GRIP CLEANING DEVICE

Abstract

A grip cleaning device for cleaning handle grips comprising a tubular cleaning material soaked with cleaning product and fitted inside a tubular outer sleeve wherein the handle grip is inserted into the hole of said tubular cleaning material and moved up and down the tubular cleaning material to clean the handle grip. The tubular outer sleeve can also be partially torn to expose the tubular cleaning material and allow to clean other objects.

Description

REFERENCE TO PENDING APPLICATIONS

This application does not claim the benefit of pending application.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention is generally related to a grip clean device, a specifically, toward a grip cleaning device that can be utilized to clean a golf club head and a golf club grip.

2. Description of the Related Art

Gripping portions of golf clubs, tennis rackets, and like items become sticky, greasy and generally dirty after use and over a period of time. There is a need for grip and handle washers, and there are multiple prior patents disclosing a variety of grip washing devices.

However, the prior grip washers tend to be relatively complicated and relatively expensive including motorized brushes. Several are not environmentally friendly and require the use of liquid detergent which is not convenient when playing golf or tennis for example. Several prior grip washers only clean on side of the grip at a time leading to uneven cleaning and results. Other prior grip cleaners include abrasive brushes that can prematurely age the grip.

There is a need for a simple and inexpensive grip cleaner that is disposable, environmentally friendly, requiring no handling of liquid while providing a consistent gentle cleaning around the grip. The device can be used while playing sports such as golf or tennis and be easily portable. Furthermore, there is a need to combine a grip cleaner with a club head cleaner to limit the amount of devices required to be carried.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The handle grip cleaning device comprises a tubular cleaning material soaked with cleaning product and loosely fitted inside a tubular outer sleeve. The cleaning material has an opening extending internally. One or more handle grips can be slidably inserted into the opening of the tubular cleaning material. The cleaning material may be moved up and down along the grip, allowing the cleaning material to clean the handle grip while holding the tubular outer sleeve.

In another embodiment, a string is attached to the tubular outer sleeve and is used to tear some of the tubular outer sleeve to expose the tubular cleaning material for cleaning one or more object.

The features of the invention which are believed to be novel are particularly pointed out in the specification. The present invention now will be described more fully hereinafter This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided by way of illustration only and so that this disclosure will be thorough, complete and will fully convey the full scope of the invention to those skilled in the art.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and method(s) of use for the present invention constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present invention.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention with an example golf club grip being cleaned.

FIG. 3 is a side view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an end view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a side view of an additional embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a side view of the embodiment of FIG. 5 illustrating the tubular outer sleeve torn to expose the tubular cleaning material.

FIG. 7 is a side view of an additional embodiment of the present invention.

The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

As illustrated in FIGS. 1-4, an embodiment of the cleaning device 100 of the present invention is disclosed. A substantially tubular cleaning material 104 is loosely fitted in a substantially tubular outer sleeve 101. The tubular cleaning material 104 can be made of flexible absorbing material, for example, but not limited to, a sponge-like material or absorbent cloth, to soak cleaning product and provide a gentle abrasive to clean the handle grip 106. Preferably the tubular cleaning material 104 and the cleaning product are disposable in an environmentally friendly manner.

The tubular outer sleeve 101 is made of flexible tearable material that is preferably waterproof to prevent the cleaning product to dry.

A string 102 may optionally be secured to the inside of the tubular outer sleeve 100 to tear the tubular outer sleeve 100.

The tubular cleaning material 104 includes an interior cavity 108 having an length and an access hole 110 that is configured to receive a handle grip 106. The length of the tubular cleaning material 104 is slightly longer than the handle grip 106 and the width of the hole 110 is slightly wider than the handle grip 106 such that the handle grip 106 can be inserted and moved in the hole of the tubular cleaning material 104. The tubular outer sleeve 101 is sized to fit the tubular cleaning material 104.

In operation, before the first use, both ends of the tubular outer sleeve 101 are closed, enclosing the cleaning material 104 to keep the tubular cleaning material 104 moist. To utilize cleaning device 100, the end of tubular outer sleeve 101 proximate of the hole 110 is torn open to allow the handle grip 106 to be inserted into the cavity 108.

FIG. 2 shows the handle grip 106 being slidably inserted and moved up and down the tubular cleaning material tubular cleaning material 104 while holding the device 100 on the tubular outer sleeve 101 for cleaning the handle grip 106. The pressure applied on the tubular outer sleeve 101 can vary to clean the handle grip 106 deeper.

The tubular shape provides consistent cleaning around the surface of the handle grip 106. Multiple handle grip 106 can be cleaned using the same device.

In another embodiment a string 102 is secured to the inside of the tubular outer sleeve 100.

As illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6, an embodiment of the cleaning device 100 having a pull string 102 is disclosed. Pull string 102 is shown to extend from the exterior of the outer sleeve 101 into the interior of cleaning device 100 between the outer sleeve 101 and the cleaning material 104. Pull string 102 can be pulled to tear part of the tubular outer sleeve 101 away to expose some of the tubular cleaning material 104. The device can then also be used to clean other objects, such as the club face of a golf club or the strings of a tennis racket for examples.

The device can be sized to clean any type and sizes of grips, not limited to grips of sporting equipment.

As illustrated in FIG. 7, an additional embodiment of the cleaning device 200 is disclosed. This embodiment is configured to clean pipes that are secured at one or both ends. Cleaning device 200 may include a substantially tubular cleaning material 204 that is loosely fitted within a substantially tubular outer sleeve 201. The tubular cleaning material 204 that may be soaked with a cleaning product and can include an interior cavity 208 extending the length of the cleaning material and a first access hole 210 and a second access hole 212 at the opposing ends of the cleaning material 204. Cleaning material 204 is configured to clean pipes that are secured at one or both ends. A pull string 202 may be secured to the inside of interior cavity 208 that is configured to longitudinally tear open the cleaning material 204 to expose the interior cavity 208 when pulled. The torn cleaning material 204 may be fitted around the pipe such that the pipe sits within the opening. The cleaning material may be moved along the pipe in order to clean the pipe.

The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The exemplary embodiment(s) were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the present invention and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the present invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.

Claims

1. A grip cleaning device comprising:

a tubular cleaning material fitted inside a tubular outer sleeve;

the tubular cleaning material soaked with a cleaning product; and

the tubular cleaning material having a longitudinal opening extending therethrough, the opening being configured to slidably receive a handle grip,

wherein the handle grip may be moved within the opening while holding the tubular outer sleeve to clean the handle grip.

2. The cleaning device of claim 1 wherein said tubular cleaning material is compostable.

3. The cleaning device of claim 1 wherein said tubular outer sleeve is tearable.

4. The cleaning device of claim 3 further comprising:

a string secured to the inside of the tubular outer sleeve wherein said string is pulled to tear some of said tubular outer sleeve to expose said tubular cleaning material for cleaning one or more other objects.

5. The cleaning device of claim 1 wherein said tubular outer sleeve is compostable.

6. The cleaning device of claim 1 wherein said tubular outer sleeve is waterproof.