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US-12616887-B2 - Golf club face protector

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Abstract

A golf club protector that may be magnetically attached to a golf club iron to provide a protective, covering layer over at least the face of the iron. The golf club protector is formed from body having an inner layer, an outer later, and an intermediate layer positioned between the inner and outer layers. A series of magnets are positioned in the intermediate layer. The body has an outer perimeter corresponding to the shape of a golf club iron and is dimensioned to be positioned in covering relation to a face of the golf club iron.

Inventors

  • Jordan Pulaski

Assignees

  • Jordan Pulaski

Dates

Publication Date
20260505
Application Date
20240606

Claims (15)

  1. 1 . A golf club protector, comprising: a body extending along a single plane to an outer perimeter and formed by a first layer and a second layer positioned adjacently to the first layer; a series of magnets positioned between the first layer and the second layer; a series of resilient features on a surface of the first layer and extending outwardly therefrom; and wherein the outer perimeter of the body is dimensioned to cover to a face of a golf club iron with the series of resilient features of the surface of the first layer in contact with the face of the golf club.
  2. 2 . The golf club protector of claim 1 , wherein the series of resilient features are arranged in a predetermined design.
  3. 3 . The golf club protector of claim 2 , wherein the predetermined design is a logo.
  4. 4 . The golf club protector of claim 2 , wherein the series of resilient features are formed from silicone.
  5. 5 . The golf club protector of claim 2 , wherein the series of resilient features are formed from rubber.
  6. 6 . The golf club protector of claim 2 , wherein the series of resilient features are adhered to the surface of the first layer.
  7. 7 . The golf club protector of claim 1 , wherein the second layer is coextensive with the first layer.
  8. 8 . The golf club protector of claim 1 , wherein the second layer only extends proximately to each of the series of magnets.
  9. 9 . The golf club protector of claim 1 , further comprising a third layer of a material selected from the group consisting of felt, woven nylon, foam, plastic, gel, rubber, and fiber-filler positioned between the first layer and the second layer and encompassing the series of magnets.
  10. 10 . A method of protecting a golf club, comprising the steps of: providing a protector having a body extending along a single plane to an outer perimeter and formed by a first layer and a second layer positioned adjacently to the first layer, a series of magnets positioned between the first layer and the second layer, and a series of resilient features on a surface of the first layer and extending outwardly therefrom; and positioning the protector over a face of a golf club so that the outer perimeter of the body covers only the face of the golf club with the series of resilient features of the surface of the first layer in contact with the face of the golf club.
  11. 11 . The method of claim 10 , wherein the series of resilient features are arranged in a predetermined design.
  12. 12 . The golf club protector of claim 11 , wherein the predetermined design is a logo.
  13. 13 . The golf club protector of claim 10 , wherein the series of resilient features are formed from silicone.
  14. 14 . The golf club protector of claim 10 , wherein the series of resilient features are formed from rubber.
  15. 15 . The golf club protector of claim 10 , wherein the series of resilient features are adhered to the surface of the first layer.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present invention is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 17/830,023, filed on Jun. 1, 2022, which claimed priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/265,370, filed on Dec. 14, 2021. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to golf club accessories and, more particularly, to golf club head covers. 2. Description of the Related Art Golf clubs typically reside in a bag designed to hold them upright and remain accessible for easy selection and removal. Protecting the head of the club from mechanical damage while not in use has been popular for many decades and includes coverings with a multitude of designs, shapes, colorations and enclosure apparatuses. Most golf club head covers, envelop the entirety of the blade, face, back and hosel respectively; this design aspect requires that the cover contains the respective club number or corresponding label. For example, a seven iron would require the cover to be emblazed with a 7 clearly visible. The labeling needs to be made of a material that is waterproof/resistant, durable and highly visible. Because of the specificity of each individual cover, losing a cover requires replacement of that respective cover with label; for example losing a cover emblazed with a “P” for pitching wedge would demand a replacement matching that specific club and preferably brand. Traditional, fully-encasing golf club head covers can also trap moisture potentially leading to breakdown and oxidation of the golf club head. Accordingly, there is a need in the art for an approach that can protect the face of an iron without obscuring the label of the iron or unnecessarily trapping moisture that can damage the club. BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention is a protective golf club face barrier that is designed to mitigate the effects of physical trauma to the club head and dampen any acoustics from striking other golf clubs without obscuring the label of the club head or forming a pocket that can trap moisture against the club. More specifically, the golf club protector is formed by a generally planar body having an inner layer, an outer later, and an intermediate layer positioned between the inner and outer layers. A series of magnets are positioned in the intermediate layer for magnetically attaching the club protector to the face of a golf club. The body has an outer perimeter corresponding to the shape of a golf club iron and is dimensioned to be positioned in covering relation to a face of a golf club iron. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING(S) The present invention will be more fully understood and appreciated by reading the following Detailed Description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: FIG. 1 is a front view of an embodiment of a golf club face protector according to the present invention for positioning in covering relation to at least the front of a golf club head. FIG. 2 is an end view of an embodiment of a golf club face protector according to the present invention positioned on golf club head and showing exemplary locations of magnets. FIG. 3 is a front view of an exemplary approach for positioning a golf club face protector according to the present invention to the face of a golf club iron. FIG. 3 is a first cross-sectional view of a golf club face according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a golf club face protector according to the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Referring to the figures, wherein like numerals refer to like parts throughout, there is seen in FIG. 1 a golf club face protector 10 according to the present invention. As seen in FIG. 1, golf club face protector 10 is dimensioned to be positioned is covering relation to the face of a standard golf club iron 12. More specifically, golf club face protector 1 is shaped to correspond to a general golf club head shape that accommodates the traditional curves of a golf club so that a first end 14 is bulbous and curved and a second end 16 is generally narrower. Referring to FIG. 2, golf club face protector 10 includes a body 20 having an inner layer 22 providing a surface to be positioned against the face of golf club iron 2, and intermediate layer 24, and an outer layer 26 that will face outwardly when golf club face protector 1 is attached to golf club iron 12. Body 20 further includes a series of magnets 28 embedded therein and positioned about body 20 in different locations to provide for a secure attachment of inner layer 22 to golf club iron 12. Magnets 28 may comprise any conventional magnetic materials such as alnico, ferrite, flexible rubber, and rare earth magnets including samarium, cobalt and/or neodymium. Inner layer 22 may include texturing or features 34, such as rubber or silicone dotting, to improve adhesion to golf club iron 12. Features 34 could be screen printed or adhered to inner layer 22, and ca