U.S. patent application number 15/338959 was filed with the patent office on 2017-05-18 for removable oversized golf grip.
The applicant listed for this patent is Michael Siniscalchi. Invention is credited to Michael Siniscalchi.
Application Number | 20170136323 15/338959 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 58162338 |
Filed Date | 2017-05-18 |
United States Patent
Application |
20170136323 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Siniscalchi; Michael |
May 18, 2017 |
REMOVABLE OVERSIZED GOLF GRIP
Abstract
A removable oversized golf grip includes a first grip portion, a
second grip portion, and a locking mechanism. The first grip
portion has a first interior and a first exterior. The second grip
portion has a second interior and a second exterior. The locking
mechanism removably joins the first portion to the second portion
around a golf grip. Wherein, the first interior and the second
interior create a combined interior configured to securely fit
around the golf grip, and the first exterior and the second
exterior create a combined exterior configured as an oversized golf
grip.
Inventors: |
Siniscalchi; Michael; (North
Myrtle Beach, SC) |
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Applicant: |
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Siniscalchi; Michael |
North Myrtle Beach |
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US |
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Family ID: |
58162338 |
Appl. No.: |
15/338959 |
Filed: |
October 31, 2016 |
Related U.S. Patent Documents
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Application
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14940491 |
Nov 13, 2015 |
9586108 |
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Current U.S.
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1/1 |
Current CPC
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A63B 53/14 20130101;
A63B 60/14 20151001; A63B 60/16 20151001; A63B 60/06 20151001 |
International
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A63B 53/14 20060101
A63B053/14; A63B 60/14 20060101 A63B060/14 |
Claims
1. A removable oversized golf grip comprising: a first grip portion
with a first interior and a first exterior; and a second grip
portion with a second interior and a second exterior; said first
grip portion is completely separable from said second grip portion;
said first grip portion and said second grip portion are configured
to be removably joined together around a golf grip, wherein said
first interior and said second interior create a combined interior
configured to securely fit around the golf grip, and said first
exterior and said second exterior create a combined exterior
configured as an oversized golf grip.
2. The removable oversized golf grip of claim 1, wherein the first
grip portion and the second grip portion are configured to be
removably joined together via a locking mechanism, the locking
mechanism including: a first connection configured for removably
locking a first end of the first grip portion to a first end of the
second grip portion; and a second connection configured for
removably locking a first end of the second grip portion to a
second end of the second grip portion; whereby, when the first grip
portion and the second grip portion are slid together
longitudinally about the golf grip, the first connection and the
second connection simultaneously come together.
3. The removable oversized golf grip according to claim 2, wherein
the first connection comprising: a protrusion from the first end of
the first grip portion having an opening therein; an extension
around the first end of the second grip portion with a space
configured to receive the protrusion from the first end of the
first grip portion; and a cap configured to be inserted into the
extension on the first end of the second grip portion and to engage
the opening in the protrusion from the first end of the first grip
portion on the other side of the extension in the first end of the
second grip portion.
4. The removable oversized golf grip according to claim 3, wherein
the cap including: a tab biased toward the opening in the
protrusion from the first end of the first grip portion on the
other side of the extension in the first end of the second grip
portion for locking the protrusion of the first grip portion in the
extension of the second grip portion; and a lever configured for
moving the tab downwards from the cavity and releasing the
protrusion of the first grip portion in the extension of the second
grip portion.
5. The removable oversized golf grip according to claim 3, wherein
the second connection comprising: a flange from the second end of
the second grip portion; and a cavity on the second end of the
first grip portion configured to receive the flange from the second
end of the second grip portion; whereby, when the first grip
portion and the second grip portion simultaneously come together,
the flange from the second grip portion enters the cavity on the
first grip portion on the second ends and the protrusion from the
first grip portion simultaneously enters the space in the extension
of the second grip portion on the first ends.
6. The removable oversized golf grip according to claim 1, wherein
the oversized golf grip created by said combined exterior including
a golf grip material with a circular or substantially circular
cross-section, wherein said circular or substantially circular
cross-section having a diameter of at least 1.00 inches.
7. The removable oversized golf grip according to claim 6, wherein
the diameter is between 1.00 inches and 2.00 inches.
8. The removable oversized golf grip according to claim 7, wherein
the diameter is approximately 1.2 inches.
9. The removable oversized golf grip according to claim 6, wherein
the circular or substantially circular cross-section including at
least one flat portion.
10. The removable oversized golf grip according to claim 9, wherein
the at least one flat portion including a flat top portion.
11. The removable oversized golf grip according to claim 1, wherein
the combined interior including a flexible material configured to
conform securely around various sizes of the golf grip.
12. The removable oversized golf grip according to claim 11,
wherein the flexible material of the combined interior is
configured to conform securely around a 0.90 inch diameter golf
grip.
13. The removable oversized golf grip according to claim 11,
wherein the flexible material is a memory foam.
14. A golf club grip system for a shaft of a golf club comprising:
a golf grip installed on the shaft of the golf club; and a
removable oversized golf grip configured to be removably installed
over the golf grip installed on the shaft of the golf club;
wherein, when the removable oversized golf grip is installed over
the golf grip on the shaft of the golf club, the removable
oversized golf grip creates an oversized golf grip on top of the
golf grip; wherein, the removable oversized golf grip comprising: a
first grip portion with a first interior and a first exterior; and
a second grip portion with a second interior and a second exterior;
said first grip portion and said second grip portion are configured
to be removably joined together around a golf grip, wherein said
first interior and said second interior create a combined interior
configured to securely fit around the golf grip, and said first
exterior and said second exterior create a combined exterior
configured as an oversized golf grip; wherein the first grip
portion and the second grip portion are configured to be removably
joined together via a locking mechanism, the locking mechanism
including: a first connection configured for removably locking a
first end of the first grip portion to a first end of the second
grip portion; and a second connection configured for removably
locking a first end of the second grip portion to a second end of
the second grip portion; whereby, when the first grip portion and
the second grip portion are slid together longitudinally about the
golf grip, the first connection and the second connection
simultaneously come together.
15. The golf club grip system according to claim 14, wherein the
first connection comprising: a protrusion from the first end of the
first grip portion having an opening therein; and an extension
around the first end of the second grip portion with a space
configured to receive the protrusion from the first end of the
first grip portion.
16. The golf club grip system according to claim 15, wherein the
first connection further comprising: a cap configured to be
inserted into the extension on the first end of the second grip
portion configured to engage the opening in the protrusion from the
first end of the first grip portion on the other side of the
extension in the first end of the second grip portion.
17. The golf club grip system according to claim 16, wherein the
cap including: a tab biased toward the opening in the protrusion
from the first end of the first grip portion on the other side of
the extension in the first end of the second grip portion for
locking the protrusion of the first grip portion in the extension
of the second grip portion; and a lever for moving the tab
downwards from the opening and releasing the protrusion of the
first grip portion in the extension of the second grip portion; and
wherein the second connection comprising: a flange from the second
end of the second grip portion; and a cavity on the second end of
the first grip portion configured to receive the flange from the
second end of the second grip portion; whereby, when the first
connection and the second connection simultaneously come together,
the flange from the second grip portion enters the cavity on the
first grip portion on the second ends and the protrusion from the
first grip portion enters the space in the extension of the second
grip portion on the first ends.
18. The golf club grip system according to claim 14, wherein the
oversized golf grip including a golf grip material with a circular
or substantially circular cross-section, wherein said circular or
substantially circular cross-section having a diameter of at least
1.00 inches, wherein the circular or substantially circular
cross-section including at least one flat portion including a flat
top portion.
19. The golf club grip system according to claim 14, wherein the
combined interior including a flexible material configured to
conform securely around the golf grip.
20. A method of temporarily increasing the size of a golf grip
installed on a shaft of a golf club comprising: providing a
removable oversized golf grip configured to be removably installed
over the golf grip installed on the shaft of the golf club, the
removable oversized golf grip comprising: a first grip portion with
a first interior and a first exterior; and a second grip portion
with a second interior and a second exterior; said first grip
portion is completely separable from said second grip portion; said
first grip portion and said second grip portion are configured to
be removably joined together around a golf grip, wherein said first
interior and said second interior create a combined interior
configured to securely fit around the golf grip, and said first
exterior and said second exterior create a combined exterior
configured as an oversized golf grip; wherein the first grip
portion and the second grip portion are configured to be removably
joined together via a locking mechanism, the locking mechanism
including: a first connection configured for removably locking a
first end of the first grip portion to a first end of the second
grip portion; and a second connection configured for removably
locking a first end of the second grip portion to a second end of
the second grip portion; removably attaching the removable
oversized golf grip over top of the golf grip installed on the
shaft of the golf club by longitudinally sliding together the first
grip portion and the second grip portion about the golf grip, where
the first connection and the second connection simultaneously come
together; wherein, when installed the removable oversized golf grip
creates an oversized golf grip on top of the golf grip installed on
the shaft of the golf club.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is a divisional of U.S. Non-Provisional
patent application Ser. No. 14/940,491, filed on Nov. 13, 2015,
which is incorporated by reference in its entirety.
FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
[0002] None
PARTIES TO A JOINT RESEARCH AGREEMENT
[0003] None
REFERENCE TO A SEQUENCE LISTING
[0004] None
BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0005] Technical Field of the Disclosure
[0006] The disclosure generally relates to grips for golf clubs,
and namely to a removable oversized golf grip.
[0007] Description of the Related Art
[0008] The disclosure relates generally to a removable oversized
golf grip, a method of using the same, and a method of
manufacturing the same.
[0009] An oversized golf grip, like the Super Stroke Putter Grip
available from SuperStroke USA of Wixom, Mich., was developed to
help stabilize the putting stroke and reduce unwanted wrist action.
Since its introduction to the market it has skyrocketed in
popularity and is now ubiquitous in the golf community. However,
the current oversized golf grips, like the Super Stroke Putter
Grips, were developed exclusively for putters and the putting
stroke.
[0010] Chipping and the chipping stroke is fundamentally the same
as putting and the putting stroke. Many amateur golfers struggle
with overactive hands that result in errant shots or flubs. As
such, it is clear that an oversized golf grip for chipping is
desired to help stabilize the chipping stroke similar to the
oversized grips for putters.
[0011] However, unlike putting where the putter is used exclusively
for putting, wedges and irons are not only used for chipping, but
are also used for full swings or shots. Unlike the chipping and
putting strokes, in full swings and shots, a standard golf grip is
required to allow for proper setting and releasing of the golf club
during the golf swing. As such, the instant disclosure recognizes
the need/desire to have a removable oversized golf grip on short
irons/wedges, like for temporary use just when chipping around the
greens.
[0012] Therefore, it is readily apparent that there is a
recognizable unmet need for a removable oversized golf grip that is
quickly and easily installed and removed over an existing golf
grip. The instant disclosure is designed to address at least some
of the above mentioned problems by providing a removable oversized
golf grip.
SUMMARY
[0013] Briefly described, in a preferred embodiment, the present
apparatus, system, and method overcomes the above-mentioned
disadvantages and meets the recognized need for such a device by
providing a removable oversized golf grip that is quickly and
easily installed and removed over an existing golf grip.
[0014] The present apparatus, system, and method include a
removable oversized golf grip. According to its major aspects and
broadly stated, the present disclosure describes a removable
oversized golf grip that generally includes a first grip portion
and a second grip portion. The first grip portion has a first
interior and a first exterior. The second grip portion has a second
interior and a second exterior. The first grip portion and the
second grip portion are configured to be removably joined together
around a golf grip, wherein the first interior and the second
interior create a combined interior configured to securely fit
around the golf grip, and the first exterior and the second
exterior create a combined exterior configured as an oversized golf
grip.
[0015] One feature of the removable oversized golf grip may be a
locking mechanism for removably joining the first grip portion and
the second grip portion. The locking mechanism may generally
include a first connection and a second connection. The first
connection may be configured for removably locking the first end of
the first grip portion to the first end of the second grip portion.
The second connection may be configured for removably locking the
second end of the first grip portion to the second end of the
second grip portion.
[0016] In select embodiments, the first connection may include a
protrusion from the first end of the first grip portion with an
opening therein. In addition, an extension may be included around
the first end of the second grip portion with a space configured to
receive the protrusion from the first end of the first grip
portion. A cap may also be included that is configured to be
inserted into the extension on the first end of the second grip
portion and to engage the opening in the protrusion from the first
end of the first grip portion on the other side of the extension in
the first end of the second grip portion.
[0017] In select embodiments, the cap may generally include a tab
biased toward the opening in the protrusion from the first end of
the first grip portion and a lever for moving the tab. The tab may
be biased toward the opening in the protrusion from the first end
of the first grip portion on the other side of the extension in the
first end of the second grip portion for locking the protrusion of
the first grip portion in the extension of the second grip portion.
The lever may be configured for moving the tab downwards from the
cavity and releasing the protrusion of the first grip portion in
the extension of the second grip portion.
[0018] In select embodiments, the second connection may generally
include a flange from the second end of the second grip portion,
and a cavity on the second end of the first grip portion. The
cavity may be configured to receive the flange from the second end
of the second grip portion. Whereby, when the first grip portion
and the second grip portion are slid together around the golf grip,
the first connection and the second connection may simultaneously
come together, where the flange from the second grip portion enters
the cavity on the first grip portion on the second ends, and the
protrusion from the first grip portion enters the space in the
extension of the second grip portion on the first ends.
[0019] Another feature of the removable oversized golf grip may be
that the oversized golf grip created by the combined exterior may
include a standard golf grip material.
[0020] Another feature of the removable oversized golf grip may be
that the oversized golf grip created by the combined exterior may
include a circular or substantially circular cross-section. In
select embodiments, the circular or substantially circular
cross-section may have a diameter of at least 1.00 inches. In other
select embodiments, the diameter may be between 1.00 inches and
2.00 inches. In yet, other possibly preferred embodiments, the
diameter may be approximately 1.2 inches.
[0021] Another feature may be that the circular or substantially
circular cross-section may include at least one flat portion. In
select embodiments, the at least one flat portion may include a
flat top portion.
[0022] Another feature of the removable oversized golf grip may be
that the combined interior may include a flexible material. The
flexible material of the combined interior may be configured to
conform securely around various sizes of the golf grip. For
example, the flexible material of the combined interior may be
configured to conform securely around a 0.90 inch diameter golf
grip. In select embodiments, the flexible material may be memory
foam.
[0023] One feature of the instant disclosure may be a golf club
grip system for the shaft of a golf club that includes any of the
various embodiments of the removable oversized golf grip as shown
and/or described herein. The golf club grip system may generally
include a golf grip installed on the shaft of a golf club, and the
removable oversized golf grip configured to be removably installed
over the golf grip installed on the shaft of the golf club.
Wherein, when installed the removable oversized golf grip creates
an oversized golf grip on top of the golf grip installed on the
shaft of the golf club.
[0024] In use, a method of temporarily increasing the size of a
golf grip installed on the shaft of a golf club may be carried out
utilizing any of the various embodiments of the removable oversized
golf grip as shown and/or described herein. In general, the method
of temporarily increasing the size of a golf grip installed on the
shaft of a golf club may include providing the removable oversized
golf grip in any of the various embodiments shown and/or described
herein. The removable oversized golf grip may be configured to be
removably installed over the golf grip installed on the shaft of
the golf club. The method then includes removably attaching the
removable oversized golf grip over top of the golf grip installed
on the shaft of the golf club. Wherein, when installed, the
removable oversized golf grip creates an oversized golf grip on top
of the golf grip installed on the shaft of the golf club.
[0025] These and other features of the removable oversized golf
grip will become more apparent to one skilled in the art from the
prior Summary, and following Brief Description of the Drawings,
Detailed Description, and Claims when read in light of the
accompanying Detailed Drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0026] The present removable oversized golf grip will be better
understood by reading the Detailed Description with reference to
the accompanying drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to
scale, and in which like reference numerals denote similar
structure and refer to like elements throughout, and in which:
[0027] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of
the removable oversized golf grip and system according to the
instant disclosure installed over an existing golf grip of a golf
club;
[0028] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the removable oversized
golf grip and system of FIG. 1;
[0029] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of
the removable oversized golf grip according to the instant
disclosure;
[0030] FIG. 4 is a partially disassembled perspective view of the
exemplary embodiment from FIG. 3;
[0031] FIG. 5 is a disassembled perspective view of the exemplary
embodiment from FIG. 3;
[0032] FIG. 6 is another disassembled perspective view of the
exemplary embodiment from FIG. 3;
[0033] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of
the end of the top portion and locking mechanism according to the
instant disclosure; and
[0034] FIG. 8A is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of
the locking mechanism according to the instant disclosure in the
unlocked position;
[0035] FIG. 8B is a perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of
the locking mechanism from FIG. 6A in the locked position; and
[0036] FIG. 9 is a flow diagram of an exemplary embodiment of the
method of temporarily increasing the size of a golf grip installed
on the shaft of a golf club according to the instant
disclosure.
[0037] It is to be noted that the drawings presented are intended
solely for the purpose of illustration and that they are,
therefore, neither desired nor intended to limit the disclosure to
any or all of the exact details of construction shown, except
insofar as they may be deemed essential to the claimed
disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0038] In describing the exemplary embodiments of the present
disclosure, as illustrated in FIGS. 1-9, specific terminology is
employed for the sake of clarity. The present disclosure, however,
is not intended to be limited to the specific terminology so
selected, and it is to be understood that each specific element
includes all technical equivalents that operate in a similar manner
to accomplish similar functions. Embodiments of the claims may,
however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be
construed to be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. The
examples set forth herein are non-limiting examples, and are merely
examples among other possible examples.
[0039] Referring now to FIGS. 1-8 by way of example, and not
limitation, therein is illustrated an example embodiment of
removable oversized golf grip system 100 with removable oversized
golf grip 10. Oversized golf grip 10 may be quickly and easily
installed and removed over golf grip G on shaft S of club C. Club C
may be any desired club for installing a removable or temporary
oversized golf grip, including, but not limited to, any irons,
wedges, woods, drivers, putters, etc. For example, oversized golf
grip 10 may be quickly and easily installed on a short iron or
wedge for chipping around the green. Once, the chipping process is
complete, oversized golf grip 10 may be quickly and easily removed
for regular use of the short iron or wedge with standard grip
G.
[0040] Oversized golf grip 10 may generally include first grip
portion 12 and second grip portion 18. First grip portion 12 may
have first interior 14a and first exterior 16a. Second grip portion
18 may have second interior 14b and second exterior 16b. As best
shown in FIG. 2, first grip portion 12 and second grip portion 18
may be configured to be removably joined together around golf grip
G. When joined, first interior 14a and second interior 14b may
create combined interior 14. Combined interior 14 of the first and
second grip portions may be configured to securely fit around golf
grip G. As used herein, securely fit may refer to the first and
second grip portions 12 and 18 fitting around golf grip G securely,
i.e. where oversized golf grip 10 does not easily move relative to
golf grip G during normal use, i.e. chipping, putting, swinging,
etc. Also when joined, first exterior 16a and second exterior 16b
may create combined exterior 16. Combined exterior 16 may be
configured as oversized golf grip 20. Oversized golf grip 20 may be
any desired oversized golf grip. As examples, oversized golf grip
20 may be shaped and sized similar to the various Super Stroke golf
grips available from SuperStroke USA of Wixom, Mich. However, the
disclosure is not so limited, and oversized golf grip 20 may be
shaped and sized to any other configuration of an oversized golf
grip.
[0041] Locking mechanism 24 may be included with oversized golf
grip 10. Locking mechanism 24 may be for removably joining first
grip portion 12 and second grip portion 18 for temporarily forming
oversized golf grip 20 around golf grip G on shaft S of club C.
Locking mechanism 24 may be any device or means for temporarily or
removably joining first grip portion 12 and second grip portion 18.
In select embodiments, locking mechanism 24 may generally include
first connection 26 and second connection 32. First connection 26
may be configured for removably locking first end 28 of first grip
portion 12 to first end 30 of second grip portion 18. Second
connection 32 may be configured for removably locking second end 34
of first grip portion 12 to second end 36 of second grip portion
18.
[0042] Referring to FIGS. 4-7, in select embodiments, first
connection 26 may include protrusion 38 from first end 28 of first
grip portion 12. Protrusion 38 may include opening 40 therein.
Extension 42 may be included around first end 30 of second grip
portion 18. Extension 42 may create a ring around the first end 30
of second grip portion 18. Extension 42 may have space 44 therein
configured to receive protrusion 38 from first end 28 of first grip
portion 12. Extension 42 may be configured to receive protrusion 38
and temporarily lock protrusion 38 of first end 28 of first grip
portion 12 to first end 30 of second grip portion 18.
[0043] Referring now to FIGS. 3-8B, cap 46 may be included in
locking mechanism 24 of removable oversized grip 10. Cap 46 may be
for temporarily locking first end 28 of first grip portion 12 to
first end 30 of second grip portion 18. Cap 46 may be configured to
be inserted into extension 42 on first end 30 of second grip
portion 18 and to engage opening 40 in protrusion 38 from first end
28 of first grip portion 12. Cap 46 may engage opening 40 on the
other side of extension 42 in first end 30 of the second grip
portion, wherein the cap on one side of extension 42 and the
engagement with opening 40 on the other side of extension 42 may
lock first end 28 of first grip portion 12 with first end 30 of
second grip portion 18.
[0044] Referring now specifically to FIGS. 8A-8B, cap 46 may
generally include tab 48. Tab 48 may be for temporarily engaging
opening 40 in protrusion 38 from first end 28 of first grip portion
12. Tab 48 may be biased toward opening 40 in protrusion 38, as
represented with bias directional arrow B. Tab 48 may be biased by
any means, including, but not limited to spring 50, as shown in
FIG. 7B. Cap 46 may also include lever 52 for moving tab 48, i.e.
for disengaging tab 48 from opening 40 in protrusion 38 from first
end 28 of first grip portion 12. Tab 48 may be biased toward
opening 40 in protrusion 38 from first end 28 of first grip portion
12 on the other side of extension 42 in first end 30 of second grip
portion 18 for temporarily locking protrusion 38 of first grip
portion 12 in extension 42 of second grip portion 18. Lever 52 may
be configured for moving tab 48 downwards from opening 40 and
releasing protrusion 38 of first grip portion 12 from extension 42
of second grip portion 18. This movement is shown in the movement
arrows of lever 52 in FIGS. 3, 4 and 7.
[0045] Referring to FIGS. 4-6, second connection 32 may generally
include flange 56 from second end 36 of second grip portion 18, and
cavity 58 on second end 34 of first grip portion 12. Cavity 58 may
be configured to receive flange 56 from second end 36 of second
grip portion 18. Cavity 58 may be designed and configured to
releasably hold flange 56 so that second end 34 of first grip
portion 12 is releasably held together with second end 36 of second
grip portion 18.
[0046] Referring to FIGS. 3-6, during installation of removable
oversized golf grip 10, when first grip portion 12 and second grip
portion 18 are slid together around golf grip G, first connection
26 and second connection 32 may simultaneously come together, where
flange 56 from second grip portion 18 may enter cavity 58 on first
grip portion 12 on the second ends (34 and 36), and protrusion 38
from first grip portion 12 may simultaneously enter space 44 in
extension 42 of second grip portion 18 on the first ends (28 and
30). Once slid together, cap 46 may be inserted into extension 42
of second grip portion 18, where tab 48 may be biased toward
opening 40 for locking first grip portion 12 and second grip
portion 18 into place. To release, lever 52 is move upwards to
disengage tab 48 from opening 40, whereby first grip portion 12 may
be slid away from second grip portion 18.
[0047] Oversized golf grip 20 may be created by the combined
exterior 16 of first grip portion 12 and second grip portion 18,
i.e. the combination of first exterior 16a and second exterior 16b.
Oversized golf grip 20 may be made of any suitable or desired golf
grip material, including, but not limited to, standard golf grip
materials 60. Combined exterior 16 may create any desired shape or
size for oversized golf grip 20. In select embodiments, combined
exterior 16 may include a circular or substantially circular
cross-section 62. As such, oversized golf grip 20 may have a
circular cross-section, or variations thereof, i.e. more oval
shapes, flat sections, etc. The circular or substantially circular
cross-section 62 may have diameter 64, or a width. Diameter 64 may
be any desired diameter for oversized golf grip 20. In select
embodiments, diameter 64 may be at least 1.00 inches. In other
select embodiments, diameter 64 may be between 1.00 inches and 2.00
inches. In yet, other possibly preferred embodiments, diameter 64
may be approximately 1.2 inches. In other select embodiments, the
circular or substantially circular cross-section 62 may include at
least one flat portion 66. The flat portion 66 or portions 66 may
be configured in any desired direction or in any desired location
around oversized golf grip 20. In select embodiments, the at least
one flat portion 66 may include flat top portion 68, as shown in
the Figures.
[0048] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 4-6, oversized golf grip 20 may
securely fit around golf grip G on shaft S of club C by the
combined interior 14 of first grip portion 12 and second grip
portion 18, i.e. the combination of first interior 14a and second
interior 14b, as best shown in FIG. 2. Combined interior 14 may be
made of any suitable or desired material, including, flexible
material 70. Flexible material 70 of combined interior 14 may be
configured to conform securely around various sizes of golf grip G
or shaft S of club C. For example, but clearly not limited thereto,
flexible material 70 of combined interior 14 may be configured to
conform securely around a standard 0.90 inch diameter golf grip G,
including various sized tapers or thickenings around the end of
club G. In select embodiments, flexible material 70 may be memory
foam 72. Flexible material 70, like memory foam 72, may allow
combined interior 14 to not only fit around various sizes of golf
grip G, but it may also secure removable oversized golf grip 10
relative to golf grip G, i.e. to prevent movement/rotation of
removable oversized golf grip 10 about golf grip G during normal
use (chipping, putting, swinging, etc.) Locking mechanism 24 may
provide the necessary compression of first grip portion 12 to
second grip portion 18 to secure removable golf grip 10 relative to
golf grip G.
[0049] Referring back to FIG. 1, golf club grip system 100 for
shaft S of golf club C is shown. Golf club grip system 100 may
include any of the various embodiments of removable oversized golf
grip 10 as shown and/or described herein. Golf club grip system 100
may generally include golf grip G installed on shaft S of golf club
C, and removable oversized golf grip 10 configured to be removably
installed over golf grip G installed on shaft S of golf club C.
Wherein, when installed, removable oversized golf grip 10 may
create oversized golf grip 20 on top of golf grip G installed on
shaft S of golf club C. Oversized golf grip 20 may be used to
stabilize the chipping/putting stroke of golf club C. In addition,
when removable oversized golf grip 10 is removed from golf grip G
of golf club C, golf club C may be operated with golf grip G for
normal play, i.e. for normal or full irons and wedge shots
requiring proper setting and releasing with the hands.
[0050] Referring now to FIG. 9, in use, method 200 of temporarily
increasing the size of golf grip G installed on shaft S of golf
club C may be carried out utilizing any of the various embodiments
of removable oversized golf grip 10 as shown and/or described
herein. In general, method 200 of temporarily increasing the size
of golf grip G installed on shaft S of golf club C may include step
202 of providing removable oversized golf grip 10 in any of the
various embodiments shown and/or described herein, where removable
oversized golf grip 10 may be configured to be removably installed
over golf grip G installed on shaft S of golf club C. Method 200
may then include step 204 of removably attaching removable
oversized golf grip 10 over top of golf grip G installed on shaft S
of golf club G. Wherein, when installed, removable oversized golf
grip 10 may create oversized golf grip 20 on top of golf grip G
installed on shaft S of golf club C. Method 200 may also include
step 206 of removing removable oversized golf grip 10 from golf
grip G. Wherein, when removed, golf club C may be operated with
golf grip G for normal operation or play.
[0051] The foregoing description and drawings comprise illustrative
embodiments. Having thus described exemplary embodiments, it should
be noted by those skilled in the art that the within disclosures
are exemplary only, and that various other alternatives,
adaptations, and modifications may be made within the scope of the
present disclosure. Merely listing or numbering the steps of a
method in a certain order does not constitute any limitation on the
order of the steps of that method. Many modifications and other
embodiments will come to mind to one skilled in the art to which
this disclosure pertains having the benefit of the teachings
presented in the foregoing descriptions and the associated
drawings. Although specific terms may be employed herein, they are
used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes
of limitation.
[0052] Accordingly, the present disclosure is not limited to the
specific embodiments illustrated herein, but is limited only by the
following claims.
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