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US 2010/0248852 A1Published application
Golf Club Head and Head Cover Combination Providing Enhanced Functionality
AssigneeNIKE, Inc.
InventorDavid S. Lee
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AssigneeNIKE, Inc.
InventorDavid S. Lee
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A golf club head has structure for assisting a golfer, and a head cover has structure for supporting the golfer-assisting structure. In one aspect, the golfer-assisting structure provides a visual indicator, such as an alignment marker, a ball impact indicator, a temperature indicator, or the like. In another aspect, the golfer-assisting structure includes sensor(s) and/or other electronic components for measuring swing characteristics, course conditions, global position, or the like. The supporting structure may provide a source of energy, such as a power source, a light source, or a heat source. In some aspects, the supporting structure may include a processor for receiving data from the golfer-assisting structure, and may transmit data to a display on the head cover and/or to an external source.
A golf club head and head cover combination, wherein the golf club head comprises means for assisting a golfer, and wherein the head cover comprises means for operatively supporting the golfer-assisting means.
A golf club head and head cover combination, wherein the golf club head comprises at least one of a thermochromic material, an electrochromic material, a piezoelectric material, a sensor, and a phosphor;
A kit comprising:
A kit comprising:
A golf club head comprising at least one of a thermochromic material, an electrochromic material, a piezoelectric material, a sensor, and a phosphor.
A golf club head cover comprises at least one of a power source, a heat source, a light source, a display, and a processor.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.