US4669725A
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Directional device for golfers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-02-07
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Granted: 1987-06-02
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Expires: 2006-02-07
Abstract
Abstract A directional device (10) to be used while playing golf includes a modified golf tee (12) and a standard golf tee (14) which are assembled together by removably inserting the pointed end (24) of the standard golf tee (14) into a hole (28) formed in the enlarged head (20) of the modified golf tee (12). The standard golf tee (14) is then aimed at a desired target such as a flagstick on a green when the pointed end (18) of the modified golf tee (12) is inserted into the ground and the enlarged head (20) of the modified golf tee (12) is positioned to support a golf ball.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas Taylor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 17:52
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B57/00; A63B57/10; A63B57/19
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
A directional device for golfers comprising: a first golf tee having a shank portion, a pointed end adapted to be inserted into the ground, and an enlarged head adapted for supporting a golf ball, the enlarged head of said first golf tee having a hole formed therein; a second golf tee also having a shank portion, a pointed end and an enlarged head, said second golf tee having the same shape and general configuration as said first golf tee, the pointed end of said second golf tee being removably insertable into said hole in the enlarged head of said first golf tee in order to assemble and disassemble the directional device; and said second golf tee extending outwardly from said first golf tee for being aimed at a target when the directional device is assembled by inserting the pointed end of said second gold tee into said hole in the enlarged head of said first golf tee and when the pointed end of said first golf tee is inserted into the ground and the enlarged head of said first golf tee is positioned to support a golf ball.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
A directional device for golfers comprising: a first golf tee having a shank portion, a pointed end adapted to be inserted into the ground, and an enlarged head adapted for supporting a golf ball, the enlarged head of said first golf tee having a hole formed therein; a second golf tee also having a shank portion, a pointed end and an enlarged head, said second golf tee having the same shape and general configuration as said first golf tee, the pointed end of said second golf tee being removably insertable into said hole in the enlarged head of said first golf tee in order to assemble and disassemble the directional device; and said second golf tee extending outwardly from said first golf tee for being aimed at a target when the directional device is assembled by inserting the pointed end of said second gold tee into said hole in the enlarged head of said first golf tee and when the pointed end of said first golf tee is inserted into the ground and the enlarged head of said first golf tee is positioned to support a golf ball.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The directional device of claim 1 wherein said hole extends generally transverse and is inclined at a slight downward angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of said first golf tee.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
The directional device of claim 2, wherein the enlarged head of said second golf tee is disposed entirely below the top of the enlarged head of said first golf tee when the directional device is assebled and the pointed end of said first golf tee is inserted into the ground.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
The directional device of claim 3, wherein the longitudinal axis of said first golf tee lies substantially perpendicular to the surface of the ground while the longitudinal axis of said second golf tee is inclined at a slight angle to the surface of the ground when the directional device is assembled and in use.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The directional device of claim 1, wherein said first and second golf tees are made of wood.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The directional device of claim 1, wherein said first and second golf tees are made of plastic.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-06-01 | 1990-12-01 | 1991-06-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-06-01 | 1994-12-01 | 1995-06-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-06-01 | 1998-12-01 | 1999-06-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |