Golf ball and tee placement and retrieval apparatus
a golf ball and tee placement technology, applied in the field of golf accessories, can solve the problems of not being able to easily transport on the golf course, not being able to fit into one pants pocket, and not being able to bend over to position the golf ball,
Inactive Publication Date: 2005-06-23
KETCHAM JOHN +1
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"The present invention is a golf ball and tee placement and retrieval apparatus. It consists of a hollow elongated shaft with two plates attached to the end of the shaft. The third plate has a tee receiving recess and two support members fixedly secured to it. Resilient means are positioned between the two plates to keep them aligned. The second plate is movable upwardly and downwardly to position the tee and ball in a playable position on the tee. The invention allows for easy placement and retrieval of golf balls and tees on the playing surface. Its technical effects include improved efficiency and accuracy in golf play."
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Many golfers have a difficult time bending over to position a golf ball and tee into the ground during a round of golf.
Prior art devices for assisting golfers to retrieve a golf ball or tee presents a number of problems.
For example, there is not a size small enough to fit into one pants pocket.
Additionally, it cannot be readily transported on the golf course because of its size.
Without a tee to put the ball into position for a drive, the amateur golfer would find the game almost impossible to play well.
The iron does not require teeing but there is a consequence loss of distance, competitiveness and satisfaction.
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[0020] Referring now to the drawings and particularly to FIG. 4, a golf ball and tee placement and retrieval apparatus shown generally as 10 is made of a hollow elongated shaft having a body portion and first and second ends 14, 16. An elongated rod 18 is cooperatively received and slightly movable within shaft 12. A first plate 20 is fixably secured to the elongated shaft second end and has spaced apart apertures 22 (FIG. 3). A second plate 24 is secured to the elongated rod second end 26 and also has spaced apart apertures 28. A third plate 30 has a tee receiving recess 32 best shown in FIG. 3. First and second support members 34 are secured to third plate 30 and extend upwardly to pass through apertures 28, 22 in the second and first plates thereby maintaining second plate 24 in alignment with first and third plates 24.
[0021] Resilient means such as springs are positioned between and engage both first and second plates 24 and normally bias second plate 24 away from first plate 2...
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A golf ball and tee placement device and retrieval apparatus formed from a hollow shaft in which is placed a first plate fastened to one end of the shaft and a second plate fastened to the end of the elongated rod. Two support members fixedly secure a third plate having a tee-receiving recess. The support members pass through the first and second plates to maintain the second plate in alignment with the first and third plates. Resilient elements such as springs engage the first and second plates biasing the second plate away from the first plate. The second plate is movably toward the first plate until the distance between the second plate and the third plate permits the placement of a golf ball and a cooperating tee therebetween. The second plate is movable toward the third plate to position the tee into the playing surface and the ball in a playable position on the tee when the rod and second plate are moved upwardly and away the ball and tee.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to golf accessories and more particularly to a golf ball and tee placement and retrieval apparatus for use on a playing surface. [0003] 2. Description of the Prior Art [0004] Many golfers have a difficult time bending over to position a golf ball and tee into the ground during a round of golf. This may be due to factors such as bad backs, knees, hips or any number of similar ailments. This invention seeks to relieve such persons from the stress these acts place on their bodies. [0005] Prior art devices for assisting golfers to retrieve a golf ball or tee presents a number of problems. For example, there is not a size small enough to fit into one pants pocket. One prior art reference shows a tee positioning apparatus that requires a spring and plunger mechanism to provide functionality. Additionally, it cannot be readily transported on the golf course because of its size. [0006] Another ...
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IPC IPC(8): A63B57/00A63B71/00
CPCA63B71/0009A63B57/0037
InventorKETCHAM, JOHNKETCHAM, CLIFTON
OwnerKETCHAM JOHN