US20140323247A1 - Mutli-Use Golf Device - Google Patents
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Abstract
A multi-use golf device is able to be used as a golf tee and as a divot repair tool. The multi-use golf device includes two portions that move relative to one another to change a configuration of the multi-use golf device. In a first configuration the multi-use device is generally extended and can hold a golf ball above a ground level. In a second configuration two portions of the multi-use golf device can be positioned near each other to repair a divot in a golf course putting green.
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- This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/429,425 filed on Mar. 25, 2012, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/473,717, filed on Apr. 8, 2011, entitled Multi Use Golf Tee and U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/506,094, filed on Jul. 9, 2011, entitled Combination Tee and Divot Tool. The entire disclosures of each of the above applications are incorporated herein by reference.
- The subject disclosure relates to an apparatus for use during the playing of golf, and particularly to a multi-use apparatus for use at a tee box and a green during a game of golf.
- This section provides a general summary of the disclosure, and is not a comprehensive disclosure of its full scope or all of its features.
- A multi-use golf device, also referred to as a golf tool system or multi-use tee, which can include a golf tee and divot tool in combination is illustrated and disclosed. The golf tool system can be adjusted to be used in various and different useful fashions. For example, the golf tool system can be a multiple use or adjustable golf tool system for use as a golf tee and a divot repair tool. The golf tool system can include a tee body member and a Divot Tool Plow (DTP) member.
- During a round of golf multiple implements are used by a golfer to play an array of shots and to perform tasks on the golf course. For example, when hitting an initial shot a golfer may place a golf ball on a tee or other stand device, within the rules of golf. The tee device is generally a single use device which does not provide any other practical use during a round of golf. Additionally, golf clubs can be used to hit various shots and provide a golfer with the ability to advance the ball from the teeing ground to a green. The green is generally exceptionally smooth that is susceptible to being marred or marked by the impact of a golf ball on the green. A courteous golfer often repairs the green to remove the mark and replace the smoothness of the green after the ball has been putted into the hole on the green. A separate, individual, and equally single use device is often used by a golfer to repair the damage to the green.
- The multi-use golf device is able to be used as a golf tee and as a divot repair tool. The multi-use golf device includes two portions that move relative to one another to change a configuration of the multi-use golf device. In a first configuration the multi-use golf device is generally extended and can hold a golf ball above a ground level. In a second configuration two portions of the multi-use golf device can be positioned near each other to repair a divot in a golf course putting green.
- Further areas of applicability will become apparent from the description provided herein. The description and specific examples in this summary are intended for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.
- The drawings described herein are for illustrative purposes only of selected embodiments and not all possible implementations, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a multi-use golf device including a tee body and a Divot Tool Plow (DTP) having engaging spikes in a retraced position; -
FIG. 2 is a side plan view of the multi-use golf device including a tee body and a Divot Tool Plow (DTP) having engaging spikes in a retraced position; -
FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the multi-use golf device including a tee body and a Divot Tool Plow (DTP) having engaging spikes in a retraced position; -
FIG. 4 is a front plan view of the multi-use golf device including a tee body and a Divot Tool Plow (DTP) having engaging spikes in a retraced position; -
FIG. 5 is a back plan view of the multi-use golf device including a tee body and a Divot Tool Plow (DTP) having engaging spikes in a retraced position; -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the multi-use golf device including a tee body and a Divot Tool Plow (DTP) having engaging spikes in an extended position; -
FIG. 7 is a side plan view of the multi-use golf device including a tee body and a Divot Tool Plow (DTP) having engaging spikes in an extended position; -
FIG. 8 is a front plan view of the multi-use golf device including a tee body and a Divot Tool Plow (DTP) having engaging spikes in an extended position; -
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a multi-use golf device according to a second embodiment including a tee body and a Divot Tool Plow (DTP) in a retracted position; -
FIG. 10 is a plan view of a multi-use golf device according to the second embodiment including a tee body and a Divot Tool Plow (DTP) in a extended position; -
FIG. 11 is a bottom plan view of a multi-use golf device according to a third embodiment including a tee body and a Divot Tool Plow (DTP); -
FIG. 12 is a top plan view of a multi-use golf device according to the third embodiment including a tee body and a Divot Tool Plow (DTP); -
FIG. 13 is a front plan view of a multi-use golf device according to the third embodiment including a tee body and a Divot Tool Plow (DTP); -
FIG. 14 is a side plan view of a multi-use golf device according to the third embodiment including a tee body and a Divot Tool Plow (DTP); -
FIG. 15 is a front plan view of a multi-use golf device, according to various embodiments; -
FIG. 16 is a side plan view of the multi-use golf device ofFIG. 15 , in clouding optional spikes; -
FIG. 17 is a front plan view of a multi-use golf device with an optional removable member, according to various embodiments; -
FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a multi-use golf device with an extended wing, according to various embodiments; -
FIG. 19 is a perspective view of the multi-use golf device ofFIG. 18 with a collapsed wing; -
FIG. 20 is a front view of the multi-use golf device ofFIG. 18 with a collapsed wing; -
FIG. 21 is a perspective view of the multi-use golf device ofFIG. 18 with an extended wing; -
FIG. 22 is an elevation view of a multi-use golf device according to various embodiments; -
FIG. 22A is an elevation view of a second configuration of the multi-use golf device ofFIG. 22 ; -
FIG. 22B is an elevation view of a third configuration of the multi-use golf device ofFIG. 22 ; -
FIG. 23A is a top view of a ball engaging region according to various embodiments; -
FIG. 23B is a top view of a ball engaging region according to various embodiments; -
FIG. 23C is a top view of a ball engaging region according to various embodiments; -
FIG. 23D is a top view of a ball engaging region according to various embodiments; -
FIG. 24 is a side elevation environmental view of a multi-use golf device according to the embodiments illustrated inFIG. 22 in a tee configuration; -
FIG. 25 is a side elevation environmental view of a multi-use golf device according to the embodiments illustrated inFIG. 22 in a divot repair configuration; -
FIG. 26 is a front exploded view of a multi-use golf device according to various embodiments; -
FIG. 27 is a side exploded view of a multi-use golf device according to various embodiments; -
FIG. 28 is a side detail view of a teeing configuration of the multi-use golf device ofFIG. 26 ; -
FIG. 29 is a front open configuration of the multi-use golf device ofFIG. 26 ; -
FIG. 30 is a divot tool configuration of the multi-use golf device ofFIG. 26 ; -
FIG. 31 is a side exploded view of a multi-use golf device according to various embodiments; -
FIG. 32 is a front teeing configuration of a multi-use golf device according to various embodiments; -
FIG. 33 side exploded view of a multi-use golf device according to various embodiments; -
FIG. 34A is a front exploded view of a multi-use golf device according to various embodiments; -
FIG. 34B is a detail view of a ball engagement region of the multi-use golf device; -
FIG. 35 is an environmental view of the multi-use golf device ofFIG. 34A ; and -
FIG. 36 is a divot tool configuration of the multi-use golf device ofFIG. 34A . - Corresponding reference numerals indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views of the drawings.
- Example embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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FIGS. 1-8 amulti-use golf device 10 includes atee body 12 and a divot tool plow (DTP) 14. Thetee body 12 extends from ahead portion 16 to atee tip 18. Thetee tip 18 is generally configured or operable to be pushed into a surface to hold a golf ball on thehead portion 16. Thetip 18 can also be flattened or generally not circular for engagement into a surface. Themulti-use golf device 10, and according to other embodiments illustrated herein, allows for adjustment of a single tool for multiple purposes. Moreover, theDTP 14 allows thesystem 10 to be adjustable for various purposes, as discussed herein, including amount of soil to move, teeing position, cleaning, etc. - The
tee body 12 can further include afirst region 20 near thehead portion 16 that has a diameter greater than adistal portion 22 near thetip 18. A projection or stop 24 can be formed near thetip 18 as well. Thefirst region 20 and theprojection 24 can cooperate with theDTP 14 to substantially limit the travel of theDTP 14 and maintain theDTP 14 on thetee body 12. - The
DTP 14 can include adepression 30 to assist a user in operating theDTP 14. TheDTP 14 can be moved along thetee body 12 between a retracted position near thehead 16, as illustrated inFIGS. 1-5 , and an extended position as illustrated inFIGS. 6-8 . TheDTP 14 can further include aplow surface 32 that can be used to engage a surface, such as a mound of dirt (similar to thesurface 2028 illustrated inFIG. 25 ). TheDTP 14 can also include one or more projections or spikes 34 and 36. Thespikes tip 18 to provide a surface area for engaging a surface, such as a mound of dirt to repair a divot or ball mark on a green surface. It is understood that thespikes tip 18 alone. It is understood, that any appropriate or selected number of spikes can be provided from theDTP 14. - As illustrated in
FIG. 9 , according to various embodiments, aDTP 50 need not include spikes. TheDTP 50 can also move from a retracted position or tee position, as illustrated inFIG. 9 , to an extended or divot tool position, as illustrated inFIG. 10 . TheDTP 50 can be used alone without spikes when in the divot tool configuration, as illustrated inFIG. 10 . For example, a bottom or selectedsurface 52, similar to thesurface 32, can be to engage a ground surface to assist in repair of a divot. Further, thebottom surface 52 can form an obtuse angle with a long axis of thebody 12. - The tee
distal portion 22 along which theDTP 14 can move can include one ormore detents 60. For example, a first detent can be used to assist in holding theDTP 14 in the tee configuration (as illustrated inFIG. 1 ) and a second detent can be positioned near thetip 18 to assist in holding theDTP 14 near thetip 18 in the divot repair configuration (when theDTP 14 is moved in the direction of arrow A as illustrated inFIG. 6-8 ). It is understood, that a plurality of detents can be provided along the length of thedistal portion 22 to assist in holding theDTP 14 in a plurality of positions. For example, this can be used to assist in defining a tee head position above a ground surface when inserted. - The
DTP 14 can be positioned on thedistal portion 22 in a selected manner. As illustrated inFIG. 5 theDTP 14 may include a split or release portion 70 (which can be an open or un-enclosed throughbore) to assist in snapping or pushing theDTP 14 over thedistal portion 22. Alternatively, or in addition thereto, theDTP 14 may also be slid over thetip 18 to a selected position on the distal portion. - The DTP (according to the various embodiments, including the
DTPs 14, 50) defines a surface, which can be referred to as a push surface, to enable a user to push against another surface, such as a mound of dirt that is formed from a ball mark on a green. The push surface can form an angle greater than 80 degrees, including greater than 90, or any appropriate obtuse angle relative to thedistal tee body 22. As is generally understood, a force of a golf ball impacting a golf putting green can form a mound of dirt near a depression generally referred to as a divot or ball mark, as illustrated inFIG. 25 . This combination forms a divot that can be repaired by a user. The DTP can be used to push down the mound of dirt and to repair ball mark. - The multi-use golf device includes a tee tip that enables dirt to be moved, e.g. pushed down, the
golf tee tip 18 can be used in combination with the DTP. Thetee tip 18 also can be used to lift the dirt prior to pushing with the DTP. - The DTP section is adjustable. It can lock in multiple positions (e.g. with the detents 60) or the DTP may move freely or with a force applied by a user (e.g. with a digit of the user, including a human). The user can simply push the tee into the ground and the DTP will adjust accordingly. Also, a friction fit can be formed between the
DTP 14 and thedistal portion 22 to assist in holding theDTP 14 in a selected position relative to thedistal portion 22. Also, thespikes tee 10 when a golf ball is placed on thetee head 16. - The DTP can be provided in a selected large size relative to the tee body. The DTP, therefore, can provide a visual for inserting into the ground. Also, the DTP need only protrude to one side of the
tee body 22. Thus, the wide or extending side of the DTP can be positioned away from the direction of the intended drive or first golf shot when a golf ball is positioned on thetee head 16. This enables thetee 10 to more efficiently or naturally fall or move in the direction of impact without obstruction from the DTP and/or the ground. - According various embodiments, as illustrated in
FIGS. 11-14 amulti-use golf device 110 includes atee body 112 and a divot tool plow (DTP) 114. Thetee body 112 extends from ahead portion 116 towards atee tip 118 and can define all or a portion of the length. Thetee tip 118 is generally configured or operable to be pushed into a surface to hold a golf ball on thehead portion 116. Thetip 118 can also be flattened or generally not circular for engagement into a surface. Themulti-use golf device 110 is similar to that described above. TheDTP 114, however, includes a ground engaging or pushsurface 120 that extends at a push angle relative to along axis 112 a of thetee body 112. The push angle can be greater than 80 degrees, including greater than or equal to 90 degrees, or an appropriate obtuse angle. The push angle can further be an appropriate angle, such as about 105-130, including about 110-115 degrees, inclusive of all increments of angles. As discussed above, the DTP according to the various embodiments, including theDTP - The ground engaging or push
surface 120, which can be included on any of the various embodiments of the DTP, can also include a selected geometry other than a flat geometry. For example, theground engaging surface 120 can include adepression 122. The depression can assist in engaging a dirt or earth mass to assist in repairing a depression in the ground. It will be understood, however, thatsurface 120 may also include a projection. The projection may be in addition to or in place of thedepression 122. Moreover, although the bottom surface can include thedepression 122, the outside perimeter of theDTP 114 may be generally square, rectangle, or other generally right angle corners. It will be further understood, however, that thesurface 120 may be substantially planar and need not be depressed or flat. - The
multi-use golf device 110 can operate to repair a ball mark by rotating theDTP 114 generally in the direction ofarrow 150 towards the depression in the ball mark and engaging an edge or raised portion towards the center as theDTP 114 is rotated. An angle of the surface of the plow can be greater than 90 degrees such that rotating the plow surface towards the depression is operable to assist in filling the depression from the edge. Rotating can also assist in more efficiently filling the depression with mass from the edge of the depression and not just pushing material down. It is understood, however, that rotating a multi-use golf device according to any appropriate embodiment may be appropriate. - In addition to the various embodiments of the multi-use golf device described above, a
multi-use golf device 210, according to various embodiments, is illustrated inFIGS. 15-17 . It is understood that themulti-use golf device 210 can include any appropriate combination of features including those discussed below and above. The specific examples illustrated herein are exemplarily combinations. - As illustrated in
FIGS. 15-17 themulti-use golf device 210 can include thetee portion 212 and a moveable member that is a divot tool plow (DTP) 214. Thedivot tool plow 214 includes an exterior (also referred to as a front)surface 216 that is substantially planar. Theexterior surface 216 can be formed at afront angle 216 a relative to along axis 212 a of thetee portion 212. Thefront angle 216 a can be any appropriate angle and can be about 10 degrees to about 50 degrees. Generally thefront angle 216 a allows a user to engage theexterior surface 216 with a digit (e.g. a finger or thumb) and drive thetee portion 212 generally along or parallel to thelong axis 212 a of thetee portion 212. - When driving the
tee portion 212 along thelong axis 212 a thedivot tool plow 214 can engage a surface, such as a surface of the earth, at least for the purpose discussed above. For example, thedivot tool plow 214 can assist in repairing a ball mark on a surface of a green portion of a golf hole. In another purpose thedivot tool plow 214 can be used to adjust an amount that thetee portion 212 of themulti-use golf device 210 can be pushed into a surface for teeing a golf ball. - The
exterior surface 216 of thedivot tool plow 214 can be provided with aremovable member 230. Theremovable member 230 can be held relative to or on theexterior surface 216 by a selected engagement feature. For example thedivot tool plow 214 can have a bore 232 (e.g. a blind bore) with an appropriate engaging feature, such as a deformable surface, to capture a peg or arm extending from theremovable member 230. The peg or arm can include a complementary positive engaging feature. The positive engaging features can include a ridge and depression or tongue and groove engagement. Thedivot tool plow 214 can also or alternatively define a ridge or groove for theremovable member 230 to fit within when placed on thesurface 216. In other words, theexterior surface 216 of thedivot tool plow 214 can include features, such as grooves (e.g. exterior grooves) to allow theremovable member 230 to be slid and held next to thedivot tool plow 214 and generally on thesurface 216. Alternatively, or in addition, theexterior surface 216 of thedivot tool plow 214 can include an exterior ledge to provide a stop or limit of movement of theremovable member 230 relative to thedivot tool plow 214 when placing theremovable member 230 on or next to thedivot tool plow 214. - Regardless of the positive engaging mechanism, the
removable member 230 can be selectively removed from thedivot tool plow 214. Theremovable member 230 can be used in the removed manner for various purposes. For example, the removable member can be laid on a green surface to mark a golf ball, as allowed by the USGA rules of golf. Also, theremovable member 230 can allow for personalization, ownership information, or other informative features to be applied to theremovable member 230 and, therefore, to thegolf tool system 210. - The
removable member 230 can also be provided with at least one substantially planar surface to lay substantially flat against theexterior surface 216 of thedivot tool plow 214. Thus, theremovable member 230 need not increase the exterior dimensions of thetee device 210 substantially or at all. This allows theremovable member 230 to be used with themulti-use golf device 210 in a variety of manners without altering the other useful features of thegolf tool system 210. - It is understood that the DTP according to various embodiments can include all of the features discussed above or combinations thereof. Thus, the DTP as exemplarily illustrated in any particular example is merely exemplary of features that can be included in a DTP. Thus, any embodiments of the DTP can include all disclosed features discussed above and herein.
- A multi-use golf device can further include, according to various embodiments, a
multi-use golf device 300 illustrated inFIGS. 18-21 . Themulti-use golf device 300 can include atee body 302 that extends from atee tip 304 to a tee head orhead portion 306. Abody portion 308 extends from thetip portion 304 to thehead portion 306. Formed in thebody portion 308 is an elongated slot or groove 310 formed between twoinner walls - The
golf tee system 300 further includes a wing or rotatingmember 320. Thewing 320 extends from atip 322 to an axle or rotating end 324. At the rotating end, thewing 320 is rotatably connected to thetee portion 302. The connection can include anaxle 330 that extends through thewing 320 and into or through theinner walls wing 320 rotates between a collapsed or closed position (as illustrated inFIGS. 19 and 20 ) and an open or extended position (as illustrated inFIGS. 18 and 21 ). Theslot 310 can extend past an end of thewing 320 towards the head portion 306 (as illustrated inFIG. 20 ) to form a receiving depression orslot 340. Thewing 320, in the open position, can move into the receiving depression as illustrated inFIGS. 18 and 21 . - The
multi-use golf device 300 can be operated to hold a golf ball in the collapsed or tee configuration, as illustrated inFIGS. 19 and 20 . In this orientation themulti-use golf device 300 can operate as a conventional tee for teeing a golf ball. In the expanded configuration, as illustrated inFIGS. 18 and 21 , the golf tool system can be used to repair a ball mark. Thehead portion 306 can operate as a plow similar to the divot tool plow discussed above. Thewing tip 322 can be used to engage the earth near the ball mark on the green, as discussed above, while thehead portion 306 is operated to flatten or move earth into the depression. - According to various embodiments, a multi-use golf device can include a
multi-use golf device 2020 as illustrated inFIGS. 22 , 22A and 22B. Themulti-use golf device 2020 can include afirst section 2022 and asecond section 2024. Thefirst section 2022 can include a top orball receiving portion 2026 that can generally hold a golf ball in a selected position when thesecond portion 2024 is positioned within a ground mass, as illustrated inFIG. 25 . Thesecond portion 2024 can include a tip or sharpenedregion 2028 to allow for easy insertion of themulti-use golf device 2020 into the ground. Thefirst section 2022 can rotate or move relative to thesecond section 2024 around a point oraxle 2030. - As illustrated in
FIG. 22A thefirst section 2024 can pivot around theaxle 2030 to engage thesecond section 2028 or at least ashaft 2032 of thesecond section 2026. Theshaft 2032 can be formed in a selected configuration, such as substantially cylindrical shape, to allow for flush engagement of theball receiving section 2026 onto theshaft 2032. As illustrated inFIGS. 23A , 23B, and 23C thehead portion 2026 can include in a single cut out orconcave portion 2034 or a first and second cut outportions head portion 2026 to engage theshaft 2032 in a substantially closely engaging manner to allow for thehead portion 2026 to be positioned near theshaft 2032. It will be understood, however, is illustrated inFIG. 22B andFIG. 23D that they headportion 2026 need not include any concave portions and thehead portion 2026 can just rest against theshaft 2032 in a selected manner. - When in the tee configuration the
multi-use golf device 2020 can be pressed into a ground ordirt mass 2050 to allow thehead portion 2026 to extend above the surface of theground mass 2050 to receive agolf ball 2052. Themulti-use golf device 2020 can therefore be used as a golf ball tee on the tee ground on a golf course. As discussed above, after one or more strikes of thegolf ball 2052 it may rest or impact a golf course green 2060 (seeFIG. 25 ) where the impact of thegolf ball 2052 may form a dent or ball mark of 2062 within the green surface. A mound of earth ordirt 2064 may also form near theball mark 2062 on the green 2060. In the divot tool configuration, as illustrated inFIG. 25 , theshaft portion 2032 can engage the indent on the side thehead portion 2026 and themulti-use golf device 2020 can be pushed towards the mound ofdirt 2064, generally in the direction ofarrow 2066. This allows a surface, such as a dirt engaging orball engaging surface 2068 of thehead portion 2026, to press against the mound ofdirt 2064 or any portion of the earth near theball mark 2062 to move the dirt mass into theball mark 2062 generally in the direction ofarrow 2070. Adepression 2027, as illustrated inFIGS. 22B and 25 , can be provided and may be engaged with a digit of a user to assist in leveraging or providing a contoured surface for ease of engagement of the digit to press themulti-use golf device 2020 to move the dirt mass and repair the divot. Thedepression 2027 can be curved or otherwise shaped to comfortably engage a digit of the user. This can assist in pressing the dirt mass to repair the ball mark divot. This is generally understood by one skilled in the art to assist in repairing theball mark 2062 on the green 2060. This allows a golfer to leave the green substantially smooth after a divot or mark is made by a golf ball. - Accordingly the
multi-use golf device 2020 can be used to both hold agolf ball 2052 on the tee ground in the tee configuration and to fix aball mark 2062 on the green 2060 in the tool or ball mark repair configuration. Thus, themulti-use golf device 2020 can be used in at least two configurations and allow a golfer to perform two tasks with the singlemulti-use golf device 2020 during a round of golf. Additionally, the goofball divot repair tool, being the divot tool configuration of themulti-use golf device 2020, does not add any additional mass or volume to themulti-use golf device 2020 due to the movable nature of thefirst portion 2022 relative to thesecond portion 2024 of themulti-use golf device 2020. - The
multi-use golf device 2020 can be maintained in a substantially compact configuration and size for a golfer. Generally, it will be understood that themulti-use golf device 2020 need not be larger than a generally used golf tee. That is, alength 2080 of themulti-use golf device 2020, as illustrated inFIG. 1 , can be about two inches to about four inches, and generally within the rules of golf for a length of a golf tee. Additionally, thehead 2026 can include adimension 2082 that is about to 0.25 inches to about 1.5 inches also within the dimensions required by the rules of golf. - Turning reference to
FIGS. 26 and 27 amulti-use golf device 2100, according to various embodiments, is illustrated. Themulti-use golf device 2100 can also include a tee and a divot tool configuration, as discussed further herein, and generally includes afirst section 2102 and asecond section 2104. Thefirst section 2102 includes thehead portion 2026 that can receive thegolf ball 2052, as discussed above. Additionally thesecond section 2104 includes thetip portion 2028 that can be driven into theground 2050, also as discussed above. However, thefirst section 2102 can include a pin oraxle 2106 that can be positioned or engaged in aslot 2108. Theaxle 2106 can include anenlarged portion 2110 that can deflect a slight amount when passed through theslot 2108 and expand or rebound once the enlarged portion has passed through theslot 2108 in thefirst section 2102. It will be understood, however, that the walls of theslot 2108 may also expand to allow passage of theenlarged portion 2110 and theaxle 2106 therethrough. The walls of theslot 2108 can also rebound once theaxle 2106 is positioned relative to thesecond section 2104. - The
first section 2102 also includes a secondsection engaging portion 2112 that can be received within a pocket or hollow 2114 defined within thesecond section 2104. Thesecond section 2104 can also include a firstsection engaging portion 2116 that can be positioned within a pocket orrecess 2118 of thefirst section 2102. It will be understood, however, that thefirst section 2102 and thesecond section 2104 need only include or may only include either one of the engagingsections sections first section 2102 and thesecond section 2104 is not necessary. - The
multi-use golf device 2100 can be positioned in the tee configuration by positioning the engagingportion 2112 within therecess 2114 of thesecond section 2102. The engagingportion 2112 of thefirst section 2102 can be held within the receivingportion 2114 to hold thefirst portion 2102 relative to thesecond portion 2104 in the tee configuration. The physical engagement of the engagingportion 2112 with therecess 2114 allows for selectively holding thefirst section 2102 relative to thesecond section 2104 to hold thegolf ball 2052 in the tee configuration and for resistance of movement of thefirst portion 2102 relative to thesecond portion 2104 while hitting the golf ball off themulti-use golf device 2100 when in the tee configuration. - To move the
first portion 2102 to change the configuration, thefirst portion 2102 can be moved generally in the direction ofarrow 2130, as illustrated inFIG. 28 , to remove the engagingsection 2112 from therecess 2114. The movement of thefirst portion 2102 relative to thesecond portion 2104 is allowed due to theslot 2108 not tightly engaging theaxle 2106 of thefirst portion 2102. Thus, thefirst portion 2102 can be moved enough to disengage the engagingportion 2112 from therecess 2114 and allow thefirst portion 2102 to be rotated relative to thesecond portion 2104 generally in the direction ofarrow 2132, as illustrated inFIG. 29 . The extending orback portion 2105 of thesecond portion 2104 that defines theslot 2108 and allows thefirst portion 2102 to rotate in the direction of thearrow 2132, allows thesecond portion 2104 of themulti-use device 2100 to be moved to the configuration as illustrated inFIG. 30 . Again thehead portion 2026 in combination with thesecond portion 2104 can assist in moving and repairing theball mark 2062, as discussed in relation toFIG. 25 . Thus, according to various embodiments, themulti-use golf device 2100 can be used in multiple configurations for both a golf tee to tee thegolf ball 2052 and fixing theball mark 2062 on a putting green 2060. - According to various additional embodiments the multi-use golf device can be provided as the
multi-use golf device 2200 illustrated inFIG. 31 . Themulti-use golf device 2200 and can be substantially similar to theassembly 2100, discussed above, including aground engaging portion 2202 that includes thetip 2028 and aball engaging portion 2204. Theball engaging portion 2204 includes theball holding part 2026 similar to that described above. Theground engaging portion 2202 can include acoupling region 2208 that includes afirst depression 2210 and apassage 2212. Thepassage 2212 can allow passage of a spindle oraxle 2214 relative to thecoupling portion 2208. Thespindle 2214 can terminate in a bulbous portion orlarge portion 2216 to assist in holding theball engaging portion 2202 in place relative to theground engaging portion 2202. - A
projection 2220 can extend from asecond coupling region 2222 of theball engaging portion 2204. Theprojection 2220 can be received in therecess 2210 in thefirst coupling portion 2208. In a configuration operable to hold the ball above the ground, theprojection 2220 can be received in thedepression 2210. To move to a rotated position, similar to the rotated or divot fixing configuration illustrated inFIG. 30 , theprojection 2220 can be deformed relative to the depression or the depression relative to the projection, to allow rotation of theball engaging portion 2204 relative to theground engaging portion 2202. It will also be understood that magnet portions can also be provided near or in place of thedepression 2210 and theprojection 2222 assists in holding theball engaging portion 2202 relative to theground engaging portion 2204 in the teeing configuration. The attractive force of the magnets can be overcome by rotating or in rotating theball engaging portion 2204 relative to theground engaging portion 2202. - According to various embodiments,
multi-use golf device 2300 is illustrated inFIG. 32 . Themulti-use golf device 2300 includes aground engaging portion 2302 and aball engaging portion 2304. Themulti-use golf device 2300 can be similar to themulti-use golf device 2200 and includes anaxle 2310 that engages or passes through afirst coupling region 2312 extending from theground engaging portion 2302 and asecond coupling portion 2314 extending from theball engaging portion 2304. - One or
more projections 2316 can be formed to extend from thesecond coupling portion 2314 and mating withdepressions 2318 that can be formed in thesecond coupling region 2312. It will be understood, as discussed above, that the projections and recesses can also be replaced or augmented with magnetic portions to assist in holding themulti-use golf device 2300 in a configuration for providing the ball in the teeing configuration. When the magnetic interactions or the interaction of theprojections 2316 and thedepression 2318 is overcome, themulti-use golf device 2300 can be rotated into a configuration similar to that illustrated inFIG. 30 , discussed above. - According to various embodiments a
multi-use golf device 2400 is illustrated inFIG. 33 . Themulti-use golf device 2400 is similar to themulti-use golf device 2200 discussed in relation toFIG. 31 , except that a first projection 2402 and asecond projection 2404 are provided on afirst coupling portion 2222′ and twodepressions second coupling 2208′. The operation of themulti-use golf device 2400 and can be similar to the operation of themulti-use golf device 2200 illustrated inFIG. 31 . - According to various embodiments a
multi-use golf device 2500 is illustrated inFIGS. 34A-36 . As illustrated inFIG. 34A themulti-use golf device 2500 includes aground engaging portion 2502 that defines or includes thetip 2028. In a distal portion agroove 2504 can be formed in theground engaging portion 2502. Thegroove 2504 can extend around the entire ground engaging portion, or only a portion of a distance around theground engaging portion 2502. Extending above or proximally from theground engaging groove 2504 can be aprojection 2506. - The
projection 2506 can extend a distance similar to an external diameter of theground engaging portion 2502 near thetip 2028. A recess or reduced diameter outer dimension in aproximal region 2508 can be formed to allow for insertion into abore 2510 of aball engaging portion 2520, as illustrated inFIG. 35 . Thebore 2510 can also include anadditional recess 2522 to receive theprojection 2506 when theball engaging portion 2520 is assembled (e.g. inserted) into theground engaging portion 2502. As illustrated inFIG. 34B theball receiving region 2026 can include a recess orsnap 2530 to engage thegroove 2504, as illustrated inFIG. 36 , in a divot repair configuration. - With reference to
FIG. 35 in the teeing configuration themulti-use golf device 2500 can be assembled with theproximal region 2508 received within thebore 2510 of theball engaging portion 2520. Aball 2532 can be placed on theball holding portion 2026. The assembledmulti-use golf device 2500 can be pushed into a ground ordirt region 2540. - A surface of the
ground 2540 can be repaired in the divot repair configuration illustrated inFIG. 36 . In the divot repair configuration, theball receiving portion 2520 can be removed from theground engaging portion 2502 and the engagingsnap 2530 snaps onto theground engaging portion 2502 in thegroove 2504. The snap portion holds theball engaging portion 2026 closely to theground engaging portion 2502. The interaction of thegroove 2504 with thesnap 2530 holes the ball engaging portion axially relative to theground engaging portion 2502. The divot repair configuration, illustrated inFIG. 36 , allows a surface of theball engaging part 2026 to be used as a surface to engage a mound of dirt created by an impact of theball 2532, similar to the illustration ofFIG. 25 and discussed above. Thegroove 2504 can be configured to provide a tight snap fit with thesnap depression 2530 in theball engaging surface 2026. Accordingly, theball engaging portion 2520 will not slide relative to theground engaging portion 2502 when themulti-use golf device 2500 is used as a divot repair tool. - Example embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough, and will fully convey the scope to those who are skilled in the art. Numerous specific details are set forth such as examples of specific components, devices, and methods, to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that specific details need not be employed, that example embodiments may be embodied in many different forms and that neither should be construed to limit the scope of the disclosure. In some example embodiments, well-known processes, well-known device structures, and well-known technologies are not described in detail.
- The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular example embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” may be intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “including,” and “having,” are inclusive and therefore specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof. The method steps, processes, and operations described herein are not to be construed as necessarily requiring their performance in the particular order discussed or illustrated, unless specifically identified as an order of performance. It is also to be understood that additional or alternative steps may be employed.
- When an element or layer is referred to as being “on,” “engaged to,” “connected to,” or “coupled to” another element or layer, it may be directly on, engaged, connected or coupled to the other element or layer, or intervening elements or layers may be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being “directly on,” “directly engaged to,” “directly connected to,” or “directly coupled to” another element or layer, there may be no intervening elements or layers present. Other words used to describe the relationship between elements should be interpreted in a like fashion (e.g., “between” versus “directly between,” “adjacent” versus “directly adjacent,” etc.). As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
- Although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections, these elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections should not be limited by these terms. These terms may be only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section from another region, layer or section. Terms such as “first,” “second,” and other numerical terms when used herein do not imply a sequence or order unless clearly indicated by the context. Thus, a first element, component, region, layer or section discussed below could be termed a second element, component, region, layer or section without departing from the teachings of the example embodiments.
- Spatially relative terms, such as “inner,” “outer,” “beneath,” “below,” “lower,” “above,” “upper,” and the like, may be used herein for ease of description to describe one element or feature's relationship to another element(s) or feature(s) as illustrated in the figures. Spatially relative terms may be intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is turned over, elements described as “below” or “beneath” other elements or features would then be oriented “above” the other elements or features. Thus, the example term “below” can encompass both an orientation of above and below. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly.
- The foregoing description of the embodiments has been provided for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the disclosure. Individual elements or features of a particular embodiment are generally not limited to that particular embodiment, but, where applicable, are interchangeable and can be used in a selected embodiment, even if not specifically shown or described. The same may also be varied in many ways. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the disclosure, and all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the disclosure.
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1. A method of operating a multi-use golf device operable as a ball teeing device and a divot repair device, comprising:
grasping a first member that extends from a head portion to a tip portion, wherein the head portion is operable to support a golf ball;
moving the first member into a portion of earth;
engaging a second portion of earth with a second member that extends substantially in only one direction from an axis of the first member;
wherein engaging the second portion of earth allows movement of the second portion of earth into a divot.
2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
selecting an amount of dirt to move when engaging the second member in the second portion of earth.
3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
supporting the golf ball on the head portion at a first time and engaging the second portion of earth occurs at a second time different than the first time.
4. A multi-use golf device operable as a ball teeing device and a divot repair device, comprising:
a first member, including:
a golf ball teeing portion defining a concave surface to hold a golf ball, and
an elongated portion extending from the golf ball teeing portion and away from the concave surface along an axis towards an end;
a second member coupled to the elongated portion and configured to engage a selected portion of earth to move the selected portion of earth into the divot;
wherein the second member, when coupled to the elongated portion, extends substantially in one direction from the axis of the elongated portion to form a first portion.
5. The multi-use golf device of claim 4 , wherein the first portion of the second member has a first surface extending away from the elongated portion and away from the end at a first angle relative that is acute relative to the axis.
6. The multi-use golf device of claim 5 , wherein a second surface extends from a first surface end and towards the elongated portion and the golf ball teeing portion at a second angle that is acute relative to the axis.
7. The multi-use golf device of claim 4 , wherein the second member includes a first side that includes a push surface to engage the selected portion of earth.
8. The multi-use golf device of claim 7 , wherein the second member includes an opposite side that extends less than the majority than the first side from the elongated portion.
9. The device of claim 4 , wherein the elongated portion defines a substantially flat surface along at least a portion of the length of the elongated portion.
10. The device of claim 5 , further comprising:
a removable member;
wherein the removable member is removably mounted to the second surface.
11. The device of claim 10 , wherein the second surface has a bore extending therethrough;
wherein the removable member has a peg extending therefrom configured to be selectively received in the bore.
12. The device of claim 4 , wherein the second member defines a through passage to moveably receive the elongated portion.
13. The device of claim 12 , further comprising:
a stop portion defined by the elongated member to be engaged by the moveable member to hold the moveable member in a selected position relative to the elongated portion.
14. The device of claim 4 , wherein the first acute angle is less than 80 degrees.
15. The device of claim 4 , wherein the second member is fixed at a position along the axis of the first member relative to the golf ball teeing portion.
16. A multi-use golf device operable as a ball teeing device and a divot repair device, comprising:
a first member, including:
a golf ball teeing portion defining a concave surface to hold a golf ball, and
an elongated portion extending from the golf ball teeing portion and away from the concave surface along an axis towards an end;
a second member immovably fixed to the elongated portion and configured to engage a selected portion of earth to move the selected portion of earth into the divot;
wherein the second member, when coupled to the elongated portion, has a first surface extending away from the elongated portion and away from the end at a first acute angle relative to the axis to a first surface end and a second surface extending from the first surface end towards the elongated portion and the golf ball teeing portion at a second acute angle relative to the axis;
wherein the second member includes a first side that includes a push surface to engage the selected portion of earth and protrudes from one side of the tee body, and the second member includes an opposite side that extends less than the majority than the first side from the elongated portion.
17. The device of claim 16 , further comprising:
a removable member;
wherein the removable member is removably mounted to the second surface.
18. The device of claim 16 , wherein the first acute angle is less than 80 degrees.
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