Brushing – scrubbing – and general cleaning – Implements – Tool coated or impregnated with material supply
Reexamination Certificate
1999-04-16
2001-05-22
Spisich, Mark (Department: 1744)
Brushing, scrubbing, and general cleaning
Implements
Tool coated or impregnated with material supply
C015S118000, C015S210100
Reexamination Certificate
active
06233774
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates generally to cleaning apparatus and, more particularly, to apparatus and methods for cleaning golf balls.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The devoted golfer pays special attention to the condition and cleanliness of his golf clubs. When the grooves in the club heads become filed with dirt, grass and debris, the ability of the grooves to grip the golf ball when struck diminishes. To ensure proper flight or travel when struck, the golf ball must also be clean. Although most golf courses provide golf ball cleaning devices, they are normally found only at intermittent locations, which limits the ability of a golfer to properly wash a golf ball whenever desired. To eliminate this problem, skilled artisans have devoted considerable effort toward portable golf ball cleaning devices that golfers may carry and employ when necessary. However, present portable golf ball cleaning devices are difficult to construct, expensive and difficult to use, which therefore necessitates certain new and useful improvements.
Accordingly, it would be highly desirable to provide new and improved apparatus and methods for cleaning golf balls.
It is a purpose of the invention to provide new and improved apparatus for cleaning golf balls that is easy to construct.
It is another purpose of the invention to provide new and improved apparatus for cleaning golf balls that is easy to use and transport.
It is still another purpose of the invention to provide new and improved apparatus for cleaning golf balls that is inexpensive.
It is a further purpose of the invention to provide new and improved methods for cleaning golf balls that are easy to carry out and convenient.
It is still a further purpose of the invention to provide new and improved apparatus that is portable and, when exposed to a massaging force, highly efficient for cleaning a golf ball contained therein.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The above problems and others are at least partially solved and the above purposes and others realized in new and improved apparatus and methods for cleaning golf balls. In a particular embodiment, apparatus of the invention comprises a pliant receptacle having a first end for receiving the golf ball, a second end for expelling the golf ball, an abrasive portion adjacent the first end and a liquid absorbent portion adjacent the second end. The abrasive portion is preferably liquid absorbent for containing a cleansing liquid such as water or a liquid detergent. The pliant receptacle is normally, but not essentially, contained by a cover that is pliant and substantially liquid impermeable. The invention may include a clip for supporting the receptacle. The clip is preferably engagable so as to be worn by a golfer. Furthermore, a substantially water impermeable barrier separates the abrasive portion from the liquid absorbent portion for preventing liquid or moisture transfer between the two portions.
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Goltry Michael W.
Parsons Robert A.
Parsons & Goltry
Spisich Mark
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