US3074719A
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Tee driving means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-03-23
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Granted: 1963-01-22
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Expires: 1979-03-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert G Mckee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:00
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B57/00; A63B57/0037
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A TEE GRIPPING AND DRIVING DEVICE, COMPRISING A HOLDER HAVING A TOP MEMBER AND A PAIR OF JAWS MOUNTED IN SIDE-BY-SIDE RELATION UPON THE UNDER-SURFACE THEREOF, AT LEAST ONE OF SAID JAWS BEING HINGEDLY MOUNTED UPON SAID TOP MEMBER FOR SWINGING MOVEMENT INTO AND OUT OF SURFACE ENGAGEMENT WITH THE OTHER OF SAID JAWS, SAID JAWS EACH HAVING COMPLEMENTARY SEMI-CYLINDRICAL AND AXIALLYEXTENDING RECESSES DEFINING AN ELONGATED VERTICAL CYLINDRICAL CHAMBER WHEN SAID JAWS ARE TOGETHER FOR RECEIVING THEREIN THE UPPER PORTION OF A GOLF TEE DISPOSED IN ANY SELECTED POSITION OF A PLURALITY OF VERTICALLY ORIENTED POSITIONS ALONG THE LENGTH OF SAID CHAMBER, SAID HINGED JAW BEING SWINGABLE ABOUT A HINGE LINE PARALLEL WITH THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID CHAMBER, AND AT LEAST ONE BEARING MEMBER PROVIDED BY SAID HOLDER WITHIN SAID CHAMBER AND ENGAGEABLE WITH THE UPPER PORTION OF A TEE POSITIONED THEREIN FOR LIMITING UPWARD RELATIVE MOVEMENT OF A TEE BEYOND ANY SELECTED POSITION OF SAID PLURALITY OF POSITIONS WITH RESPECT TO SAID CHAMBER.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-01-21 | 1966-07-23 | 1967-01-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-21 | 1970-07-23 | 1971-01-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-21 | 1974-07-23 | 1975-01-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |