IP Library Granted Patent US 11,148,024
Granted Patent B1
US 11,148,024 · App. 17/083,818 · Granted Oct 19, 2021

Thermochromic golf club grip

Inventor: Vijay Chavan (Vista, CA)
Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
A63B60/08A63B60/10A63B71/0622B32B15/06A63B2071/0694B32B2255/10
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 11,148,024
App. No.
17/083,818
Granted
Oct 19, 2021
Kind
B1
Abstract

A grip for a golf club is disclosed herein. The grip comprises an inner layer, an outer layer, a primer layer and a topcoat layer. At least one layer comprises a thermochromic pigment or a thermochromic paint.

Claims (16)

1. A grip for a golf club, the grip comprising:

an inner layer defining an aperture configured for attachment to a golf club, the inner layer composed of a rubber;

an outer layer surrounding to the inner layer, the outer layer composed of a rubber;

a primer layer applied to the outer layer; and

a topcoat layer;

wherein at least one of the inner layer, the outer layer or the topcoat layer comprises from 0.5% to 60% of a thermochromic pigment.

2. The grip according to claim 1 wherein a metallic luster is imparted in the grip.

3. A grip for a golf club, the grip comprising:

an inner layer defining an aperture configured for attachment to a golf club, the inner layer composed of a rubber;

an outer layer surrounding to the inner layer, the outer layer composed of a rubber;

a primer layer applied to the outer layer; and

a topcoat layer applied to the primer layer;

wherein at least one of the inner layer, the outer layer or the topcoat layer comprises from 0.5% to 60% of a thermochromic pigment;

wherein the thermochromic pigment changes color upon exposure to a temperature ranging from 0 degrees Celsius to 50 degrees Celsius;

wherein the grip has a length ranging from 8 to 12 inches;

wherein the grip has a diameter ranging from 1-2 inches.

Assignments (3)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 17, 2023
From: TOPGOLF CALLAWAY BRANDS CORP.; OGIO INTERNATIONAL, INC.; TOPGOLF INTERNATIONAL, INC.; TRAVISMATHEW, LLC; WORLD GOLF TOUR, LLC
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
Reel/Frame 063692/0009 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded May 16, 2023
From: TOPGOLF CALLAWAY BRANDS CORP. (FORMERLY CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY); OGIO INTERNATIONAL, INC.; TOPGOLF INTERNATIONAL, INC.; TRAVISMATHEW, LLC; WORLD GOLF TOUR, LLC
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 063665/0176 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 29, 2020
From: CHAVAN, VIJAY
To: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY
Reel/Frame 054211/0484 →
Continuity (2)
Division 16680261 · Nov 11, 2019
Provisional Application 62767677 · Nov 15, 2018