US20100132146A1

US20100132146A1 - Golfers sidekick 2

Info

Publication number: US20100132146A1
Application number: US12/315,254
Authority: US
Inventors: Anthony Philip Mejia
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2008-12-02
Filing date: 2008-12-02
Publication date: 2010-06-03

Abstract

This time saving device is apparent during the course of play. In addition, virtually all of The “Golfer's Sidekick 2” towel is used while on average only 30 to 40 percent of the standard towel is used and is attached either to the golf cart or one is tucked into the trouser making only a small portion of the towel available for use. Time constraints, especially during tournament play makes the “Golfer's Sidekick 2” extremely valuable. Existing towels lacks convenience of use and the inability to consistently make available the total use of the towel. The total embodiment, reversible towel with scouring pads, the pouch with attached accessories makes the “Golfer's Sidekick 2” the most versatile golfer's cleaning kit available.

Description

All materials for the “Golfer's Sidekick (2)” (FIG. 1) can be purchased through local merchants or via the internet offered by wholesale manufacturers.
Materials:

- Terry cloth of either heavy, medium or light weight
- Genuine leather or nagahyde.
- Upholstery Thread
- Magnetic ball marker (FIG. 11)
- Nylon Zipper (5″) (FIG. 13)
- Heavy Duty Elastic—1½″ wide (FIG. 11)
- Snap (FIG. 9)
- A 3 inch circular slip ring (FIG. 8)
- Scour pad material (FIG. 4)
- Glue—Perma Bond

Terry Cloth
The terry cloth material can be of varied weight or color, and should be cut at about eight and one half inches by approximately thirty-six inches in length. The extra half inch in width is to allow for sewing space bringing the finished width to about four inches. Once cut, fold lengthwise and sew a lengthwise seam. Then invert, turning the seam inside out; join the two ends forming a tube.
Genuine leather or nagahyde—Golfers Sidekick (2) Pouch
The “Golfer's Sidekick (2) pouch (FIG. 11) should be sewn with an upholstery strength thread. Cut materials as follows:

- 1. Pouch—Two pieces of leather or nagahyde material measuring six and three-fourths inches square. (FIG. 14)
- 2. Slip Ring Loop—One piece of leather or nagahyde material measuring three inches wide by three and one quarter inches long (FIG. 16)
- 3. Belt Loop—One piece of leather or nagahyde material measuring five and one quarter inches wide by seven and one half inches long (FIG. 15)
- 4. Tee Holder—One piece of elastic measuring 2½″ long (FIG. 11)

Assembly—

- Step 1 Stitch zipper to the top edges of the 6¾″ square pieces (cut in #1 above) allowing ⅝″ on either end of the zipper for side seams, as follows:
  - a. Open zipper (FIG. 13) and place face down on right side of material, placing the zipper teeth ⅝″ from the raw edge of material. Stitch close to teeth.
  - b. Turn zipper face up, folding material back from zipper teeth; topstitch ⅛″ from fold.
  - c. Close zipper and align second piece of material so that side seams are even; pin zipper in place.
  - d. Open zipper and follow steps a and b again.
  - e. Close zipper. (If it is necessary to shorten zipper, bar tack across bottom of zipper, and trim excess zipper even with sides of material.)
- Step 2 Elastic Tee Holder—(FIG. 11)
  - a. With zipper closed and pull tab to the left, fold one raw edge of elastic piece (cut in #4 above) under and place the top right corner 1″ below zipper topstitching and 1⅛″ from right side (raw edge), laying the folded edge of elastic parallel to raw edge; stitch in place along folded edge.
  - b. Without stretching elastic, fold under opposite raw edge of elastic and stitch in place.
  - c. Divide the distance between top and bottom stitching into three equal sections; stitch along each dividing line parallel to top and bottom stitching, forming three “pouches” for insertion of tees.
- Step 3 Slip Ring Loop (FIG. 16)
  - a. Fold piece cut in #2 above in half lengthwise with right sides together.
  - b. Stitch one end and along lengthwise edge ⅝″ from raw edges.
  - c. Trim seam allowances to ¼″, and trim corners diagonally.
  - d. Turn piece right-side-out, keeping corners square.
  - e. Topstitch along seamed and folded edges ¼″ from edge, beginning at unfinished edge making one continuous stitching line ending at unfinished edge.
  - f. Fold over ½″ of bottom raw edge of same piece. Place fold ⅛ below top stitching of zipper ensuring folded edges are evenly aligned; stitch in place.
- Step 4 Belt Loop—(FIG. 15)
  - a. Fold piece cut in #3 above in half lengthwise with right sides together.
  - b. Stitch one end and along lengthwise edge ⅝″ from raw edges.
  - c. Trim seam allowances to ¼″, and trim corners diagonally.
  - d. Turn piece right-side-out, keeping corners square.
  - e. Topstitch along seamed and folded edges ¼″ from edge, beginning at unfinished edge making one continuous stitching line ending at unfinished edge.
  - f. On back side of Golfer's Sidekick (2), place unfinished edge ¼″ below topstitching at zipper (with finished edge away from zipper) and centered between side edges; stitch in place.
  - g. Fold finished edge toward zipper and topstitch in place ensuring that raw edges are enclosed (covered).
- Step 5 Finishing Pouch (FIG. 14)
  - a. With right sides together and raw edges aligned, stitch side and bottom seams having a ⅝″ seam allowance.
  - b. Trim seam allowance to ¼″, trimming corners diagonally.
  - c. Fold right-side-out ensuring corners are square.
  - d. Fold finished edge of belt loop toward front of Golfer's Sidekick (2) aligning finished edge ⅛″ above zipper; attach snap with placement such that maximum room is allowed for belt.
  - e. Attach ball marker to bottom left corner of front side of Golfer's Sidekick (2) using Perma Bond glue.

Thread of Upholstery Strength
The thread should be of Upholstery strength, 100% nylon. 137 m.
Magnetic Ball Marker (FIG. 11—140 and 140 a)
The magnetic ball marker, half inch in diameter, can be purchased at most golf shops and department stores. Bond the base of marker, FIG. 140 a, at lower right or lower left corner of Sidekick 2 caddy. A dab of industrial strength Perma Bond type glue is all that is needed at center back of base and then held in place with a clamp for a minimum of fifteen minutes.
3 Inch Slip Ring (FIG. 8)
The three inch (3″) slip ring can be purchased through a manufacturer or ordered through a local craft merchant. Attached diagram shows method of slip ring installation.
Snap (FIG. 9, 120)
A snap tool is required.
Scour Pad Material (FIG. 4)
Scotch bright or similar type scour pad can be purchased at most grocery stores and or home improvement stores. Pad should be one-quarter of an inch in thickness. Cut four (4) standard scour pads into three-quarter inch squares. Place scour pads at either end of each side of terry cloth. Sew to terry cloth in place so as to have a pad at top and bottom of terry cloth.
Glue
An industrial Perma Bond type glue would be necessary for a strong hold.
Golf/Sports Cleaning Device
1. Field of the Invention
The “Golfer's Sidekick 2” is a cleaning device and kit which is directed primarily to the golfer. This is used to keep golf clubs and golf balls clean of debris and can be used in the cleaning of various other sports equipment as well as a general tool for cleaning other materials. Attached Tee holder and magnetic ball marker makes the “Golfer's Sidekick 2” remarkably versatile. The zippered pouch allows for the storing of other golf or personal items. Also attached is a two (2) inch circular or three (3) inch square slip ring with easy flow beads on the slip rings allowing for the towel to be easily pulled which in turn makes virtually one hundred percent (100%) of the towel available to the golfer. This invention relates primarily to golfers as a cleaning device. The “Golfer's Sidekick 2” can be worn on the belt which provides versatility and ease of use. The “Golfer's Sidekick 2” consists of a towel, which after stitching is approximately eighteen (18) inches in length and four (4) inches in width. The “continuous” reversible towel is at such a length so as to provide easy reach making club head or golf ball cleaning easier while attached to the belt. The attached scouring pads are strategically placed on the towel to clean the grooves of the club heads easily. The clasped stainless steel slip ring easily breaks apart for the removal of the towel for laundering, whereupon a second towel is provided for immediate use.
The Golfer's Sidekick 2 revolutionizes how golfer's maintain an effective means in keeping golf clubs and golf balls clean throughout the course of the game. The Sidekick 2 transcends the typical means of maintaining clean golf equipment by having the kit attached to the belt, using virtually all of the towel, both inside and out and by keeping the ball marker and tees in easy reach. Other vital tools such as a divot repair tool, extra tees and other accessories are kept inside the pouch. Simplicity in its use plays an important part in maintaining time of play. Expediency, simplicity of use and effectiveness makes the Sidekick 2 a revolutionary golfer's cleaning kit.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

A cleaning device for golf and other sports equipment the “Golfer's Sidekick 2” is primarily used for the golf ball and club heads. The terry cloth towel is of sufficient length and has scouring pads. The pouch is zippered to store other golf or personal items. Attached to the pouch is a 3 inch stainless steel slip ring which in turn has six easy pull beads. The pouch also has attached a magnetic ball marker and Tee holder. The pouch has a built in loop to be carried on the belt on either side. The “Golfer's Sidekick 2” comes with two towels.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION

Following is a synopsis of each facet of said invention. The drawings include each element and their makeup. FIG. 1 is a frontal view of the cleaning kit showing the pouch. FIG. 3, 110 shows the towel after stitching with the scouring pads, FIG. 4, 130. The stainless steel slip ring is in FIG. 8, 180. The magnetic ball marker is FIG. 11, 140, and 140 a. The tee holder is FIG. 11, 190. A full view of the towel is in FIG. 2, 110, prior to stitching. FIG. 3, is a three dimensional view of the towel, 110. FIG. 4, 130 shows scour pad which keeps grooves of club head cleaner and FIG. 5 shows a three dimensional view of the towel 110 along with insets of cross stitching, FIG. 7, 200. FIG. 6 inset shows the insertion of a flattened end of the towel 110 into the opened end of same towel and then stitched as shown in FIG. 7. The stainless steel slip ring FIG. 8, 180 is shown both closed and dotted lines showing the slip ring open. The free flowing beads as shown in FIG. 10, 210, are inserted on either side of the slip ring thus spinning freely allowing for the towel 110 to be easily pulled. FIG. 10, 180, 200 shows slip ring closed with free flowing beads 210. The attached loops for the belt are in FIG. 12, 160 a. The snap button fastener FIG. 9, 120, has both the base and cover where the base is affixed on the belt loop at one end and the cover is affixed toward the top of the belt loop. The loop which holds the stainless steel slip ring is shown in FIG. 12, 170 b. Side views of both the belt loop and slip ring loop are in FIG. 12, 160 a and 170 b respectively. What is shown in FIG. 14, 100, are drawings which shows each piece prior to stitching where dotted lines represents the ¼ inch stitching allowance. The suggested method being an inside out method so as not to show stitching once pulled right side out.
FIG. 15, inset shows suggested method of belt loop cut and allowance for stitching. Once folded over at dotted lines stitched together ends are bent over end to end with both ends stitched to middle back of pouch.
FIG. 14 Shows belt loop after stitching with dotted line allowance is stitched at middle back of pouch. Snaps set in place after FIG. 14 process has taken place.
Drawings with Conformation Showing a Detailed Description
A cleaning kit assembly referred to as “Golfer's Sidekick 2” illustrated in FIG. 1 shows the kit as a complete assembly. The towel in FIG. 2 is shown as a rectangle measuring 8½ inches in width and 36 inches in length where the length on either side allows ¼ inch for stitching. The weight of cloth can be varied. Stitching the towel lengthwise gives the overall measurements 18 inches by 4 inches. The towel in FIG. 3 shows strategically placed scour pads (FIG. 4) on both sides of reversible towel. The towel in FIG. 5 shows connection. FIG. 6 shows a closed end of towel being inserted into open end of towel with FIG. 7 showing suggested method of stitching.
In FIG. 8 the stainless steel 3 inch slip ring is shown in a closed and open position. In the open position of slip ring (FIG. 8) the free flow beads (FIG. 9) can slide onto slip ring with three beads on left wing and three beads on right wing. FIG. 10 shows the three (3) inch slip ring in a closed position with free flowing beads in place. FIG. 11 shows position of three tee holder. Band should have elasticity so as to keep the tees in place once inserted. FIG. 11 shows strategic placement of magnetic ball marker. Magnetic disc is glued in place with a Perma bond. FIG. 11 shows pouch of either vinyl or leather material measuring five (5) inches square with extended two (2) inch by four and a half (4½) inch belt loop. FIG. 12 shows side angle of belt loop and side angle of slip ring loop. FIG. 13 shows zipper portion of pouch and suggested method of attachment. The schematic in FIG. 14 shows the three pieces of material separately with suggested method of stitching preferably inside out with the zippered section being first and other sides stitched randomly. Each piece should be given a ¼ of an inch allowance for stitching.

Claims

1. A golf club and golf ball cleaning device hereto referred to as the “Golfer's Sidekick 2” is comprised of implements that enable the golfer not only to keep equipment clean but with the inclusion of other tools allows for expediency of play and attaches to the belt which is accompanied with an additional reversible towel, a magnetic ball marker, a zippered pouch and tee holder with the zippered pouch which can also be used for additional golf or personal items, and is made of a pliable vinyl or leather material with a towel which is made of any weight of terry cloth material having strategically placed scouring pads for a more thorough cleaning of golf equipment and is attached to the pouch by a 3 inch stainless steel slip ring that has free flowing beads allowing the towel to be easily pulled enabling the golfer to find an unused portion of the towel to clean golf equipment making the “Golfer's Sidekick 2” a kit which provides expediency of play and accessibility to commonly used golf tools and a reversible towel in conjunction with the 3″ inch slip ring virtually makes 100 percent of the golf towel usable while a second towel is provided with the kit one is always available for use.