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Golf tee with shape memory metal and method to produce the same

a golf tee and shape memory technology, applied in the field of golf tees, can solve the problems of tees being easily lost or broken, and achieve the effect of not easily lost or broken

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-05-22
WONG TONY L
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[0006]It is one object of this invention to provide a golf tee that is flexible to deflect impact energy and be able to return to its original shape.
[0008]It is another object of this invention to provide a golf tee that is not easily lost or break.

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When the golf club hits the tee, the tee is often lost or broken.

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[0015]FIG. 1 shows the preferred embodiment of this invention. Referring to FIG. 1, a main tee body has two sections: the lower section 1 having a pointed end for ground penetration and an upper section 2. A plurality of indications 5 for ground depth penetration is shown on the outside of tee section 1. A recess 6 is shown on top tee section 2 for positioning a golf ball. Both tee sections: 1 and 2 is connected by a flexible connection mean 4. The said flexible connection mean 4 is made of a superelastic shape memory metal. The shape the flexible connection mean can be set to any shape by a memory setting process. Once the shape memory is set, the said flexible connection mean will retain its preset shape after being deflected. The said flexible connection mean 4 and the upper section 2 is covered with a resilient protective outer shell 3 to protect the golf club from damage and to allow the flexible connection mean 4 to deflect. Both tee sections 1 and 2 can be made of polymeric m...

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Abstract

The present invention discloses a golf tee comprised of two sections, a shape memory metal that connects the said two sections and a resilient protective outer shell for a golf tee that lessens impact and improves performance.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]This invention relates to a golf tee having a flexible midsection made of a superelastic shape memory metal such as Nitinol, a nikel-titanium alloy. This metal can acquire a predetermined shape through thermal conditioning. The ability for this special class of metal to return to its original shape after being bent out of shape made it possible for it to be successfully used in many applications. In this case, when an impact is applied to the golf tee, the force is deflected away from the tee. The golf tee returns to its original position after the impact.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]Golf tee is an important accessory of a golf game. Golf tee positions the golf ball in an elevated position for the golf club to hit. When the golf club hits the tee, the tee is often lost or broken. Many patents were disclosed to overcome these shortcomings. U.S. Pat. No. 6,783,470 disclosed a spring loaded golf tee. U.S. P...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B57/00
CPCA63B2209/14A63B57/0018A63B57/10A63B57/12
Inventor WONG, TONY L.
Owner WONG TONY L