Deburring tool

Abstract

A deburring tool for removing scuffs, scratches and burrs from golf balls. The tool includes a circular, planar top portion with a rim around the perimeter thereof and a sidewall that is connected to the perimeter that extends therefrom in an outward and flared manner. The sidewall provides a top and a bottom, wherein the top and the bottom provide a circular perimeter. The bottom of the sidewall has a beveled edge adapted to fit the contours and curvatures of a golf ball and can be placed thereon for the removal of scuffs, scratches and burrs therefrom. A loop is connected to the perimeter of the planar top portion through which a chain can be inserted thereto for attachment to a purse, bag and the like. The planar top portion and sidewall form a unitary structure defining an interior volume having an open bottom.

Claims

1. A deburring tool, comprising: a planar top portion having a perimeter; a sidewall connected to said perimeter of said top portion and extending downward therefrom in a flared orientation defining an interior volume having an open bottom end adapted to fit the contours and curvature of a golf ball; wherein said bottom end comprises a beveled edge.

2. The deburring tool of claim 1, wherein said top portion comprises a circular shape.

3. The deburring tool of claim 1, further comprising a rim, said rim extending along said perimeter of said top portion.

4. The deburring tool of claim 1, wherein said sidewall comprises a unitary body.

5. The deburring tool of claim 1, wherein said perimeter of said top portion further comprises a loop connected thereto.

6. The deburring tool of claim 1, wherein said deburring tool comprises an aluminum material.

7. The deburring tool of claim 6, wherein said interior volume includes a felt material therein.

8. The deburring tool of claim 1, wherein said deburring tool comprises a rubber material.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) Although the characteristic features of this invention will be particularly pointed out in the claims, the invention itself and manner in which it may be made and used may be better understood after a review of the following description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein like numeral annotations are provided throughout.

(2) FIG. 1 shows a front view of the deburring tool of the present invention as used to clean a golf ball.

(3) FIG. 2 shows a view of the deburring tool of the present invention.

(4) FIG. 3 shows an overhead view of the interior of the deburring tool in an inverted position.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

(5) Reference is made herein to the attached drawings. Like reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to depict like or similar elements of the deburring tool. For the purposes of presenting a brief and clear description of the present invention, the preferred embodiment will be discussed as used for removing scuffs, burrs and the like from golf balls. The figures are intended for representative purposes only and should not be considered to be limiting in any respect.

(6) Referring now to FIG. 1, there is shown a front view of the deburring tool 11 having a planar top portion 12 and a sidewall 13 extending downward therefrom. The top portion 12 is preferably substantially circular. The sidewall 13 is connected to the perimeter of the top portion 12 and extends outwardly therefrom in a flared manner forming an open bottom and defining an interior volume. Thus, the open bottom is wider than the top portion 12 and the sidewall 13 tapers towards the top portion 12 of the deburring tool 11. The sidewall 13 comprises a unitary structure having a beveled edge, wherein the beveled edge forms the perimeter thereof. The top portion 12 provides a rim that comprises a slightly raised lip that is located therearound the perimeter of the top. The beveled edge is such that it extends outwardly from the sidewall and forms a slight slant therefrom, wherein the slant extends from the exterior to the interior portion of the deburring tool. The deburring tool 11 provides a first side and a second side, wherein the first side is the exterior thereof and the second side is the interior thereof.

(7) The top portion 12 of the deburring tool 11 provides a loop 15 attached thereto. The loop 15 is preferably unitary therewith. The user can insert a chain through the loop 15 for securement to a golf bag, a purse, a keychain or various other locations. The loop 15 can further be used as an aid for gripping and transporting the deburring tool 11, wherein the user can place the thumb and forefinger onto the loop 15 in order to easily grasp the deburring tool 11 in its entirety.

(8) The deburring tool 11 is made from aluminum in a preferred embodiment, however the deburring tool 11 can be made from other materials such as plastic, stainless steel, iron, rubber, and/or other suitable materials. Aluminum however, is the preferred material as it is somewhat pliable and able to be manipulated as such that it more readily conforms to the contours and curvatures of a golf ball. The material from which the deburring tool is constructed can be more than one material, wherein the exterior or the deburring tool can be aluminum and the interior of the deburring tool can be felt, rubber, or a fabric material for removing scuff, scratches and burrs from a golf ball.

(9) FIG. 2 shows a view of the deburring tool 11 having a planar top portion 12 and a unitary wall that outwardly extends therefrom in a flared manner, wherein the beveled edge 14 is placed on a golf ball to remove burrs and scuffs therefrom. The user can manually grasp the sidewall of the deburring tool 11 and place the open bottom end of the deburring tool 11 over top of a golf ball, wherein the beveled edge 14 contacts the surface of the golf ball and is adapted to conform to the contours and curvature of the golf ball and thus fits comfortably thereover.

(10) The beveled edge 14 contacts the surface of the golf ball at all times when placed thereon, wherein no open spaces are formed between the golf ball and the beveled edge 14 of the deburring tool 11 when placed into contact with one another. The user can then manually rotate the deburring tool 11, wherein the beveled edge rubs along the surface of the golf ball in various directions in order to remove burrs, scuff, scratches and the like therefrom. Further, the beveled edge 14 of the deburring tool 11 can be straight if desired and is not limited to a beveled structure.

(11) FIG. 3 shows an overhead view of the interior of the deburring tool 11 in an inverted position. The deburring tool comprises an interior volume that is adapted to receive a portion of a golf ball therein. The planar top of the deburring tool 11 is not limited to a circular shape and can be square, rectangular, oval and/or other suitable shape. The sidewall 13 provides a top and a bottom, wherein the top forms a circular shaped perimeter and the bottom forms a circular shaped perimeter. The circular shaped perimeter of the bottom of the sidewall 13 comprises the beveled edge 14, wherein the beveled edge 14 is preferred as such that it provides a structure conducive to removing the scuff, scratches and burrs from a golf ball.

(12) The beveled edge 14 is used to remove the scratches, scuffs, and burrs from a golf ball when placed on a golf ball, wherein the user manually employs a circular rotating motion to the outer surface of the golf ball, Further, the interior surface of the deburring tool 11 can provide a material that further assists in the removal of scuff, scratches and burrs from the outer surface of a gold ball, wherein the material can be felt, rubber and/or other suitable material.

(13) It is therefore submitted that the instant invention has been shown and described in what is considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiments. It is recognized, however, that departures may be made within the scope of the invention and that obvious modifications will occur to a person skilled in the art. With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.

(14) Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.