For A Golf Club (e.g., Head Cover) Patents (Class 150/160)
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Patent number: 12168167Abstract: A tubular golf club head cover device, with at least one open end for insertion and extraction of a golf club head. A notch and semi-rigid flap exist on one end of the tubular shape that allow for insertion of the golf club head and the self-latching of the club into the golf club head cover device.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2023Date of Patent: December 17, 2024Inventor: Kenneth W. Rittmann
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Patent number: 12161924Abstract: Examples of golf equipment covers and methods to manufacture golf equipment covers are generally described herein. In one example, a golf club head cover can include a body portion having a top portion, a bottom portion, a front portion, a rear portion opposite the front portion, and an opening defined in the bottom portion and leading to an internal cavity configured to receive a golf club head. The body portion can further include an outer shell portion. A magnetic portion is concealed in the body portion and configured to magnetically attach the golf club head cover to a metallic structure. A magnet identifier is configured to identify a location of the magnetic portion. The magnet identifier separates the magnetic portion and the metallic structure from one another when the magnetic portion is magnetically attached to the metallic structure. Other examples may be described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2023Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: PARSONS XTREME GOLF, LLCInventors: Robert R. Parsons, Duane E. Pacha
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Patent number: 12109469Abstract: A headcover for a golf club includes a body formed layer by layer upon a build plane during an additive manufacturing process. The body defines a chamber adapted to receive a golf club head and includes a heel end, a toe end, and a plurality of sidewalls. The headcover further includes a lattice structure formed unitarily on a portion of the body during the additive manufacturing process. The lattice structure extends over at least a portion of each of the plurality of sidewalls and the toe end of the body.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2020Date of Patent: October 8, 2024Assignee: Cobra Golf IncorporatedInventors: Ryan L. Roach, Cameron J. Day
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Patent number: 12005331Abstract: A golf club protector that may be magnetically attached to a golf club iron to provide a protective, covering layer over at least the face of the iron. The golf club protector is formed from body having an inner layer, an outer later, and an intermediate layer positioned between the inner and outer layers. A series of magnets are positioned in the intermediate layer. The body has an outer perimeter corresponding to the shape of a golf club iron and is dimensioned to be positioned in covering relation to a face of the golf club iron.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2022Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Inventor: Jordan Pulaski
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Patent number: 11766596Abstract: Embodiments of headcovers having a headcover body that includes a detachable pull strap with a plurality of leg portions that connect to the headcover body and methods to manufacture such headcovers are generally described herein. Other embodiments of the headcovers may be described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2019Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing CorporationInventors: John A. Solheim, John R. Marusiak, Xiaojian Chen, Daniel K. Lee
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Patent number: 11565159Abstract: There is provided a golf club head cover with golf ball holders on the outside comprising of a golf club head cover, golf ball holders attached to the outside of the golf club head cover and fasteners that attach the golf ball holders to the golf club head cover. The golf ball holders may form an animal or character feature such as an eye.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2020Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Inventor: Victor Manuel Gonzalez
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Patent number: 11351430Abstract: A club cover is provided by being configured to be flexible in an entrance space part thereof, through which a golf club head (hereinbelow referred to as “a club head”) is inserted into and withdrawn from the club cover. More particularly, a club cover having variable internal space is provided by being configured to be flexible in an entrance space part thereof, wherein when the club head is inserted into the club cover, the club head is in the club cover with the entrance space part of a body part being folded by a foldable part provided on a side surface of the body part to protect the club head, but when the club head is withdrawn, the foldable part is unfolded to expand the entrance space part, so that the club head is easily withdrawn and stored, which is easily manipulated by one hand.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2020Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Inventors: Seop Maeng, Seoe Young Maeng
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Patent number: 11318361Abstract: A club cover having variable internal space is proposed by being configured to be flexible in an entrance space part thereof, through which a golf club head (hereinbelow referred to as “a club head”) is inserted into and withdrawn from the club clover. More particularly, a club cover having variable internal space is proposed, wherein when a club head is inserted into the club cover, front and rear surfaces of a body part are brought close to each other to protect the club head, and when the club head is withdrawn, the front and rear surfaces of the body part are spaced apart from each other, so the club head is easily withdrawn and stored, and is safely stored without damage.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2020Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Inventors: Seop Maeng, Seoe Young Maeng
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Patent number: 11198045Abstract: Examples of golf equipment covers and methods to manufacture golf equipment covers are generally described herein. In one example, a golf club head cover may include a body portion having an outer shell portion, an inner liner portion, and an opening for receiving a golf club head. The golf club head cover may include a magnetic portion that allows the golf club head cover to be magnetically attached to a metallic structure, such as a steel golf cart basket. A magnet identifier may be visibly located proximate to the magnetic portion. The magnet identifier may notify an individual as to a location of the magnetic portion. Other examples may be described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2021Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: PARSONS XTREME GOLF, LLCInventors: Robert R. Parsons, Duane E. Pacha
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Patent number: 10537776Abstract: A golf club head cover. Implementations may include a body portion defining an internal cavity for receiving a golf club head, a first flap disposed on the body portion and including a first magnetic fastener, and a second flap disposed on the body portion and including a second magnetic fastener. The first magnetic fastener and second magnetic fastener may substantially align with each other and may be aligned substantially parallel with the internal cavity of the body portion. Particular implementations may include a notch adjacent to the internal cavity and/or reentrant openings on both a side of the first flap and on a side of the second flap.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2017Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Inventor: John Travis Gaffney
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Patent number: 10441861Abstract: Protective covers for preventing damage to ball bats during batting practice are comprised of an impact force absorbing elastic sleeve which has through its length bore and a V-shaped notch extending forward from a rear transverse edge of the sleeve, dividing a rear length of the sleeve into opposed flaps, thus providing an enlarged entrance opening which facilitates insertion of a bat into the sleeve bore. A strap extending radially from one flap is releasably attachable by a closure fastener to the other flap, enabling the flaps to be cinched around and secured to a bat inserted into the sleeve bore. The protective covers may optionally have weights and/or friction strips positioned within the sleeve, and may optionally include an inertial sensor or impact force sensor and radio transmitter for transmitting signals representative of bat motions or impact forces exerted on the bat.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2018Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Inventors: Erik Mattern, Steven C Schinko
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Patent number: 10166448Abstract: A golf club equipment grouping includes a golf club and a golf club cover. The golf club includes a shaft and a club head attached to the shaft. The golf club cover includes a main body comprising first, second, and upper panels; a sleeve attached to the main body; and a pull member attached to the upper panel of the main body. The pull member in turn includes a first attachment point fixing the pull member to the main body and a second attachment point fixing the pull member to the main body. A body distance, which is the shortest distance between the first attachment point and the second attachment point as measured along the exterior of the main body, is greater than or equal to the minimum upper panel width.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2016Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: SRI SPORTS LIMITEDInventor: Brad S Hooley
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Patent number: 10086247Abstract: A golf club head cover includes an outer shell having a first closed end and a second open end providing access to an internal cavity. A flexible liner is included substantially within the internal cavity of the outer shell, the flexible liner fixedly coupled with the outer shell around the second open end and at two or more tabs extending from an outer surface of the flexible liner to an inner surface of the outer shell.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2017Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Inventor: John Travis Gaffney
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Patent number: 9950229Abstract: A golf club head cover including a head portion that defines a compartment that receives a golf club head and a sleeve portion that extends from the head portion and defines a sleeve conduit having an open end. The sleeve conduit is in communication with the compartment and the open end is positioned opposite the compartment. The sleeve portion is constructed from a first material and a second material. The second material is more elastic than the first material.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2015Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing CorporationInventors: Daniel K. Lee, Brian McGuire, James Chen
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Patent number: 9868040Abstract: Embodiments of headcovers having a headcover body that includes a plurality of collapsible portions that allow the headcover body to be configured between a collapsed configuration and a non-collapsed configuration and methods to manufacture such headcovers are generally described herein. Other embodiments of the headcovers may be described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2016Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing CorporationInventors: John A. Solheim, John R. Marusiak, Xiaojian Chen, Daniel Lee
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Patent number: 9717966Abstract: A support device is formed in a Y-shaped configuration having a lower assembly and upper arms and a ring coupled to lower extents of the upper arms and to an upper extent of the lower assembly. The upper arms include two gypsy studs attached to the upper arms remote from the ring. The gypsy studs are removably attachable to a golf bag. The lower assembly includes an upper section with upper and lower ends. The lower assembly includes a lower section with upper and lower ends. The lower assembly includes a release mechanism separably coupling the upper and lower sections. A clip is attached to the lower end of the lower section for removably receiving and supporting a golf accessory.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2014Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Inventor: Derek A. Queener
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Patent number: 9675858Abstract: A golf club head cover includes an outer shell having a first closed end and a second open end providing access to an internal cavity. A flexible liner is included substantially within the internal cavity of the outer shell, the flexible liner fixedly coupled with the outer shell around the second open end and at two or more tabs extending from an outer surface of the flexible liner to an inner surface of the outer shell.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2016Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Inventor: John Travis Gaffney
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Patent number: 9630075Abstract: The golf club cover is a cover adapted for use with golf clubs. The golf club cover is designed to protect both the head and the shaft of the golf club. In order to more appropriately pad and protect the shaft, the golf club cover opens into two segments that can be wrapped around the head of the club and wrapped tightly around the shaft of the club. Once properly placed on the golf club, the golf club cover is held in position using a plurality of magnets. The golf club cover comprises a head piece, an elastic band, and a shaft padding.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2015Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Inventor: Jason Wallace
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Patent number: 9623305Abstract: A golf club head cover for releasable connection to a shaft and head of a golf club includes a cover body for detachably covering the club head, the cover body having a head portion with a top surface that has a flexible longitudinal portion formed therein adapted to separate the head portion into two half-head portions adapted to articulate about the flexible portion. A front facing surface of the head portion includes a slit separating it into two wings. A shank portion of the cover body extends downwardly to enclose a portion of the shaft of the golf club. The cover body further includes a fastening means composed of a first part secured within each half-head portion for selectively affixing the cover body in an open position, and a second part secured within each wing for selectively affixing the cover body in a closed position about the golf club head.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2015Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Frogger, LLCInventor: Jeremiah Bohannon
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Patent number: 9604109Abstract: A golf club head cover. Implementations may include a body portion defining an internal cavity for receiving a golf club head, a first flap disposed on the body portion and including a first magnetic fastener, and a second flap disposed on the body portion and including a second magnetic fastener. The first magnetic fastener and second magnetic fastener may substantially align with each other and may be aligned substantially parallel with the internal cavity of the body portion. Particular implementations may include a notch adjacent to the internal cavity and/or reentrant openings on both a side of the first flap and on a side of the second flap.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2009Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Inventor: John Travis Gaffney
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Patent number: 9566487Abstract: An overgrip for a golf club is provided that includes a shell defining an interior and an open end, with a soft material disposed within the interior of the shell and capable of conforming to the shape of a club inserted into the interior through the at least one open end to engage the club. The shell can be formed with a pair of halves joined by a hinge to assist in the positioning of the club within the overgrip and can additionally include a locking mechanism to selectively hold the shell in engagement with the club positioned therein.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2015Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Inventor: John J. Feehan
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Patent number: 9561414Abstract: Embodiments of headcovers having a headcover body that includes a plurality of collapsible portions that allow the headcover body to be configured between a collapsed configuration and a non-collapsed configuration and methods to manufacture such headcovers are generally described herein. Other embodiments of the headcovers may be described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2014Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing CorporationInventors: John A. Solheim, John R. Marusiak, Xiojian Chen, Daniel Lee
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Patent number: 9521938Abstract: The invention relates to a cleaning device (1?, 1?, 1??) comprising a component (2?, 2?, 2??) which has associated product information (3). The aim of the invention is to develop and further improve a cleaning device of said type, such that once it has been easily marked with product information, said product permanently carries said product information. The device is characterized in that said component (2?, 2?, 2??) comprises a surface (2?a, 2?a, 2??a) in which the product information (3) is intrinsic and/or integral with the material, said product information (3) having been formed by means which are interspaced from said surface (2?a, 2?a, 2??a).Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2012Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: CARL FREUDENBERG KGInventor: Andreas Eisenhut
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Patent number: 9415282Abstract: Various exemplary implementations of the principles described herein provide a cover for a golf club. The golf club may include a head and a shaft, the head having a heel end and a toe end, and the shaft connected at the heel end. The cover may include a toe portion substantially shrouding the toe end of the club head and a heel portion substantially shrouding the heel end of the club head and a first length of the shaft. The cover may include a sleeve portion extending from the heel portion and substantially shrouding a second length of the shaft, the second length being greater than the first length. The sleeve portion may have an opening opposite the heel portion. The cover may include a first pull member on the heel portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: SRI SPORTS LIMITEDInventor: Brad S. Hooley
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Patent number: 9211457Abstract: Disclosed herein is a golf-club protective cover having an opening and closing holder for protecting a golf club. The protective cover includes a main body having a pair of opening and closing plates that have a semi-circular section to receive a shaft of the golf club and a hinged joint portion on an end thereof so as to be hinged to each other, with a coil spring provided on the hinged joint portion to elastically bias the main body in a closing direction. A locking part is secured to one of the pair of opening and closing plates of the main body, thus locking or unlocking the opening and closing plates. The protective cover can reduce the number of manufacturing processes, simplify manufacturing work, and reduce labor. Further, a shape frame corresponding to each of golf clubs with various shapes is mounted to the main body.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2013Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Inventors: Seop Maeng, Seoe Young Maeng
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Patent number: 9072946Abstract: Embodiments of club head covers having a pull strap and methods to manufacture club head covers are generally described herein. Other embodiments of club head covers having a pull strap may be described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2014Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing CorporationInventors: John H. Loudenslager, David D. Jones, Kevin W. Flaherty, James Martell
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Patent number: 8991448Abstract: A covering system includes a tarp made of an elastic membrane and a plurality of tarp fastening hooks. The fastening hooks allow the elastic membrane to be stretched over valuables and affixed to environmental anchors so that creases and puddle-enabling pockets in the membrane are eliminated. The fastening hooks clamp onto the elastic membrane and hook onto the environmental anchors to cause tension in the membrane. The clamping forces of the tarp fasteners are inherently increased in proportion to the tension in the clamped membrane.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2012Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Inventor: Matthew White
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Publication number: 20150083291Abstract: Embodiments of headcovers having a headcover body that includes a plurality of collapsible portions that allow the headcover body to be configured between a collapsed configuration and a non-collapsed configuration and methods to manufacture such headcovers are generally described herein. Other embodiments of the headcovers may be described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2014Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventors: John A. Solheim, John R. Marusiak, Xiojian Chen, Daniel Lee
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Publication number: 20150047761Abstract: Embodiments of top loading headcovers and methods to manufacture top loading headcovers are generally described herein. Other embodiments of top loading headcovers may be described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2013Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventors: David A. Higdon, James D. Martell, Ryan J. Bruce
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Publication number: 20150027604Abstract: A dual purpose cover device is provided. The cover device may have a generally cylindrical shaped sleeve configuration having a body providing a closed bottom end and a generally circular top end sleeve opening. The exterior surface of the body may provide two fasteners near the sleeve opening, wherein the two fasteners are disposed a predetermined distance apart when the cover device is in an open position, wherein the body defines a cavity adapted to slidably receive and snugly secure a beverage container or, separately, receive a golf club head. The cover design may be configured into a closed position by connecting the two fasteners so that a portion of the body extending over the predetermined distance is urged to into the cavity and the sleeve opening area of the open position, thereby pinching and/or clasping the sleeve opening. Said pinching and/or clasping of the sleeve opening secures the golf head club within the cavity while allowing the club shaft to protrude through the sleeve opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2014Publication date: January 29, 2015Inventor: Paul Thomas JAMES
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Patent number: 8905094Abstract: A golf club head cover. Implementations may include a body portion defining an internal cavity for receiving a golf club head, a first flap disposed on the body portion and including a first magnetic fastener, and a second flap disposed on the body portion and including a second magnetic fastener. The first magnetic fastener and second magnetic fastener may substantially align with each other and may be aligned substantially parallel with the internal cavity of the body portion. Particular implementations may include a notch adjacent to the internal cavity and/or reentrant openings on both a side of the first flap and on a side of the second flap.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2012Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Arizona Manufacturing & Embroidery, Inc.Inventor: Travis Gaffney
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Publication number: 20140318674Abstract: Embodiments of club head covers having a pull strap and methods to manufacture club head covers are generally described herein. Other embodiments of club head covers having a pull strap may be described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventors: John H. Loudenslager, David D. Jones, Kevin W. Flaherty, James Martell
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Patent number: 8844588Abstract: A head cover for a golf club includes a first surface having a removable cleaning pad thereon, and a second surface on which at least one golf accessory constructed of a ferrous metal is removably attached thereto. The second surface is part of a tri-layer construction with magnets forming the second middle layer so as to so retain the golf accessory thereon. The cleaning pad is removed by the golfer from the first surface and includes a scrubbing area to remove grit and/or debris from one of a golf ball and a golf club face.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2010Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Inventors: Jeffrey M. Low, James Richard Wilkinson
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Patent number: 8800614Abstract: Embodiments of club head covers having a pull strap and methods to manufacture club head covers are generally described herein. Other embodiments of club head covers having a pull strap may be described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2011Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing CorporationInventors: John H. Loudenslager, David D. Jones, Kevin W. Flaherty, James Martell
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Publication number: 20140202603Abstract: The present invention is related to an improved golf club head cover comprising a main body in a tubular shape having a receiving portion with a wider width and an opening portion with a narrower width and characterized in that a front side of the main body of the head cover comprises a left flipping piece and a right flipping piece; an extendable cloth is provided at a front edge portion between the two flipping pieces; a soft metal plate is provided inside the left flipping piece and an a restraining piece with magnets is provided inside the right flipping piece and extends outward therefrom. By covering a golf club head with the improved golf club head cover having such unique structure of the present invention, the club head can be advantageously protected from unnecessary impacts or scratches that may cause damages to the golf club head.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2013Publication date: July 24, 2014Inventor: YU-KUAN HUANG
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Publication number: 20140196821Abstract: Various exemplary implementations of the principles described herein provide a cover for a golf club. The golf club may include a head and a shaft, the head having a heel end and a toe end, and the shaft connected at the heel end. The cover may include a toe portion substantially shrouding the toe end of the club head and a heel portion substantially shrouding the heel end of the club head and a first length of the shaft. The cover may include a sleeve portion extending from the heel portion and substantially shrouding a second length of the shaft, the second length being greater than the first length. The sleeve portion may have an opening opposite the heel portion. The cover may include a first pull member on the heel portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2014Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicant: SRI SPORTS LIMITEDInventor: Brad S. HOOLEY
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Publication number: 20140182755Abstract: A cover for a shaft having a grip on one end is provided. The cover may include a cap having a base and a protrusion that extends from the base. The cover may further include a sleeve for covering at least a portion of the grip that extends from the cap. The sleeve may have a first end seated against the cap and a second free end. A cover for insertion into a shaft is also provided. Such a cover may include a cap insertable into an end of the shaft and a sleeve that extends from the cap. The sleeve may have a first end attached to the cap and a second free end. A combination of the shaft and the cover is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Inventor: Matthew J. McTamaney
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Patent number: 8714216Abstract: Various exemplary implementations of the principles described herein provide a cover for a golf club. The golf club may include a head and a shaft, the head having a heel end and a toe end, and the shaft connected at the heel end. The cover may include a toe portion substantially shrouding the toe end of the club head and a heel portion substantially shrouding the heel end of the club head and a first length of the shaft. The cover may include a sleeve portion extending from the heel portion and substantially shrouding a second length of the shaft, the second length being greater than the first length. The sleeve portion may have an opening opposite the heel portion. The cover may include a first pull member on the heel portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2010Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: SRI Sports LimitedInventor: Brad S. Hooley
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Publication number: 20130213538Abstract: A golf club head cover. Implementations may include a body portion defining an internal cavity for receiving a golf club head, a first flap disposed on the body portion and including a first magnetic fastener, and a second flap disposed on the body portion and including a second magnetic fastener. The first magnetic fastener and second magnetic fastener may substantially align with each other and may be aligned substantially parallel with the internal cavity of the body portion. Particular implementations may include a notch adjacent to the internal cavity and/or reentrant openings on both a side of the first flap and on a side of the second flap.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: August 22, 2013Inventor: John Travis Gaffney
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Publication number: 20130160908Abstract: A cover for a golf club is provided having a void. A club head cover with one or more voids provides beneficial ease of use in the form of good flexibility and a very convenient grip as well as a beneficial view of the covered club. A head cover with voids can be manufactured affordably and designed to provide functional and aesthetic benefits.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2011Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: COBRA GOLF INCORPORATEDInventors: Austin B. Oliveiro, Douglas E. Roberts
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Publication number: 20130166405Abstract: A cover for a golf club is provided having a see-through panel. A club head cover with a see-through panel provides beneficial ease of use in the form of a view of the covered club while protecting the club from dirt, moisture, and damage. A head cover with a see-through panel can be manufactured affordably and include environmentally friendly “green” plastics. A cover further includes optional voids or plastic inserts to optimize flexibility, rigidness, and ease of gripping.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2012Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: COBRA GOLF INCORPORATEDInventors: Steven M. Mitzel, Austin B. Oliveiro, Douglas E. Roberts, Peter L. Soracco
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Patent number: 8387669Abstract: Embodiments of golf club head covers are described herein. Other embodiments and related examples comprising magnetic elements are also described herein.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2009Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing CorporationInventor: Xiaojian Chen
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Patent number: 8371347Abstract: A golf club head cover with storage includes a cover body, a closure flap and a pocket. The cover body defines an interior cavity configured to receive a club head. A first portion of the closure flap is fixed relative to the cover body and a second portion of the closure flap is movable between a closed position and an opened position. In the closed position, the closure flap covers an opening of the interior cavity of the cover body. The pocket is disposed on the closure flap.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2008Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventor: Don T. Cameron
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Publication number: 20120255659Abstract: Embodiments of club head covers having a pull strap and methods to manufacture club head covers are generally described herein. Other embodiments of club head covers having a pull strap may be described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2011Publication date: October 11, 2012Inventors: John H. Loudenslager, David D. Jones, Kevin W. Flaherty, James Martell
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Patent number: 8283045Abstract: The present invention is an award that serves as a trophy and as a golf club head cover. The cover of the award is positioned on a stand that is supported by a base or positioned on a golf club head as a golf club head cover.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2011Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Inventor: Scott Stoelting
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Patent number: 8276627Abstract: There is provided a golf club cover with a magnetized snap closure that provides a functional but convenient and attractive method for affixing and removing a cover from the head of a golf club, particularly a putter. A golfer need only align the golf club, such as by pointing the tip of a putter head toward the opening in the cover, and then quickly push the club head right through the opening and into an internal cavity of the cover. Two matching arm fasteners are disposed in opposing flaps of the cover. The arm fastener includes a flange portion and a magnet with the magnets serving to maintain the arm fasteners in a generally engaged position. Movement of the club shaft toward the interior of the cover will cause the magnetic snap closure to briefly open so as to allow the shaft to pass through the closure.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2008Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Inventor: Travis Gaffney
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Patent number: 8245362Abstract: An adjustable, elastic strap that can be fastened to a golf bag on one end and pinned to a golf club head cover or a hook and loop type pad on the other end utilized to eliminate lost head covers and golf gloves caused by misplacing or forgetting the covers or gloves after use.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2009Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Inventor: Colin Blevins
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Patent number: 8225830Abstract: Disclosed herein is a head cover for golf clubs. The head cover includes an open-and-shut frame, a head cover body, and a locking unit. The open-and-shut frame includes wings which are opened by elastic force of elastic means. The head cover body accommodates the open-and-shut frame therein, and includes an entrance and a receiving space for receiving the golf club. The locking unit is secured to the outer surface of the middle portion of the head cover body, thus closing the entrance of the head cover body opened by the open-and-shut frame.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2011Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Inventors: Seop Maeng, Seoe-Young Maeng
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Patent number: 8201602Abstract: Disclosed herein is a head cover for golf clubs. The head cover includes an open-and-shut frame, a head cover body, and a locking unit. The open-and-shut frame includes wings which are opened by elastic force of elastic means. The head cover body accommodates the open-and-shut frame therein, and includes an entrance and a receiving space for receiving the golf club. The locking unit is secured to the outer surface of the middle portion of the head cover body, thus closing the entrance of the head cover body opened by the open-and-shut frame.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2008Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Inventors: Seop Maeng, Seoe-Young Maeng
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Publication number: 20120125497Abstract: A golf club head cover. Implementations may include a body portion defining an internal cavity for receiving a golf club head, a first flap disposed on the body portion and including a first magnetic fastener, and a second flap disposed on the body portion and including a second magnetic fastener. The first magnetic fastener and second magnetic fastener may substantially align with each other and may be aligned substantially parallel with the internal cavity of the body portion. Particular implementations may include a notch adjacent to the internal cavity and/or reentrant openings on both a side of the first flap and on a side of the second flap.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2012Publication date: May 24, 2012Inventor: Travis Gaffney