Gripping device for handling a golf club

Abstract

A golf grip device for handling a golf club provides a flexible, comfortable joint resistance for a user's finger. The grip device contains a number of features configured to help improve one's golf game. The grip device is configured to be worn as a stand alone piece to be placed over a user's finger without a glove, to be bonded directly onto a glove or to be built within a glove. The device provides a cooperating relationship between the flexible material, reduced resistance applied, reduced tension and enhanced muscle memory in the fingers.

Patent application attorney docket no.:  100685 - 666602  via efs-web I claim: 
     
         1 . A gripping device for handling a golf club comprising:
 a tubular hollow vessel having four sides including a proximal side having at least two legs and and a first cavity disposed in between the at least two legs, wherein the first cavity includes a V-shape inward design;   a distal side having at least two legs and a second cavity disposed in between the at least two legs, wherein the second cavity includes a V-shape inward design;   at least two lateral sides connecting the proximal side to the distal side, wherein the vessel is made of flexible material.   
     
     
         2 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the device has a length of  1 - 4  inches and a hollow diameter great enough to comfortably fit over a person's finger or golf glove. 
     
     
         3 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the device is disposed over an index finger. 
     
     
         4 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the flexibile material includes stretch material such as nylon, LYCRA, spandex, and mesh. 
     
     
         5 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the flexible material can be manufactured from materials including elastomer, various polymer materials, elastomeric polymers, plastics, thermoplastics, polyurethanes, resins and interwoven fibers infused with resin, molded rubbers or other rubber-like materials, and filament materials. 
     
     
         6 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the device would be available in various sizes and durometers, and manufacturing processes for making the device may include elastomeric printing processes and techniques, carbon digital light synthesis printing, continuous liquid interface production, stereolithography printing, injection molding and urethane casting. 
     
     
         7 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the lateral sides include a first lateral side and a second lateral side connecting the proximal side of the device to the distal side of the device. PATENT APPLICATION Attorney Docket No.:  100685 - 666602  Via EFS-web 
     
     
         8 . The device according to  claim 7 , wherein the first lateral side includes an inward indentation having an obtuse shape thereby providing for a mid-section of the device (when considered from a proximal to distal end) having a narrower width than the proximal end and distal end of the device. 
     
     
         9 . The device according to  claim 7 , wherein the second lateral side includes an inward indentation having an obtuse shape thereby providing for a mid-section of the device (when considered from a proximal to distal end) having a narrower width than the proximal end and distal end of the device. 
     
     
         10 . The device according to  claim 2 , wherein the hollow diameter is approximately point 5 of an inch to 2 inches. 
     
     
         11 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein a depth of the v-shape inward design of the first cavity and the second cavity can vary. 
     
     
         12 . A golf glove comprising:
 a gripping device for handling a golf club comprising:   a tubular hollow vessel having four sides including a proximal side having at least two legs and and a first cavity disposed in between the at least two legs, wherein the first cavity includes a V-shape inward design;   a distal side having at least two legs and a second cavity disposed in between the at least two legs, wherein the second cavity includes a V-shape inward design;   at least two lateral sides connecting the proximal side to the distal side, wherein the vessel is made of flexible material, and wherein the gripping device is disposed over the glove's index finger.