US4497404A
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Protective device for a golf club
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-09-30
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Granted: 1985-02-05
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Expires: 2003-09-30
Abstract
Abstract This protective device is particularly designed to cover such golf clubs known as woods. Primarily, it consists of a plastic sleeve, which encases the shaft and handle grip of a club. It further includes a club head cover of knit and rubber material, which is retained on the upper portion of the sleeve.
Inventors
- 👤 William T. Lowrance
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 11:36
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B60/00; A63B60/56; A63B60/62
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A protective device for completely enclosing a golf club, comprising, in combination, a sleeve having an opening at the upper end thereof for receiving a shaft and grip of said club, a cover open at both ends for receiving a head of the club, and means for attaching one end of said cover adjacent the opening of said sleeve, said sleeve including a pair of spaced-apart annular rings with one of said rings being located adjacent the peripheral edge of said sleeve opening and both rings defining a channel for receiving one end of said cover and said attaching means, said cover being made of an expandable material enabling it to be inverted over said sleeve with said one end being held by said attaching means and the other end being located below the other one of said rings.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A protective device for completely enclosing a golf club, comprising, in combination, a sleeve having an opening at the upper end thereof for receiving a shaft and grip of said club, a cover open at both ends for receiving a head of the club, and means for attaching one end of said cover adjacent the opening of said sleeve, said sleeve including a pair of spaced-apart annular rings with one of said rings being located adjacent the peripheral edge of said sleeve opening and both rings defining a channel for receiving one end of said cover and said attaching means, said cover being made of an expandable material enabling it to be inverted over said sleeve with said one end being held by said attaching means and the other end being located below the other one of said rings.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said sleeve includes an enlarged circumferential portion extending in length from the opening to the end of the cover in the inverted position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device of claim 2 wherein the other end of said cover is located below said enlarged circumferential portion when said cover is in an inverted position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 1 including at least one colored stripe on said cover for identifying the club.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
11 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said cover is knitted material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said attaching mean is an elastic rubber ring.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-02-05 | 1988-08-06 | 1989-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-02-05 | 1992-08-06 | 1993-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-02-05 | 1996-08-06 | 1997-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |