Golf ball storing, dispensing and teeing apparatus
US4141558A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 1978 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B57/0006
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A plurality of golf balls are stored in a canister from which they are received by a vertical supply tube that supports the canister. From the tube, the balls move into a delivery arm that carries a release mechanism on its outer end. Actuation of the release mechanism when the arm is in its delivery position causes a ball to be dispensed onto a tee. The arm, which is supported by a sleeve surrounding the supply tube, can then be rotated about a vertical axis until it extends rearwardly and out of the way in a rest position. The supply tube is provided with openings with which the arm can be aligned on either side so that the apparatus can be operated in a right- or left- handed mode.
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