Golf Club Cleaning Device

Abstract

A golf club cleaning device is provided. The device is comprised of a golf club cleaning device comprised of a body that includes an opening to accommodate a golf club head, a brush head powered by a motor, and a tank for holding a cleaning solution. The brush head, which is positioned within the opening, is rotated by the motor and features bristles for cleaning a golf club head, while a pump expels the cleaning solution through an opening in the brush head during cleaning. The device is powered by a battery, which can be rechargeable or connected via a power cord. The motor and/or pump are controlled via at least one actuation mechanism that is preferably a foot pedal.

Claims

1. A golf club cleaning device comprising: a body comprised of a first opening; a motor; a battery; an actuation mechanism; a tank; a tubing; a pump; a brush head positioned within the first opening, the brush head comprised of a second opening.

2. The golf club cleaning device of claim 1, wherein the second opening is in fluid communication with the tank via the tubing.

3. The golf club cleaning device of claim 1, wherein the brush head is comprised of a bristle.

4. The golf club cleaning device of claim 1 further comprised of a power cord.

5. The golf club cleaning device of claim 1, wherein the motor and the pump are powered by the battery.

6. The golf club cleaning device of claim 1, wherein the actuation mechanism is comprised of a foot pedal.

7. The golf club cleaning device of claim 6, wherein the actuation mechanism powers the motor and the pump on and off.

8. A golf club cleaning device comprising: a body comprised of a first opening; a motor; a battery; an actuation mechanism; a tank; a cleaning solution; a tubing; a pump; a brush head positioned within the first opening, the brush head comprised of a second opening.

9. The golf club cleaning device of claim 8, wherein the actuation mechanism is comprised of a button or a switch.

10. The golf club cleaning device of claim 9, wherein the actuation mechanism powers the motor and the pump on and off.

11. The golf club cleaning device of claim 8, wherein the body is comprised of a bottom surface comprised of a texture.

12. The golf club cleaning device of claim 11, wherein the bottom surface is comprised of a non-slip rubber.

13. The golf club cleaning device of claim 8, wherein the battery is comprised of a charging port.

14. The golf club cleaning device of claim 8, wherein the battery is comprised of a removable battery.

15. The golf club cleaning device of claim 8, wherein the cleaning solution is comprised of a water, a detergent, a soap, a vinegar, a baking soda, an ammonia, or an isopropyl alcohol.

16. The golf club cleaning device of claim 8, wherein the tank is comprised of a cap.

17. The golf club cleaning device of claim 16, wherein the cap is comprised of a threaded cap, a snap cap, or a magnetic cap.

18. A method of using a golf club cleaning device, the method comprising the following steps: providing a golf club cleaning device comprised of a body comprised of a first opening, a motor, a pump, a tank, a tubing, and a battery, and a brush head comprised of a second opening, wherein the brush head is positioned within the first opening; filling the tank with a cleaning solution; insert a head of a golf club into the first opening; and engaging an actuation mechanism of the golf club cleaning device such that the pump and the motor are powered on.

19. The method of using a golf club cleaning device of claim 18, wherein the cleaning solution is comprised of a water, a detergent, a soap, a vinegar, a baking soda, an ammonia, or an isopropyl alcohol.

20. The method of using a golf club cleaning device of claim 18, wherein the brush head is comprised of a bristle.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:

[0017] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a golf club cleaning device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0018] FIG. 2 illustrates a flowchart of a method of using one potential embodiment of a golf club cleaning device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.

[0020] As noted above, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a device for cleaning golf clubs. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a golf club cleaning device. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a golf club cleaning device that efficiently cleans all areas of a golf club head. In addition, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a golf club cleaning device that efficiently cleans all areas of a golf club head in a manner that does not involve significant physical effort by the user.

[0021] The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of a golf club cleaning device a body comprised of at least one opening that may be any shape and may be positioned anywhere on the body. The opening allows a user to place a golf club head into the body from at least one side/direction of the body (i.e. top, side, etc.). The body is also comprised of at least one tank that houses at least one cleaning solution used to clean golf club heads.

[0022] The body is further comprised of at least one brush head positioned within the opening. The brush head is comprised of at least one bristle and is rotated by at least one motor. Turning the motor on/off (and/or selecting a speed of the motor) can be done by engaging at least one actuation mechanism. The motor is powered by at least one battery. In one embodiment, the battery may be removable and rechargeable. In another embodiment, the battery is non-removable and can be recharged via at least one charging port.

[0023] The brush head may also be comprised of at least one opening positioned anywhere on the brush head. The opening allows cleaning solution to be expelled from the brush head as the brush head is rotated by the motor. More specifically, at least one tubing places the tank in fluid communication with the brush head such that cleaning solution can be transported to the brush head and expelled outwards from the opening via at least one pump.

[0024] The present invention is also comprised of a method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of a body comprised of an opening, a motor, a pump, a tank, a tubing, and a battery, wherein at least one brush head comprised of at least one opening is positioned within the opening. Then, the tank can be filled with a cleaning solution. Next, a golf club head can be inserted into the opening. Then, the actuation mechanism can be engaged such that the motor and pump are powered on such that the brush head spins and cleaning solution is expelled from an opening in the brush head.

[0025] Accordingly, the golf club cleaning device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides a device for cleaning golf clubs. More specifically, the device efficiently cleans all areas of a golf club head. In addition, the device does so in a manner that does not require significant physical effort by the user. In this manner, the golf club cleaning device overcomes the limitations of existing golf club cleaning methods known in the art.

[0026] Referring initially to the drawings,

[0027] The device 100 is comprised of a body 110. The body 110 may be any shape and is preferably made from a durable material such as but not limited to a metal. The body 110 is comprised of at least one opening 114. The opening 114 may be any shape and may be positioned anywhere on the body 110 that allows a user to place a golf club head into the body 110 from at least one side/direction of the body 110 (i.e. top, side, etc.). A bottom surface 116 of the body 110 may be comprised of a non-slip material, such as but not limited to a textured rubber, that prevents the device 100 from sliding/moving during use. In one embodiment, the bottom surface 116 (or any other portion of the body 110) is comprised of at least one opening 118 that allows a fastener to be driven through the body 110 to secure the body 110 to a surface to prevent movement.

[0028] The body 110 is also comprised of at least one tank 120. The tank 120 may be fixedly or removably attached to the body 110 in different embodiments. The tank 120 houses at least one cleaning solution 122. The solution 122 may be any cleaning solution used to clean golf club heads which can include any mixture of (but is not limited to) a water, a detergent, a soap, a vinegar, a baking soda, an ammonia, an isopropyl alcohol, etc. The tank 120 may be comprised of at least one cap 124. The cap 124 may be any cap type such as but not limited to a threaded cap, a snap cap, a magnetic cap, etc. that can be removed to allow the tank 120 to be filled with solution 122.

[0029] The body 110 is further comprised of at least one brush head 130 positioned within the opening 114. The brush head 130 may be any shape and configuration. The brush head 130 is comprised of at least one bristle 132 of any natural, synthetic, or combination bristle type. The bristles 132 may be arranged in any pattern/orientation in different embodiments.

[0030] The brush head 130 is rotated by at least one motor 140. The motor 140 may have a plurality of speeds. Turning the motor 140 on/off (and/or selecting a speed of the motor 140) can be done via engaging at least one actuation mechanism 112. The mechanism 112 is preferably a foot pedal for ease of use while standing, but may be a button, a switch, etc. in different embodiments.

[0031] The motor 140 is powered by at least one battery 142. In one embodiment, the battery 142 may be removable and rechargeable. In another embodiment, the battery 142 is non-removable and can be recharged via at least one charging port 144 of any type such as but not limited to a USB port. In a further embodiment, the battery 142 may receive power from at least one power cord 146 of any type/configuration that can be connected to a power source such as but not limited to a wall outlet.

[0032] The brush head 130 may also be comprised of at least one opening 134 positioned anywhere on the brush head 130. The opening 134 allows cleaning solution 122 to be expelled from the brush head 130 as the brush head 130 is rotated by the motor 140. More specifically, at least one tubing 126 places the tank 120 in fluid communication with the brush head 130 such that cleaning solution 122 can be transported to the brush head 130 and expelled outwards from the opening 134 via at least one pump 148. The pump 148 is preferably an electric pump also powered by the battery 142.

[0033] The present invention is also comprised of a method of using 200 the device 100. First, a device 100 is provided comprised of a body 110 comprised of an opening 114, a motor 140, a pump 148, a tank 120, a tubing 126, and a battery 142, wherein at least one brush head 130 comprised of at least one opening 134 is positioned within the opening 114 [Step 202]. Then, the tank 120 can be filled with a cleaning solution 122 [Step 204]. Next, a golf club head can be inserted into the opening 114 [Step 206]. Then, the actuation mechanism 112 can be engaged such that the motor 140 and pump 148 are powered on such that the brush head 130 spins and cleaning solution 122 is expelled from an opening 134 in the brush head 130 [Step 208].

[0034] Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein golf club cleaning device and device are interchangeable and refer to the golf club cleaning device 100 of the present invention.

[0035] Notwithstanding the forgoing, the golf club cleaning device 100 of the present invention and its various components can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that they accomplish the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration, and material of the golf club cleaning device 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the golf club cleaning device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the golf club cleaning device 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the golf club cleaning device 100 may be of any size, shape, and/or configuration that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.

[0036] Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.

[0037] What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications, and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term includes is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term comprising as comprising is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.