Golf club grip with device housing
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1. A grip for a golf club, the grip comprising:
- a sleeve member with a gripping surface, the sleeve member having a first end and a second end, the first end being open to fit over a shaft of the golf club;
an internal bore sized to complement the shaft of the golf club; and
an RFID tag molded into the grip.
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Abstract
The invention relates to golf clubs, more particularly to mechanisms for fastening accessories to clubs. The invention provides a golf club configured to house an electronic device such as an RFID tag within a recess within the grip, thereby protecting the device from the stress, shock, and exposure that arises when a golf club is used.
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24 Claims
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1. A grip for a golf club, the grip comprising:
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a sleeve member with a gripping surface, the sleeve member having a first end and a second end, the first end being open to fit over a shaft of the golf club; an internal bore sized to complement the shaft of the golf club; and an RFID tag molded into the grip. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A grip for a golf club, the grip comprising:
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a sleeve member with a gripping surface, the sleeve member having a first end and a second end, the first end being open to fit over a shaft of the golf club; an internal bore sized to complement the shaft of the golf club; a recess dimensioned to receive an insert; and an insert disposed within the recess of the grip and dimensioned to house an electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A grip for a golf club, the grip comprising:
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a sleeve member with a gripping surface, the sleeve member having a first end and a second end, the first end being open to fit over a shaft of the golf club; an internal bore sized to complement the shaft of the golf club; and an electronic device comprising an RFID tag housed within a recess within the grip. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A grip for a golf club, the grip comprising:
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a sleeve member with a gripping surface, the sleeve member having a first end and a second end, the first end being open to fit over a shaft of the golf club; an internal bore sized to complement the shaft of the golf club; and an RFID tag affixed within the grip by an adhesive, wherein the RFID tag is smaller than 5 cm in every dimension. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24)
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