Invention Name
The Club Scrub System
References Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
0098561 May 29, 2003 Chung 280/47.26; 280/47.17
0084532 May 8, 2003 Doan 15/160; 206/315.3; 206/315.7
3350736 Nov.7, 1967 Frazelle et al. 15/113
5333343 Aug.2, 1994 Nichols et al. 15/106; 15/184
Field Of The Invention
Golf club face cleaning device system.
This invention relates to the field of golf club face cleaning devices, and in particular, to golf club face cleaning devices used in combination with and attached directly to the golf bag and golf shoe.
Background Of The Invention
The game of golf has become increasingly more popular in recent years. Participants of varying ages have begun to play the game of golf for leisure activity, with many of them choosing to carry their golf bags, use pull carts or powered carts. The game of golf is played under varying conditions often times causing clusters of wet or dry soil, sand and other foreign materials to become embedded on the face of the golf club. These foreign materials must be removed for the golfer to maintain maximum control of the golf ball with each subsequent stroke of the golf club. Control of the golf ball is achieved when the grooves in the golf club face come into contact with the golf ball providing sufficient traction as the golf ball is struck with the golf club by the golfer. As the golf game progresses, the golfer will need to clean the face of the golf club continuously before and after each shot.
Commonly a towel or filament brush is employed to remove the cluster of foreign material embedded on the face of the golf club. Additionally some golfers will choose to use other devices to clean the grooves in the face of the golf club head. The prior art details methods which require the golfer to manually hold the golf club head in one hand while scrubbing with the cleaning device in the opposite hand to perform the cleaning operation. Additionally some prior art details methods which adapt the cleaning device to areas of the golf bag with unstable foundations thus not providing adequate cleaning of the golf club face nor the grooves in the club face.
Typically the prior art details cleaning devices which are attached to the golf bag with a spring clip, a strap or a retractable cable connected to one end of the golf club face cleaning device. Normal operation which the prior art details requires the golfer to use two hands, an unstable foundation or an undesirable location near the top of the golf bag for attachment of the cleaning device, which can lead to the foreign material being transferred to the golfers hands, clothing or equipment. These methods may also require the golfer to bend over the golf bag while cleaning the golf club face.
Additionally other prior art details cleaning devices that completely surround the golf club face. This method does not adequately service the full spectrum of golf clubs. With the development of larger club heads this cleaning method will not accommodate the full range of golf clubs. Also the bucket style cleaning devices are typically used in a stationary location or attached to the power cart. These methods are not practical for the walking golfer nor do they offer convenience for the golfer who has moved away from the stationary service location or the golf bag. Background Of The Invention
It should be noted that recently there has been greater interest in golfers walking during the golf round. With the development of lightweight clubs and bags with mechanically activated stands more golfers choose to carry their clubs while playing the game of golf. The stand bag or pull cart bag has become increasingly more popular as the walking golfer seeks to optimize the exercise routine during the time spent playing golf.
Typically stand bags have two legs which extend from the bag as the bag is set onto the ground. Operation of a cleaning device mounted to this type of bag on the legs or upper end of the golf bag will present the golfer with undesirable results during the cleaning process. The cleaning device secured to the legs presents an undesirable protrusion for the golfer carrying the golf bag. Other typical mounting locations will present the golfer with the problem of scattering debris over his or her equipment.
Summary Of The Invention
The invention being presented provides a golf club face cleaning device system (brush #1, brush #2 & bottle) which can be used by walking golfers either carrying or pulling their clubs. This cleaning device system does not present a protrusion from the side of the carry bag that agitates the golfer, nor does it present a situation where the golfer has to bend over the golf bag to clean the club face. This cleaning device system (brush #1, brush #2 & bottle) offers a convenient one handed cleaning operation for the golf club along with the plastic water dispensing bottle and quick dispersal of foreign material which becomes embedded on the face of the golf club.
The invention being presented provides a cleaning method whereby the contact surface of the cleaning device system (brush #1) extends perpendicular from the bottom planar surface of the golf bag or perpendicular from the lower peripheral base wall of the golf bag and golf shoe (brush #2). The water dispensing bottle also attaches to the lower peripheral side wall of the golf bag. The desired mounting position is selected by the golfer. This cleaning device system and water dispensing bottle is releasibly secured with a complementary section of adhesive backed hook and loop fasteners.
The invention being presented in its preferred embodiment provides a dub face cleaning method wherein said cleaning device system described above is attached to the bottom planar surface of the golf bag near the outer diameter opposite the side of the support legs for a stand golf bag (brush #1). Additionally the cleaning device can be transferred to the lower peripheral base wall of the golf bag (brush #1) when used with a pull cart or stand bag, either mounting location will provide the golfer with a suitable arrangement for soil removal and dispersal. The inventions preferred embodiment also involves said cleaning device attached to the outside planar or contoured surface of the golf shoe (brush #2).
Accordingly the invention being presented in it's preferred embodiment, attaches to the golf bag (brush #1) and golf shoe (brush #2) at the desired mounting locations by the complementary adhesive backed hook section being secured to the base planar surface of the cleaning device via peel and stick method. Accordingly the complementary adhesive backed loop section is secured to the golf bag (brush #1) and golf shoe (brush #2) in the desired location of the golfer. These complementary components allow the cleaning device to be releasably secured, transferred and removed for cleaning and reattached for future use. The invention can also be attached or loaded into a slot molded into the golf bags lower base shell (brush #1), possibly stitched or clipped onto the golf shoe (brush #2) as described in this inventions art work. Detailed Description of The Drawings of The Preferred Embodiment
Various embodiments of the injection molded cleaning device system invention being presented, will now be described by reference to the following drawings wherein:
Fig. 1 is a front perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the invention (brush #1), an injection molded, one piece (1) bristled (4) stem, cleaning device (brush #1).
Fig. 2 is a side perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the invention (brush #1), an injection molded, one piece bristled stem, cleaning device (brush #1), with complementary adhesive backed hook fastener section (S) securely attached.
Fig. 3 is a rear perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the invention (brush #1), an injection molded, one piece bristled stem, cleaning device (brush #1), displaying the planar base surface (2), with complementary adhesive backed hook fastener (5) securely attached.
Fig. 4 is a end perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the invention (brush #1), an injection molded, one piece bristled (4) stem (3) cleaning device (brush #1), displaying complementary adhesive backed hook fastener securely attached to the planar base of said invention.
Fig. 5 is a front perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the invention (brush #2), an injection molded, one piece (10) bristled stem, cleaning device (brush Ul).
Fig. 6 is a side perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the invention (brush Ul), an injection molded, one piece bristled (4) stem (3), cleaning device (brush Ul), with complementary adhesive backed hook fastener section (5) securely attached.
Fig. 7 is a rear perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the invention (brush #1), an injection molded, one piece bristled stem, cleaning device (brush #2), displaying the planar base surface (2), with complementary adhesive backed hook fastener securely attached.
Fig. 8 is a end perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the invention (brush #2), an injection molded, one piece bristled stem cleaning device (brush Ul), displaying complementary adhesive backed hook fastener (5) securely attached to the planar base of said invention. Detailed Description of The Drawings of The Preferred Embodiment
Fig. 9 is a side perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the invention, a blow molded, one piece, water dispensing bottle (6), displaying complementary bottle closure cap (7) and adhesive backed hook fastener section (5) securely attached.
Fig. 10 is a front perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the invention, a blow molded, one piece, water dispensing bottle (6), displaying complementary bottle closure cap with fluid transfer tube (8) extending from dispensing orifice.
Fig. 11 is a end perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the invention, a blow molded, one piece, water dispensing bottle, displaying complementary bottle closure cap (7) with fluid transfer tube extending from dispensing orifice and adhesive backed hook fastener section (5) securely attached.
Fig. 12 is a front section view of the planar base (2) bristled (4) stem (3) feature of brush #1 & brush #2, of the preferred embodiment of the invention being presented.
Fig. 13 is a side section view of the planar base (2) bristled (4) stem (3) feature of brush #1 & brush #2, of the preferred embodiment of the invention being presented.
Fig. 14 is a rear perspective view of a golf bag with the complementary adhesive backed loop sections (8) attached securely to the bottom planar surface and the lower peripheral base side walls of the golf bag.
Fig. 15 is a rear perspective view of a golf bag with the preferred embodiment of the cleaning device system invention (brush #1 & water bottle), an injection molded one piece (1) bristled stem cleaning device (brush #1) releasibly secured to the golf bag along with water dispensing bottle (6, 7 & 8) releasibly secured to golf bag and connected by plastic transfer tube (8). The complementary adhesive backed hook and loop mounting system (5 & 13) is displayed with said invention (1) mounted in the recommended locations.
Fig. 16 is a side perspective view of a golf bag with the preferred embodiment of the invention, an injection molded one piece (1) bristled stem cleaning device (brush #1) releasibly secured to the golf bag by, the complementary adhesive backed hook and loop mounting system (5 & 13). The invention (1) can mounted to the lower peripheral base side wall of the golf bag for use by the walking golfer with stand bag or pull cart bag. Detailed Description of The Drawings of The Preferred Embodiment
Fig. 17 is a side perspective view of a golf bag with the preferred embodiment of the invention, an injection molded one piece (1) bristled stem cleaning device releasably secured to the golf bag by, the complementary adhesive backed hook and loop mounting system (5 & 13). The invention (1) is mounted to the bottom planar surface of the golf bag for use by the walking golfer with stand bag or pull cart bag.
Fig. 18 is a side perspective view of a golf bag with the preferred embodiment of the invention, an injection molded one piece (1) bristled stem cleaning device releasably secured to the golf bag by, the complementary molded in slotted housing or mechanically attached riveted mounting system (9). The invention (1 & 9) is mounted to the lower peripheral base side wall of the golf bag or the bottom planar surface of the golf bag for use by the walking golfer with stand bag or pull cart golfer.
Fig. 19 is a rear perspective view of a golf bag with the preferred embodiment of the invention, an injection molded one piece (1) bristled stem cleaning device releasibly secured to the golf bag by, the complementary molded in slotted housing or mechanically attached riveted mounting system (9) along with the water dispensing bottle feature (5, 6, 7 & 13) releasibly secured to golf bag and connected by plastic transfer tube (8). The invention (1 & 9) is mounted to the lower peripheral base side wall of the golf bag or to the bottom planar surface of the golf bag for use by the walking golfer with stand bag or pull cart bag.
Fig. 20 is a side perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the invention (brush #2), an injection molded, one piece (5, 10 & 13) bristled stem, cleaning device (brush #2), with complementary adhesive backed hook & loop fastener sections (5 & 13) securely attached to rear side wall planar or contoured surface of left golf shoe (11) for use by right handed golfer.
Fig. 21 is a side perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the invention (brush #2), an injection molded, one piece (5, 10 & 13) bristled stem, cleaning device (brush #2), with complementary adhesive backed hook & loop fastener sections (5 & 13) securely attached to rear side wall planar or contoured surface of right golf shoe (12) for use by left handed golfer.
Fig. 22 is a front perspective view displaying golfer using invention (brush #2), an injection molded, one piece (10) bristled stem, cleaning device (brush #2), with complementary adhesive backed hook & loop fastener sections (5 & 13) securely attached to rear side wall planar or contoured surface of left golf shoe (11) for use by right handed golfer.