Tee driver golf tee height regulator/installation tool and the method of operation for the same

Abstract

The TeeDriver is a device for placing a golf tee into the ground at a precise height, using a measuring scale. It is comprised of a handle which is ergonomic and can be round, oval or any shape. The shaft which holds the golf tee and is attached to the handle, has a slotted groove that is crescent or “U” shaped. The shaft can be 1 inch to 5 feet in height to accommodate golfers that do not want to bend over to place their tee into the ground. The rod of the TeeDriver is adjustable in height, using a thumb screw to tighten into place, and can very in length from ¼ inch to 6 inches in length. The foot, which is attached to the bottom of the rod, holds the golf tee in place with the rubber/neoprene groove until it has been placed in the ground at the specific height, at which point the TeeDriver can be removed, leaving the set tee in the ground.

1 . We claim: The TeeDriver is comprised of the following: a handle, shaft, measuring rod, tightening thumb screw, a foot that has a rubber/neoprene gasket/boot.  
   
   
       2 . We claim: A handle that is ergonomically made for easy handling.  
   
   
       3 . We claim: By using the tightening screw on the shaft, the measuring rod can be adjusted for ¼ inch to 6 inches and any length in between. Once the desired length is found, by tightening the thumb screw, the measuring rod will be held in place.  
   
   
       4 . We claim: By using the measuring scale on the adjustable rod, the desired tee height can be repeated indefinitely.  
   
   
       5 . We claim: By using the foot with the rubber/neoprene boot/gasket, the golf tee can be held and placed into the ground at the desired height.  
   
   
       6 . We claim: The boot/gasket made of rubber/neoprene will accommodate many different sizes of golf tee shafts while holding the golf tee firmly in the TeeDriver.  
   
   
       7 . We claim: A flat bottom of the foot allows for even and solid ground contact.  
   
   
       8 . We claim: A shaft, which contains a “U” shaped slot or groove, will hold the head of the golf tee into place.