US3765683A
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Golf practice device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-10-18
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Granted: 1973-10-16
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Expires: 1992-10-18
Abstract
Abstract A tee for practicing golf shots indoors comprising a vertically adjustable stand, a flexible material extending from one side edge of the stand to the opposite side edge thereof, and a takeup device and clamp for holding the flexible material substantially taut, a practice golf ball being placeable anywhere on the surface of the flexible material. The tee is adapted to be raised to an elevated position and used with a golf club having a length of 15 to 18 inches so that full swings may be made indoors.
Inventors
- 👤 C Landry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 18:00
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3661
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
A golf practice device comprising a pair of frames, means interpivoting said frames to adjust upper edges of the same to and from a support, means providing a substantially continuous flexible tee material extending between the upper edge portions of the frames, said material being secured to one of the frames stretching across the device to the upper edge of the other frame, and means attached to the latter frame for taking up said material when the frames are adjusted.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
A golf practice device comprising a pair of frames, means interpivoting said frames to adjust upper edges of the same to and from a support, means providing a substantially continuous flexible tee material extending between the upper edge portions of the frames, said material being secured to one of the frames stretching across the device to the upper edge of the other frame, and means attached to the latter frame for taking up said material when the frames are adjusted.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 1 where the tee material is of a heavy carpet-like nature.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The device of claim 1 including springy means at the upper edges of the frames supporting the carpet-like material, said means being secured to said frames and having portions which are free thereof over which the carpet-like material is trained.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 1 including a lock for the take-up device holding the carpet-like material in position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 1 including means suspending a golf ball permanently in position on the tee surface.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-10-15 | 1977-04-16 | 1977-10-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-15 | 1981-04-16 | 1981-10-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-15 | 1985-04-16 | 1985-10-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |