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  Device for supporting a golf ballUSPTO Application #: 20060205537Title: Device for supporting a golf ball Abstract: A device for supporting a golf ball whilst a golfer is playing a tee shot. The device comprises: support means (10) for receiving a golf tee (A) and locating the device with respect to the golf tee, and a plurality of bristles (15), extending upwardly from an upper surface (30) of the support means (10), on which a golf ball can be rested. (end of abstract)
Agent: Chernoff, Vilhauer, Mcclung & Stenzel - Portland, OR, US Inventor: Whatt Kiah USPTO Applicaton #: 20060205537 - Class: 473387000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Games Using Tangible Projectile, Golf, Tee The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060205537. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to devices for supporting a golf ball whilst a golfer is playing a tee shot. BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION [0002] When playing a game of golf, the player begins each hole with a tee shot. A device is often employed for this shot to elevate the golf ball slightly above the level of the ground immediately about the position of the ball. [0003] Traditionally, this device is a slender wooden or plastic shaft known as a tee. The tee has a pointed end which is pushed into the ground at the desired location. The other end of the tee widens to form a head with a concave top surface on which a golf ball can be rested. [0004] While such tees perform their intended function, there are a number of disadvantages with these types of tees. [0005] The golf tee is often struck as the golf ball is struck by the golf club. This can result in the tee being dislodged from the ground and potentially lost, and/or being damaged or broken. The disturbance of the golf tee can result in a reduction in shot accuracy, and/or distance traveled by the golf ball. [0006] U.S. Pat. No. 6,053,822 discloses an improved golf tee comprising a shaft with point and a widened head. A golf ball can be supported by a ring of bristles extending from the head of the shaft. [0007] This golf tee attempts to overcome the disadvantage of standard golf tees wherein the disturbance of the tee during the shot affects the shot accuracy or distance. [0008] However, this device is still prone to being damaged or broken as occurs with standard golf tees. As the golf tee disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,053,822 is significantly more expensive than a regular golf tee. Thus, this golf tee is not particularly desirable alternative to standard golf tees. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0009] According to the present invention, there is provided a device for supporting a golf ball comprising: [0010] support means for receiving a golf tee and locating the device with respect to the golf tee, and [0011] a plurality of bristles, extending upwardly from an upper surface of the support means, on which the golf ball can be rested. [0012] Preferably, the support means has fastening means for releasably attaching the device to the golf tee. [0013] Preferably, the fastening means is a C-shaped section which can clip the device to the golf tee. [0014] Thus, if the shaft of the golf tee were to be damaged during a shot, the device would be able to be detached from the damaged tee and attached to a fresh tee. [0015] Preferably, the plurality of bristles are generally evenly distributed across the upper surface of the support means. [0016] Preferably, the length of the plurality of bristles are varied such that the free ends of the bristles form a depression towards the centre of the plurality of bristles. [0017] Thus, the golf ball can be stably supported on the free ends of the bristles. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0018] In order that the invention may be more readily understood, embodiments will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: [0019] FIG. 1: is a top view of a golf tee adaptor according to a first embodiment; [0020] FIG. 2: is an section view of the golf tee adaptor of FIG. 1, connected to a golf tee; Continue reading... Full patent description for Device for supporting a golf ball Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Device for supporting a golf ball patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. Start now! - Receive info on patent apps like Device for supporting a golf ball or other areas of interest. ### Previous Patent Application: Golf ball Next Patent Application: Segmented observable activity enclosure and method of use Industry Class: Games using tangible projectile ### FreshPatents.com Support Thank you for viewing the Device for supporting a golf ball patent info. IP-related news and info Results in 1.40589 seconds Other interesting Feshpatents.com categories: Tyco , Unilever , Warner-lambert , 3m |
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