U.S. patent application number 09/768782 was filed with the patent office on 2002-07-25 for receptacle in the shape of a golf club head.
Invention is credited to Antler, David B.I..
Application Number | 20020098903 09/768782 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 26896598 |
Filed Date | 2002-07-25 |
United States Patent
Application |
20020098903 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Antler, David B.I. |
July 25, 2002 |
Receptacle in the shape of a golf club head
Abstract
A receptacle for personal items, such as car keys, coins, etc.,
or refuse, such as cigarette and cigar butts, comprises a body
having a shape of a golf club head with a cavity and an opening to
the cavity; and a cover disposed at the opening to gain access to
the cavity.
Inventors: |
Antler, David B.I.; (New
York, NY) |
Correspondence
Address: |
SHLESINGER, ARKWRIGHT & GARVEY LLP
3000 SOUTH EADS STREET
ARLINGTON
VA
22202
US
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Family ID: |
26896598 |
Appl. No.: |
09/768782 |
Filed: |
January 25, 2001 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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60201299 |
May 2, 2000 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
473/282 ;
131/248; 135/16; 473/324; 473/345 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45B 3/00 20130101; A45B
9/02 20130101; A24F 19/00 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
473/282 ;
473/324; 473/345; 135/16; 131/248 |
International
Class: |
A63B 053/00; A24F
013/24; A63B 053/04; A45B 003/00 |
Claims
I claim:
1. A receptacle, comprising: a) a golf club head-shaped body having
a cavity and an opening to said cavity; and b) a removable cover
disposed at said opening to gain access to said cavity.
2. A receptacle as in claim 1, wherein said cover includes a holder
to hold a cigarette or cigar.
3. A receptacle as in claim 2, wherein said holder includes a pair
of slots configured to hold a cigarette or cigar.
4. A receptacle as in claim 1, wherein said cover is positionable
in a horizontal position when in an open position.
5. A receptacle as in claim 2, and further comprising: a) a sleeve
configured to receive said cover when in a closed position; and b)
a hinge securing said first cover to said sleeve.
6. A receptacle as in claim 5, wherein: a) said hinge includes a
pin and a plurality of sleeves pivotably joined by said pin; and b)
said pin is slightly larger in diameter than the diameter of said
sleeves to selectively hold said cover in an open position.
7. A receptacle as in claim 2, and further comprising: a) a sleeve
configured to receive said cover when in a closed position; and b)
a strap securing said cover to said sleeve.
8. A receptacle as in claim 1, and further comprising a cylindrical
sleeve disposed within said cavity.
9. A receptacle as in claim 1, wherein said body is a golf club
head.
10. A receptacle as in claim 1, and further comprising an umbrella
secured to said attachment portion.
11. A receptacle as in claim 1, and further comprising a walking
stick secured to said attachment portion.
12. A receptacle as in claim 1, wherein said cavity is round in
cross-section.
13. A receptacle as in claim 1, wherein said body is in the shape
of a driver.
14. A receptacle as in claim 1, wherein said body is heat
resistant.
15. A receptacle as in claim 1, wherein said body is made of
wood.
16. A receptacle as in claim 1, wherein said body is made of
metal.
17. A receptacle as in claim 1, wherein said body is made of
plastic.
18. A receptacle as in claim 1, wherein said body includes an
attachment portion to fix said body to an item.
19. A receptacle, comprising: a) a body having a shape of a golf
club head, said body having a cavity and an opening to said cavity;
b) a cover operably secured to said body and operably associated
with said opening to gain access to said cavity; and c) said
opening is disposed on a bottom portion of said body.
20. A receptacle as in claim 19, wherein said cover is hingedly
secured to a portion of said body.
21. A receptacle as in claim 19, wherein: a) said cover includes an
inside surface; and b) a cigarette holder disposed on said inside
surface.
22. A receptacle as in claim 21, wherein said holder includes a
pair of slots disposed opposite each other in a circular wall.
23. A receptacle as in claim 22, wherein said slots are aligned
toward said opening when said cover is opened and positioned
transversely to said opening.
24. A receptacle as in claim 19, and further comprising: a) a pin
rotatably secured to said cover and said body to hingedly secure
said cover to said body.
25. A receptacle as in claim 19, wherein: a) said body includes a
bottom portion with a periphery; and b) said opening is
substantially coextensive with said periphery.
26. A receptacle as in claim 19, wherein said body includes a
handle portion to fix said body to an item.
27. A receptacle as in claim 26, and further comprising an umbrella
secured to said handle portion.
28. A receptacle as in claim 26, and further comprising a walking
stick secured to said handle portion.
29. A receptacle as in claim 16, wherein said cover is hingedly
secured to a portion of said body adjacent said handle portion.
Description
RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims the priority benefits of applicant's
co-pending applications, Ser. No. 09/654,773 filed on Sep. 5, 2000,
Ser. No. 09/583,954 filed May 31, 2000, and No. 60/201,299, filed
on May 2, 2000, all of which are hereby incorporated by
reference.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention is directed to a receptacle in the
shape of a golf club for storing personal items, such as car keys,
coins, etc., or refuse, such as cigarette and cigar butts and which
may be attached as a handle to an umbrella, walking stick, or other
items.
OBJECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0003] It is an object of the present invention to provide a
receptacle for personal items, such as car keys, coins, etc., or
refuse, such as cigarette and cigar butts, that may be fixed to an
umbrella or walking stick and conveniently carried in a standard
golf bag in the usual manner of a standard golf club with the head
exposed so that the receptacle is available for the user.
[0004] It is still another object of the present invention to
provide a receptacle for personal items, such as car keys, coins,
etc., or refuse, such as cigarette and cigar butts, that may be
fixed to an umbrella or walking stick so that a spectator or player
who may carry an umbrella or walking stick when watching or playing
golf would have a conveniently accessible receptacle to use.
[0005] In summary, the present invention provides a receptacle for
personal items, such as car keys, coins, etc., or refuse, such as
cigarette and cigar butts, comprising a golf club head-shaped body
having a cavity with an opening; and a cover disposed at the
opening to gain access to the cavity.
[0006] These and other objects of the present invention will become
apparent from the following detailed description.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0007] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a receptacle for personal
items, such as car keys, coins, etc.,, such as car keys, or refuse
such as cigarette and cigar butts, made in accordance with the
present invention, shown attached to an umbrella.
[0008] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 2-2.
[0009] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the refuse receptacle of
FIG. 1, shown attached to a walking stick.
[0010] FIG. 4 is a fragmentary perspective view of a golf club
head-shaped receptacle of FIG. 1.
[0011] FIG. 5 is a front perspective view of a cover assembly made
in accordance with the present invention, shown with the cover in
the open position.
[0012] FIG. 6 is a side elevational view of the cover assembly of
FIG. 5, shown with the cover in the closed position.
[0013] FIG. 7 is side elevational view of FIG. 1, shown with the
cover in the open position.
[0014] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a
receptacle made in accordance with the present invention, shown
attached to an umbrella and shown with a cover in an open
position.
[0015] FIG. 9 is a bottom perspective view of the receptacle of
FIG. 8 with the cover removed.
[0016] FIG. 10 is a bottom perspective view of the receptacle of
FIG. 8, shown with the cover in a closed position.
[0017] FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 11-11 of
FIG. 10.
[0018] FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 12-12 of
FIG. 10, with the cover in an open position.
[0019] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of an interior side of the
cover of FIG. 12, showing a holder for cigarettes or cigars.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0020] The receptacle R comprises a golf club head 2 or similarly
shaped body having an internal cavity 4 and a stub portion 6 with
an attachment end 8 for attachment to an umbrella 10, a walking
stick 12 or any item or structure, as best shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.
The cavity 4 includes a metallic or heat resistant cylindrical
liner 14 to protect the head 2 from the hot ashes of the cigarette
butts in the case where the head 2 is made of wood. Where the head
2 is made of a heat resistant material, such as aluminum or some
other high temperature plastic material, the liner 14 would not be
used. The cavity 4 has a circular cross-section; however, other
shapes may be used.
[0021] A cover 16 is provided at the entrance opening to the cavity
4. The cover 16 may be provided with a strap 18 to function as a
hinge and to retain the cover when it is removed to gain access to
the cavity 4. The strap 18 may be secured to the liner 14 or to the
head 2.
[0022] The attachment end 8 is in the form of a sleeve 22 into
which is inserted an end of an umbrella 10 or a walking stick 12,
as best shown in FIGS. 1 and 3. Other standard attachment means may
also be used. A set-screw 24 or other standard means such as glue
is used to secure the sleeve 22 to the umbrella 10 or the walking
stick 12.
[0023] The head 2 may be an actual golf club head or made to look
like a golf club head.
[0024] A cover assembly 26 disclosed in FIGS. 5, 6 and 7 may be
used in lieu of the cover 16. The cover assembly 26 includes a
sleeve 28 adapted to be inserted into the cavity opening, a flange
30, and a removable cap 32 secured to the flange 30 with a hinge
34. The cap 32 includes a peripheral wall 36 with a pair of aligned
U-shaped slots 38 adapted to receive a cigar or cigarette. The
hinge 34 is secured by a metal pin 40 that is slightly larger in
diameter than the corresponding holes in the hinge sleeves 42 so
that the cap 32 may be positioned at any desired position and held
there after it has been opened. The cap 32 is shown in the closed
position in FIG. 6. In the open position, as best shown in FIG. 7,
the cap 32 is held in a horizontal position to act as a holder for
a cigar or cigarette 44. The slots 38 are adapted to receive the
item 44.
[0025] To use the receptacle R, the cover 16 or cap 32 is removed
from the opening to allow the user to deposit cigarette ash or
butts into the cavity 4. The receptacle R may be used while the
umbrella 10 or walking stick 12 is held by the user or placed
within a golf club bag. The receptacle R may also be installed in
other locations convenient to the users, using the attachment end 8
to secure the receptacle to existing structures or support
means.
[0026] Another embodiment of a receptacle T is disclosed is FIG. 8.
The receptacle T comprises a body 46 in the shape of a golf club
head with a handle portion 48 for attachment to an umbrella, a
walking stick or any other item or structure by means of a bore 49
and glue or other standard means. The body 46 includes a cavity 50
with a hinging cover 52. The opening 54 of the cavity is through
the bottom portion of the body 46 to provide convenient access to
the cavity since the bottom portion is normally directed to the top
when the receptacle T, if attached to an umbrella or a walking
stick and then carried in a golf club, would be oriented in the
same manner as a conventional golf club would be in the bag. The
bottom portion of the body 46 includes a periphery which is
substantially coextensive with the opening 54. The cavity 50 is
much larger than the cavity 4 of the receptacle R and has a volume
which occupies a substantial portion of the internal volume of the
body 46.
[0027] The cover 52 is hinged at a portion of the body adjacent to
the handle 48. A pin 56 rotatably secures the cover 52 to the body
46 in a standard manner. Cover 52 snaps in place when closed by
conventional means such as cooperating projection 58 receivable in
a corresponding depression 60, as best shown in FIG. 11. The cover
has an extension 62 to provide a finger hold for opening the cover
52.
[0028] The cover 52 has a cigarette or cigar holder 64 molded or
otherwise secured to an inner surface of the cover. Referring to
FIG. 13, the holder 64 includes a pair of semi-circular walls 66
and a pair of slots 68 adapted to frictionally hold a cigarette 70.
The slots are directed toward the cavity 50 when the cover 52 is
opened and positioned transversely to the opening. When the cover
52 is opened, any ashes falling from the cigarette or cigar held by
the holder will fall directly into cavity 50, as best shown in FIG.
12. The holder 64 may take on a different form as long as the
cigarette or cigar when S held in place would direct the falling
ashes directly into the cavity 50.
[0029] The receptacle T provides a large compartment for storing
car keys, jewelry, bills, coins and other items to free the user's
pocket space during play. The large cavity also provides a
receptacle for storing trash, such as candy wrappers, adhesive
bandages, tissues, broken tees, etc. Due to the large opening 54,
the cavity 50 is easy to fill, empty and clean.
[0030] The body 46 and the cover 52 are preferably made of
fireproof or fire-resistant materials to allow for the safe
disposal cigarette filters and cigar butts.
[0031] Although the receptacles R and T are shown attached to an
umbrella or walking stick, it should be understood that the
receptacles can be attached to other items, or may be used by
themselves.
[0032] While this invention has been described as having preferred
design, it is understood that it is capable of further
modification, uses and/or adaptations following in general the
principle of the invention and including such departures from the
present disclosure as come within known or customary practice in
the art to which the invention pertains, and as may be applied to
the essential features set forth, and fall within the scope of the
invention or the limits of the appended claims.
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