Abstract
A two-piece putter grip is provided wherein a divot repair tool and ball marker are incorporated into the removable end of the putter grip. The putter grip encompasses two separate interlocking parts, (a) a lower section which is permanently attached to the putter and (b) a removable upper section which contains both the divot repair tool and the ball marker. The removable upper section attaches to the permanent lower section using a mating system to firmly attach to the lower section, while allowing the removable upper portion to be readily removed for use in repairing divots on the green. A ball marker is attached to this removable upper portion in such a way as to be readily available to the golfer for use in marking the golf ball position on the green.
Claims
1. A golf putter comprising; a one-piece continuous core, said core beginning in the putter head, extending through the shaft, and into the grip forming the general outline of said putter. The golf putter of claim 1 further comprising structural and/or decorative material attached to said continuous core to provide shape, function, texture, and aesthetics to said putter grip, shaft, and putter head.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0006] FIG. 1. shows the overall assembly of the putter grip with part A being the removable upper section and part B being the lower section which is attached to the putter shaft.
[0007] FIG. 2. is an exploded view of the lower section B.
[0008] FIG. 3. is an exploded view of the removable upper section A.
[0009] FIG. 4. is an exploded view of the overall assembly.
[0010] FIG. 5. is a side cross-sectional view of the overall assembly.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0011] My invention is a two-section putter grip designed to contain a divot repair tool and a ball marker as shown generally in FIG. 1. The putter grip shown in the drawings illustrates a preferred embodiment, but a variety of shapes and configurations are contemplated. The putter grip can vary in length and girth, be made of any suitable material, and be configured to mount on any golf putter. Additionally, the putter grip may be manufactured using several suitable methods including machining, 3D printing, casting, extruding, turning, laminating, or other means known in the industry.
[0012] The two-section putter grip shown in FIG. 1. comprises a lower section B, and a removable upper section A: [0013] The exploded view of lower section B as shown in FIG. 2. shows: [0014] the main body E of the lower section. [0015] lower half of the interlock D. Interlock D designed to securely attach the upper section A to lower section B. [0016] magnets C. Magnets C used to securely attach upper section A to lower section B. [0017] The exploded view of upper section A as shown in FIG. 3. shows: [0018] the main body F of the upper section. [0019] the divot repair tool H. The divot repair tool H preferably has two metal tines as shown but any suitable shape or material is contemplated. [0020] upper half of the interlock G. Interlock G designed to securely attach the upper section A to lower section B. [0021] the recessed area located on the flat surface of main body F contains a magnet J of sufficient strength to hold the ball marker I in place. The function of the recessed area and the magnet J is to hold the ball marker I flush and securely in place yet allow the ball marker I to be slideably removed and replaced. Ideally, the recessed area contains a magnet J, but other methods of attachment (such as a slot or a clip) are contemplated. [0022] the side cross-sectional view of the complete assembly as shown in FIG. 5. shows: [0023] a rounded hollow opening in lower section B to receive the putter shaft [0024] a rectangular hollow opening in upper section B to receive the tine(s) of the divot repair tool H. [0025] the placement of the divot repair tool H, the ball marker I, and the magnet J in upper section A.
[0026] In operation, when the golfer desires to repair a divot, he/she removes upper section A of the putter grip from lower section B of the putter grip, repairs the divot, and re-inserts upper section A into lower section B.
[0027] In operation, when the golfer desires to mark the location of the golf ball, he/she removes the ball marker I from the recessed area by using his/her thumb to slideably release the ball marker I. The golfer replaces the ball marker I by placing it back into the recessed area where it is held in place by the magnet J.
