Patent ID: 8747258
Filing Date: 2014-06-10
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A batting tee, comprising: a flat, planar base providing stability for the batting tee when the batting tee is in use, the base having a threaded passage therethrough; a bushing threadably attached to the threaded passage of the base; a first rigid support column having a lower end and an upper end, the lower end threadably received within the bushing, the upper end of the first rigid support column comprising a plurality of radially spaced slots; a second rigid support column having a lower end and an upper end, the lower end of the second rigid support column telescopically coupled to the upper end of the first rigid support column, the upper end of the second rigid support column comprising a plurality of radially spaced slots; a first securing mechanism coupled to the upper end of the first rigid support column for adjustably securing the second rigid support column to the first rigid support column, the first securing mechanism comprising a first compression nut that when tightened compresses the radially spaced slots of the upper end of the first rigid support column against the second rigid support column; a flexible rod having a lower end and an upper end, the lower end telescopically coupled to the upper end of the second rigid support column; a second securing mechanism coupled to the upper end of the second rigid support column for adjustably securing the flexible rod to the second rigid support column, the second securing mechanism comprising a second compression nut that when tightened compresses the radially spaced slots of the upper end of the second rigid support column against the flexible rod; and a ball holder received on the upper end of the flexible rod for supporting a ball.