grip of the club to touch the ground surface.
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 multipurpose golf equipment holder device primarily comprised of a body with at least one cutout at a first end, at least one fastener, and at least one clip that attaches to a rear surface of the body via at least one hinge point. The first end of the body is comprised of at least one cutout that is preferably a semi-circular cutout. The cutout receives a shaft of a golf club. In one embodiment, the cutout is comprised of at least one lining that prevents damage to a golf club when the club is resting within the cutout.
The body may be comprised of at least one fastener. The fastener is a hook fastener or a loop fastener that can be used to secure a golf glove to the body and/or may also be a magnet fastener to allow a user to secure a magnetic ball marker to the body. The body may be comprised of at least one pocket that may be used to hold golf tees, ball markers, a golf cleaning brush, etc.
The rear surface of the body is comprised of at least one clip that allows the device to be clipped to an opening of a golf bag. While clipped to a golf bag, the first end can also be used to store a golf club headcover by placing the headcover over the first end. The clip attaches to the rear surface via at least one hinge point that allows the clip to articulate between 0 and 180 degrees with respect to the body. The hinge point also preferably locks at any position between 0 and 180 degrees
The device can also be used outside of a golf bag, wherein the clip is used as a kickstand to allow the device to be freestanding. In this embodiment, the cutout receives the shaft of a golf club to prevent the club from resting on the ground. This prevents the club from being easily lost and also prevents the grip of the glove from becoming wet via the grass.
Accordingly, the multipurpose golf equipment holder device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides a multipurpose golf equipment holder device that allows a golfer to securely store a golf club headcover. The device also prevents a user from losing a golf club near a green. Furthermore, the device can store a golf club near a green without allowing the grip of the club to touch the ground surface. In this manner, the multipurpose golf equipment holder device provides a novel solution to a plurality of problems faced by golfers.
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 devices 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 multipurpose golf equipment holder device. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a multipurpose golf equipment holder device that allows a golfer to securely store a golf club headcover. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a multipurpose golf equipment holder device that prevents a user from losing a golf club near a green. In addition, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a multipurpose golf equipment holder device that can store a golf club near a green without allowing the grip of the club to touch the ground surface.
The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of a multipurpose golf equipment holder device primarily comprised of a body with at least one cutout at a first end, at least one fastener, and at least one clip that attaches to a rear surface of the body via at least one hinge point. The first end of the body is comprised of at least one cutout that is preferably a semi-circular cutout that receives a shaft of a golf club. In one embodiment, the cutout is comprised of at least one lining that prevents damage to a golf club when the club is resting within the cutout.
The body may be comprised of at least one fastener. In one embodiment, the fastener is a hook fastener or a loop fastener that can be used to secure a golf glove to the body. In another embodiment, the fastener may be a magnet fastener to allow a user to secure a magnetic ball marker to the body. The body may be comprised of at least one pocket that may be used to hold golf tees, ball markers, a golf cleaning brush, etc.
The rear surface of the body is comprised of at least one clip that allows the device to be clipped to an opening of a golf bag. While clipped to a golf bag, the first end can also be used to store a golf club headcover by placing the headcover over the first end. The clip attaches to the rear surface via at least one hinge point that allows the clip to articulate between 0 and 180 degrees with respect to the body. The hinge point also preferably locks at any position between 0 and 180 degrees.
The device can also be used outside of a golf bag. In this embodiment, the clip is used as a kickstand to allow the device to be freestanding. In this embodiment, the cutout receives the shaft of a golf club to prevent the club from resting on the ground. This prevents the club from being easily lost and also prevents the grip of the glove from becoming wet via the grass.
Accordingly, the multipurpose golf equipment holder device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides a multipurpose golf equipment holder device that allows a golfer to securely store a golf club headcover. The device also prevents a user from losing a golf club near a green. Furthermore, the device can store a golf club near a green without allowing the grip of the club to touch the ground surface. In this manner, the multipurpose golf equipment holder device provides a novel solution to a plurality of problems faced by golfers.
Referring initially to the drawings,
The body 110 is preferably rectangular or tubular in shape. However, the body 110 may be any shape in different embodiments. In one embodiment, the body 110 may resemble a golf club. The first end 120 of the body 110 is comprised of at least one cutout 122. The cutout 122 is preferably a semi-circular cutout. The cutout 122 receives a shaft of a golf club 20, as will be explained more fully below. In one embodiment, the cutout 122 is comprised of at least one lining 124. The lining 124 may be a padding or a cushioning that prevents damage to a golf club 20 when the club 20 is resting within the cutout 122. In different embodiments, the body 110 may be any size and shape with a plurality of cutouts 122 that may receive a plurality of clubs 20.
The body 110 may be comprised of at least one fastener 140. In one embodiment, the fastener 140 is a hook fastener or a loop fastener that can be used to secure a golf glove 30 to the body 110, as seen in
The rear surface 150 of the body 110 is comprised of at least one clip 154. The clip 154 may be any kind of clip 154 known in the art that allows the device 100 to be clipped to an opening 12 of a golf bag 10. While clipped to a golf bag 10, the first end 120 can also be used to store a golf club headcover 40 by placing the headcover 40 over the first end 120, as seen in
The clip 154 attaches to the rear surface 150 via at least one hinge point 152. The hinge point 152 is preferably a spring-loaded and/or a locking hinge. However, the hinge point 152 may be any type of articulation structure and articulation point that allows the clip 154 to articulate between 0 and 180 degrees with respect to the body 110. The hinge point 152 also preferably locks at any position between 0 and 180 degrees.
The device 100 can also be used outside of a golf bag 10. In this embodiment, the clip 154 is used as a kickstand to allow the device 100 to be freestanding, as seen in
In one embodiment, the bottom edge 156 of the clip 154 may be comprised of a jagged edge. In this embodiment, the jagged edge 156 allows the clip 154 to be pressed into a ground surface. Therefore, the jagged edge further promotes grip between the clip 154 and the ground surface. The second end 130 may also be comprised of at least one foot 132 that also may be jagged to promote grip between the foot 132 and the ground surface.
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 “multipurpose golf equipment holder device” and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the multipurpose golf equipment holder device 100 of the present invention.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the multipurpose golf equipment holder device 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 multipurpose golf equipment holder device 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the multipurpose golf equipment holder device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the multipurpose golf equipment holder device 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the multipurpose golf equipment holder device 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. 63/419,371, which was filed on Oct. 26, 2022, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63419371 | Oct 2022 | US |
