US3883144A
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Golf tee
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-01-11
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Granted: 1975-05-13
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Expires: 1994-01-11
Abstract
Abstract A golf tee including horizontal arms for locating the ball receiving portion thereof at a selected level with respect to the ground when the tee is inserted into the ground; such horizontal arms being further adapted to maintain the tee in a true vertical position and to provide visual indicators for directing the proper location of the player''s stance or driving position.
Inventors
- 👤 Malcolm Lazow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 14:59
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B57/00; A63B57/10; A63B57/19
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
230 words
A golf tee comprising a shank portion, a cupped portion extending from one end of said shank portion for supporting a golf ball thereon, and an insertion portion extending from the other end of said shank portion and having a point on the end thereof for insertion into the ground; and means for limiting the extent of the insertion of said insertion portion into the ground to thereby locate said cupped portion at a determined level above the ground level and for insuring true vertical placement of said shank portion, said limiting means comprising a pair of intersecting flat elongated members being coplanar and disposed at right angles to each other and the longitudinal axis of said shank portion, said elongated members being fixedly secured to and extending outwardly of said shank portion at the juncture thereof with said shank portion so that if the shank portion is inserted at an angle, the underside of one or more of said elongated members may make contact with the ground and provide a lever to cause the shank portion to become vertically oriented to insure vertical placement of said sHank portion and to maintain said tee in a true vertical position; said elongated members further providing visual means for (1) properly positioning the golf club head; and (2) properly locating the feet of the player with respect to optimizing his driving position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
230 words
A golf tee comprising a shank portion, a cupped portion extending from one end of said shank portion for supporting a golf ball thereon, and an insertion portion extending from the other end of said shank portion and having a point on the end thereof for insertion into the ground; and means for limiting the extent of the insertion of said insertion portion into the ground to thereby locate said cupped portion at a determined level above the ground level and for insuring true vertical placement of said shank portion, said limiting means comprising a pair of intersecting flat elongated members being coplanar and disposed at right angles to each other and the longitudinal axis of said shank portion, said elongated members being fixedly secured to and extending outwardly of said shank portion at the juncture thereof with said shank portion so that if the shank portion is inserted at an angle, the underside of one or more of said elongated members may make contact with the ground and provide a lever to cause the shank portion to become vertically oriented to insure vertical placement of said sHank portion and to maintain said tee in a true vertical position; said elongated members further providing visual means for (1) properly positioning the golf club head; and (2) properly locating the feet of the player with respect to optimizing his driving position.
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) | 1978-05-12 | 1978-11-11 | 1979-05-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-12 | 1982-11-11 | 1983-05-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-12 | 1986-11-11 | 1987-05-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |