US4126438A
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Novel golf tee
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-09-15
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Granted: 1978-11-21
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Expires: 1996-09-15
Abstract
Abstract A disintegrable golf tee comprised of clay, grass seed and a soil conditioner selected from among the following ingredients: a fertilizer, insecticide, herbicide, fungicide, larvacide or a mixture of same. Humus may be added to the composition as an optional ingredient. The tee thus produced can be shattered upon impact with a club head or it can be impressed into the ground. In either event, it decomposes upon contact with moisture to impart beneficial properties to the grass and soil.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael A. Pulli
- 👤 James E. Bruno
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:16
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01N; A01N25/00; A01N25/34; A63; A63B; A63B57/00; A63B57/10; C; C05; C05G; C05G5/00; C05G5/45; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S71/00; Y10S71/903
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
56 words
A golf tee which decomposes in the presence of moisture and to which a water soluble coating containing a water soluble fertilizer has been applied, consisting essentially of a homogeneously blended mixture of clay, grass seed, humus and a soil conditioner selected from the group consisting of a fertilizer, herbicide, fungicide, larvacide, insecticide and mixtures thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
56 words
A golf tee which decomposes in the presence of moisture and to which a water soluble coating containing a water soluble fertilizer has been applied, consisting essentially of a homogeneously blended mixture of clay, grass seed, humus and a soil conditioner selected from the group consisting of a fertilizer, herbicide, fungicide, larvacide, insecticide and mixtures thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A golf tee according to claim 1 in which the water soluble coating contains a mixture of a water soluble herbicide and a water soluble fertilizer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
A golf tee which decomposes in the presence of moisture and to which a water soluble coating containing a water soluble fertilizer has been applied, consisting essentially of a homogeneously blended mixture of clay, grass seed and a soil conditioner selected from among a fertilizer, fungicide, larvacide, insecticide and mixtures thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
A golf tee which decomposes in the presence of moisture and to which a water soluble coating containing a water soluble fertilizer has been applied, consisting essentially of a homogeneously blended mixture of clay, grass seed and a soil conditioner selected from among a fertilizer, fungicide, larvacide, insecticide and mixtures thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A gold tee according to claim 3 in which the water soluble coating contains a mixture of a water soluble herbicide and a water soluble fertilizer.
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) | 1981-11-20 | 1982-05-22 | 1982-11-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-11-20 | 1986-05-22 | 1986-11-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-11-20 | 1990-05-22 | 1990-11-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |