Ball feeder and method
US6440003B1 · kind B1 · utility
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19Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 23, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2047/004
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A ball feeder and method is presented for loading a tee for use at golf driving ranges or the like. The feeder includes a pivotal hopper which has been filled with golf balls with a hinged chute connected thereto. By manually pivoting the hopper rearwardly, the chute is raised from a base into alignment with the tee as a ball is delivered into the chute for direction to the tee. Upon release, the hopper then pivots forwardly towards the tee and allows the chute to return to its dormant position. An agitator which is connected to the base prevents ball jams within the hopper by turning during the pivoting motion of the hopper.
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