IP Library Granted Patent US 12,053,861
Granted Patent B2
US 12,053,861 · App. 17/671,139 · Granted Aug 6, 2024

Golf club wrench with multi-purpose tip

Inventor: Logan K. Johnston (Vista, CA)
Assignee: Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp.
B25B15/02B25B23/16B25H3/006A63B53/0487A63B2053/0491A63B57/00B25B15/005B25B15/007B25B15/008
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Patent No.
US 12,053,861
App. No.
17/671,139
Granted
Aug 6, 2024
Kind
B2
Abstract

A golf club wrench with a bit portion having a plurality of tip features at one end of the bit portion is disclosed herein. The tip features may include threading, a Philips head shape, a flat head shape, a Torx® head shape, and a hex wrench shape. The different tip features on the wrench can be used to engage with both a mechanical fastener and a weight. The wrench may also include a handle contoured to fit within the hand of a golfer. The golf club wrench can be provided in a kit containing weights and mechanical fasteners having engagement features that mate with one or more of the tip features on the wrench.

Claims (9)

1. A wrench for use with a weight for a golf club head, the wrench comprising:

a bit portion comprising a first end with first and second tip features and a second end, wherein the bit portion has a length of 1 inch to 3 inches, wherein the bit portion is composed of heat-treated 6150 steel and further comprises a plating material; and

a handle portion at least partially covering the second end of the bit, wherein the handle portion has a length of 1 inch to 3 inches, wherein the handle portion has a width of 0.75 inch to 2 inches, wherein the handle portion has a thickness of 0.25 inch to 1 inch. and wherein the handle portion has a substantially planar trapezoidal shape,

wherein the first tip feature has a first width and is selected from the group consisting of a Philips head, a flat head, a Torx® head, and a hex wrench,

wherein the second tip feature has a second width and comprises threads,

wherein the first tip feature is disposed at a terminal end of the first end and wherein the first tip feature has a length of 0.10 inch to 0.35 inch,

wherein the second tip feature is disposed above the first tip feature along the bit and wherein the second tip feature has a length of 0.10 inch to 0.35 inch,

and

wherein the first width is less than the second width.

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 Feb 14, 2022
From: JOHNSTON, LOGAN K.
To: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY
Reel/Frame 059005/0537 →