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US 9,789,361 B2Granted
Golf club grip with device housing
AssigneeCobra Golf Incorporated
InventorsTim A. Beno, Andrew Curtis, Michael T. McDonnell, Scott H. Moreira, Michael S. Yagley
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Abstract
The invention relates to golf clubs, more particularly to mechanisms for fastening accessories to clubs. The invention provides a golf club configured to house an electronic device such as an RFID tag within a recess within the grip, thereby protecting the device from the stress, shock, and exposure that arises when a golf club is used.
Claims26
A golf club comprising:
- a head;
- a shaft extending from the head;
- a grip disposed at an end of the shaft distal from the head, wherein the grip comprises a recess dimensioned to receive an electronic device, wherein the recess comprises a substantially rectangular perimeter, further wherein the recess is curved co-axially with the shaft;
- and
- an electronic device disposed within the recess.
2 more elements
A golf club comprising:
- a head;
- a shaft extending from the head;
- a grip disposed at an end of the shaft distal from the head, wherein the grip comprises a recess dimensioned to receive an electronic device, wherein the recess comprises a slot extending through an outer surface of the grip and into a material of the grip;
- and
- an electronic device disposed within the slot.
2 more elements
A golf club comprising:
- a head;
- a shaft extending from the head;
- a grip disposed at an end of the shaft distal from the head, wherein the grip comprises a recess dimensioned to receive an electronic device;
- and
- an electronic device disposed within the recess, wherein the electronic device comprises an antenna and an integrated circuit.
2 more elements
A golf club comprising:
- a head comprising a body with a ball striking face and a hosel;
- a shaft extending from the hosel;
- a grip disposed at an end of the shaft;
- and
- an electronic device molded into the grip.
2 more elements
A golf club comprising:
- a head;
- a shaft;
- a grip comprising a recess dimensioned to receive an insert;
- an insert disposed within the recess of the grip;
- and
- an electronic device housed within the insert.
3 more elements
A golf club comprising:
- a head comprising a body with a ball striking face and a hosel;
- a shaft extending from the hosel;
- and
- a grip disposed at an end of the shaft;
- and
- an electronic device housed within a recess within the grip.
3 more elements
A golf club comprising:
- a head;
- a shaft;
- a grip dimensioned to receive a device;
- and
- a device disposed within the grip, the device comprising a microchip and an antenna.
2 more elements
A golf club comprising:
- a head having a ball-striking face and a hosel;
- a shaft connected to the head via the hosel;
- a grip covering a distal portion of the shaft;
- and
- an electronic device comprising an antenna and a microchip affixed within the grip, wherein the electronic device is smaller than 5 cm in every dimension.
2 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.