GOLFERS SIDEKICK 2
This time saving device is apparent during the course of play. In addition, virtually all of The “Golfer's Sidekick 2” towel is used while on average only 30 to 40 percent of the standard towel is used and is attached either to the golf cart or one is tucked into the trouser making only a small portion of the towel available for use. Time constraints, especially during tournament play makes the “Golfer's Sidekick 2” extremely valuable. Existing towels lacks convenience of use and the inability to consistently make available the total use of the towel. The total embodiment, reversible towel with scouring pads, the pouch with attached accessories makes the “Golfer's Sidekick 2” the most versatile golfer's cleaning kit available.
All materials for the “Golfer's Sidekick (2)” (
Materials:
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- Terry cloth of either heavy, medium or light weight
- Genuine leather or nagahyde.
- Upholstery Thread
- Magnetic ball marker (
FIG. 11 ) - Nylon Zipper (5″) (
FIG. 13 ) - Heavy Duty Elastic—1½″ wide (
FIG. 11 ) - Snap (
FIG. 9 ) - A 3 inch circular slip ring (
FIG. 8 ) - Scour pad material (
FIG. 4 ) - Glue—Perma Bond
Terry Cloth
The terry cloth material can be of varied weight or color, and should be cut at about eight and one half inches by approximately thirty-six inches in length. The extra half inch in width is to allow for sewing space bringing the finished width to about four inches. Once cut, fold lengthwise and sew a lengthwise seam. Then invert, turning the seam inside out; join the two ends forming a tube.
Genuine leather or nagahyde—Golfers Sidekick (2) Pouch
The “Golfer's Sidekick (2) pouch (
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- 1. Pouch—Two pieces of leather or nagahyde material measuring six and three-fourths inches square. (
FIG. 14 ) - 2. Slip Ring Loop—One piece of leather or nagahyde material measuring three inches wide by three and one quarter inches long (
FIG. 16 ) - 3. Belt Loop—One piece of leather or nagahyde material measuring five and one quarter inches wide by seven and one half inches long (
FIG. 15 ) - 4. Tee Holder—One piece of elastic measuring 2½″ long (
FIG. 11 )
- 1. Pouch—Two pieces of leather or nagahyde material measuring six and three-fourths inches square. (
Assembly—
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- Step 1 Stitch zipper to the top edges of the 6¾″ square pieces (cut in #1 above) allowing ⅝″ on either end of the zipper for side seams, as follows:
- a. Open zipper (
FIG. 13 ) and place face down on right side of material, placing the zipper teeth ⅝″ from the raw edge of material. Stitch close to teeth. - b. Turn zipper face up, folding material back from zipper teeth; topstitch ⅛″ from fold.
- c. Close zipper and align second piece of material so that side seams are even; pin zipper in place.
- d. Open zipper and follow steps a and b again.
- e. Close zipper. (If it is necessary to shorten zipper, bar tack across bottom of zipper, and trim excess zipper even with sides of material.)
- a. Open zipper (
- Step 2 Elastic Tee Holder—(
FIG. 11 )- a. With zipper closed and pull tab to the left, fold one raw edge of elastic piece (cut in #4 above) under and place the top right corner 1″ below zipper topstitching and 1⅛″ from right side (raw edge), laying the folded edge of elastic parallel to raw edge; stitch in place along folded edge.
- b. Without stretching elastic, fold under opposite raw edge of elastic and stitch in place.
- c. Divide the distance between top and bottom stitching into three equal sections; stitch along each dividing line parallel to top and bottom stitching, forming three “pouches” for insertion of tees.
- Step 3 Slip Ring Loop (
FIG. 16 )- a. Fold piece cut in #2 above in half lengthwise with right sides together.
- b. Stitch one end and along lengthwise edge ⅝″ from raw edges.
- c. Trim seam allowances to ¼″, and trim corners diagonally.
- d. Turn piece right-side-out, keeping corners square.
- e. Topstitch along seamed and folded edges ¼″ from edge, beginning at unfinished edge making one continuous stitching line ending at unfinished edge.
- f. Fold over ½″ of bottom raw edge of same piece. Place fold ⅛ below top stitching of zipper ensuring folded edges are evenly aligned; stitch in place.
- Step 4 Belt Loop—(
FIG. 15 )- a. Fold piece cut in #3 above in half lengthwise with right sides together.
- b. Stitch one end and along lengthwise edge ⅝″ from raw edges.
- c. Trim seam allowances to ¼″, and trim corners diagonally.
- d. Turn piece right-side-out, keeping corners square.
- e. Topstitch along seamed and folded edges ¼″ from edge, beginning at unfinished edge making one continuous stitching line ending at unfinished edge.
- f. On back side of Golfer's Sidekick (2), place unfinished edge ¼″ below topstitching at zipper (with finished edge away from zipper) and centered between side edges; stitch in place.
- g. Fold finished edge toward zipper and topstitch in place ensuring that raw edges are enclosed (covered).
- Step 5 Finishing Pouch (
FIG. 14 )- a. With right sides together and raw edges aligned, stitch side and bottom seams having a ⅝″ seam allowance.
- b. Trim seam allowance to ¼″, trimming corners diagonally.
- c. Fold right-side-out ensuring corners are square.
- d. Fold finished edge of belt loop toward front of Golfer's Sidekick (2) aligning finished edge ⅛″ above zipper; attach snap with placement such that maximum room is allowed for belt.
- e. Attach ball marker to bottom left corner of front side of Golfer's Sidekick (2) using Perma Bond glue.
- Step 1 Stitch zipper to the top edges of the 6¾″ square pieces (cut in #1 above) allowing ⅝″ on either end of the zipper for side seams, as follows:
Thread of Upholstery Strength
The thread should be of Upholstery strength, 100% nylon. 137 m.
Magnetic Ball Marker (FIG. 11—140 and 140a)
The magnetic ball marker, half inch in diameter, can be purchased at most golf shops and department stores. Bond the base of marker,
3 Inch Slip Ring (
The three inch (3″) slip ring can be purchased through a manufacturer or ordered through a local craft merchant. Attached diagram shows method of slip ring installation.
Snap (
A snap tool is required.
Scour Pad Material (
Scotch bright or similar type scour pad can be purchased at most grocery stores and or home improvement stores. Pad should be one-quarter of an inch in thickness. Cut four (4) standard scour pads into three-quarter inch squares. Place scour pads at either end of each side of terry cloth. Sew to terry cloth in place so as to have a pad at top and bottom of terry cloth.
Glue
An industrial Perma Bond type glue would be necessary for a strong hold.
Golf/Sports Cleaning Device
1. Field of the Invention
The “Golfer's Sidekick 2” is a cleaning device and kit which is directed primarily to the golfer. This is used to keep golf clubs and golf balls clean of debris and can be used in the cleaning of various other sports equipment as well as a general tool for cleaning other materials. Attached Tee holder and magnetic ball marker makes the “Golfer's Sidekick 2” remarkably versatile. The zippered pouch allows for the storing of other golf or personal items. Also attached is a two (2) inch circular or three (3) inch square slip ring with easy flow beads on the slip rings allowing for the towel to be easily pulled which in turn makes virtually one hundred percent (100%) of the towel available to the golfer. This invention relates primarily to golfers as a cleaning device. The “Golfer's Sidekick 2” can be worn on the belt which provides versatility and ease of use. The “Golfer's Sidekick 2” consists of a towel, which after stitching is approximately eighteen (18) inches in length and four (4) inches in width. The “continuous” reversible towel is at such a length so as to provide easy reach making club head or golf ball cleaning easier while attached to the belt. The attached scouring pads are strategically placed on the towel to clean the grooves of the club heads easily. The clasped stainless steel slip ring easily breaks apart for the removal of the towel for laundering, whereupon a second towel is provided for immediate use.
The Golfer's Sidekick 2 revolutionizes how golfer's maintain an effective means in keeping golf clubs and golf balls clean throughout the course of the game. The Sidekick 2 transcends the typical means of maintaining clean golf equipment by having the kit attached to the belt, using virtually all of the towel, both inside and out and by keeping the ball marker and tees in easy reach. Other vital tools such as a divot repair tool, extra tees and other accessories are kept inside the pouch. Simplicity in its use plays an important part in maintaining time of play. Expediency, simplicity of use and effectiveness makes the Sidekick 2 a revolutionary golfer's cleaning kit.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONA cleaning device for golf and other sports equipment the “Golfer's Sidekick 2” is primarily used for the golf ball and club heads. The terry cloth towel is of sufficient length and has scouring pads. The pouch is zippered to store other golf or personal items. Attached to the pouch is a 3 inch stainless steel slip ring which in turn has six easy pull beads. The pouch also has attached a magnetic ball marker and Tee holder. The pouch has a built in loop to be carried on the belt on either side. The “Golfer's Sidekick 2” comes with two towels.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVENTIONFollowing is a synopsis of each facet of said invention. The drawings include each element and their makeup.
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Claims
1. A golf club and golf ball cleaning device hereto referred to as the “Golfer's Sidekick 2” is comprised of implements that enable the golfer not only to keep equipment clean but with the inclusion of other tools allows for expediency of play and attaches to the belt which is accompanied with an additional reversible towel, a magnetic ball marker, a zippered pouch and tee holder with the zippered pouch which can also be used for additional golf or personal items, and is made of a pliable vinyl or leather material with a towel which is made of any weight of terry cloth material having strategically placed scouring pads for a more thorough cleaning of golf equipment and is attached to the pouch by a 3 inch stainless steel slip ring that has free flowing beads allowing the towel to be easily pulled enabling the golfer to find an unused portion of the towel to clean golf equipment making the “Golfer's Sidekick 2” a kit which provides expediency of play and accessibility to commonly used golf tools and a reversible towel in conjunction with the 3″ inch slip ring virtually makes 100 percent of the golf towel usable while a second towel is provided with the kit one is always available for use.
Type: Application
Filed: Dec 2, 2008
Publication Date: Jun 3, 2010
Inventor: Anthony Philip Mejia (Placentia, CA)
Application Number: 12/315,254