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US3754761A
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Golf practice device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-04-06
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Granted: 1973-08-28
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Expires: 1992-04-06
Abstract
Abstract A golf practice device including a golf ball which travels a restricted distance along an inclined guiding string. The ball is provided with a ring which slides along the string. A tee is integrally connected to the ring. The guiding string is slanted upwardly away from the golfer so that the ball will slide back on its own to the tee off position.
Inventors
- 👤 G Pruss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 12:28
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/0073; A63B69/0079; A63B69/0084; A63B69/36; A63B69/3623; A63B71/00; A63B71/02; A63B71/023; A63B2071/024
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
A practicing device for practicing hitting a golf ball comprising a ball element, a tee device including a tee element and a ring member fixedly mounted on the top of said tee element, said ring member being secured to the outer surface of said ball element in a plane coextensive with a diameter of said ball element and at a point on the ring member opposed to the location of the tee element and a guide line means fixed between a lower point adjacent the ground and a raised point to assume an inclined position, said guide line means passing through said ring member secured to said ball element to permit said tee element to be inserted in the ground adjacent the lower end of said guide line means to support the attached ball element in a position to be struck by a golf club, said ball and attached tee device returning to the lower end of said guide line means by sliding down the inclined guide line means after being struck by a golf club.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
A practicing device for practicing hitting a golf ball comprising a ball element, a tee device including a tee element and a ring member fixedly mounted on the top of said tee element, said ring member being secured to the outer surface of said ball element in a plane coextensive with a diameter of said ball element and at a point on the ring member opposed to the location of the tee element and a guide line means fixed between a lower point adjacent the ground and a raised point to assume an inclined position, said guide line means passing through said ring member secured to said ball element to permit said tee element to be inserted in the ground adjacent the lower end of said guide line means to support the attached ball element in a position to be struck by a golf club, said ball and attached tee device returning to the lower end of said guide line means by sliding down the inclined guide line means after being struck by a golf club.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A practicing device as claimed in claim 1 and further including means fixed to the end of said guide line means for removably fixing one end to the ground and the other end to a raised point.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
A practicing device as claimed in claim 1 and further comprising a padding member fixed to said guide line means adjacent the raised end thereof to cushion the impact of said ball element and attached tee device after being struck by a golf club.
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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) | 1976-08-27 | 1977-02-26 | 1977-08-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-27 | 1981-02-26 | 1981-08-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-27 | 1985-02-26 | 1985-08-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |