US20110070967A1 - Secure golf club holder device - Google Patents
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Abstract
A golf club holder device is described and comprises a club holder with a body having a quasi-spherical shape with a recessed internal seat. The device includes an opening formed in a front of the body, the opening configured to receive a diameter of a shaft of a golf club therethrough. The device has a through hole formed in the body to the seat, the through hole being configured to recess a portion of a handgrip of a golf club within the club holder while suspending a remaining length of the golf club from the body.
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- A portion of the disclosure of this patent document and its figures contain material subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure, but otherwise reserves all copyrights whatsoever.
- I. Field
- The present invention relates to golf club holders.
- II. Background
- When golfing, it common for the golfer to extract one or more clubs from the golf bag to play the golf game. The golfer may be undecided about which club to use during the game and places a club back in the bag only to grab the club again until a decision is made. Golfers may want to have one or more clubs readily accessible for rapid retrieval and to eliminate hunting for a frequently used club nestled among many clubs as well as reduce crowding in the golf bag while golfing.
- The putter is the only club to be used at each hole, with the “wedges” being second most used in a round. Thus, for an 18 hole golf game, the putter is used 18 times. Although, the putter is most frequently used, the putter can be the most challenging to quickly retrieve from the golf bag as the putter is generally recessed lower in the bag then other clubs.
- The putter size or length is specific to the user and the user's height. In many instances, the putter may be shorter (e.g., 33 inches or less) than the golf bag height (e.g., 35 inches). As a consequence, the putter is not easily accessible within the golf bag. Access to a golfer's putter becomes even more problematic for short golfers, children and midgets, as the length of putters becomes shorter and shorter and thus lowering the putter even further in the golf bag.
- Some golfers, when using a golf cart to travel from one hole to another, wedge the putter in the cart's apparatus used to secure a golf bag to the golf cart. However, this expedient only leads to lost putters as the putter dislodges from impact forces exerted on the cart traveling over and engaging the hilly and bumpy golf course terrain. Other putters, like the “belly” length and the “broom stick” length have longer lengths than traditional putters to accommodate golfers with bad backs or other physical ailments or limitations.
- Golf holders, such as for putters, are available to hold a putter or club outside of the golf bag. However, many of these golf holders are not very secure. Other golf holders may hold the club shaft with friction which can over time affect such shaft after repeated removal and insertion in the golf holder.
- Some golf club holders also hold the club head upright. Thus, retrieving the club when held in the holder is cumbersome as the handgrip is not oriented for rapid grabbing by the user. This arrangement is problematic as the head of the putter may affect the location of the other clubs with a large head mass (with or without head covers). For example, some club heads that have an enlarged head mass with an associated head cover may be the size of a softball.
- Thus, the present invention provides a golf club holder device configured and arranged to secure a club in the device while eliminating damage to the shaft of the club when inserting the club in the holder. The golf club holder device of the present invention is configured to orient the handgrip upright so that the putter or club can be quickly grabbed and removed from the device.
- The aforementioned problems, and other problems, are reduced, according to exemplary embodiments, by the golf club holder device.
- In an exemplary embodiment, a golf club holder device is provided. The golf club holder device comprises a club holder having a body with a quasi-spherical shape and a recessed internal seat. The device includes an opening formed in a front of the body, the opening configured to receive a diameter of a shaft of a golf club therethrough. The device has a through hole formed in the body to the seat, the through hole being configured to recess a portion of a handgrip of a golf club within the club holder while suspending a remaining length of the golf club from the body.
- In the exemplary embodiments, the golf club holder device includes a manual locking or self-locking configuration.
- In the exemplary embodiments, the golf club holder device accommodates a variety of shaft diameters and secures the golf club in the holder using the handgrip.
- In one of the exemplary embodiments, the golf club holder device may include one or more club holders for supporting multiple clubs simultaneously.
- Other systems, methods, and/or products according to embodiments will be or become apparent to one with skill in the art upon review of the following drawings, and further description. It is intended that all such additional systems, methods, and/or products be included within this description, be within the scope of the present invention, and be protected by the accompanying claims.
- The exemplary embodiments, objects, uses, advantages, and novel features are more clearly understood by reference to the following description taken in connection with the accompanying figures wherein:
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FIG. 1A illustrates a perspective view of a secure golf club holder device in accordance with some exemplary embodiments of the present invention; -
FIG. 1B illustrates a front view of the secure golf club holder device ofFIG. 1A ; -
FIG. 1C illustrates a top view of the secure golf club holder device ofFIG. 1A ; -
FIG. 1D illustrates a cross-sectional view of the secure golf club holder device along theplane 1D-1D ofFIG. 1C ; -
FIG. 1E illustrates the cross-sectional view of the secure golf club holder device ofFIG. 1D with a golf club being inserted through the opening in accordance with some exemplary embodiments of the present invention; -
FIG. 1F illustrates the cross-sectional view of the secure golf club holder device ofFIG. 1D with a golf club seated in the device in accordance with some exemplary embodiments of the present invention; -
FIG. 2A illustrates a perspective view of another secure golf club holder device in accordance with some exemplary embodiments of the present invention; -
FIG. 2B illustrates a cross-sectional view of the secure golf club holder device along theplane 2B-2B ofFIG. 2A ; -
FIG. 2C illustrates a side view of the secure golf club holder device ofFIG. 2A ; -
FIG. 2D illustrates the perspective view ofFIG. 2A with a strap installed in accordance with some exemplary embodiments of the present invention; -
FIG. 3A illustrates a perspective view of still yet another secure golf club holder device in accordance with some exemplary embodiments of the present invention; -
FIG. 3B illustrates a side view of the secure golf club holder device ofFIG. 3A ; -
FIG. 3C illustrates a front view of the secure golf club holder device ofFIG. 3A ; -
FIG. 3D illustrates a top view of the secure golf club holder device ofFIG. 3A ; -
FIG. 3E illustrates a cross-sectional view of the secure golf club holder device along theplane 3E-3E ofFIG. 3C ; -
FIG. 3F illustrates a cross-sectional view of the secure golf club holder device along theplane 3F-3F ofFIG. 3C ; -
FIG. 4A illustrates an exploded view of yet another secure golf club holder device in accordance with some exemplary embodiments of the present invention; -
FIG. 4B illustrates a front view of the secure golf club holder device ofFIG. 4A ; -
FIG. 4C illustrates a rear view of the secure golf club holder device ofFIG. 4A ; -
FIG. 5A illustrates a perspective view of a secure golf club holder system in accordance with some exemplary embodiments of the present invention; -
FIG. 5B illustrates a cross-sectional view of the secure golf club holder device along theplane 5B-5B ofFIG. 5A ; -
FIG. 5C illustrates a cross-sectional view of the secure golf club holder system in accordance with some exemplary embodiments of the present invention; -
FIG. 6A illustrates a perspective view of a golf club holder in an open state in accordance with some exemplary embodiments of the present invention; -
FIG. 6B illustrates a perspective view of a golf club holder in a closed state in accordance with some exemplary embodiments of the present invention; and -
FIG. 6C illustrates a cross-sectional view of the secure golf club holder along theplane 6B-6B ofFIG. 6A ; -
FIG. 7A illustrates a perspective view of yet another secure golf club holder device in accordance with some exemplary embodiments of the present invention; -
FIG. 7B illustrates a top view of the secure golf club holder device ofFIG. 7A ; -
FIG. 8 illustrates a perspective view of yet another secure golf club holder device in accordance with some exemplary embodiments of the present invention; -
FIG. 9A illustrates a perspective view of yet another secure golf club holder device in accordance with some exemplary embodiments of the present invention; -
FIG. 9B illustrates a top view of the yet another secure golf club holder device ofFIG. 9A ; -
FIG. 10A illustrates a top view of yet another secure golf club holder device in accordance with some exemplary embodiments of the present invention; -
FIG. 10B illustrates a rear perspective view of the yet another secure golf club holder device ofFIG. 10A ; -
FIG. 11 illustrates a perspective view of a golf bag with a secure golf club holder attached thereto in accordance with some exemplary embodiments of the present invention; -
FIG. 12 illustrates a perspective view of a golf bag with a secure golf club holder attached thereto in accordance with some exemplary embodiments of the present invention; -
FIG. 13A illustrates a perspective view of a golf club holder device, with an alternate embodiment of the attachment mechanism (with a portion removed) in accordance with some embodiments of the present invention; -
FIG. 13B illustrates side cross-sectional view of the golf club holder device ofFIG. 13A with a strap installed in the attachment mechanism in accordance with some embodiments of the present invention; -
FIG. 14A illustrates a front cross section view of a golf club holder device, with an alternate embodiment of an attachment mechanism and with a strap installed, in accordance with some embodiments of the present invention; -
FIG. 14B illustrates a partial rear view of the attachment mechanism in accordance with the embodiment ofFIG. 14A ; and -
FIG. 15 illustrates a front cross-sectional view of yet another golf club holder device in accordance with some embodiments of the present invention. - The word “exemplary” is used herein to mean “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any configuration or design described herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other configurations or designs. Furthermore, use of the words “present invention” is used herein to convey only some of the embodiments of the invention. For example, the word “present invention” would also include alternative embodiments and equivalent systems and components that one of ordinary skill in the art understands. An example is that the materials used for the exemplary embodiments may be made out of man-made materials, natural materials, and combinations thereof. A further example is that the apparatus or components of the apparatus may be manufactured by machine(s), human(s) and combinations thereof.
- Some of the embodiments of the invention now will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments are shown. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. These embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those of ordinary skill in the art. Moreover, all statements herein reciting embodiments of the invention, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass both structural and functional equivalents thereof. Additionally, it is intended that such equivalents include both currently known equivalents as well as equivalents developed in the future (i.e., any elements developed that perform the same function, regardless of structure).
- According to some exemplary embodiments, a golf club holder (GCH) device is provided. The GCH device includes a club holder having an exterior perimeter surface configured to simulate a golf ball. A front opening of the club holder is configured to receive a club shaft therethrough. A golf club, generally, has a head at one end of the club shaft (hereinafter referred to as a “first club end”) and a handgrip at an opposite end (hereinafter referred to as a “handgrip end”). A conventional club shaft is tapered with the handgrip end having the larger diameter and the first end nearest the club head having the smaller diameter. The GCH device is configured to recess a portion of the handgrip within the club holder while suspending the remaining length of the golf club from the device. The shaft may be made of a lightweight metal, graphite, or other metal composites.
- The GCH device, in accordance with some exemplary embodiments of the present invention, includes an attachment mechanism configured to attach to a golf club bag, person, or other structures. The attachment mechanism may include a clip, a snap, and a slot for attachment of a band, strap or other fastening members.
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FIGS. 1A , 1B and 1C illustrate perspective, front and top views of aGCH device 100 in accordance with some exemplary embodiments of the present invention. TheGCH device 100 includes anattachment mechanism 110 configured to attach to a golf club bag, person, or other structures. TheGCH device 100 further includes aclub holder 130 coupled to or integrated with theattachment mechanism 110. - In the exemplary embodiment, the
club holder 130 includes abody 132 configured to simulate a golf ball. Thebody 132 is quasi-spherically shaped structure with a plurality of indentions ordimples 134 formed in theexterior perimeter surface 142 of thebody 132. - The quasi-spherically shaped of the
body 132 includes a spherical structure having a truncatedupper portion 136A and atruncated bottom portion 136B. Additionally, a rear portion of the spherical structure may not track a generally spherical shape as a portion of the rear side of the spherical structure is integrated with aconnection bridge 125 so as to integrate thebody 132 with theattachment mechanism 110. - The
body 132 has a throughhole 150 formed through the truncatedupper portion 136A down to and through thetruncated bottom portion 136B. Furthermore, a front of thebody 132 has anopening 138 configured to receive ashaft 6 of agolf club 5 therethrough as will be described in more detail in relation toFIG. 1E . Thebody 132 includes aninternal seat 160 to support within thebody 132, a portion of ahandgrip 8 of thegolf club 5, as best seen inFIG. 1F . -
FIG. 1D illustrates a cross-sectional view of the secure golf club holder device along theplane 1D-1D ofFIG. 1C . The throughhole 150 includes an inner diameter (ID) which varies. At the truncatedupper portion 136B, the ID is larger than the ID nearest to thetruncated bottom portion 136B. The throughhole 150 of thebody 132 has afirst portion 152 with a first ID, denoted as ID1, asecond portion 154 with a varying second ID, denoted as ID2, and athird portion 156 with a third ID, denoted as ID3. The first ID ID1 is larger than the third ID ID3. The second ID ID2 gradually slopes or tapers from the first ID ID1 to the third ID ID3. Theopening 138 has a clearance of approximately that of the third ID ID3. Theopening 138 includes two parallel surfaces spaced apart to provide a clearance dimensioned to receive theshaft 6 of thegolf club 5. The two parallel surfaces track the curvature of thebody 132 from the beginning of the throughhole 150 to the curvature of theexterior perimeter surface 142. - The
internal seat 160 is shown to denote the upper end of thesecond portion 154. However, as the handgrip diameter varies from one club to another club, the seat may be further down thesecond portion 154 or anywhere in the through hole. - Returning again to
FIGS. 1A , 1B and 1C, in the exemplary embodiment, theattachment mechanism 110 is a U-shaped clip configured to attach to a rim of a golf bag, as will be described in relation toFIG. 12 . When theGCH device 100 is attached to a rim or other suitable location of a golf bag, theclub holder 130 is configured to hold and retain a golf club (e.g., putter) within thebody 132. In one exemplary embodiment, theclub holder 130 is positioned outside of the golf bag. Thus, theclub holder 130 suspends the putter orgolf club 5 vertically and parallel to a longitudinal axis of the golf bag. - The U-shaped clip includes a
top arch 112 terminating into afirst leg 114 and asecond leg 116. Thesecond leg 116 is essentially straight. Thefirst leg 114 has acurved end 118 which curves in a direction opposite that of thesecond leg 116. A bottom end of thesecond leg 116 has roundededges 120. Thecurved end 118 of thefirst leg 114 may-permit easier installation of the clip as the rim of the golf bag is received between thefirst leg 114 and thesecond leg 116. - The
first leg 114 extends above thebody 132 so that a front surface on thefirst leg 114 is provided. This front surface is configured to have logos and advertisements in graved, embossed, etched, painted, applied or otherwise integrated with the front surface. - The
GCH device 100 is configured to be attached to a belt, strap, band, pocket, fabric, plate or other thin structures which can slip through the first andsecond legs GCH device 100 was clipped to a belt worn about the waist, the club seated in theclub holder 130 would hang down along a leg of the person wearing the belt. -
FIG. 1E illustrates the cross-sectional view of the secure golf club holder device ofFIG. 1D with agolf club 5 being inserted through the opening 138 (FIG. 1D ) ofbody 132 in accordance with some exemplary embodiments of the present invention. The throughhole 150 andopening 138 are configured to receive any portion of the shaft of the putter orgolf club 5 by moving the shaft throughopening 138 toward theattachment mechanism 110. - The through
hole 150 is sized to receive any portion of theshaft 6. During installation, the handgrip end ofshaft 6 is slipped through theopening 138 while thehandgrip 6 is kept above the top end of thebody 132. Once, theshaft 6 is fully received through theopening 138 and is within the thoughhole 150, thehandgrip 8 can be released to slide under the force of gravity into theinternal seat 160. - Nonetheless, in lieu of gravity acting on the
golf club 5 to seat thehandgrip 8, the user can direct thehandgrip 8 into the seat once theshaft 6 has cleared theopening 138 and is fully in the throughhole 150. - The opening is sized to receive the first end (smaller diameter), other reduced diameter or the handgrip end (larger diameter) of the
shaft 6 of thegolf club 5. Once theshaft 6 has cleared theopening 138, thegolf club 5 can slide or move under the force of gravity downward such that thehandgrip 8 is seated within thebody 132. -
FIG. 1F illustrates the cross-sectional view of the secure golf club holder device ofFIG. 1D with thegolf club 5 seated in the device in accordance with some exemplary embodiments of the present invention. After the putter orgolf club 5 is inserted throughopening 138, the putter orgolf club 5 is then allowed to slide down into theseat 160 to engage. The putter orgolf club 160 will not become unseated from theGCH device 100 until the putter orgolf club 5 is lifted upward so that a reduced diameter of theshaft 6 can pass through theopening 138. - In
FIG. 1F , the dashed line represent thehidden opening 138. A portion of thehandgrip 8 of thegolf club 5 is recessed or seated within theclub holder 130 and secured as thehandgrip 8 has a larger diameter than the clearance ofopening 138. -
FIG. 12 illustrates a perspective view of agolf bag 1202 with asecure GCH device 1200 attached thereto in accordance with some exemplary embodiments of the present invention. TheGCH device 1200 is essentially the same as theGCH device 100 with a U-shaped clip (e.g., attachment mechanism 110). Thegolf bag 1202 has atop rim 1204 and handle 1206. Near thetop rim 1204, thegolf bag 1202 includes a plurality ofsnaps 1208 spaced around the golf bag in proximity to thetop rim 1104. The plurality ofsnaps 1208 may be used to install a golf bag cover used to close the opening into thegolf bag 1202. Nonetheless, the golf bag may include snaps at other locations. TheGCH device 1200 is clip onto or over the top edge of therim 1204 such that the club holder is positioned outside of thegolf bag 1202. -
FIGS. 2A and 2C illustrate perspective and side views of another golf club holder (GCH)device 200 in accordance with some exemplary embodiments of the present invention. TheGCH device 200 includes aclub holder 230 andattachment mechanism 210. Theclub holder 230 is connected to or integrated with theattachment mechanism 210 via aconnection bridge 225. In the exemplary embodiment, theclub holder 230 is essentially the same as theclub holder 130 described in detail above. Thus, no further description is necessary. The description below will focus on the details of theattachment mechanism 210. -
FIG. 2B illustrates a cross-sectional view of theGCH device 200 along theplane 2B-2B ofFIG. 2A . InFIGS. 2A and 2B , theattachment mechanism 210 includes aconnector plate 212 which is essentially straight. Anupper portion 214 of theconnector plate 212 haswall 216 coupled to and integrated therewith. Thewall 216 is parallel to theupper portion 214 and spaced therefrom to form ahollow passage 226 having alignedslots 218 being elongated vertically. Theslots 218 are configured to pass therethrough a strap, band, belt, etc., in a horizontal or first plane, as best seen inFIG. 2D . A bottom end of theconnector plate 212 has roundededges 220. - The
upper portion 214 is connected to and integrated with thewall 216 via top andbottom spacer sections bottom spacer sections slots FIG. 2B . Theslots slots hollow passage 226. - The
upper portion 214 extends above thebody 232 so that a front surface on theupper portion 214 is provided. This front surface is configured to have logos and advertisements in graved, embossed, etched, painted, applied or otherwise integrated with the front surface. - The
attachment mechanism 210 is a multi-directional band coupler which includes a first pair of aligned slots (e.g., slots 218) to receive a strap or band in a horizontal direction or first direction. The multi-directional coupler further includes a second pair of aligned slots (e.g.,slots band 20 in the first direction or the second direction wherein the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular. - In
FIG. 2B , the hatched section includes portions of theattachment mechanism 210 andconnection bridge 225. The throughhole 250 extends through the body 232 (FIG. 2A ). -
FIG. 2D illustrates the perspective view of theGCH device 200 ofFIG. 2A with astrap 20 inserted in accordance with some exemplary embodiments of the present invention. Theattachment mechanism 210 is shown with astrap 20. Thestrap 20 hasfree ends 22A and 22B which are configured to be secured together withfastener members fastener members strap 20 may be a belt, strap, band, etc. configured to be secured to structures or a person's body (e.g., wrist). Thestrap 20 may be looped around a belt or belt loop of the user. Thestrap 20 is shown slipped through the hollow passage 226 (FIG. 2A ) via alignedslots 218. However, thestrap 20 may be slipped throughslots - The
strap 20 can be placed vertically or horizontally so that theattachment mechanism 210 can be readily adaptable to a variety of attachment structures. Attachment structures may include, without limitation, belts, belt loops, wrists, golf bags, hooks, golf cart and pegs. Thestrap 20 can be used to hang from a variety of attachment structures theGCH device 200. -
FIGS. 3A , 3B, 3C and 3D illustrate perspective, side, front and top views of still yet anothersecure GCH device 300 in accordance with some exemplary embodiments of the present invention. TheGCH device 300 includes aclub holder 330 andattachment mechanism 310. In the exemplary embodiment, theattachment mechanism 310 is essentially the same as theattachment mechanism 110 described in detail above. Thus, no further description is necessary. Nevertheless, other attachment mechanisms described herein may be substituted. - The
club holder 330 differs fromclub holder 130 in that theopening 338 is angled with respect to a center longitudinal axis LA (FIG. 3B ) of the throughhole 350. The angled profile allows the shaft 6 (FIGS. 1E and 1F ) to be inserted at an acute angle with respect to the longitudinal axis LA (FIG. 3B ) of the throughhole 350. During insertion of the club, theshaft 6 of club 5 (FIGS. 1E and 1F ) enters thebody 332 at an angle. As theshaft 6 clears theopening 338, the shaft is automatically manipulated to orient the longitudinal axis of the shaft to align with the longitudinal axis LA of the throughhole 350. - There are at least two angled opening configurations. In one configuration, the opening is angled with respect to the longitudinal axis LA of the through hole, but the channel of the opening (passage) is straight toward the through
hole 350. Inserting the club requires two motions. The first motion is translation at an acute angle and then rotation of the shaft to or toward a vertical orientation. The opening is straight as the acute angle of the opening with respect to the throughhole 350 is substantially the same. - In another configuration, the opening is curved and angled. With specific reference to the exemplary embodiment of
FIGS. 3A-3F , theopening 338 has a curved and angled profile. The curved and angled profile creates anopening 338 that at any given distance from the center (longitudinal axis LA) of the throughhole 350, theopening 338 makes a straight line at some acute angle. In other words, the acute angle varies in a curved fashion. As the club moves further back in thebody 332, the angle changes but there is still a straight path for passage or clearance of the shaft. Thus, motion of the shaft is blended in two dimensions. As the shaft moves or slides through the angled and curved profile ofopening 338, the shaft, when moving, is both translated backward toward the throughhole 350 and manipulated to be oriented in or toward a vertically upright position at the end of theopening 338 and in the throughhole 350. - As best seen in
FIGS. 3A-3D , afirst half 382A of the front ofbody 332 is not symmetrical with asecond half 382B of the front ofbody 332. The curvature of thefirst half 382A along theopening 338 has a first curvature and the curvature of thesecond half 382B along theopening 338 has a second curvature, the first curvature and second curvature track each other. Thesurfaces hole 350 and vertically orient the shaft toward the vertical plane so that a handgrip of the club can be seated ininternal seat 360. - The
surface 384B toward the truncatedupper portion 336A on thesecond half 382B has a curvature which is flared outward so as to receive or slide the shaft into theopening 338. Thesurface 384A toward thetruncated bottom portion 336B has a curvature which is curved inward toward the throughhole 350. - With reference also to
FIG. 3E , a cross-sectional view of thesecure GCH device 300 along theplane 3E-3E ofFIG. 3C is shown. The curvature ofsurface 384A along the path of opening 338 is shown. The top portion 386 (shown hatched) is a portion of thefirst half 382A. The U-shaped clip of theattachment mechanism 310 is shown hatched. -
FIG. 3F illustrates a cross-sectional view of thesecure GCH device 300 along theplane 3F-3F ofFIG. 3C . Thesurface 384B along the path of opening 338 is shown. The top element 388 (shown hatched) is a portion of thefirst half 382A. Thetop element 388 is that portion of thefirst half 382A which is displaced from a mid-point of thebody 332 along theplane 3F-3F ofFIG. 3C . The U-shaped clip of theattachment mechanism 310 is shown hatched. -
FIG. 4A illustrates an exploded view of yet anotherGCH device 400 in accordance with some exemplary embodiments of the present invention. TheGCH device 400 includes aclub holder 430 andattachment mechanism 410. In the exemplary embodiment, theclub holder 430 is essentially the same as theclub holder 330 described in detail above. Thus, no further description is necessary. As can be appreciated, theattachment mechanism 410 may be used with any of the club holders described herein. - In
FIG. 4A , theattachment mechanism 410 includes aconnector plate 412 which is essentially straight. Anupper portion 414 of theconnector plate 412 has asnap element 418 on a backside of theconnector plate 412. Thesnap element 418 is configured to snap onto existing snaps on the golf bag, such as those used to secure a golf bag cover, other snaps placed at various locations on the golf bag, garments, or other structures with a suitable snap. - Referring also to
FIGS. 4B and 4C , front and rear views of theGCH holder device 400 are shown. Aback surface 416 of theconnector plate 412 has arecess 411 configured to receive, support, affix or have integrated therewith a snap element connector 422. Thesnap element 418 includes a connector 424 (FIG. 4A ) to connect with snap element connector 422. As be seen inFIG. 4C , theclub holder 430 bellows out from the sides defined by theconnector plate 412. A logo or advertisement can be placed or integrated on the front surface of theupper portion 414. -
FIG. 11 illustrates a perspective view of agolf bag 1102 with asecure GCH device 1100 attached thereto in accordance with some exemplary embodiments of the present invention. TheGCH device 1100 is essentially the same as theGCH device 400 with a snap element (e.g., snap element 418). Thegolf bag 1102 has atop rim 1104 and handle 1106. Near thetop rim 1104, thegolf bag 1102 includes a plurality ofsnaps 1108 spaced around the golf bag in proximity to thetop rim 1104. The plurality ofsnaps 1108 may be used to install a golf bag cover used to close the opening into thegolf bag 1102. Nonetheless, the golf bag may include snaps at other locations. - The snap element (e.g., snap element 418) of the
GCH device 400 would snap on or snap to at respective one snap of the plurality ofsnaps 1108. -
FIG. 5A illustrates perspective view of a golf club holder (GCH)system 500 in accordance with some exemplary embodiments of the present invention. TheGCH system 500 includes aGCH device 501 andclub shaft adaptor 570. TheGCH device 501 includes aclub holder 530 andattachment mechanism 510. In the exemplary embodiment, theclub holder 530 is essentially the same as theclub holder 330 described in detail above. However, theclub holder 530 may be configured and arranged as any of the other club holders described herein. - Referring also to
FIG. 5B , a cross-sectional view of theGCH device 501 along theplane 5B-5B ofFIG. 5A is shown. The quasi-spherically shaped of thebody 532 includes a truncatedupper portion 536A and atruncated bottom portion 536B. Thebody 532 has a throughhole 550 formed through the truncatedupper portion 536A down to and through thetruncated bottom portion 536B. The truncatedupper portion 536A includes a narrower rim (top edge of body 532) as compared to that of body 132 (FIG. 1A ). - Furthermore, a front of the
body 532 has anopening 538 configured to receive ashaft 6 of a golf club 5 (FIGS. 1E and 1F ) therethrough. Thebody 532 includes aninternal seat 560 to support within thebody 532, a portion of ahandgrip 8 of the golf club 5 (FIG. 1F ). - The through
hole 550 includes an inner diameter (ID) which varies. At the truncatedupper portion 536A, the ID is larger than the ID nearest to thetruncated bottom portion 536B. The throughhole 550 of thebody 532 has afirst portion 552 with a first ID, denoted as ID11, asecond portion 554 with a varying second ID, denoted as ID12, and athird portion 556 with a third ID, denoted as ID13. The first ID ID11 is larger than the third ID ID13. The second ID ID12 gradually slopes or tapers from the first ID ID11 to the third ID ID13. Theopening 538 has a clearance of approximately that of the third ID ID13. - In the exemplary embodiment, the length of the
third portion 556 is longer in length than the length of thethird portion 156 of the device ofFIG. 1D . Additionally, thefirst portion 552 has a shorter length than the length of thefirst portion 152 ofFIG. 1D . Thesecond portion 554 has a longer length then the length of thesecond portion 154 ofFIG. 1D . - The narrower rim is achieved by increasing the first ID ID11 compared to the first ID ID1 of
FIG. 1D . The first ID ID11 can be reduced by theclub shaft adaptor 570. Theclub shaft adaptor 570 may be interchanged with different size club shaft adaptors. Theclub shaft adaptor 570 reduces the throughhole 550 for different sized clubs. - The
adaptor 570 may be used with other GCH devices described herein. Theadaptor 570 may be used to reduce the diameter of the through hole of any GCH device so as to provide a better handgrip fit or to hold the handgrip of a putter with a broom stick length above the club holder or body. In this embodiment, the putter with a broom stick length would not drag the ground when supported in the GCH device with an adaptor (e.g., adaptor 570). - In another embodiment, the adaptor may be configured to be rotated within the body so that the opening is closed.
- Referring also to
FIG. 5C , a cross-sectional view of thesecure GCH system 500 in accordance with some exemplary embodiments of the present invention is shown. As best seen inFIGS. 5A and 5C , theclub shaft adaptor 570 includes acup 572 configured to be received within thebody 532. Thecup 572 is configured to track contours of the throughhole 550. More specifically, thecup 572 is configured to track the diameter and length of thefirst portion 552 with the first ID ID11; thesecond portion 554 with the varying second ID ID12; and thethird portion 556 with the third ID ID13. Thus, thecup 572 has afirst portion 574 configured to track thefirst portion 552 of the throughhole 550; asecond portion 576 configured to track thesecond portion 554 of the throughhole 550; and athird portion 578 configured to track thethird portion 556 of the throughhole 550. - The
club shaft adaptor 570 further includes a pair offlanges 580 configured to track the contour of theopening 538. The pair offlanges 580 line or track theopening 538 and reduces theopening 538 into the throughhole 550 and thecup 572. Theflanges 580 track the contour of the front curvature of thebody 532. -
FIGS. 6A and 6B illustrate perspective views of aGCH 630 in an open state and closed state, respectively, in accordance with some exemplary embodiments of the present invention. Thegolf club holder 630 may be used with any of theattachment mechanisms GCH 630 has a manual locking mechanism. In the exemplary embodiment, thegolf club holder 630 may be used and configured without an attachment mechanism, as shown. If the attachment mechanism is omitted, the rear side of thegolf club holder 630 can be rounded to track a spherical shape instead of being truncated when integrated with a connection bridge. - Referring also to
FIG. 6C , a cross-sectional view of the secure golf club holder along theplane 6B-6B ofFIG. 6A is shown. Thegolf club holder 630 includes abody 632 which is quasi-spherically shaped with a truncatedupper portion 636A and atruncated bottom portion 636B. - The
body 632 has a throughhole 650 formed through the truncatedupper portion 636A down to and through thetruncated bottom portion 636B. Thebody 632 includes aninternal seat 660 to support within thebody 632, a portion of a handgrip of the golf club. The inner diameter (ID) of the throughhole 650 varies, such as previously described in relation to thebody 132. Thus no further description is necessary. - The
exterior perimeter surface 642 of thebody 632 has indentations ordimples 634 so that thegolf club holder 630 simulates a golf ball. In the exemplary embodiment, thegolf club holder 630 can be handheld and cradled in the palm of a golfer's hand in a manner a golf ball would be held. - The quasi-spherical shape of the
golf club holder 630 without an attachment mechanism may be more comfortable to hold in a user's hands when walking or carrying the club. The larger diameter of thegolf club holder 630 in comparison with the handgrip 8 (FIGS. 1E and 1F ) may also allow thegolf club holder 630 to be suspended from structures configured to cradle thegolf club holder 630 and still allow theclub 5 to be hung downward. - In the exemplary embodiment, when the
GCH 630 is held in a hand of a golfer, theclub holder 630 is configured to hold and retain a golf club (e.g., putter) within thebody 632. More specifically, a portion of the handgrip of the golf club is recessed or seated within theclub holder 630. - In another embodiment, the
club holder 630 can be used to lay the club down on the ground. The larger diameter of thebody 632 would slightly raised the handgrip 8 (FIGS. 1E and 1F ) above the ground. - In the exemplary embodiment, the
body 632 is divided into two portions which include a toprotatable section 670 and abottom section 672. Thebottom section 672 includesneck 674 to rotatably connect to the toprotatable section 670 via anupper lip 674A protruding from a top edge of theneck 674. Furthermore, the front of thebottom section 672 has anopening 638 configured to receive a shaft of a golf club therethrough. Likewise, the front of thetop section 670 has anopening 638A configured to receive the shaft of the golf club therethrough. The clearance of theopening 638A tracks the clearance of theopening 638. - Top
rotatable section 670 includes agroove 676 contoured to receive therein theupper lip 674A. An interior side of the toprotatable section 670 is configured to mate with an exterior side of theneck 674. The toprotatable section 670 rotates from an open states (FIG. 6A ) to a closed state (FIG. 6B ). When the toprotatable section 670 rotates, theopening 638A moves in relation to theopening 638 to close the openings (and especially opening 638). - In the exemplary embodiment, the top
rotatable section 670 and thebottom section 672 are configured to be snapped together. - In the exemplary embodiment, a snap-on connector is defined by the top
rotatable section 670 includes a circumferential groove to receive thelip 674A. Nevertheless, other snap-on connector configurations may be used. Other connectors that provide for rotation may be substituted. The toprotatable section 670 serves as a locking mechanism for opening 638 to prevent the dislodgement of the putter or golf club being supported by theGCH 630. In an exemplary embodiment, the toprotatable section 670 may be removable. -
FIGS. 7A and 7B illustrate perspective and top views of yet anothersecure GCH device 700 in accordance with some exemplary embodiments of the present invention. TheGCH 700 is similar in design asGCH device 100 and includes aclub holder 730 and anattachment mechanism 710. Theattachment mechanism 710 includes a U-shaped clip, as previously described in relation toFIG. 1A . TheGCH device 700 includes a plurality of ridges orribs 701 within an interior of thebody 732 of theGCH 700. Theridges 701 are spaced equidistantly from the other (adjacent) around the inner circumference of the throughhole 750 of thebody 732. The ridges orribs 701 are elongated and may reduce movement or slippage when the handgrip (rubber or leather) is recessed inseat 760 of theGCH device 700. The ridges orribs 701 taper or narrow in proximity to the bottom end of the throughhole 750. - The diameters of the through
hole 750 andopening 738 may be the same as any of the pervious through holes described above. The ridges orribs 701 are separated by elongated grooves or recesses 703. - As can be appreciated, the
GCH device 700 may also be modified to include any one of the attachment mechanisms described herein. -
FIG. 8 illustrates a perspective view of yet anothersecure GCH device 800 in accordance with some exemplary embodiments of the present invention. TheGCH device 800 includes anattachment mechanism 810 andclub holder 830. Thebody 832 is integrated with theattachment mechanism 810 via aconnection bridge 825. Thebody 832 has a smoothexterior perimeter surface 842. Theattachment mechanism 810 is similar to theattachment mechanism 110 previously described. Additionally, theclub holder 830 is similar to theclub holder 130 except that theexterior perimeter surface 842 is smooth. - In the exemplary embodiment, the
club holder 830 may be contoured to resemble a bowl of a tobacco pipe. Theexterior perimeter surface 842 may be smooth or may be textured to resemble a bowl of a tobacco pipe. The throughhole 850 resembles the chamber of the bowl. Theopening 838 in thebody 832 provides access into the bowl/chamber. Theattachment mechanism 810 is configured to have a logo or advertisement integrated or applied to the front surface. -
FIGS. 9A and 9B illustrates perspective and top views of yet anothersecure GCH device 900 in accordance with some exemplary embodiments of the present invention. TheGCH device 900 includes anattachment mechanism 910 configured to attach to a golf club bag, person, or other structures. TheGCH device 900 further includes at least oneclub holder attachment mechanism 910. Theattachment mechanism 910 is a U-shaped clip similar to theattachment mechanism 110 previously described. However, other attachment mechanisms may be substituted. Eachclub holders club holder 130 previously described. However, other club holder designs may be substituted. - In the exemplary embodiment, there are two
club holders club holder body body body - A rear portion of the quasi-spherically shaped structure does not track a generally spherical shape as a portion of the rear side of the spherical structure is integrated with a
connection bridge 925 so as to integrate thebodies attachment mechanism 910. The quasi-spherically shaped structure also truncates a side of thebodies connection bridge 925 has a triangular-shaped hole formed therein. - Each
body hole body opening opening body opening hole opening attachment mechanism 910. - Each
body internal seat 160 to support within the body eachbody -
FIGS. 10A and 10B illustrate top and rear views of yet anothersecure GCH device 1000 in accordance with some exemplary embodiments of the present invention. TheGCH device 1000 includes aclub holder 1030 without an attachment mechanism. In the exemplary embodiment, theclub holder 1030 includes abody 1032 configured to simulate a golf ball. Thebody 1032 is quasi-spherically shaped structure with a plurality of indentions ordimples 1034 formed in the exterior perimeter surface of thebody 1032. - The quasi-spherically shaped of the
body 1032 includes a spherical structure having a truncatedupper portion 1036A and atruncated bottom portion 1036B. Additionally, a rear portion of the spherical structure does not track a generally spherical shape as a portion of the rear side of the spherical structure is truncated to form aflat surface 1014 for placement of a logo or advertisement. - The
body 1032 includes a throughhole 1050 extending through the truncatedupper portion 1036A down to and through thetruncated bottom portion 1036B. Additionally, thebody 1032 has anopening 1038 formed therein for inserting a shaft of a golf club through thebody 1032 so that a handgrip can be seated inseat 1060. -
FIG. 13A illustrates a perspective view of aGCH device 1300, with an alternate embodiment of the attachment mechanism 1310 (with a portion removed) in accordance with some embodiments of the present invention.FIG. 13B illustrates a side cross-sectional view of theGCH device 1300 ofFIG. 13A with a band, belt orstrap 60 installed in theattachment mechanism 1310 in accordance with some embodiments of the present invention. TheGCH device 1300 includes aclub holder 1330 and anattachment mechanism 1310. Theclub holder 1330 is connected to or integrated with theattachment mechanism 1310 via a connection bridge. In the exemplary embodiment, theclub holder 1330 is essentially the same as theclub holder 1330 described in detail above in relation toFIG. 8 . However,club holder 1330 may be substituted with any of the other club holder designs previously described. Thus, no further description is necessary. The description below will focus on the details of theattachment mechanism 1310. - The
attachment mechanism 1310 is multi-mode arrangement with a U-shaped clip for clipping on to a bag, belt, structures; and elongated slots for attachment of band, belt orstrap 60. The U-shaped clip includes a top arch 1312 terminating into afirst leg 1314 and asecond leg 1316. Thesecond leg 1316 is essentially straight. Thefirst leg 1314 has acurved end 1318 which curves in a direction opposite that of thesecond leg 1316. A bottom end of thesecond leg 1316 has rounded edges. Thecurved end 1318 of thefirst leg 1314 may-permit easier installation of the clip as the rim of the golf bag is received between thefirst leg 1314 and thesecond leg 1316. - The
top arch 1312 has a firstelongated slot 1324A. Thefirst leg 1314 has a secondelongated slot 1324B. The elongation of the first andsecond slots second slots strap 60 therethrough. The ends of the band, belt orstrap 60 includesfasteners - In operation, the user may selective employ any mode of attachment. A first mode of attachment may use the U-shaped clip for a clip-on attachment mode. A second mode of attachment may selective use a band, belt or
strap 60 withfasteners GCH device 1300 from structures, belt, wrist, etc. -
FIG. 14A illustrates a front cross section view of aGCH device 1400, with an alternate embodiment of anattachment mechanism 1410 and with astrap 70 installed, in accordance with some embodiments of the present invention.FIG. 14B illustrates a partial rear view of theattachment mechanism 1410 in accordance with the embodiment ofFIG. 14A . TheGCH device 1400 includes aclub holder 1430 and anattachment mechanism 1410. Theclub holder 1430 is connected to or integrated with theattachment mechanism 1410 via a connection bridge. Theclub holder 1430 may be any one of the other club holder designs previously described. Thus, no further description is necessary. The description below will focus on the details of theattachment mechanism 1410. - The
attachment mechanism 1410 is multi-mode arrangement with a U-shaped clip for clipping on to a bag, belt, structures; a first set of elongated slots for attaching a band, belt or strap in a first direction; and a second set of elongated slots for attaching the band, belt or step in a second direction (the second direction being different from the first direction). The U-shaped clip includes a top arch 1412 terminating into afirst leg 1414 and asecond leg 1316. Thesecond leg 1316 is essentially straight. - The
top arch 1412 has a firstelongated slot 1424A. Thefirst leg 1414 has a secondelongated slot 1424B. The elongation of the first andsecond slots second slots FIG. 14A ) therethrough. The ends of the band, belt orstrap 70 includesfasteners - The
first leg 1414 further includes third and fourthelongated slots FIG. 14A ) in spaced and parallel arrangement. The direction of elongation of the third and fourthelongated slots second slots second slots elongated slots - In operation, the user may selective employ any mode of attachment. A first mode of attachment may use the U-shaped clip for a clip-on attachment mode. A second mode of attachment may selective use a band, belt or
strap 70 withfasteners elongated slots GCH device 1400 from structures, belt, wrist, etc. A third mode of attachment may selective use a band, belt orstrap 70 withfasteners elongated slots GCH device 1400 from structures, belt, wrist, etc. -
FIG. 15 illustrates a front cross-sectional view of yet anotherGCH device 1500 in accordance with some embodiments of the present invention. In the embodiments of the club holder previously described, the club holder has an internal seat. In the embodiment ofFIG. 15 , theclub holder 1530 has a throughhole 1550 with varying diameters and at least oneinternal seat attachment mechanism 1510 is attached to theclub holder 1530. The front surface of theattachment mechanism 1510 is suitable for engraving, painting, applying or affixing a Logo, advertisement, Trade name, Trademark or other decals thereto. - The
GCH devices - In an exemplary embodiment, the GCH devices, systems and golf club holders are lightweight and made of molded plastic. The GCH devices, system and golf club holders described herein may be made of a variety of colors.
- In an exemplary embodiment, the GCH devices, systems and golf club holders or portions thereof may be coated with a coating to resemble or simulate a golf ball texture or smoothness.
- Accordingly, the GCH devices and systems of the present invention provide a club holder for attachment to the rim of a golf bag or other structures for separately retaining a putter or golf club to make such putter or club readily obtainable or easily accessible.
- Accordingly, the GCH devices and systems of the present invention provide a club holder for attachment to the rim of a golf bag or other structures for separately retaining a putter or golf club on the outside of the golf bag or along side of a leg of a user with the handgrip upright and immediately accessible for lifting directly from the holder's internal seat.
- Accordingly, the GCH devices and systems of the present invention provide a club holder that securely holds a club such as with a rotatable locking mechanism or a self-locking angled opening.
- As can be appreciated, any of the attachment mechanisms may be interchanged with another attachment mechanism described herein or other quick-release attachment mechanisms.
- Furthermore, any one of the club holders described herein may be integrated with a different attachment mechanism or other quick-release attachment mechanism.
- The device may be configured to hold and cradle an umbrella so that the handle of the umbrella remains dry.
- The device may be configured to hold and cradle in the seat(s) one or more golf balls.
- The device may be configured to hold and cradle in the seat many other objects, tools, supplies, and coins for use by the golfer.
- The device may be configured to hold and cradle in the seat a beverage container.
- The device is described such that the handgrip is recessed in the seat. Thus, the club head is oriented vertically below the handgrip with the handgrip oriented vertically upright. However, the device can support the club head vertically upright with the handgrip vertically below the club head. In this embodiment, the manual locking mechanism would be beneficial to secure the club within the body.
- The spherical dimension or diameter of the club holder may vary. The spherical diameter may closely track the size of a golf ball. The width of the attachment mechanism may be bigger than the diameter of the club holder such that from a rear view, the club holder would not be seen.
- While the present invention has been described with respect to various features, aspects, and embodiments, those skilled and unskilled in the art will recognize the invention is not so limited. Other variations, modifications, and alternative embodiments may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
Claims (30)
1. A golf club holder device comprising:
a club holder having a body with a quasi-spherical shape and a recessed internal seat, the recessed internal seat being at a lower end of the body;
an opening formed in a front of the body, the opening configured to receive a diameter of a shaft of a golf club therethrough;
a through hole formed in the body to the seat, the through hole being configured to recess a portion of a handgrip of a golf club within the club holder while suspending a remaining length of the golf club from the body; and
an attachment mechanism integrated with a rear side of the body and configured to attach the device to a golf bag.
2. (canceled)
3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the attachment mechanism includes one of a clip or a snap.
4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the opening receives the shaft wherein a longitudinal axis of the shaft is parallel with a longitudinal axis of the through hole and wherein the handgrip has a diameter smaller than the opening; and
wherein the golf club is oriented so that the handgrip is upright and the club head is oriented vertically below the handgrip.
5. (canceled)
6. (canceled)
7. (canceled)
8. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the club holder includes an exterior perimeter surface configured to simulate a golf ball.
9. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the club holder includes an exterior perimeter surface which is smooth.
10. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the club holder includes an exterior perimeter surface which includes dimples.
11. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the body of the club holder has a top section and a bottom section, the top section and bottom section being snapped together.
12. The device according to claim 11 , wherein the top section is rotatable about the bottom section and wherein rotation of the top section opens or closes the opening.
13. The device according to claim 1 , further comprising an adaptor configured to be seated in the through hole to reduce a diameter of the through hole.
14. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the opening is self-locking.
15. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the opening is manually locked and unlocked.
16. A golf club holder device comprising:
a club holder having a body with a quasi-spherical shape and a recessed internal seat, the quasi-spherically shape of the body includes a spherical structure having a truncated upper portion and a truncated bottom portion;
an opening formed in a front of the body, the opening configured to receive a diameter of a shaft of a golf club therethrough;
a through hole formed in the body to the seat, the through hole being configured to recess a portion of a handgrip of a golf club within the club holder while suspending a remaining length of the golf club from the body; and
an attachment mechanism integrated with a rear side of the body configured to attach the device to a golf bag, belt, body part, or other structures.
17. (canceled)
18. The device according to claim 16 , wherein the attachment mechanism includes one of a clip, a snap, or a slot for attachment of a band or strap.
19. The device according to claim 16 , wherein the opening receives the shaft wherein a longitudinal axis of the shaft is parallel with a longitudinal axis of the through hole and wherein the handgrip has a diameter smaller than the opening.
20. (canceled)
21. (canceled)
22. (canceled)
23. The device according to claim 16 , wherein the club holder includes an exterior perimeter surface configured to simulate a golf ball.
24. The device according to claim 16 , wherein the club holder includes an exterior perimeter surface which is smooth.
25. The device according to claim 16 , wherein the club holder includes an exterior perimeter surface which includes dimples.
26. The device according to claim 16 , wherein the body of the club holder has a top section and a bottom section, the top section and bottom section being snapped together.
27. The device according to claim 26 , wherein the top section is rotatable about the bottom section and wherein rotation of the top section opens or closes the opening.
28. The device according to claim 16 , further comprising an adaptor configured to be seated in the at least one through hole to reduce a diameter of the through hole.
29. The device according to claim 16 , wherein the opening is self-locking.
30. The device according to claim 16 , wherein the opening is manually locked and unlocked.
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