Packaging for golf clubs

Description

CROSS REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

The Present Application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/521,585, filed on Jun. 16, 2023, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.

STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

Not Applicable

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Field of the Invention

The present invention generally relates to packaging for golf clubs. More specifically, the present invention relates to packaging for iron-type golf clubs.

Description of the Related Art

The prior art discloses various boxes for golf clubs.

Current boxes for irons require that each iron of a set be placed within a plastic bag to prevent damage to the club.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

One aspect of the present invention is a box for a set of iron-type golf clubs. The box comprises a body comprising a plurality of walls defining an elongated hollow interior, and separator panels. A first separator panel extends less than halfway along a long axis of the body from a first end of the body. The first separator panel is positioned midway between a width of the elongated hollow interior of body. The second separator panel extends less than halfway along a long axis of the body from a second end of the body. The second end opposes the first end. The second separator panel is positioned midway between the width of the elongated hollow interior of body. A plurality of iron-type golf clubs is positioned within the elongated hollow interior and separated by the first separator panel and the second separator panel.

Having briefly described the present invention, the above and further objects, features and advantages thereof will be recognized by those skilled in the pertinent art from the following detailed description of the invention when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a top plan view of a blank for a first lateral divider for a box for irons.

FIG. 2 is a top perspective view of a partially constructed first part of the first lateral divider.

FIG. 3 is a top perspective view of a partially constructed second part of the first lateral divider.

FIG. 4 a front top perspective view of the first lateral divider for the box for irons.

FIG. 5 a rear top perspective view of the first lateral divider for the box for irons.

FIG. 6 is a top perspective view of the first lateral divider for a box for irons.

FIG. 7 is a top plan view of a blank for the second lateral divider for the box for irons.

FIG. 8 is a front top perspective view of the second lateral divider for the box for irons.

FIG. 9 is a rear top perspective view of the second lateral divider for the box for irons.

FIG. 10 is a top perspective view of the second lateral divider for a box for irons.

FIG. 11 is a top plan view of a blank for a central divider for the box for irons.

FIG. 12 is a top perspective view of a partially constructed central divider.

FIG. 13 is a top perspective view of the central divider for the box for irons.

FIG. 14A is a top perspective view of a folded central divider for the box for irons.

FIG. 14B is a top perspective view of a folded central divider for the box for irons.

FIG. 14C is a top perspective view of a folded central divider for the box for irons.

FIG. 15 is a top perspective view of the central divider for the box for irons for eight pieces.

FIG. 16 is a top perspective view of the central divider for the box for irons for ten pieces.

FIG. 17 is a top perspective view of an open box with the first lateral divider, the second lateral divider and the central divider placed therein.

FIG. 18 is a top perspective view of an open box with the first lateral divider, the second lateral divider and the central divider placed therein, and a first iron and a second iron positioned within the first lateral divider, the second lateral divider and the central divider.

FIG. 19 is a top perspective view of an open box with the first lateral divider, the second lateral divider and the central divider placed therein, and a full set of irons positioned within the first lateral divider, the second lateral divider and the central divider.

FIG. 20 is an isolated top perspective view of an open box with the second lateral divider placed therein, and a full set of irons positioned within the second lateral divider.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

A box 20 for packaging set of iron-type golf clubs 30 is shown in FIGS. 19-20.

The box 20 has dividers 100, 400 and 500 that allow for secure placement of iron-type golf clubs 30 without the need for each club to be placed within a plastic bag to prevent damage to the clubs 30. Thus, the box 20 of the present invention reduces the amount of plastic used in packaging of sets of iron-type golf clubs 30 and also reduces the mass of the packaging.

FIGS. 1-6 illustrate a first lateral divider 100. The first lateral divider 100 is comprised of two inserts, which comprises back panel walls, central panel walls, and external panel walls. FIG. 2 illustrates the first insert 200 assembled, comprised of rear panels 201a-201d, central panels 202a-202f, and three locks 203a-203c. FIG. 3 illustrates the second insert 300 with slots 303b and 303d aligned, comprised of exterior panels 301a-301f, two locks 302a-302b, and lock slots 303a-303d. As shown in FIG. 1, L1 has a length ranging from 25 to 40 inches, more preferably from 28 to 35 inches, and most preferably approximately 30 inches. L2 has a length ranging from 4 to 12 inches, more preferably from 5 to 9 inches, and most preferably approximately 7 inches. A width is preferably 3 to 5 inches and most preferably 4.25 inches. Each central panel 202 has a length ranging from 2.5 to 3.5 inches, and most preferably 3.25 inches. Each rear panel 201 preferably has a length ranging from 0.75 inch to 1.5 inches, and most preferably 1.125 inch.

The front of the insert has 3 locks that snap together and the back has 2 locks that snap together for structure. FIG. 4 illustrates the front side of the first lateral divider 100 assembled, with locks 203a-203c from the first insert 200 engaged in the slots 303a-303c of the second insert 300. FIG. 5 illustrates the back side of the first lateral divider 100 assembled, with locks 302a-b not yet tucked in.

FIG. 6 illustrates the first lateral divider 100 assembled and collapsed.

FIG. 7-10 illustrate a second lateral divider 400. The second lateral divider 400 comprises of back panels 401a-401d and central panels 402a-402f. The second lateral divider 400 is shown assembled and collapsed in FIG. 10. As shown in FIG. 7, L1 has a length ranging from 25 to 40 inches, more preferably from 28 to 35 inches, and most preferably approximately 29 inches. A width is preferably 3 to 5 inches and most preferably 4.25 inches. Each central panel 402 has a length ranging from 3 to 5 inches, and most preferably approximately 4 inches. Each back panel 401 preferably has a length ranging from 0.75 inch to 1.5 inches, and most preferably 1.125 inch.

FIGS. 11-16 illustrate a central divider 500. The central divider 500 comprises of a cover panel 501, a lock 502, a lock slot 507, slot panel walls 503a-503b, slots 509a-509d, side panels 506a-506d, and central panels 505a-505b. FIG. 15 illustrates a central divider 500 assembled for eight pieces. FIG. 16 illustrates a central divider 500 assembled for ten pieces. Detaching pre-cut flaps from panels 506a-506d reveals two more spaces 510a-510b. Each central panel 505 preferably has a height ranging from 3 to 5 inches, and most preferably 4.125 inches. A width is preferably 3 to 5 inches and most preferably 4.25 inches. The slot panels 503 preferably have a width ranging from 2.75 inches to 4.0 inches, and most preferably approximately 3 inches.

FIGS. 17-20 illustrate a box 20 with iron-type golf clubs 30 therein. The box 20 comprises of a body 25 with walls 22a-22d which create an elongated hollow interior 21 when assembled. The body 25 also includes a cover wall 23a and a cover front wall 23b. A first lateral divider 100 is positioned at a one end of the interior 21 of the body 25. A second lateral divider 400 is positioned at the other end of the interior 21 of the body 25. A central divider is positioned in the center of the interior 21 of the body 25.

The box 20 is configured to house iron-type golf clubs positioned within the interior 21 and separated by the first lateral divider 100, the second lateral divider 400 and the central divider 500, as shown in FIGS. 18-19.

The box 20 preferably houses eight iron-type golf clubs with a club head end of the golf clubs 30 positioned on the first lateral divider 100, and the grip end of iron-type golf clubs positioned on the second lateral divider 400, as shown in FIGS. 19-20.

The body 25 of the box 20 is preferably composed of corrugated paperboard.

The length of the box 20 preferably ranges from 40 to 60 inches. The width of the box 20 preferably ranges from 3 to 5 inches.

From the foregoing it is believed that those skilled in the pertinent art will recognize the meritorious advancement of this invention and will readily understand that while the present invention has been described in association with a preferred embodiment thereof, and other embodiments illustrated in the accompanying drawings, numerous changes, modifications and substitutions of equivalents may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of this invention which is intended to be unlimited by the foregoing except as may appear in the following appended claims. Therefore, the embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined in the following appended claims.