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Patent BR-122021012125-A2 (BR)
Title: Equipamento, método e programa de computador para a geração de uma representação de um sinal de banda larga estendida com base em uma representação do sinal de entrada usando uma combinação de uma extensão de largura de banda harmônica e uma extensão de largura de banda não harmônica
Inventor: FREDERIK NAGEL
IPC: G10L21/02
Filed: 2010-04-01
Abstract: Equipamento para a geração de uma representação de um sinal de banda larga estendida com base em uma representação do sinal de entrada compreende um vocoder de fase configurado para obter valores de uma representação no domínio espectral de um primeiro patch do sinal de banda larga estendida com base na representação do sinal de entrada. O equipamento também compreende um copiador de valores configurado para copiar um conjunto de valores da representação no domínio espectral do primeiro patch, valores que são fornecidos pelo vocoder de fase, para obter um conjunto de valores de uma representação no domínio espectral de um segundo patch, onde o segundo patch está associado a maiores frequências que o primeiro patch. O equipamento está configurado para obter a representação do sinal de banda larga estendida usando os valores da representação no domínio espectral do primeiro patch e os valores da representação no domínio espectral do segundo patch.
Patent CZ-4998-A3 (CZ)
Title: Pearlescent pigment containing titanate, process of its preparation and use
Inventor: ANDES STEPHANIE
IPC: C09D5/36
Filed: 1997-04-26
Abstract: Single or multi-coat titanium-containing nacreous pigments consisting of iron titanate and possibly titanium and/or iron oxide, obtainable by solidifying an aqueous solution of a thermally hydrolysable titanium compound on an endless belt, removing the layer formed, coating the titanium dioxide platelets after or without intermediate drying in the wet process with iron oxide, drying and calcining the material obtained in an oxidising or reducing gas atmosphere at at least 500  DEG C, in which the thicknesses of the titanium dioxide and iron oxide layers are adjusted in such a way that either the stoichiometric ratio between iron oxide and titanium dioxide needed for pseudo-brookite or ilmenite formation is obtained or there in an excess of iron oxide or titanium dioxide.
Patent CS-92792-A3 (CS)
Title: Sealing element for cable lines
Inventor: BAUER PETER
IPC: H02G3/22
Filed: 1992-03-27
Abstract: For the watertight and gastight fixing of cable assemblies in closed or also split cable channels, a sealing member is proposed which consists essentially of an integral supporting disc and an integral pressure disc, both being equipped with a retaining ring which can be latched in, between which a sealing disc is arranged which is provided with weak points and consists of a suitable elastomer. The compression of the sealing disc by means of one or more clamping elements in the axial direction causes a radial expansion of the sealing disc, as a result of which watertight and gastight fixing takes place between the individual cable assemblies and the surrounding cable channel.
Patent CZ-54098-A3 (CZ)
Title: Combined preparation used for treating dementia
Inventor: RUDOLPHI KARL
IPC: A61P25/28
Filed: 1998-02-24
Abstract: A combination of the following components for simultaneous, separate or sequential administration is new: (a) an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor or compound with muscarinergic activity, (b) a compound that increases endogenous extracellular adenosine levels, and (c) a pharmaceutical carrier.
Patent CZ-87499-A3 (CZ)
Title: Substituted derivatives of benzocycloheptapyridine usable for treating tumorous diseases by thereby inhibiting fernesylproteintransferase
Inventor: TAVERAS ARTHUR G
IPC: A61K31/496
Filed: 1997-09-11
Abstract: Novel compounds of formula (1.0) are disclosed. Compounds of formula (1.0) are represented by the compounds of formulas (1.4) or (1.5) wherein R<1>, R<3> and R<4> are each independently selected from halo. W represents a group selected from (a), (b), (c) or (d). Also disclosed are methods of inhibiting farnesyl protein transferase and the growth of abnormal cells, such as tumor cells.
Patent SK-33099-A3 (SK)
Title: Novel tricyclic piperidinyl compounds useful as inhibitors of farnesyl-protein transferase
Inventor: COOLER ALAN B
IPC: A61K31/4545
Filed: 1997-09-11
Abstract: Novel tricyclic compounds of formula (1.0) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein: one of a, b, c, and d represents N or NR<9>, wherein R<9> is O-, -CH3 or -(CH2)nCO2H wherein n is 1 to 3, and the remaining a, b, c and d groups represent CR<1> or CR<2>; or each of a, b, c and d is independently selected from CR<1> or CR<2>; each R<1> and each R<2> is independently selected from H, halo, -CR3, -OR<10>, -COR<10>, -SR<10>, -S(O)tR<11> (wherein t is 0, 1 or 2), -SCN, -N(R<10>)2, -NR<10>R<11>, -NO2, -OC(O)R<10>, -CO2R<10>, -OCO2R<11>, -CN, -NHC(O)R<10>, -NHSO2R<10>, -CONHR<10>, -CONHCH2CH2OH, -NR<10>COOR<11>, -SR<11>C(O)OR<11>, -SR<11>N(R<75>)<2>; n is 0 (zero), 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6; T is -CO-; -SO-; -SO2-; or -CR<30>R<31>-; Z represents alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, heteroalkyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, heterocycloalkylalkyl, -OR<40>, -SR<40>, -CR<40>R<42>, -NR<40>R<42>, formulae (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v) and (vi). Pharmaceutical compositions are disclosed which are inhibitors of the enzyme, farnesyl protein transferase. Also disclosed is a method of inhibiting Ras function and therefore inhibiting the abnormal growth of cells. The method comprises administering the novel tricyclic compound to a biological system. In particular, the method inhibits the abnormal growth of cells in a mammal such as a human.
Patent SK-85794-A3 (SK)
Title: Peptides with organoprotective activity, process for their preparation and their use
Inventor: SIKIRIC PREDRAG
IPC: A61P1/00
Filed: 1993-11-16
Abstract: We have discovered synthetic peptides with only 8 to 15 amino acid residues in chain with the molecular weight between 900 and 1600 Daltons, that have biological activity of the natural body protecting compound BPC, but with increased selectivity. Our new peptides are more economically produced and are less subject to the effects of side reaction because they contain less amino acid residues than BPC.
Patent CH-673750G-A3 (CH)
IPC: G04C3/14
Filed: 1988-09-23
Abstract: The process consists in detecting, by means of a coincidence circuit (11) the instant t(Zi) at which the voltage (Ui) induced in the coil (3) by the rotation of the permanent magnet (2) of the rotor of the motor passes zero. With the aid of an integrator-comparator circuit (12), the instant, corresponding to the instant sought, is determined at which the function <IMAGE> attains a value represented by a reference voltage (Vr). The latter is equal to the variation of the flux in the coil (3) produced by the passing of the rotor from the position at which the motion-induced voltage (Ui) is zero, to that corresponding to a stable static equilibrium. This instant is given by a short pulse of a signal (S) furnished by the integrator-comparator circuit (12), and applied to the input of a driving circuit (10) to engage a driving pulse at the terminals of the coil (3) of the motor. Application in particular to stepper motors for timepieces. <IMAGE>
Patent CZ-184993-A3 (CZ)
Title: Pharmaceutical preparation for peroral administration
Inventor: PHILLIPS ANTHONY JOHN
IPC: A61K9/28
Filed: 1992-03-02
Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for oral adminstration comprising a film-coated solid dosage form including 3-[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl]-N-methyl-1H-indole-5-methanesulphonamide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof as active ingredient. The film-coated solid dosage forms are of use in the treatment of conditions associated with cephalic pain, in particular migraine.
Patent CZ-288193-A3 (CZ)
Title: Disposable absorption articles with biologically degradable back layers
Inventor: TOMS DOUGLAS
IPC: A61L15/00
Filed: 1992-06-17
Abstract: Liquid impervious, biodegradable films are disclosed. In particular, the films comprise a blend of an interpenetrated network of destructurized starch with ethylene/acrylic acid copolymers or ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymers, and an aliphatic polyester such as polycaprolactone. Diapers, sanitary napkins, pantiliners, and the like, containing backsheets prepared from the foregoing materials are also disclosed.
Patent CZ-103794-A3 (CZ)
Title: Apparatus for reducing content of nitrogen oxides in combustion products
Inventor: SCHLUTER SIEGFRIED DIPL ING
IPC: B01D53/94
Filed: 1994-04-28
Abstract: A plant for the reduction of nitrogen oxide in furnace waste gases includes a furnace, a reactor serving for selective catalytic reduction, and a regenerative heat exchanger to be used for air preheaters as well as for gas preheaters for the treatment of pollutant-containing waste gases which are in a heat exchange with another medium. The regenerative heat exchanger has stationary or revolving storage masses which are composed at least partially of catalytic material. A reduction agent is supplied to the regenerative heat exchanger. The reactor is arranged concentrically above the regenerative heat exchanger. Preferably, the reactor is placed directly onto the housing of the heat exchanger.
Patent CZ-178096-A3 (CZ)
Title: Use of a compound exhibiting activity as phospholipase a2 activity inhibitor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salts of such inhibitor for preparing a medicament
Inventor: CLEMENS JAMES ALLEN
IPC: A61K45/00
Filed: 1994-12-14
Abstract: This invention provides methods for the treatment or prevention of Alzheimer's disease in a mammal which comprises administering to a mammal in need thereof an effective amount of an inhibitor of phospholipase A2. This invention also provides a series of compounds which are useful as inhibitors of phospholipases A2, especially cytosolic phospholipase A2.
Patent CZ-200430-A3 (CZ)
Title: Aqueous colored preparation for ink jet printers
Inventor: RANDLER RUDOLF
IPC: C09B67/46
Filed: 2002-06-20
Abstract: The invention relates to colorant preparations that essentially consist of A) 0.1 to 50 % by weight, preferably 1 to 30 % by weight, of at least one dye from the group of the organic pigments, inorganic pigments and organic dyes, B) 0.01 to 80 % by weight, preferably 0.1 to 50 % by weight, of at least one water-soluble dispersing agent on the basis of an acid-free block polymethacrylic acid ester/block polyethylenoxide copolymer, C) 0 to 30 % by weight, preferably 0.1 to 15 % by weight, of at least one organic solvent, D) 0 to 20 % by weight, preferably 0.1 to 5 % by weight, of further conventional additives, E) 10 to 90 % by weight, preferably 20 to 60 % by weight, of water, each based on the total weight of the colorant preparation (100 % by weight). The invention further relates to the use of the colorant preparations in printing inks, especially in ink-jet inks.
Patent CZ-224199-A3 (CZ)
Title: Blade crusher for crushing plastic
Inventor: POLTINGER BRUNO
IPC: B02C13/284
Filed: 1997-12-18
Abstract: The invention relates to a blade mill for grinding plastic material comprising a rotor cylinder (17) which rotates in a grinding chamber and has several cutting blades (7) arranged around its periphery and extending radially to the exterior, as well as several fixed stator blades (9),which extend radially to the interior, project into the grinding chamber and together with the cutting blades form a cutting space. According to the invention, the blade mill is characterized in that, in the direction of rotation of the rotor cylinder (17), in front of the stator blades (9), cutting chambers (23) are formed which enlarge radially towards the exterior in a sickle shape, and which are positioned radially on the outside of the circle (29) described by the rotating cutting blades (7). In this way, the proper movement of the material to be ground is stabilized and the grinding process occurs in a relatively controlled fashion, allowing for considerable savings of driving energy.
Patent CZ-255596-A3 (CZ)
Title: Fiber treatment
Inventor: TAYLOR JAMES MARTIN
IPC: D01F2/00
Filed: 1995-03-06
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB95/00484 Sec. 371 Date Sep. 4, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date Sep. 4, 1996 PCT Filed Mar. 6, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO95/24524 PCT Pub. Date Sep. 14, 1995The color properties (i.e., the freedom from frosted ppearance, especially in dyed form) of lyocell fibre, in particular in fabric form, can be improved by mercerizing the fabric. The hand of the mercerized fabric can be softened to a marked degree by treatment with a cellulase enzyme.
Patent CZ-284097-A3 (CZ)
Title: Topic applicable pharmaceutical composition, process of its preparation and use
Inventor: EISENREICH VOLKER
IPC: A61K9/16
Filed: 1996-03-14
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/AT96/00048 Sec. 371 Date Sep. 17, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date Sep. 17, 1997 PCT Filed Mar. 14, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO96/29056 PCT Pub. Date Sep. 26, 1996A topically applicable pharmaceutical composition comprises at least one liquid lipid, at least one pharmaceutical active ingredient which is soluble in at least one of the liquid lipids and is re-absorbed by the skin, and a hydrous gel which is the main component of the composition, whereby at least one lipid and at least one active ingredient are worked into the gel and the composition is essentially free of emulsifying agents and solid constituents, with the exception of the necessary gelatinizing agent required to form the hydrous gel. All of the active ingredients are present in dissolved form, whereby at least one active ingredient is dissolved in the liquid lipid, and this lipid containing the dissolved active ingredient is itself the internal phase and is worked into the hydrous gel as the external phase. The composition is also essentially free of surface-active substances. Process for manufacturing a topically applicable pharmaceutical composition of this kind which provides for the fact that at least one active ingredient re-absorbable by the skin is dissolved, preferably in concentrated form, in a lipid and that this solution is intermingled as the internal phase in a hydrous gel as the external phase, whereby this hydrous gel is the main component in the composition. The composition obtained thereby is highly stable and has favorable galenic properties.
Patent CZ-287295-A3 (CZ)
Title: Antibodies against p-selectin, method of detecting p-selectin, preparation processes of medicaments, pharmaceutical preparations, nucleic acids, cell lines and their use
Inventor: CHESNUT ROBERT W
IPC: C07K16/46
Filed: 1994-05-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating inflammation and other pathological conditions using novel blocking P-selectin antibodies that inhibit adhesion of leukocytes to activated platelets and/or to activated vascular endothelium in vivo. Both murine and humanized antibodies are provided.
Patent CZ-299096-A3 (CZ)
Title: Panty absorption article
Inventor: LARSSON BJORN
IPC: A61F13/62
Filed: 1995-04-11
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/SE95/00392 Sec. 371 Date Oct. 4, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date Oct. 4, 1996 PCT Filed Apr. 11, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO95/27463 PCT Pub. Date Oct. 19, 1995The present invention relates to an absorbent article in the form of a pants-type diaper or sanitary panty, which includes an elongated absorbent body (1) enclosed between two casing sheets (2, 3) which include side parts (7-10) which at opposing front and rear end parts of the absorbent body extend laterally beyond the body on both sides thereof. According to the invention, opposing front and rear side parts (7, 9 and 8, 10 respectively) are joined together by a fastener element (11) which is attached to one of the mutually opposing side parts by a first, strong join (12) and releasably and refastenably joined to the other side part by means of a second join (13) which is weaker than the first join.
Patent CZ-303194-A3 (CZ)
Title: 1-(phenylalkylaminoalkyloxy)-5-phenylpyrazole compounds as well as a process and intermediates for their preparation
Inventor: KEHRBACH WOLFGANG DR
IPC: A61K31/445
Filed: 1994-12-02
Abstract: Pyrazole derivs. of formula (I) and their acid-addn. salts are new: n = 1-5; A = a gp. of formula (a) or (b): R1 = H or lower alkyl; Q =(CH2)m opt. mono- or disubstd. by lower alkyl α to the O atom; or 2-hydroxypropylene; m = 2-8; p = 4-6; B = linear 1-3C alkylene opt. mono- or disubstd. by lower alkyl α to the O atom; R2 = H, halo,etc.;R3 = H, halo, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, OH or lower alkanoyloxy; or adjacent R2+R3 = 1-2 alkylenedioxy; R4 = H or lower alkyl; R5 = H, lower alkyl or phenylalkyl; R6 = H, lower alkyl,etc.;R7 = H, lower alkyl,etc.;or adjacent R6+R7 = 1-2C alkylenedioxy; provided that none of R2, R3, R6 and R7 is alkanoyloxy if any of the others is OH and/or A contains OH.
Patent CZ-411497-A3 (CZ)
Title: Substituted purine derivatives, process of their preparation, use and preparations in which they are comprised
Inventor: PEYMAN ANUSCHIRWAN DR
IPC: A61P3/00
Filed: 1997-12-18
Abstract: Purine derivatives of formula (I) and (Ia), and their salts, are new. One of R', R" = (CR1R2)nA-(CR1R2)m(CR1R3)i-(CR1R2)qR4 and the other = (CR1R2)rA'-(CR1R2)s(CR1R3)k-(CR1R2)tDE; X = H, NH2, OH, NHCOR6; A, A' = bond, CONR5, NR5CO, C(O), NR5, O, S, SO, SO2, Ar, 2-4C alkynylene, 2-4C alkenylene, or a 3-7 membered ring (optionally containing 1-2 Het and optionally substituted by =O, =S or R3); Ar = 5-14C arylene optionally with 1-5 C replaced by heteroatoms; R1, R2 = H, F, Cl, CN, nitro, 1-10C alkyl, 3-14C cycloalkyl, (3-12C cycloalkyl)(1-8C alkyl), 5-14C aryl, (5-14C aryl)(1-8C alkyl), R7-O-R6, R7-S(O)p-R6 or R7N-R6R61; R3 = H, F, Cl, CN, nitro, 1-14C alkyl, 3-14C cycloalkyl, (3-14C cycloalkyl)(1-8C alkyl), 5-14C aryl, (5-14C aryl)(1-8C alkyl), R7-O-R6, R7-S(O)p-R6, R7N-R6R61, R7OCOR6, R7COR6, R7COOR6, R7OCONR5R6, R7NR5S(O)pR6, R7NR5COOR6, R7NR5COR6, R7NR5CONR5R6, R7NR5S(O)pNR5R6, R7S(O)pR6, R7NS(O)pNR5R6, R7NR6COSR6, R7COR6 or R7CONR5R6, (where alkyl is optionally substituted, and alkyl (sic) and aryl are all optionally substituted, by one or more of F, Cl, Br, CN, NO2, R7NR5R6, R7NR6R61, R7COOR6, R7COR6, ; R7CONR5R6, R7S(O)pNR5R6, R6 or R7OR6); R4 = COR8, CSR8, S(O)pR8, POR8R81, a D- or L-aminoacid or a 4-8-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocycle containing 1-4 Het; R5 = H, 1-10C alkyl, 3-14C cycloalkyl, (3-14C cycloalkyl)-1-8C alkyl, 5-14C aryl or (5-14C aryl)-1-8C alkyl; R6, R61 = H, 1-8C alkyl, 3-14C cycloalkyl, 1-8C alkyl (substituted by 3-14C cycloalkyl or ArH) or ArH; or R6+R61 complete a ring system which may contain Het; R7 = a bond or 1-4C alkylene; R8, R81 = OH, 1-8C alkoxy, (5-14C aryl)(1-8C alkoxy), 5-14C aryloxy, (1-8C alkylcarbonyloxy)(1-4C alkoxy), (5-14C aryl)(1-8C alkyl)carbonyloxy(1-6C alkoxy), NR6R61, 1-8C dialkylaminocarbonylmethyloxy, (5-14C aryl)(1-8C dialkyl)aminocarbonylmethyloxy, 5-14C arylamino or an L or D amino acid; B = bond, O, S, NR5, NR5CO, CONR5, or a 3-7 membered ring (optionally containing 1-2 heteroatoms and optionally substituted by one or two =O, =S or R3); D = bond, NR6, CONR6, NR6CO, SO2NR6, NR6CONR6, NR6CSNR6, NR6S(O)uNR6, NR6COO, NR6N=CR6, NR6S(O)u, (5-14C aryl)CO, (5-14C aryl)S(O)u, N=CR6, CR6=N or CR6=N-NR6; E = H, NR6C(R6)=NR6, C(=NR6)NR6R61, NR6C(=NR6)NR6R61, or a 4-11 membered monocyclic or polycyclic aromatic or non-aromatic ring system (optionally containing 1-4 Het and optionally mono- to tri- substituted by R3, R5, =O, =S or C(=NR6)NR6R61); Het = N, O, S; n, m, s, t = 0-5; i, k = 0 or 1; p, q = 0-2; r = 0-6; u = 1 or 2.
Patent ES-179600-A3 (ES)
Title: Un nuevo aparato para triturar toda clase de desperdicios de los alimentos especialmente para instalaciones sanitarias o domésticas
Filed: 1947-09-03
Abstract: Nuevo aparato para triturar toda clase de desperdicios de los alimentos, especialmente para instalaciones sanitarias o domésticas caracterizado en estar dotado de un plato escalonado giratorio, el cual presenta por su lateral superficie lisa o ranurada y por su parte inferior unas aletas dispuestas regularmente, estando este conjunto contenido en una carcasa dotada de una corona dentada de especial configuración y con alimentación constante de agua.
Patent SK-117994-A3 (SK)
Inventor: HAJDU ONDREJ
IPC: C10J1/20
Filed: 1994-09-29
Abstract: Oceliarsky plyn, ako druhotná surovina pri redukcii železnej
rudy, sa použije na výrobu syntézneho plynu na
konverziu metanolu ako hlavná základná surovina, ktorá
obsahuje oxid uhoľnatý, oxid uhličitý, vodík, síru a produkty
spalín práškového uhlia v kombinácii so zemným
plynom.
Patent SK-130599-A3 (SK)
Title: Novel pyridine derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions containing them
Inventor: CHESHIRE DAVID
IPC: A61P43/00
Filed: 1998-03-20
Abstract: A compound of formula (I) wherein: X is O or S; R<1> and R<2> are independently hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl or C3-6 cycloakyl or R<1> and R<2> together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a C3-6 cycloalkyl group; R<3> is hydrogen, and R<4> is C1-6 alkyl or C3-6 cycloalkyl or R<3> and R<4> together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a C3-6 cycloalkyl group. The compounds of the invention are indicated for use in the treatment or prevention of allergic, inflammatory, auto-immune, proliferative and hyper-proliferative diseases.
Patent SK-155994-A3 (SK)
Title: Using of benzo/g/ quinolines
Inventor: MARKSTEIN RUDOLF
IPC: A61K31/473
Filed: 1994-12-19
Abstract: Compounds of formula I <CHEM> wherein A, B, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined in the description, are useful for the treatment of conditions where prevention or delay of progressive atrophy of the optic nerve is desirable.
Patent BE-1005011-A3 (BE)
Title: Device for the rough-cutting of gemstones, notably diamonds
Inventor: LEGZIEL ADI
IPC: B24B9/16
Filed: 1990-12-11
Granted: 1993-03-23
Abstract: The device comprises means for establishing the geometric parameters of arough stone, for storing same in a computer, and an apparatus for therough-cutting of the gemstone, which is guided by the computer. Thisapparatus is based on the use of two sets of gems maintained in a dop, or twostones held on rotating axes that are mutually offset, which are brought intocontact with each other in such a fashion as to remove the parts of the stoneuntil the predetermined form is obtained. The apparatus comprises means forcontrolling the progress of the process. The rotational speed and the advanceof the stone are controlled by computer.<IMAGE>
Patent BE-1005746-A3 (BE)
Title: Transmissie-eenheid voor motorvoertuigen.
Inventor: SCHUERMANS RAFAEL
IPC: F16H9/18
Filed: 1992-03-13
Granted: 1994-01-11
Abstract: Transmissie-eenheid voor motorvoertuigen, bestaande uit een kontinu variabele transmissie (2); minstens één hydraulische cilinder-zuigereenheid (13) met een drukkamer (15) die met de kontinu variabele transmissie (2) samenwerkt; een mt de voornoemde drukkamer (15) samenwerkende drukkompensatiekamer (22) en een doorlaat (26) die de drukkompensatiekamer (22) in verbinding stelt met de drukkmaer (15), daardoor gekenmerkt dat in de voornoemde doorlaat regelorgaan (28) is aangebracht.
Patent BE-1008205-A3 (BE)
Title: Golf tee
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 1993-10-29
Granted: 1996-02-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to a golf tee comprising a tapered support tobe planted in the ground and intended to elevate a golf ball relative to theground; said support extending along a longitudinal axis, remarkable in thatit is comprised of a hydrosoluble material.