US20110256963A1

US20110256963A1 - Golf Tee with Explosive Component

Info

Publication number: US20110256963A1
Application number: US12/760,458
Authority: US
Inventors: Dexter Bevin Goodwin, III; Darrell John Barabas; Justin Bowden Brown
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2010-04-14
Filing date: 2010-04-14
Publication date: 2011-10-20

Abstract

Golf tees are used by golfers to tee up the ball for their first shot on a golf hole. Our golf tee design incorporates the functionality of a golf tee while encompassing a novelty explosion at the end of the golfers swing. The tees are designed to explode upon impact with a golf club. This novelty item is used for entertainment purposes while on the golf course.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of Invention
Embodiments of the present invention relate in general to golf tees and in particular to a golf tee comprising an explosive component.
2. Description of Related Art
In golf, a tee is normally used for the first stroke of each hole, and the area from which this first stroke is hit is informally also known as the teeing ground. Normally, teeing the ball is allowed only on the first shot of a hole, called the tee shot, and is illegal for any other shot. Teeing gives a considerable advantage for drive shots, so it is normally done whenever allowed. However, a player may elect to play his/her tee shot without a tee. This typically gives the shot a lower trajectory.
Novelty tees, which ours is, generally are comprised of designs which are made to look like items other than golf tees, hence the novelty. Our exploding tee offers a form of novelty to the game of golf.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Our novelty golf tees add a humorous approach to the game of golf. From the teeing ground to the green, our tees will keep the avid golfer in good spirits throughout the round. The simple approach of having a golf tee explode on impact is straightforward in design yet humorous when exercised. The idea is to encompass less than 0.25 grains of pyrotechnic compound impregnated with 0.0008 GM of silver fulminate and approximately 0.14 grams of coarse sand into the golf tee to create a small decibel explosion upon impact with the golf club. This explosion will create the impression of a very large swing of the golf club and that the force of impact simulates a ball flying through the air with extra force. The golf tees simple design has very little impact on the ball flight thus making them friendly to the game of golf. The hidden design of the exploding golf tee makes fun for all golfers alike.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows a golf tee according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 shows a golf tee according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 shows a golf tee according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 shows a golf tee according to another embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

A more detailed description will now describe the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 shows one preferred embodiment of the invention and is generally referred to by the reference number 4. One preferred embodiment of a golf tee device comprises of three component parts generally referred to as component 1 top cap, component 2 explosive, component 3 bottom cap. Embodiment 4 is designed with a concave top to rest a golf ball as seen in component 1, the under portion of component 1 allows for encapsulation of the upper portion of component 2. Component 1 is hollowed out to allow the explosive component 2 to be inserted. Component 3 secures to the bottom portion of component 1. The explosive component in embodiment 2 consists of less than 0.25 grains of pyrotechnic compound impregnated with 0.0008 GM of silver fulminate. Component 2 is encapsulated by connection of component 1 and 3 by approaching then together. Component 3 embodies the tee design with a point to insert in the teeing ground. By connection of component 1, 2 and 3 the preferred embodiment 4 is created. Embodiment 4 represents the preferred embodiment where components connected to form the tee. As component 3 to insert in the ground, components 1 to rest the ball and component 2 to explode at impact. It is also considered in the scope of the invention that the tee can be reloaded. The length of the tee can be varied, and the tee can be made of multiple materials.
FIG. 2 is referred to as embodiment 7. The upper portion of the golf tee as referred to as component 5 is hollowed to allow for the insertion of the explosive component 2. This allows for the golf ball to rest on the top of component 6 of the explosive component 2 and golf tee 5. The full article for the second embodiment with the explosive component inserted 7 will allow for a novelty/discharge at impact by breaking the seal of component 2 encased within the golf tee 5. It is also considered in the scope of the invention that the tee can be reloaded. The length of the tee can be varied, and the tee can be made of multiple materials.
FIG. 3 is referred to as embodiment 9 consisting of component 2 and component 8. Component 8 represents the golf tee with a concave top to hold the golf ball and a clip to insert component 2. When component 2 is inserted into component 8 you have the preferred embodiment 9 shown as the complete embodiment. A clip is designed on component 8 to hold component 2, the clip is designed to secure component 2 in a position for when a golf swing is made the club will contact explosive component 2, which will allow for the novelty/discharge. It is also considered in the scope of the invention that the tee can be reloaded. The length of the tee can be varied, and the tee can be made of multiple materials.
FIG. 4 is referred to as embodiment 13. The upper portion of this golf tee is hollowed as represented in component 10. Explosive mixture 12 with no defined encasement fills the hollowed top of the golf tee. The explosive mixture 12 consists of the same mixture in component 2. Component 12 is then secured into the golf tee 10 by securing the concaved top component 11, onto the top of the golf tee forming embodiment 13. When struck by a club in a golf swing component 12 will discharge at impact creating a novelty discharge of the component. It is also considered in the scope of the invention that the tee can be reloaded. The length of the tee can be varied, and the tee can be made of multiple materials.

Claims

1. A golf tee comprising:

a base;

a ball holder on the base; and

an explosive component within the golf tee.

2. The golf tee of claim 1, wherein the explosive component is located in the ball holder.

3. The golf tee of claim 1, wherein the explosive component is located in the base.

4. The golf tee of claim 1, wherein the explosive component is housed in an openable cap.

5. The golf tee of claim 1, wherein the explosive component further comprises an openable cap on its top.

6. The golf tee of claim 1, wherein the explosive component is clipped to a side of the base.

7. The golf tee of claim 1, wherein the explosive component is housed within the base.

8. A golf tee comprising:

a means for explosion, wherein the explosion requires an explosive component.

9. A method for a golf tee explosion, the method comprising:

placing the golf tee upright on a surface;

swinging a member at the golf tee until contact is made; and

exploding an explosive component upon contact.