US20070021240A1 - Pivoting golf tee - Google Patents

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US20070021240A1
US20070021240A1 US11/186,009 US18600905A US2007021240A1 US 20070021240 A1 US20070021240 A1 US 20070021240A1 US 18600905 A US18600905 A US 18600905A US 2007021240 A1 US2007021240 A1 US 2007021240A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B57/00—Golfing accessories
    • A63B57/10—Golf tees

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  • the pivoting golf tee is a device intended to suspend a golf ball above the ground.
  • the pivoting golf tee is constructed of round, tubular type material.
  • One end of the pivoting golf tee is fashioned into a circle that is designed to hold a golf ball.
  • Extending from the circle is a shaft that is bent perpendicular to the plane of the circle to an angle of approximately 45 degrees.
  • the shaft is again bent perpendicular to the plane of the circle, in the same direction as the initial bend, to an angle of approximately 45 degrees.
  • the distance between the 45 degree angle bends will vary to accommodate a variety of golf clubs
  • Figure A is a side view of my design for a golf tee.
  • Figure B is a 3 ⁇ 4 view of my design for a golf tee.
  • Figure C depicts my design for a golf tee with a golf ball in place.
  • Figure D is a top view of my design for a golf tee.
  • Figure E 1 represents a golf club.
  • Figure E 2 indicates the direction of motion of the golf club toward impact with the golf ball.
  • Figure E 3 depicts the direction of travel of the golf ball after impact.
  • Figure E 4 depicts the pivoting motion of the golf tee after impact.

Abstract

A reusable golf tee that allows the golf tee to pivot away from the direction of flight of the golf ball when the golf ball is struck. The pivoting action of the tee reduces friction between the golf ball and the tee at the time of impact. The surface of the tee is smooth to further reduce friction. The tee is comprised of a circular perch for holding a golf ball from which a single shaft extends. This shaft projects downward from the circular perch at an angle of approximately 45 degrees for a distance that is varied to accommodate different golf clubs. The shaft then again projects downward approximately 45 degrees to a tapered tip that will facilitate insertion of the pivoting tee into the ground.

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  • The pivoting golf tee is a device intended to suspend a golf ball above the ground. The pivoting golf tee is constructed of round, tubular type material. One end of the pivoting golf tee is fashioned into a circle that is designed to hold a golf ball. Extending from the circle is a shaft that is bent perpendicular to the plane of the circle to an angle of approximately 45 degrees. At a distance of 1″ to 2″ from the initial bend, the shaft is again bent perpendicular to the plane of the circle, in the same direction as the initial bend, to an angle of approximately 45 degrees. The distance between the 45 degree angle bends will vary to accommodate a variety of golf clubs
  • Figure A is a side view of my design for a golf tee. Figure B is a ¾ view of my design for a golf tee. Figure C depicts my design for a golf tee with a golf ball in place. Figure D is a top view of my design for a golf tee. Figure E1 represents a golf club. Figure E2 indicates the direction of motion of the golf club toward impact with the golf ball. Figure E3 depicts the direction of travel of the golf ball after impact. Figure E4 depicts the pivoting motion of the golf tee after impact.

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1. The design of the pivoting golf tee as shown and described.
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Cited By (6)

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US20070066422A1 (en) * 2005-09-22 2007-03-22 Michael Cirone Force relieving golf tee
US20110256964A1 (en) * 2010-04-15 2011-10-20 Hongbo Li Full contact golf tee
US8974322B1 (en) * 2013-07-15 2015-03-10 Brian D. Jones Shaped golf tee
US20180207495A1 (en) * 2017-01-23 2018-07-26 Stewart Durham Swivel golf tee
USD994058S1 (en) * 2023-02-27 2023-08-01 Andrew Ballatan Golf tee
USD1024242S1 (en) * 2023-12-30 2024-04-23 Andrew Ballatan Golf tee

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US654692A (en) * 1900-04-04 1900-07-31 William H Tyler Golf-tee.
US1583897A (en) * 1924-11-28 1926-05-11 George H Oldring Golf tee
US1933239A (en) * 1931-03-20 1933-10-31 Endre A Boe Golf tee
US2155803A (en) * 1935-12-19 1939-04-25 Joseph H Tregoning Golf tee
US2508155A (en) * 1947-06-18 1950-05-16 Margret N Gerlach Golf tee
US3424457A (en) * 1965-12-20 1969-01-28 Joseph P Robertson Golf tee
US6004228A (en) * 1998-03-24 1999-12-21 Adam; John M. Vented angular golf tee

Patent Citations (7)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US654692A (en) * 1900-04-04 1900-07-31 William H Tyler Golf-tee.
US1583897A (en) * 1924-11-28 1926-05-11 George H Oldring Golf tee
US1933239A (en) * 1931-03-20 1933-10-31 Endre A Boe Golf tee
US2155803A (en) * 1935-12-19 1939-04-25 Joseph H Tregoning Golf tee
US2508155A (en) * 1947-06-18 1950-05-16 Margret N Gerlach Golf tee
US3424457A (en) * 1965-12-20 1969-01-28 Joseph P Robertson Golf tee
US6004228A (en) * 1998-03-24 1999-12-21 Adam; John M. Vented angular golf tee

Cited By (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US20070066422A1 (en) * 2005-09-22 2007-03-22 Michael Cirone Force relieving golf tee
US20110256964A1 (en) * 2010-04-15 2011-10-20 Hongbo Li Full contact golf tee
US8974322B1 (en) * 2013-07-15 2015-03-10 Brian D. Jones Shaped golf tee
US20180207495A1 (en) * 2017-01-23 2018-07-26 Stewart Durham Swivel golf tee
USD994058S1 (en) * 2023-02-27 2023-08-01 Andrew Ballatan Golf tee
USD1024242S1 (en) * 2023-12-30 2024-04-23 Andrew Ballatan Golf tee

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