Abstract: A golf tee that includes a stake that has an insertion end and a crown for supporting a golf ball. The crown is supported by the stake opposite the insertion end. The crown has a plurality of external prongs, a cup portion defined between the plurality of external prongs, and at least one internal post that extends from a base of the cup portion. The internal post is disposed on the base of the cup portion between the plurality of external prongs.

Abstract: A golf tee that includes a stake that has an insertion end and a crown for supporting a golf ball. The crown is supported by the stake opposite the insertion end. The crown has a plurality of external prongs, a cup portion defined between the plurality of external prongs, and at least one internal post that extends from a base of the cup portion. The internal post is disposed on the base of the cup portion between the plurality of external prongs.

Abstract: A golf tee has a stake made of a rigid material such as a rigid polymer, combined with a flexible crown with flexible projections and possibly also a flexible pivot point. This reduces resistance at impact, producing less friction and low ball spin. As a result, distance and accuracy are improved. The fusion of the rigid and flexible materials provides a tee that can tolerate repeated hits and be used over and over.

Abstract: A golf tee has a stake made of a first material and a crown made of a second material more flexible than the first material, in which the crown is overmolded over the stake. The crown and the stake can have corresponding projections. The stake can have projections to allow the crown and the stake to hold together better.

Abstract: A golf tee has a stake made of a first material and a crown made of a second material more flexible than the first material, in which the crown is overmolded over the stake. The crown and the stake can have corresponding projections. The stake can have projections to allow the crown and the stake to hold together better.

Abstract: A method of production of a component having at least one dimension that is more than 200 mm, said method comprising the steps of: a) providing a titanium aluminide melt; b) providing a cold sand casting mould; c) mounting the mould and the melt in a vacuum or inert atmosphere chamber; d) rotating the mould at a distance from a rotation axis to generate an artificial gravity in all parts of the mould of at least 30 g; e) pouring the melt along said axis of rotation into a gateway that leads the melt to a radius greater than a maximum radius of any part of the mould, the gateway being arranged to open into the mould in a direction contrary to that of said artificial gravity; f) wherein said pouring is at a speed that fills the mould in less than 5 seconds. The method is useful for the casting of long turbine airfoils used in electricity generation industry or large automotive turbocharger wheels.

Abstract: A method of evaluating and acquiring charged-off debt portfolios that includes providing a seller with an assessment mechanism for the debt portfolio, receiving from the seller a proposed price and debt account information for the debt portfolio based on the use of the assessment mechanism, and determining whether to acquire the debt portfolio based on the use of the assessment mechanism. The method may include a computer implemented method of assessing a portfolio of debt accounts using an assessment mechanism that includes collecting debt account information, storing the debt account information in an account record, creating a debt portfolio, and valuating the debt portfolio.

Abstract: A golf tee has a stake made of a rigid material such as a rigid polymer, combined with a flexible crown with flexible projections and possibly also a flexible pivot point. This reduces resistance at impact, producing less friction and low ball spin. As a result, distance and accuracy are improved. The fusion of the rigid and flexible materials provides a tee that can tolerate repeated hits and be used over and over.

Abstract: A ball marking device in which a ball is easily loaded into and held in position in the device for marking and in which the selected character or indicia are easily loaded into the device.

Abstract: A gravity feed merchandising apparatus having a sloped shelf, a vertical front wall and a slidable cassette for pushing merchandise on the shelf towards the front wall. A plurality of dividers divide the shelf into compartments, each one of which is provided with a cassette into which a portion of the merchandise is placed. The combined weight of the cassette and the merchandise contained therein forces the remainder of the merchandise to the front of the shelf adjacent the from wall. The lower edge of the front wall of the cassette has a rim which contacts the merchandise to the front thereof.

Abstract: Shelving system including a shelf, risers and dividers. At the front of the shelf is a spring-loaded gripping member for accommodating the riser. The riser is provided with a number of slots which engage about rods or shanks of the gripping member. The rear face of the shelf is provided with an up-stand which provides a low rear wall for the shelf and provides a way to retain connector clips in position. A gripping and facia element is located on heads of the rods. The gripping member has springs, which are contained in a housing formed by cooperating elements. To operate the gripping member, pressure is applied along the axis of the rods. On release of the pressure, the assembly returns to its closed position.

Abstract: The riser and divider system of the invention includes risers 1, dividers 2, two divider connectors 3 on each divider 2 and cross divider. Each connector 3 has a hook 5 which grips the riser 1 or other divider 2. A tongue 4 is provided on each divider 2 for the retention of the connector 3. The pinned riser fixing component 21 comprises a plug 22 having a shoulder 23 and pin 24. The shoulder 23 fits in the corresponding shaped cut-out and the pin 24 fits through poles provided in the shelf. The system also includes an end-stop 28 which is fixed to the end of each riser 1. A stabilizer component is optionally provided on a divider 2. Other components are support clips 211 and 231.The system can be used for the erection of standard riser and divider arrangements, stepped divider arrangements, binning arrangements, hopper arrangements, shelf-arrangements and various other shop display.

Abstract: A display unit for articles comprises a plurality of elongate channels 3 suspended one from the other. Each of the channels 3 is of generally J-shaped cross-section for supporting the articles in the troughs thereby formed. Each longer arm of the J-shaped channel has a hook 3a which is engageable with the shorter arm of a J-shaped channel above. On the uppermost channel 3, the hook 3a is engageable with a bracket 2a or other support on a display surface 1 so as to provide a suspended tiered display. Struts in the form of sockets fixed to the rear of the channels 3 and rods 4 engaged in the sockets act as supports for the channels 3 against the mounting surface 1.

Abstract: A cash register hood comprises a front panel 110, two side panels 112 and an overhead panel or tray 116. The hood is fitted to a base board 118 which is fixed to a counter-top. The hood may be assembled using keys 125 and slots 126 integrally formed on the panels. The cash register hood also includes a product display panel 116 and a shelf 117. Trays 32,33 and product dispensers 50 may be attached to the hood as required.

Abstract: A product display and dispensing unit comprises a plurality of juxtaposed compartments made from body members and side panels. Keys are provided on the body members and engage complementary slots on the side panels. Each slot accommodates two keys, one key of a comaprtment located at either side of the panels. The lid comprises a plate member having a handle and an upper lip which engages dowels in the side panels.