Divot tool and method of manufacture thereof

Abstract

A divot repair tool for fixing divots in the playing surface made while playing golf. The tool is attached to the grip of a golf club and used to replace and fix divots in the grass. The club allows the tool to be extended to the ground without bending over or squatting down, thus reducing sports related injuries. The divot repair tool includes removable prongs and blade that can be used to fix the divot holes using a levering motion or a rotational motion. The divot repair tool can include an automated motorized embodiment that can rotate the tool and the individual prongs to repair the divot holes. Both versions can press the divot material up against a flat surface of the tool to further flatten the playing surface.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method of manufacture of a divot repair tool comprising:
 attaching one or more prongs to a tool base, the one or more prongs configured for repairing a playing surface;   attaching a mounting adapter to the tool base; and   configuring the mounting adapter for attaching to an extension element, the mounting adapter configured to inhibit rotational slipping between the mounting adapter and the extension element, the mounting adapter configured to form a friction lock that engages an interior of the extension element, and the mounting adapter having a flexible sleeve forming an interference fit with an outer portion of the extension element.   
     
     
         2 . The method as claimed in  claim 1  wherein attaching the one or more prongs includes attaching one or more removable prongs of the one or more prongs to the tool base and the one or more removable prongs include one of a straight prong, a curved prong, a single bend prong, a multiple bend prong, a three-dimensional multiple bend prong, or a spiral prong. 
     
     
         3 . The method as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the one or more prongs include one prong having a longer prong length than one other prong. 
     
     
         4 . The method as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the mounting adapter includes a flexible sleeve configured to attach to the extension element. 
     
     
         5 . The method as claimed in  claim 1  configuring the mounting adapter includes the mounting adapter having a rail configured to insert into a mating slot on the extension element for preventing rotational motion between the mounting adapter and the extension element. 
     
     
         6 . The method as claimed in  claim 1  further comprising attaching a blade to the tool base and wherein attaching the blade includes attaching one of a flat blade, a curved blade, a sharpened blade, a rounded blade, or an angular blade. 
     
     
         7 . The method as claimed in  claim 1  wherein attaching the one or more prongs includes attaching the one or more prongs to a prong motor for rotating at least one of the one or more prongs. 
     
     
         8 . A method of operation of a divot repair tool comprising:
 attaching a mounting adapter to an extension element, the mounting adapter having a tool base having one or more prongs configured for repairing a grass playing surface, and the mounting adapter having a flexible sleeve forming an interference fit with an outer portion of the extension element; and   forming a friction lock between the mounting adapter and an interior of the extension element to inhibit rotational slipping between the mounting adapter and the extension element.   
     
     
         9 . The method as claimed in  claim 8  wherein the one or more prongs are configured as removable prongs and include one of a straight prong, a curved prong, a single bend prong, a multiple bend prong, a three-dimensional multiple bend prong, or a spiral prong. 
     
     
         10 . The method as claimed in  claim 8  wherein the one or more prongs are configured having one of the one or more prongs with a longer prong length than another of the one or more prongs. 
     
     
         11 . The method as claimed in  claim 8  wherein the mounting adapter is configured as a flexible sleeve for attaching to the extension element. 
     
     
         12 . The method as claimed in  claim 8  further comprising a locking tab configured as a vertical rail configured to fit into a locking groove on the extension element. 
     
     
         13 . The method as claimed in  claim 8  further comprising attaching a blade to the tool base and wherein attaching the blade includes attaching one of a flat blade, a curved blade, a sharpened blade, a rounded blade, or an angular blade. 
     
     
         14 . The method as claimed in  claim 8  wherein attaching the one or more prongs includes attaching the one or more prongs to a prong motor for rotating at least one of the one or more prongs. 
     
     
         15 . A divot repair tool comprising:
 one or more prongs attached to a tool base, the one or more prongs configured for repairing a grass playing surface,   a mounting adapter attached to the tool base, and   the mounting adapter configured for attaching to an extension element and the mounting adapter for inhibiting rotational slipping between the mounting adapter and the extension element, the mounting adapter configured to form a friction lock that engages an interior of the extension element, and the mounting adapter having a flexible sleeve forming an interference fit with an outer portion of the extension element.   
     
     
         16 . The divot repair tool as claimed in  claim 15  wherein the one or more prongs are configured as removable prongs and include one of a straight prong, a curved prong, a single bend prong, a multiple bend prong, a three-dimensional multiple bend prong, or a spiral prong. 
     
     
         17 . The divot repair tool as claimed in  claim 15  wherein the one or more prongs are configured having one of the one or more prongs with a longer prong length than another one of the one or more prongs. 
     
     
         18 . The divot repair tool as claimed in  claim 15  wherein the mounting adapter is configured as a flexible sleeve for attaching to the extension element. 
     
     
         19 . The divot repair tool as claimed in  claim 15  wherein a locking tab is configured as a vertical rail configured to fit into a locking groove on the extension element. 
     
     
         20 . The divot repair tool as claimed in  claim 15  further comprising a blade attached to the tool base and wherein the blade is one of a flat blade, a curved blade, a sharpened blade, a rounded blade, or an angular blade.