US4573610A
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Golf tee dispenser
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-06-28
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Granted: 1986-03-04
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Expires: 2004-06-28
Abstract
Abstract A container and dispenser for golf tees which is formed of a tube having a cylindrical opening through the center thereof for housing a plurality of golf tees one atop the other. The tube has attached at one end thereof an elastomeric nipple having an orifice therethrough for dispensing the tees. The tube is additionally provided with an opening for loading tees into the cylindrical opening thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Erwin E. Hurner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 06:01
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B57/00; A63B57/20; A63B57/203; A63B55/00; A63B55/408; A63B57/0032; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/918
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A container and dispenser for golf tees comprising: a tube having a cylindrical opening through the center thereof, said cylindrical opening having a diameter larger than the diameter of the head of a golf tee and less than the length of a golf tee; an elastomeric nipple attached to one end of said tube, said nipple defining an orifice smaller than the head of a golf tee and larger than the pointed end of a tee, said orifice communicating with said cylindrical opening; said tube defining an opening for loading of golf tees into said cylindrical opening; said opening for loading golf tees being a generally triangular opening through said tube and defined by the sidewalls thereof and having an upper surface and tapering sidewalls to define said opening, said upper surface and said tapering sidewalls of said opening defining a space therethrough which is less than the special relationship defined by the upper surface of a tee and the neck portion thereof whereby a tee is forcefully loaded through said opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
A container and dispenser for golf tees comprising: a tube having a cylindrical opening through the center thereof, said cylindrical opening having a diameter larger than the diameter of the head of a golf tee and less than the length of a golf tee; an elastomeric nipple attached to one end of said tube, said nipple defining an orifice smaller than the head of a golf tee and larger than the pointed end of a tee, said orifice communicating with said cylindrical opening; said tube defining an opening for loading of golf tees into said cylindrical opening; said opening for loading golf tees being a generally triangular opening through said tube and defined by the sidewalls thereof and having an upper surface and tapering sidewalls to define said opening, said upper surface and said tapering sidewalls of said opening defining a space therethrough which is less than the special relationship defined by the upper surface of a tee and the neck portion thereof whereby a tee is forcefully loaded through said opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The container and dispenser for golf tees according to claim 1 further comprising a mounting ring attached to said tube at the other end thereof from said dispensing nipple.
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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) | 1989-03-03 | 1989-09-02 | 1990-03-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-03-03 | 1993-09-02 | 1994-03-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-03-03 | 1997-09-02 | 1998-03-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |