Patent · US Expired

Golf tee

US4162071A · kind A · utility

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4Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 29, 1977
Grant dateJul 24, 1979
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 29, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B57/19
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An improved golf tee is provided having a generally truncated pyramidal shape, ascending transparent side walls, and a fluted cylindrical member mounted on the truncation thereof having a free upstanding open end on which a golf ball may be removably mounted. According to one embodiment of the invention, the improved golf tee may be elevated above the playing surface on a plurality of legs. According to another embodiment of the invention, a directional compass may be mounted in the improved tee in a plane substantially normal to the fluted cylindrical member thereof.

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