US5046730A
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Golf tee
Assignee: Bio Plastics Inc
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Filing: 1990-12-10
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Granted: 1991-09-10
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Expires: 2010-12-10
Abstract
Abstract A golf tee formed of a molded composition of matter comprising 30-90% by weight sugar, 20-50% by weight cellulosic fiber, 2-30% by weight water soluble polymer and 2-20% by weight liquid or solid plasticizer. The molded composition may further include turf treatment materials such as grass seed and fertilizers.
Inventors
- 👤 Casey V. Golden
- 👤 Ronald L. Turner
- 👤 John A. Elverum
- 👤 Ray L. Hauser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 13:08
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B57/00; A63B57/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S71/00; Y10S71/903
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
A golf tee having an elongated right shaft, said shaft having a concaved ball support first end and a pointed second end said tee being formed of a moldable composition comprising a fibrous material and a sugar base binder said composition having a dry mechanical strength sufficient to allow said tee to be inserted into the ground and to support a golf ball, and said composition being readily degradable upon exposure to moisture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
73 words
A golf tee having an elongated right shaft, said shaft having a concaved ball support first end and a pointed second end said tee being formed of a moldable composition comprising a fibrous material and a sugar base binder said composition having a dry mechanical strength sufficient to allow said tee to be inserted into the ground and to support a golf ball, and said composition being readily degradable upon exposure to moisture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A golf tee as defined in claim 1 wherein said sugar base binder comprises a mixture of dextrose and fructose.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A golf tee as defined in claim 1 wherein said fibrous material comprises a fiber selected from the group consisting of sisal, linen, cotton, viscose rayon and wood.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A golf tee as defined in claim 1 wherein said fibrous material comprises a mineral fiber.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A golf tee as defined in claim 1 wherein said composition includes a grass treatment adjuvant.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A golf tee as defined in claim 1 wherein said composition includes grass seed.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
A golf tee as defined in claim 1 wherein said composition includes a mineral filler.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
A golf tee as defined in claim 1 including a moisture resistant coating thereon.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
A golf tee as defined in claim 1 wherein said moldable composition comprises 30 to 98% by weight sugar and 2 to 50% by weight cellulosic fiber.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
A golf tee as defined in claim 1 wherein said moldable composition comprises 50 to 95% by weight sugar, 2 to 30% by weight synthetic water-soluble polymer, and 10 to 50% by weight cellulosic fiber.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
A golf tee as defined in claim 1 wherein said moldable composition comprises 50 to 95% by weight sugar, 10 to 50% by weight cellulosic fiber, and 2 to 20% by weight liquid or solid plasticizer.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
42 words
A golf tee as defined in claim 1 wherein said moldable composition comprises 50 to 90% by weight sugar, 2 to 20% by weight synthetic water-soluble polymer, 10 to 50% cellulosic fiber, and 2 to 20% by weight liquid or solid plasticizer.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
A golf tee as defined in claim 1 wherein said sugar base binder comprises applesauce.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
14 words
A golf tee as defined in claim 13 wherein said composition includes grass seed.
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