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Abstract
Golf club stabilization and momentum apparatuses and methods of use are provided herein. An example apparatus can include a body having a tubular compartment defining a tubular channel, the tubular compartment extending from a surface of the body and having a sealed front end and a sealed rear end, as well as a front face. One or more objects are disposed inside the tubular channel. The objects may be weighted spheres. The one or more objects are configured to linearly translate within the tubular channel during movement of the body and impart kinetic energy to an external object in combination with the front face when the body impacts the external object. Another example apparatus has more than one tubular sidewalls defining more than one tubular channel. Each tubular channel may have one or more objects disposed inside. Exemplary tubular compartments thread into ports of the body or include alignment aids.
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- The present application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/202,791, filed on Aug. 8, 2015, of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/205,681, filed on Aug. 15, 2015, of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/221,053, filed on Sep. 20, 2015, and of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/221,080, filed on Sep. 20, 2015. The present application is related to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/011,144, filed on Jan. 29, 2016, entitled “Golf Club Stabilization and Momentum Apparatuses and Methods.” All of these applications are hereby incorporated by reference herein in their entireties, including all references and appendices cited therein.
- The present disclosure is generally directed to golf clubs and, more specifically, but not by limitation, to golf club heads that comprise attachable tubular compartments that house weighted objects. A weighted object traverses linearly within a tubular compartment and functions to impart additional force to a golf ball when the golf ball is struck by the golf club head.
- According to some embodiments, the present disclosure is directed to an apparatus comprising: (a) a body comprising: (i) a front face; and (ii) a tubular compartment defining a tubular channel, the tubular compartment extending from a surface of the body; and; (1) an object disposed inside the tubular channel, the object configured to linearly translate within the tubular channel during movement of the body and impart kinetic energy to an external object in combination with the front face when the body impacts the external object.
- According to some embodiments, the present disclosure is directed to an apparatus comprising: (a) a body comprising: (i) a front face; and (ii) a plurality of tubular compartments defining a plurality of tubular channels each having a sealed front end and a sealed rear end, wherein at least a portion of the plurality of tubular compartments at least partially extend from a surface of the body; and (1) an object disposed inside each of the plurality of tubular channels, the object configured to linearly translate within the tubular channel and contact the sealed front end during an impact event to reduce rotation of the body during the impact event.
- According to some embodiments, the present disclosure is directed to an apparatus comprising: (a) a body; (b) a tubular compartment defining a tubular channel, the tubular compartment being configured to attach to the body; and (c) a weighted object disposed inside the tubular channel, the weighted object imparting kinetic energy to an object in combination with the body when the body impacts the object, wherein the kinetic energy imparted by the weighted object and the body in combination is greater than the kinetic energy imparted by the body without the weighted object therein.
- The accompanying drawings, where like reference numerals refer to identical or functionally similar elements throughout the separate views, together with the detailed description below, are incorporated in and form part of the specification, and serve to further illustrate embodiments of concepts that include the claimed disclosure, and explain various principles and advantages of those embodiments.
- The methods and systems disclosed herein have been represented where appropriate by conventional symbols in the drawings, showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an example apparatus in the form of a golf club, constructed in accordance with the present disclosure. -
FIG. 2 is a golf club head, according to an example embodiment. -
FIG. 3 illustrates linear acceleration of a weighted object in a golf club head, according to an example embodiment. -
FIG. 4 illustrates an impact event where a golf ball is hit off center, according to an example embodiment. -
FIG. 5 illustrates various embodiments of example apparatuses, constructed in accordance with the present disclosure. -
FIG. 6 is a tubular compartment with releasable end caps/covers, according to an example embodiment. -
FIG. 7 illustrates an apparatus that includes a port for receiving a tubular compartment, according to an example embodiment. -
FIG. 8 illustrates an apparatus that includes two ports for receiving a pair of tubular compartments, according to an example embodiment. -
FIG. 9 illustrates an apparatus that includes two ports and a stabilizer plate, according to an example embodiment. -
FIG. 10 illustrates an apparatus that includes a body and a tubular compartment that is attachable to the body, according to an example embodiment. -
FIGS. 11 and 12 collectively illustrate an example apparatus in the form of a golf club, constructed in accordance with the present disclosure. - In general, the present disclosure comprises descriptions of golf club apparatuses and methods of use and, more specifically, but not by limitation, to golf club heads that comprise tubular compartments that house weighted objects. The tubular compartments are fixed or releaseably attachable to the golf club head. In some embodiments, the tubular compartments extend from the golf club head such that a portion of the tubular compartment(s) extend into the golf club head and out from the golf club head.
- In some embodiments, the tubular compartment can attach to a golf club head by an attachment means that allows the tubular component to be joined with a standard golf club head, such as a putter head or any other golf club heads.
- A weighted object traverses linearly within a tubular compartment and functions to impart additional force to a golf ball when the golf ball is struck by the golf club head. This additional force generated by the weighted object is an increase of a force imparted to the golf ball by the golf club head alone. In one embodiment, the weighted object impacts a front end of the tubular compartment when the golf club head meets the golf ball, which is referred to as an impact event. The timing of this impact event is due to the natural bottoming of the arc of the golf club head swing path.
- In some embodiments, the golf club head can include a plurality of tubular compartments and/or a plurality of weighted objects that can assist in stabilizing a plane of a clubface of the golf club head during impact events. The weighted objects can reduce rotation of the clubface of the golf club head that occurs when an off-center hit occurs, such as when the golf ball is impacted anywhere but a center of the clubface.
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FIG. 1 illustrates an examplegolf club apparatus 100 that generally comprises agolf club head 102 extending from ashaft 104. Theshaft 104 can be positioned at various locations along thegolf club head 102. - For clarity of description, the following embodiments will describe a
golf club head 102 as a putter head, although the present disclosure can be applied to other golf club heads such as irons, drivers, fairway metals, hybrid clubs, hybrid irons, and other similar golf club heads. - In
FIG. 2 , an examplegolf club head 102 comprises abody 106, afront face 112, and in some embodiments, arear face 114. Thefront face 112 may also be referred to as a clubface, which is the portion of thegolf club head 102 that impacts a golf ball. Thebody 106 can be comprised of one or more materials such as metals or alloys. Examples of materials that may be used for thebody 106 include, but are not limited to, aluminum, carbon steel, stainless steel, tungsten, lead, and the like. In some embodiments, thebody 106 can be a solid structure. In another embodiment, thebody 106 is a substantially hollow structure. - The
golf club head 102 includes one or more tubular compartments, such astubular compartment 108 defining a tubular channel 110. - In some embodiments, the
tubular compartment 108 is enclosed on both ends by a sealed front end (first end) 116 and a sealed rear end (second end) 118, which function to retain aweighted object 120 within the tubular channel 110. The sealedfront end 116 and sealedrear end 118 could include plates or caps that cover the respective ends of the tubular channel 110. - In another embodiment, the
front face 112 seals the tubular channel 110 rather than the sealedfront end 116. Also, the sealedrear end 118 can also seal an opposing end of the tubular channel 110. - According to some embodiments, the
tubular compartment 108, sealedfront end 116, and sealedrear end 118 can be manufactured from a material that is different from the material utilized to manufacture thebody 106. - In one embodiment, the tubular channel 110 is substantially cylindrical in shape, although tubular channels of differing shape and size can be utilized in accordance with the present disclosure.
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tubular compartment 108 and tubular channel 110 relative to thebody 106 can also vary according to design requirements. For example, thetubular compartment 108 and tubular channel 110 can be located near or on a central axis C of thebody 106. In other embodiments, thetubular compartment 108 and tubular channel 110 are offset from the central axis C by placing thetubular compartment 108 and tubular channel 110 near either atoe 122 or aheel 124 of thebody 106. - In another embodiment, the
tubular compartment 108 and tubular channel 110 can extend from arear face 114 of thebody 106. Thetubular compartment 108 can likewise be associated with an upper surface of thebody 106. - In some embodiments, an inner surface X of the
tubular compartment 108 is at least partially covered/coated/manufactured with aninsulating material 128. This same (or a different type) insulating material can be added to both the sealedfront end 116 and the sealedrear end 118. This insulatingmaterial 128 can include any sound damping material or energy absorbing material such as, but not limited to, cork, plastic, or an elastomeric material such as a rubber. Theinsulating material 128 can also be referred to as a cushion or cushioning material. Thisinsulating material 128 can reduce the noise caused by the weightedobject 120 translating within thetubular compartment 108, if desired. - In various embodiments, the
weighted object 120 comprises a shape and size that allows theweighted object 120 to linearly translate within the tubular channel 110. In some embodiments, theweighted object 120 has a diameter that is slightly smaller than the diameter of thetubular compartment 108 to prevent the weighted object from rattling or bouncing off of thetubular compartment 108 as it linearly translates in the tubular channel 110. -
FIG. 3 illustrates an example of this linear translation. As thegolf club head 102 is translated backwards from an initial position PI, theweighted object 120 will tend to locate near the front face due to gravity. As the user translates/swings thegolf club head 102 back down to its original position PI theweighted object 120 will move away from thefront face 112 of thegolf club head 102 towards a rear portion of thegolf club head 102. - When the
golf club head 102 impacts thegolf ball 126 theweighted object 120 impacts the sealed front end 116 (or the front face 112) of the tubular channel 110 at approximately the same time. The weight of theweighted object 120 functions to impart kinetic energy to thegolf ball 126 in combination with thefront face 112 when the body impacts the object. Thus, the kinetic energy imparted by theweighted object 120 andgolf club head 102 is greater than the kinetic energy that would be imparted to thegolf ball 126 by thegolf club head 102 alone. - As such, when the
weighted object 120 contacts the sealedfront end 116 the object imparts a momentum force onto the sealedfront end 116 to cause an increase in kinetic energy transfer to thegolf ball 126. - Also, the
weighted object 120 imparts its momentum force, which creates a “pop” effect when the golf ball is impacted by thegolf club head 102. - The
weighted object 120 can be manufactured from any number of materials such as lead or a metallic alloy, just by example. Other materials that may be used include aluminum, carbon steel, stainless steel, tungsten, lead, and the like. In certain embodiments, theweighted object 120 is manufactured from the same material as thebody 106 and/ortubular compartment 108. In other embodiments, theweighted object 120 is manufactured from a different material as thebody 106 andtubular compartment 108. Various combinations of materials may be used for the weighted object, thebody 106, and thetubular compartment 106. In some situations, theweighted object 120 is comprised of a heavier metal than thebody 106 and/ortubular compartment 108. The exact materials utilized will depend on preferences of the user, as well as design requirements. For example, the weight of theweighted object 120 can depend on the amount of additional of increased kinetic energy desired, which is also a function of the overall weight of thegolf club head 102. The greater the additional kinetic energy force needed, the greater the weight needed for theweighted object 120. - The
weighted object 120 can have a variety of shapes and sizes, for example, theweighted object 120 can be spherical, polygonal, or even irregular, depending on the linear travel required for theweighted object 120 through the tubular channel 110. - In one embodiment, the
weighted object 120 is metallic and the sealed front end 116 (or front face 112) is also a metallic material. Theweighted object 120 can ping or click when contacting the sealed front end 116 (or front face 112), which allows the user to appreciate when theweighted object 120 is impacting the sealed front end 116 (or front face 112). The user can then adjust swing speed or swing path to ensure that the ping or click occurs at impact and not before. Thus, theweighted object 120 transforms thegolf club head 102 into a training aid that allows the user to judge swing tempo and/or train swing path. -
FIG. 4 illustrates an impact event where thegolf ball 126 is hit off center. That is, thegolf ball 126 is impacted by a portion of thefront face 112 that is at a distance away from a linear axis of travel T, or what is also referred to as the swing path. Theweighted object 120 assists in reducing and/or eliminating rotation at thetoe 122 that would normally occur if theweighted object 120 were not utilized. Toe rotation at impact imparts undesirable spin on thegolf ball 126 that pushes it off line relative to the linear axis of travel T. The rotation is represented by a phantom line representation of thebody 106. - This
front face 112 andbody 106 stabilization effect can be enhanced by shifting thetubular compartment 108, tubular channel 110, andweighted object 120 towards thetoe 122 or theheel 124 to counteract different impact misses. - Referring to
FIG. 5 , additional embodiments of apparatuses are illustrated. These apparatuses are each golf club heads with bodies as described above, in various embodiments. -
Apparatus 200 comprises a plurality oftubular compartments tubular channels weighted object - The inclusion of more than one tubular compartment and weighted object allows for weight balancing proximate a toe 214 and heel 216 of the
apparatus 200. - With regard to stabilization, if the
weighted objects weighted object 212 only in the channel formed bysidewall 204, which is proximate the heel 216. The same principle applies to a user who tends to impact the golf ball near the heel 216, rather than in the center of the clubface. -
Example apparatus 300 comprises a plurality oftubular compartments tubular channels tubular channels tubular channel 308 has two weightedobjects - In one embodiment, all of the
sidewalls tubular channels apparatus 400, this is not required and the tubular channels can vary in diameter and may also vary in length relative to one another. -
Apparatus 400 comprises a plurality oftubular compartments tubular channels Tubular compartment 404 definingtubular channel 410 has a smaller diameter than that ofsidewalls tubular channels - A size of the weighted objects can also vary according to design requirements. For example,
sidewall 406 andtubular channel 412 comprise weightedobjects weighted objects channel 410. -
Tubular channel 408 comprises more weighted objects than eithertubular channel - In an exemplary embodiment of
apparatus 400,weighted object 418 is comprised of tungsten and weighted objected 420 is comprised of a durable rubber, or a similar type of non-metallic material. When theapparatus 400 impacts the golf ball, theweighted object 418 contacts a sealed front end of theapparatus 400 and theweighted object 420 contacts theweighted object 418. After impact, theweighted objects tubular channel 410 in the opposite direction towards a sealed rear end of theapparatus 400. In this example, the use of aweighted object 420 that is comprised of durable rubber reduces the noise made when theweighted object 420 impacts the sealed rear end. Conversely, if theweighted object 420 were comprised of a metallic material such as steel, for example, the noise resulting from the weighted objected 420 impacting the sealed rear end would be significantly louder. - It should be noted that the materials comprising the sidewalls, the tubular channels, and the weighted objects described in the exemplary embodiments above may be comprised of the same material or of different materials. For example, the materials used may comprise various combinations of aluminum, carbon steel, stainless steel, tungsten, lead, and the like.
- In one embodiment, tubular channels in any of
exemplary apparatuses - In some embodiments, tubular channels in any of
exemplary apparatuses - In
FIG. 6 , in some embodiments, the first end and/or the second end are capable of being releaseably coupled to atubular compartment 500. An example embodiment of atubular compartment 500 with releasable end caps/covers, such asend cap 502 is illustrated inFIG. 6 . - For example, the
first end 504 can be threaded and received onto a threaded end of thetubular compartment 500. This configuration allows a user to remove thefirst end 504 and replace aweighted object 506 to fine tune the performance of an apparatus to which thetubular compartment 500 is joined. For example, the user can replace the currentweighted object 506 with a heavier weighted object or the user can add another weighted object if the user desires additional force or weight for the apparatus. - A
second end 508 is threaded for selectively connecting thetubular compartment 500 to a body of a golf club, as illustrated inFIG. 7 . -
FIG. 7 illustrates anexample apparatus 700 that includes abody 702, such as a putter head or any other golf club head, which includes aport 704 that receives atubular compartment 706. To be sure, thetubular compartment 706 can include any of the tubular compartments described herein, such astubular compartment 500 ofFIG. 6 . -
FIG. 7 also illustrates thetubular compartment 706 in a separated configuration and also in a selectively coupled configuration where thetubular compartment 706 is inserted into theport 704. In one example, theport 704 is threaded to couple with the threaded end of thetubular compartment 706. -
FIG. 8 illustrates anotherexample apparatus 800 that includes abody 802 that comprises twoports tubular compartments Tubular compartment 808 is disposed proximate atoe 812 of thebody 802, whiletubular component 810 is disposed proximate aheel 814 of thebody 802. -
FIG. 9 illustrates another embodiment of anapparatus 900 that comprises abody 902 and a pair oftubular compartments body 902 also comprises astabilizer plate 908 that extends from arear face 910 of thebody 902. Thestabilizer plate 908 can comprise any size and weight that allows for additional stabilization and weight for theapparatus 900. -
FIG. 10 illustrates another embodiment of anapparatus 1000 that comprises abody 1102 and atubular compartment 1004 that is attachable to thebody 1002 with a clip, clasp, or othersimilar means 1006. Thetubular compartment 1004 can include any of the embodiments of tubular compartments described herein. -
FIGS. 11 and 12 collectively illustrate a golf club 1100 (e.g., a putter) that comprises anapparatus 1102 of the present disclosure. Theapparatus 1102 is disposed on agolf club head 1104. Thegolf club head 1104 comprises afront blade portion 1106 and alower blade portion 1108. In one embodiment, thefront blade portion 1106 and thelower blade portion 1108 intersect at a right angle. Thefront blade portion 1106 andlower blade portion 1108 can also be manufactured to have a slightly arcuate configuration. For example, thegolf club head 1104 bows from atoe 1110 towards amiddle portion 1112, as well as from aheel 1114 to themiddle portion 1112. - The
apparatus 1102 is best illustrated inFIG. 12 and comprises atubular compartment 1116 that comprises analignment groove 1118. Thealignment groove 1118 is milled into thetubular compartment 1116, although in another embodiment, thetubular compartment 1116 can comprise indicia of thealignment groove 1118 such as a painted or printed line. - When the
apparatus 1102 is joined to thegolf club head 1104, as inFIG. 11 , thealignment groove 1118 can be utilized as a training aid to assist the golfer in aligning the golf club, golf ball, and target. - The
apparatus 1102 may comprise afirst end 1120 and asecond end 1122. In some embodiments, thesecond end 1122 is attachable to thegolf club head 1104 using a threaded connection or a compression fit (when thegolf club head 1104 has an interface that receives the second end 1122). In another example, thesecond end 1122 can comprise a magnet or an adhesive that allows thesecond end 1122 to attach to thegolf club head 1104. - In yet another embodiment, the
second end 1122 is permanently or fixedly attached to thegolf club head 1104. - In some embodiments, the
first end 1120 comprises acap 1124 that is threadably received into a threaded open end of thetubular compartment 1116. In other embodiments, thecap 1124 comprises abumper 1126 that functions to limit the traversal of a weighted object (not shown) within thetubular compartment 1116. In various embodiments, the length of thebumper 1126 is adjustable, depending on the preferences of a user. - The
cap 1124 can also comprise a patternedface 1128. The patternedface 1128 comprises grooves that are configured to receive a tool, such as a Phillips head screwdriver. The grooves selected can correspond to any tool, including but not limited to a hex key (or Allen key), a flathead screwdriver, and the like. - Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, the appearances of the phrases “in one embodiment” or “in an embodiment” or “according to one embodiment” (or other phrases having similar import) at various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. Furthermore, depending on the context of discussion herein, a singular term may include its plural forms and a plural term may include its singular form. Similarly, a hyphenated term (e.g., “on-demand”) may be occasionally interchangeably used with its non-hyphenated version (e.g., “on demand”), a capitalized entry (e.g., “Software”) may be interchangeably used with its non-capitalized version (e.g., “software”), a plural term may be indicated with or without an apostrophe (e.g., PE's or PEs), and an italicized term (e.g., “N+1”) may be interchangeably used with its non-italicized version (e.g., “N+1”). Such occasional interchangeable uses shall not be considered inconsistent with each other.
- Also, some embodiments may be described in terms of “means for” performing a task or set of tasks. It will be understood that a “means for” may be expressed herein in terms of a structure, device, assembly, sub-assembly, component, and combinations thereof. Alternatively, in some embodiments the “means for” is expressed in terms of prose, or as a flow chart or a diagram.
- The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, an and the are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises” and/or “comprising,” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.
- It is noted at the outset that the terms “coupled,” “connected”, “connecting,” “mechanically connected,” etc., are used interchangeably herein to generally refer to the condition of being mechanically or physically connected. It is further noted that various figures (including component diagrams) shown and discussed herein are for illustrative purpose only, and are not drawn to scale.
- If any disclosures are incorporated herein by reference and such incorporated disclosures conflict in part and/or in whole with the present disclosure, then to the extent of conflict, and/or broader disclosure, and/or broader definition of terms, the present disclosure controls. If such incorporated disclosures conflict in part and/or in whole with one another, then to the extent of conflict, the later-dated disclosure controls.
- The terminology used herein can imply direct or indirect, full or partial, temporary or permanent, immediate or delayed, synchronous or asynchronous, action or inaction. For example, when an element is referred to as being on, “connected” or “coupled” to another element, then the element can be directly on, connected or coupled to the other element and/or intervening elements may be present, including indirect and/or direct variants. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being “directly connected” or “directly coupled” to another element, there are no intervening elements present.
- Although the terms first, second, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections, these elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections should not necessarily be limited by such terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section from another element, component, region, layer or section. Thus, a first element, component, region, layer or section discussed below could be termed a second element, component, region, layer or section without departing from the teachings of the present disclosure.
- The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be necessarily limiting of the disclosure. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” an and the are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The terms “comprises,” “includes” and/or “comprising,” “including” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.
- Example embodiments of the present disclosure are described herein with reference to illustrations of idealized embodiments (and intermediate structures) of the present disclosure. As such, variations from the shapes of the illustrations as a result, for example, of manufacturing techniques and/or tolerances, are to be expected. Thus, the example embodiments of the present disclosure should not be construed as necessarily limited to the particular shapes of regions illustrated herein, but are to include deviations in shapes that result, for example, from manufacturing.
- Any and/or all elements, as disclosed herein, can be formed from a same, structurally continuous piece, such as being unitary, and/or be separately manufactured and/or connected, such as being an assembly and/or modules. Any and/or all elements, as disclosed herein, can be manufactured via any manufacturing processes, whether additive manufacturing, subtractive manufacturing and/or other any other types of manufacturing. For example, some manufacturing processes include three dimensional (3D) printing, laser cutting, computer numerical control (CNC) routing, milling, pressing, stamping, vacuum forming, hydroforming, injection molding, lithography and/or others.
- Any and/or all elements, as disclosed herein, can include, whether partially and/or fully, a solid, including a metal, a mineral, a ceramic, an amorphous solid, such as glass, a glass ceramic, an organic solid, such as wood and/or a polymer, such as rubber, a composite material, a semiconductor, a nano-material, a biomaterial and/or any combinations thereof. Any and/or all elements, as disclosed herein, can include, whether partially and/or fully, a coating, including an informational coating, such as ink, an adhesive coating, a melt-adhesive coating, such as vacuum seal and/or heat seal, a release coating, such as tape liner, a low surface energy coating, an optical coating, such as for tint, color, hue, saturation, tone, shade, transparency, translucency, non-transparency, luminescence, anti-reflection and/or holographic, a photo-sensitive coating, an electronic and/or thermal property coating, such as for passivity, insulation, resistance or conduction, a magnetic coating, a water-resistant and/or waterproof coating, a scent coating and/or any combinations thereof.
- Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. The terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and should not be interpreted in an idealized and/or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.
- Furthermore, relative terms such as “below,” “lower,” “above,” and “upper” may be used herein to describe one element's relationship to another element as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Such relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of illustrated technologies in addition to the orientation depicted in the accompanying drawings. For example, if a device in the accompanying drawings is turned over, then the elements described as being on the “lower” side of other elements would then be oriented on “upper” sides of the other elements. Similarly, if the device in one of the figures is turned over, elements described as “below” or “beneath” other elements would then be oriented “above” the other elements. Therefore, the example terms “below” and “lower” can, therefore, encompass both an orientation of above and below.
- While various embodiments have been described above, it should be understood that they have been presented by way of example only, and not limitation. The descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the invention to the particular forms set forth herein. To the contrary, the present descriptions are intended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and equivalents as may be included within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims and otherwise appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the art. Thus, the breadth and scope of a preferred embodiment should not be limited by any of the above-described exemplary embodiments.
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1. An apparatus, comprising:
a body comprising:
a front face; and
a tubular compartment defining a tubular channel, the tubular compartment extending from a surface of the body; and
an object disposed inside the tubular channel, the object configured to linearly translate within the tubular channel during movement of the body and impart kinetic energy to an external object in combination with the front face when the body impacts the external object.
2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein an inner sidewall of the tubular compartment is at least partially covered with an insulating material.
3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein a first end of the tubular compartment includes a releasable cap.
4. The apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein a second end of the tubular compartment is adapted for releasable attachment to the surface of the body.
5. The apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein the body comprises a rear face, the rear face being the surface from which the tubular compartment extends.
6. The apparatus according to claim 5 , wherein at least one of the first end and the second end comprise a cushion material.
7. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the object is a weighted sphere.
8. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising one or more additional objects disposed within the tubular channel.
9. The apparatus according to claim 8 , wherein the one or more additional objects have a different size and weight than the object.
10. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein, when the object contacts a second end of the tubular compartment, the object imparts a momentum force onto the second end to cause an increase in kinetic energy transfer to the external object.
11. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the tubular compartment is slidingly received within the body such that the tubular compartment can be selectively extended from the body.
12. An apparatus, comprising:
a body comprising:
a front face; and
a plurality of tubular compartments defining a plurality of tubular channels each having a sealed front end and a sealed rear end, wherein at least a portion of the plurality of tubular compartments at least partially extend from a surface of the body; and
an object disposed inside each of the plurality of tubular channels, the object configured to linearly translate within the tubular channel and contact the sealed front end during an impact event to reduce rotation of the body during the impact event.
13. The apparatus according to claim 12 , wherein the body defines a linear axis of travel and rotation is reduced relative to the linear axis of travel.
14. An apparatus, comprising:
a body;
a tubular compartment defining a tubular channel, the tubular compartment being configured to attach to the body; and
a weighted object disposed inside the tubular channel, the weighted object imparting kinetic energy to an external object in combination with the body when the body impacts the external object, wherein the kinetic energy imparted by the weighted object and the body in combination is greater than the kinetic energy imparted by the body without the weighted object therein.
15. The apparatus according to claim 14 , further comprising one or more additional weighted objects disposed within the tubular channel.
16. The apparatus according to claim 14 , further comprising one or more additional tubular compartments that define one or more tubular channels that each comprises one or more weighted objects.
17. The apparatus according to claim 14 , further comprising a second tubular compartment defining a second tubular channel, the second channel having a weighted object.
18. The apparatus according to claim 17 , wherein the tubular compartment is disposed proximate a heel of the body and the second tubular compartment is proximate a toe of the body.
19. The apparatus according to claim 18 , wherein the tubular compartment and the second tubular compartment thread into ports of the body.
20. The apparatus according to claim 14 , wherein the tubular compartment comprises an alignment aid that allows the body to be aligned with the external object.
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