US3220727A
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Device for inserting golf tees into the ground
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-03-15
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Granted: 1965-11-30
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Expires: 1983-03-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter V Legan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 10:40
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B57/00; A63B57/20; A63B57/203; A63B57/0037; A63B57/0032
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A DEVICE FOR INSERTING A HOLLOW CONICAL TEE OF SUFFICIENT RIGIDITY FOR DRIVING INTO THE GROUND, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING A HOUSING HAVING A CACITY THEREIN FOR ACCOMMODATING A PLURALITY OF TEES THEREIN, A CAP OF SAID HOUSING FOR PROVIDING ACCESS TO SAID TEES, SAID HOUSING HAVING A CONICALLY TAPERED END SECTION ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE INSIDE SURFACE OF A CORRESPONDINGLY TAPERED HOLLOW TEE, AN EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL RIDGE ON SAID HOUSING ADJACENT SAID TAPERED END SECTION, SAID TAPERED END SECTION OF SAID HOUSING AND SAID RIDGE BEING ENGAGABLE WITH THE INSIDE TAPERED SURFACE OF SAID HOLLOW TAPERED TEE AND THE TERMINATING PERIPHERAL EDGE OF THE LARGE END OF SAID TAPERED TEE RESPECTIVELY, TO APPLY DRIVING PRESSURE TO THE EDGE OF THE TEE AS IT IS DRIVEN INTO THE GROUND BY SAID DEVICE, SAID RIDGE ALSO LIMITING THE DEPTH OF ENTRY OF SAID END SECTION OF THE HOUSING INTO THE TEE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
149 words
A DEVICE FOR INSERTING A HOLLOW CONICAL TEE OF SUFFICIENT RIGIDITY FOR DRIVING INTO THE GROUND, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING A HOUSING HAVING A CACITY THEREIN FOR ACCOMMODATING A PLURALITY OF TEES THEREIN, A CAP OF SAID HOUSING FOR PROVIDING ACCESS TO SAID TEES, SAID HOUSING HAVING A CONICALLY TAPERED END SECTION ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE INSIDE SURFACE OF A CORRESPONDINGLY TAPERED HOLLOW TEE, AN EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL RIDGE ON SAID HOUSING ADJACENT SAID TAPERED END SECTION, SAID TAPERED END SECTION OF SAID HOUSING AND SAID RIDGE BEING ENGAGABLE WITH THE INSIDE TAPERED SURFACE OF SAID HOLLOW TAPERED TEE AND THE TERMINATING PERIPHERAL EDGE OF THE LARGE END OF SAID TAPERED TEE RESPECTIVELY, TO APPLY DRIVING PRESSURE TO THE EDGE OF THE TEE AS IT IS DRIVEN INTO THE GROUND BY SAID DEVICE, SAID RIDGE ALSO LIMITING THE DEPTH OF ENTRY OF SAID END SECTION OF THE HOUSING INTO THE TEE.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-11-29 | 1969-05-31 | 1969-11-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-29 | 1973-05-31 | 1973-11-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-29 | 1977-05-31 | 1977-11-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |