US4086678A
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Golf club tool
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-10-12
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Granted: 1978-05-02
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Expires: 1996-10-12
Abstract
Abstract A hand held golf club tool is provided which is useful to clean mud and debris from the head of a golf club. The tool includes a flat portion on one end to scrape mud and debris from flat portions of the head and is provided with separated raised rib portions on the other end to clean mud and debris from the grooves in the golf club head. The tool may be made of magnetic reactive material which permits it to be detachably secured to a strip of magnetic material fastened to the side of the golf bag.
Inventors
- 👤 Calvin D. Torr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 03:02
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B57/00; A63B57/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A hand held golf club tool for cleaning mud and other debris from a golf club head having grooves and flat portions thereacross which comprises a rectangular body having top and bottom surfaces, at least one raised rib extending longitudinally along said top surface, said raised rib being of rounded configuration in cross section adapted to fit in one of said grooves, flat portions on said top surface on opposite sides of said rib, said tool being cut away at one end at a first angle less than 90° to said top surface to provide said rib and said flats with a sharp edge, and the end opposite to said last mentioned end being cut off at a second angle greater than 90° to said top surface to provide a sharp edge.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A hand held golf club tool for cleaning mud and other debris from a golf club head having grooves and flat portions thereacross which comprises a rectangular body having top and bottom surfaces, at least one raised rib extending longitudinally along said top surface, said raised rib being of rounded configuration in cross section adapted to fit in one of said grooves, flat portions on said top surface on opposite sides of said rib, said tool being cut away at one end at a first angle less than 90° to said top surface to provide said rib and said flats with a sharp edge, and the end opposite to said last mentioned end being cut off at a second angle greater than 90° to said top surface to provide a sharp edge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A hand held golf club tool as defined in claim 1 in which said first angle is of the order of 45°.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A hand held golf club tool as defined in claim 1 in which at least three ribs are provided on said top surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A hand held golf club tool as defined in claim 1 in which said bottom surface is smooth.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A hand held golf club tool as defined in claim 1 in which said tool is constructed of magnetically responsive material.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-05-01 | 1981-10-31 | 1982-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-05-01 | 1985-10-31 | 1986-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-05-01 | 1989-10-31 | 1990-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |