Golf practice apparatus
US5322291A · kind A · utility
9Cited by
15References
18Claims
0Family size
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 5, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B57/0006
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A golf practice apparatus (10) which automatically dispenses and tees golf balls (19) is disclosed herein. Depressing a foot pedal (41) coupled to a main shaft (42) actuates a reciprocating ball dispenser (50) which dispenses a single golf ball (19) to be teed upon a ball support (102). Releasing the foot pedal (41) causes an air cylinder (111) to raise the ball support (102) and teed golf ball (19) into a position for driving. The golf practice apparatus (10) of the present invention is characterized by its simplicity of function and ability to be transported by the average user.
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