Patents by Inventor Darrell James Kim

Darrell James Kim has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Golf tee and method
    Patent number: 8430769
    Abstract: A golf tee comprises substantially conically ball support component with a substantially annular edge substantially surrounding a central recess. The recess is sufficiently deep so that an annular surface area of the ball touches the edge along a circular contact zone when the ball is teed up. A shaft member extends from an apex of the ball support component and comprises a material that breaks or bends as a club head moves through a teed up golf ball to provide a resistance to such movement approaching zero.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Inventor: Darrell James Kim
  • GOLF TEE AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20100093469
    Abstract: A golf tee comprises substantially conically ball support component with a substantially annular edge substantially surrounding a central recess. The recess is sufficiently deep so that an annular surface area of the ball touches the edge along a circular contact zone when the ball is teed up. A shaft member extends from an apex of the ball support component and comprises a material that breaks or bends as a club head moves through a teed up golf ball to provide a resistance to such movement approaching zero.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2007
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventor: Darrell James Kim