WO2006017740A2 - Golf club travel protector - Google Patents

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WO2006017740A2
WO2006017740A2 PCT/US2005/027905 US2005027905W WO2006017740A2 WO 2006017740 A2 WO2006017740 A2 WO 2006017740A2 US 2005027905 W US2005027905 W US 2005027905W WO 2006017740 A2 WO2006017740 A2 WO 2006017740A2
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Priority to US11/702,609 priority patent/US20070158219A1/en

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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B55/00—Bags for golf clubs; Stands for golf clubs for use on the course; Wheeled carriers specially adapted for golf bags
    • A63B55/40—Bags with partitions or club holders
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B60/00—Details or accessories of golf clubs, bats, rackets or the like
    • A63B60/56—Devices for protection, storage or transport, e.g. stands or cases
    • A63B60/62—Devices for protection, storage or transport, e.g. stands or cases specially adapted for clubs, e.g. head covers, connector means therefor
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B60/00—Details or accessories of golf clubs, bats, rackets or the like
    • A63B60/56—Devices for protection, storage or transport, e.g. stands or cases
    • A63B60/62—Devices for protection, storage or transport, e.g. stands or cases specially adapted for clubs, e.g. head covers, connector means therefor
    • A63B60/64—Sheaths for golf clubs
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2209/00—Characteristics of used materials
    • A63B2209/10—Characteristics of used materials with adhesive type surfaces, i.e. hook and loop-type fastener
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B55/00—Bags for golf clubs; Stands for golf clubs for use on the course; Wheeled carriers specially adapted for golf bags
    • A63B55/404—Covers or hoods for golf bags
    • A63B55/406—Covers or hoods for golf bags releasably attached

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  • the present invention generally relates to golf accessories. More specifically, the present invention is drawn to a protective device that prevents a golf club from being damaged while being transported.
  • the golf club travel protector includes an elongate sleeve having an upper end and a lower end.
  • the sleeve is fabricated from a one-piece, rigid material.
  • the golf club travel protector further includes a housing member extending from the upper end of the sleeve.
  • the housing member has an inner surface and is dimensioned to receive the head of a golf club.
  • the golf club travel protector also includes a soft material that lines the inner surface of the housing member.
  • the golf club travel protector includes an elongate sleeve having an upper end, a lower end, an open front face for receiving a shaft of a golf club and a closed rear face.
  • the sleeve is fabricated from a one- piece, rigid material.
  • the golf club travel protector further includes a housing member attached to and extending upwardly from the upper end of the sleeve.
  • the housing member has an inner surface and is dimensioned to receive the head of a golf club.
  • the golf club travel protector also includes a soft material that lines the inner surface of the housing member.
  • the golf club travel protector includes an elongate sleeve having an upper end, a lower end, an open front face for receiving a shaft of a golf club and a closed rear face.
  • the sleeve is fabricated from a one-piece, rigid material.
  • the golf club travel protector further includes a canopy attached to and extending upwardly from the upper end of the sleeve.
  • the canopy has a rear wall, a top wall, and a pair of side walls defining an inner surface dimensioned to receive the head of a golf club.
  • the golf club travel protector also includes a soft material that lines the inner surface of the canopy.
  • Fig. 1 is an environmental, perspective view of golf club travel protectors according to the present invention.
  • Fig. 2 is a partial view of a golf club travel protector according to the present invention.
  • Fig. 3 is an environmental, exploded view of a golf club travel protector according to the present invention.
  • Fig. 4 is a perspective view showing an elastic retainer for a golf club travel protector according to the present invention.
  • Fig. 5 is a perspective view showing a movable cap retainer for a golf club travel protector according to the present invention.
  • Fig. 6 is a plan view of a second embodiment, of a golf club travel protector according to the present invention.
  • Fig. 7 is a top view of a second embodiment of a golf club travel protector according to the present invention.
  • Fig. 8 is a plan view of a third embodiment of a golf club travel protector according to the present invention.
  • Fig. 9 is a top view of a third embodiment of a golf club travel protector according to the present invention.
  • Fig. 10 is a perspective view of a fourth and preferred embodiment of a golf club travel protector according to the present invention.
  • Fig. 11 is a sectional, side view of a fourth and preferred embodiment of a golf club travel protector according to the present invention.
  • the present invention is a device that affords protection for a golf club and functions to prevent damage to the club when the club is stowed in a travel bag.
  • the device comprises a cradle or canopy portion configured to house a golf club head.
  • the cradle or canopy can be configured to receive the heads of putters or irons that also have longer shafts.
  • a tube or sleeve extends downward from the bottom of the canopy or cradle and terminates in an open end.
  • the cradle is designed with an open top.
  • An elastic member can be employed to keep the device from slipping off the club.
  • a removable top can be used instead of the elastic member.
  • the embodiment of the invention that utilizes a canopy employs hook and loop fasteners to secure the club head and shaft.
  • the cradle and canopy are lined with soft material to prevent club head scratches. Accordingly, the invention presents a one-piece, lightweight rigid device for preventing damage to golf clubs when the clubs are packed for traveling. ' The device is easy to use and durable. Designed to protect the longer clubs, the device is especially effective for use with, drivers, but is also adaptable for use with irons or putters that have longer shafts.
  • Figs. 1-5 wherein the protective device of the present invention is generally indicated at 10.
  • An array of golf club travel protectors 10 is housed in a golf bag 12.
  • Each protector 10 comprises a head or cradle portion 14 and a sleeve portion 16.
  • device 10 is one-piece and is fabricated from light-weight, rigid plastic material.
  • Cradle 14 is configured such that the head of a golf club can nest therein.
  • the cradle is configured to receive the head 18 of a conventional driver.
  • the inner surface 14a of cradle 14 is lined with a soft material to prevent the driver head 18 from being scratched by the plastic material.
  • Sleeve portion 16 has a length of approximately 60.96 centimeters and a diameter of approximately 3.18 centimeters. As mentioned above, these dimensions have been found to afford optimum protection for shaft 18a and head 18. As best seen in Fig. 3, device 10 is inserted from the handle end of driver shaft 18a. An elastic retainer 20 (Fig.4) is employed to keep the device from slipping from the club. Alternatively a removable cover 21 (Fig. 5) can be used to accomplish the same function.
  • Figs. 6-9 are illustrative of embodiments of the invention utilized to protect putters having extra long shafts.
  • cradle 22 is configured to receive the head of a mallet putter.
  • cradle 24 is configured to receive the head of a "two ball" putter.
  • the length of sleeve 16 is approximately 6.35 centimeters.
  • Figs. 10 and 11 are illustrative of an embodiment comprising an open-face sleeve 30.
  • Sleeve 30 is C-shaped having an open front face 30a and a closed rear face 30b. Sleeve 30 is designed with open upper and lower ends 32, 34. A canopy 36 is fashioned with a rear wall
  • Sleeve 30 and canopy 36 are fabricated from a hard, durable plastic material.
  • a soft protective material 46 is disposed on the inner surfaces of sidewalls 42 and top wall 44 to prevent the club head from being scratched.
  • Hook and loop straps 48 are affixed at strategic locations on the sleeve and canopy to retain the club therein.

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Abstract

A device (10) that affords protection for a golf club and functions to prevent damage to the club when the club is stowed in a travel bag. Fabricated from one-piece, rigid, plastic material, the device comprises a cradle (14) or canopy portion configures to house a golf club head (18). Although especially effective for protecting drivers with long shafts the cradle (14) or canopy can be configured to receive the heads (18) of putters or irons that also have longer shafts (18a). A tube or sleeve 16 extends downward from the bottom of the canopy or cradle (14) and terminates in an open end.

Description

GOLF CLUB TRAVEL PROTECTOR
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention generally relates to golf accessories. More specifically, the present invention is drawn to a protective device that prevents a golf club from being damaged while being transported.
BACKGROUND ART
When vacationing, the avid golfer will almost certainly bring his/her personal set of clubs along. This involves putting the clubs and golf bag in some sort of travel bag. The travel bag sometimes receives rough handling from the baggage handlers (airline, bus, train, etc.), which rough handling often results in damage to the clubs. This is especially true of clubs having longer shafts. Many a vacationing golfer has removed clubs from the travel bag only to find that the head of the driver has been broken from its shaft. The art would welcome a durable, inexpensive, easy-to-use device that would protect individual clubs and alleviate this problem.
There are many devices in the related art that are adapted to afford protection for golf clubs. However, none of these devices taken either singly or in combination discloses a golf club travel protector as will subsequently be described and claimed in the instant invention.
DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION
This disclosure is directed to a golf club travel protector. The golf club travel protector includes an elongate sleeve having an upper end and a lower end. The sleeve is fabricated from a one-piece, rigid material. The golf club travel protector further includes a housing member extending from the upper end of the sleeve. The housing member has an inner surface and is dimensioned to receive the head of a golf club. The golf club travel protector also includes a soft material that lines the inner surface of the housing member.
This disclosure is further directed to a golf club travel protector. The golf club travel protector includes an elongate sleeve having an upper end, a lower end, an open front face for receiving a shaft of a golf club and a closed rear face. The sleeve is fabricated from a one- piece, rigid material. The golf club travel protector further includes a housing member attached to and extending upwardly from the upper end of the sleeve. The housing member has an inner surface and is dimensioned to receive the head of a golf club. The golf club travel protector also includes a soft material that lines the inner surface of the housing member.
This disclosure is additionally directed to a golf club travel protector. The golf club travel protector includes an elongate sleeve having an upper end, a lower end, an open front face for receiving a shaft of a golf club and a closed rear face. The sleeve is fabricated from a one-piece, rigid material. The golf club travel protector further includes a canopy attached to and extending upwardly from the upper end of the sleeve. The canopy has a rear wall, a top wall, and a pair of side walls defining an inner surface dimensioned to receive the head of a golf club. The golf club travel protector also includes a soft material that lines the inner surface of the canopy.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Fig. 1 is an environmental, perspective view of golf club travel protectors according to the present invention. Fig. 2 is a partial view of a golf club travel protector according to the present invention.
Fig. 3 is an environmental, exploded view of a golf club travel protector according to the present invention.
Fig. 4 is a perspective view showing an elastic retainer for a golf club travel protector according to the present invention.
Fig. 5 is a perspective view showing a movable cap retainer for a golf club travel protector according to the present invention.
Fig. 6 is a plan view of a second embodiment, of a golf club travel protector according to the present invention. Fig. 7 is a top view of a second embodiment of a golf club travel protector according to the present invention.
Fig. 8 is a plan view of a third embodiment of a golf club travel protector according to the present invention.
Fig. 9 is a top view of a third embodiment of a golf club travel protector according to the present invention.
Fig. 10 is a perspective view of a fourth and preferred embodiment of a golf club travel protector according to the present invention. Fig. 11 is a sectional, side view of a fourth and preferred embodiment of a golf club travel protector according to the present invention.
Similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the attached drawings.
BESTMODESFORCARRYINGOUTTHEINVENTION
The present invention is a device that affords protection for a golf club and functions to prevent damage to the club when the club is stowed in a travel bag. Fabricated from one- piece, rigid, plastic material, the device comprises a cradle or canopy portion configured to house a golf club head. Although especially effective for protecting drivers with long shafts, the cradle or canopy can be configured to receive the heads of putters or irons that also have longer shafts. A tube or sleeve extends downward from the bottom of the canopy or cradle and terminates in an open end.
It has been determined that a sleeve length of approximately 60.96 centimeters and a diameter of 3.18 centimeters is effective to protect the shaft of a club disposed therein. As contemplated, the cradle is designed with an open top. An elastic member can be employed to keep the device from slipping off the club. Alternatively, a removable top can be used instead of the elastic member. The embodiment of the invention that utilizes a canopy employs hook and loop fasteners to secure the club head and shaft. - The cradle and canopy are lined with soft material to prevent club head scratches. Accordingly, the invention presents a one-piece, lightweight rigid device for preventing damage to golf clubs when the clubs are packed for traveling. ' The device is easy to use and durable. Designed to protect the longer clubs, the device is especially effective for use with, drivers, but is also adaptable for use with irons or putters that have longer shafts.
Attention is first directed to Figs. 1-5 wherein the protective device of the present invention is generally indicated at 10. An array of golf club travel protectors 10 is housed in a golf bag 12. Each protector 10 comprises a head or cradle portion 14 and a sleeve portion 16. As stated above, device 10 is one-piece and is fabricated from light-weight, rigid plastic material. Cradle 14 is configured such that the head of a golf club can nest therein. As illustrated in Figs. 1-5, the cradle is configured to receive the head 18 of a conventional driver. The inner surface 14a of cradle 14 is lined with a soft material to prevent the driver head 18 from being scratched by the plastic material. Sleeve portion 16 has a length of approximately 60.96 centimeters and a diameter of approximately 3.18 centimeters. As mentioned above, these dimensions have been found to afford optimum protection for shaft 18a and head 18. As best seen in Fig. 3, device 10 is inserted from the handle end of driver shaft 18a. An elastic retainer 20 (Fig.4) is employed to keep the device from slipping from the club. Alternatively a removable cover 21 (Fig. 5) can be used to accomplish the same function.
Figs. 6-9 are illustrative of embodiments of the invention utilized to protect putters having extra long shafts. In the embodiment of Figs. 6 and 7, cradle 22 is configured to receive the head of a mallet putter. In Figs. 8 and 9, cradle 24 is configured to receive the head of a "two ball" putter. In both embodiments the length of sleeve 16 is approximately 6.35 centimeters.
Figs. 10 and 11 are illustrative of an embodiment comprising an open-face sleeve 30.
Sleeve 30 is C-shaped having an open front face 30a and a closed rear face 30b. Sleeve 30 is designed with open upper and lower ends 32, 34. A canopy 36 is fashioned with a rear wall
40, which rear wall is attached to the upper end 32 of sleeve 30. A pair of sidewalls 42 intersects at rear wall 40. A top wall 44 rests on the upper edges of sidewalls 42. The upper edges of the sidewalls are slanted such that top wall 42 is slanted upwardly in a direction away from rear wall 40. Sleeve 30 and canopy 36 are fabricated from a hard, durable plastic material. A soft protective material 46 is disposed on the inner surfaces of sidewalls 42 and top wall 44 to prevent the club head from being scratched. Hook and loop straps 48 are affixed at strategic locations on the sleeve and canopy to retain the club therein.
It is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, but encompasses any and all embodiments within the scope of the following claims.

Claims

CLAIMSI claim:
1. A golf club travel protector, comprising:
an elongate sleeve having an upper end and a lower end, said sleeve being fabricated from a one-piece, rigid material;
a housing member extending from said upper end of the sleeve, said housing member having an inner surface and dimensioned to receive the head of a golf club therein; and
a soft material lining the inner surface of said housing member.
2. A golf club travel protector as recited in claim 1, wherein said housing member is a cradle.
3. A golf club travel protector as recited in claim 1, wherein said housing member is a cradle and wherein said cradle and said sleeve are of one-piece construction.
4. A golf club travel protector as recited in claim 1, wherein said housing member is a cradle and wherein said cradle and said sleeve are fabricated from a rigid plastic material.
5. A golf club travel protector as recited in claim 1, wherein said housing member is a canopy.
6. A golf club travel protector, comprising:
an elongate sleeve having an upper end, a lower end, an open front face for receiving a shaft of a golf club therein and a closed rear face, said sleeve being fabricated from a one- piece, rigid material;
a housing member attached to and extending upwardly from said upper end of said sleeve, said housing member having an inner surface and dimensioned to receive the head of a golf club therein; and
a soft material lining the inner surface of said housing member.
7. A golf club travel protector as recited in claim 6, wherein said housing member is a canopy and wherein said canopy and said sleeve are fabricated from a rigid plastic material.
8. A golf club travel protector, comprising:
an elongate sleeve having an upper end, a lower end, an open front face for receiving a shaft of a golf club therein and a closed rear face, said sleeve being fabricated from a one- piece, rigid material;
a canopy attached to and extending upwardly from said upper end of said sleeve, said canopy having a rear wall, a top wall, and a pair of side walls defining an inner surface dimensioned to receive the head of a golf club therein; and
a soft material lining the inner surface of said canopy.
9. A golf club travel protector as recited in claim 8, wherein the rear wall of said canopy is attached to said sleeve at said closed rear face.
10. A golf club travel protector as recited in claim 8, wherein said pair of side walls have edges that are slanted upwardly in a direction away from said rear wall and said top wall is disposed on said edges.
11. A golf club travel protector as recited in claim 8, wherein said sleeve and said canopy are fabricated from a rigid plastic material.
12. A golf club travel protector as recited in claim 8, wherein said pair of side walls have edges that are slanted upwardly in a direction away from said rear wall and said top wall is disposed on said edges;
and hook and loop fastening straps attach to said canopy and to said sleeve for retaining the golf club in said sleeve and canopy.
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