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One piece adjustable golf ball tee

a golf ball and adjustable technology, applied in the field of golf ball tees, can solve the problems of limitations in height positioning in the prior art adjustable golf tee structures, and the general limitation of the height positioning of the tee, and achieve the effect of durable and adjustable heigh

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-08-18
SLAVEN JAMES D
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[0006] The present invention provides a one-piece adjustable golf ball tee for use on driving ranges. The general purpose of the present invention, which will be described subsequently in detail, is to provide a new and simple golf ball tee that is durable and adjustable in height by employing a base which forms a structural arch in conjunction with a cavity in the mat base.
[0007] The present invention also provides an adjustable golf ball tee which is durable and is able to endure repeated striking with a golf club.
[0008] The present invention further provides an adjustable golf ball tee that is simple in structure and therefore easy to manufacture.

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Height positioning of the tee is usually limited and attempts have been made to accommodate golfers who tee up at different heights both on the golf course and at driving ranges.
Still, limitations in height positioning exist in the prior art adjustable golf tee structures due to the impact the tee structures must endure.

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[0021] With reference to the drawings and in particular to FIGS. 1-4 thereof, an adjustable golf ball tee which is vertically adjustable is described.

[0022] More specifically the adjustable golf ball tee of the present invention comprises of a base of a predetermined thickness and diameter with scalloped Edges and a round tubular column of predetermined height and thickness with a concave top to support the golf ball.

[0023] The base in FIG. 1 is preferable circular 6 but may be other shapes and will have scalloped 8 edges and may have beams 10 or girders to increase the rigidity of the base and the resultant structural strength. These beams or girders may be on the bottom and / or top of the base.

[0024] The gripping points 22 may be equally spaced and of the same size. The gripping point 22 may also be of varying sizes or spacing. The number of gripping points 22 may be of a greater or lesser number than shown on the drawing.

[0025] The grooves or indentation 28 along the edges may...

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Abstract

A one piece adjustable golf ball tee to be used in conjunction with a golf practice mat. The one piece golf ball tee is made of material such as rubber, synthetic rubber or of thermoplastic material which will endure repeated striking with a golf club.

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REFERENCES CITED (REFERENCED BY) [0001]U.S. Patent DocumentsD306751March, 1990Orton.1803907May, 1931Kruse.2079387May, 1937Sickmiller.2693358November, 1954Dawson, Jr.473 / 3983467390September, 1969Gardiner.3765683October, 1973Landry.4516780May, 1985Tabet.5156403Oct, 1992Martino.5248144September, 1993Ullerich.5411267May, 1995Burks et al.5415409May, 1995Hellmann.5470074November, 1995Hotchkiss et al.5766100June, 1998Dilmore473 / 3965776014July, 1998Gustine473 / 3966083121July, 2000Hovey473 / 3966086486July, 2000Murphy et al.473 / 3966328663December, 2001Lipstock.473 / 396; 473 / 398BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates to a golf ball tee and more particularly to a one piece, easy to maintain adjustable golf ball tee which is vertically adjustable to an infinite number of heights within the range of the tee. [0004] 2. Background of the Invention [0005] A standard rubber golf tee which is available in a number of fixed heights is used at drivi...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B57/00A63B69/36
CPCA63B69/3661A63B57/0018A63B57/10
Inventor SLAVEN, JAMES D.
Owner SLAVEN JAMES D
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