Head cover for a golf club

Abstract

A head cover for a golf club that is relatively simple use is provided. The head cover includes a cover body formed essentially of flexible, nonrigid material and a magnetic fastener. More particularly, the cover body defines an inner compartment for receiving at least the head of the golf club having an adjustable opening sized to provide easy access thereto. The magnetic fastener is disposed about the opening to at least partially shut the opening, thereby maintaining the head cover on the club head, once installed. As the fastener is operable via magnetic force, engagement and disengagement of the fastener is achieved without undue manipulation, thereby promoting frequent use of the head cover.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates generally to golf club protection and, more particularly, to a head cover for a golf club. [0002] Proper care of golf clubs is required both to maximize their usable life and to maintain their performance. An important aspect of proper care includes keeping the head of the golf club covered when not in use, as the clubs are inclined to knock against each other in the golf bag. If not properly covered, damage to the club head and shaft can result. Thus, head covers are widely used. [0003] Covers typically include a pouch-shaped upper portion for containing a golf club head and a narrowed portion extended therefrom sized to accommodate the shaft. The upper portion is usually made of flexible material, such as synthetic leather, and the tail portion is of knitted construction which expands and contracts when a golf club head. Since the tail portion is knitted, it will only expand to a limited extent and although it is rel...

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Benefits of technology

[0010] For purposes of summarizing the invention and the advantages achieved over the prior art, certain advantages of the invention have been described herein. Of course, it is to be understood that not necessarily all such advantages may be achieved in accordance with any particular embodiment of the invention. Thus, for example, those skilled in the art will recognize that the invention may be embodied or carried out in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other advantages as may be taught or suggested herein.

Problems solved by technology

If not properly covered, damage to the club head and shaft can result.

Although such prior covers are generally effective, deficiencies exist.

For example, such head covers can be difficult to install and remove.

As a result, golfers tend to be lax with its use.

This inevitably exposes the club to additional damage, in turn, shortening the life of the club.

Some prior head covers may incorporate enlarged opening to facilitate easy access for the club head; however, such head cover can be less secure on the golf club.

Such head covers also may incorporate fastening assemblies that require some attention and precision to operate, thereby discouraging frequent use.

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