US3076651A
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Bowling pin cleaner
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-06-29
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Granted: 1963-02-05
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Expires: 1980-06-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Duane L Hicks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:06
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63D; A63D5/00; A63D5/10; A63D9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
A BOWLING PIN CLEANER FOR USE WITH A BOWLING PIN CONVEYOR OF THE TYPE HAVING AN ELONGATED, HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED POWER OPERATED CONVEYOR INCLUDING STATIONARY VERTICAL SIDE WALLS WITH A MOVING BOTTOM WALL FORMING A TROUGH ALONG WHICH BOWLING PINS ARE CONVEYED, SAID CLEANER COMPRISING A HORIZONTALLY ELONGATED TUNNEL-LIKE SUPPORT STRUCTURE ADAPTED TO OVERLIE A BOWLING PIN CONVEYOR, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING AND MOUNTING SAID SUPPORT STRUCTURE UPON THE SIDE WALLS OF THE BOWLING PIN CONVEYOR, CLEANING MEANS COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE SHEET OF PLIABLE MATERIAL CARRIED BY SAID SUPPORT STRUCTURE, MEANS SECURING SAID SHEET TO SAID SUPPORT STRUCTURE, AT THE FORWARD END THEREOF RELATIVE TO THE TRAVEL OF BOWLING PINS ON THE CONVEYOR, SAID SHEET BEING FREE AT ITS SIDE EDGES AND REAR END AND LYING WITHIN SAID TUNNEL-LIKE SUPPORT STRUCTURE AND BEING OF SUFFICIENT LENGTH TO SIMULTANEOUSLY SLIDABLY ENGAGE THE MAJOR PORTION OF THE LENGTH AND THE ENTIRE TOP SURFACE OF A BOWLING PIN AS THE LATTER IS TRANSPORTED BY SAID CONVEYOR PAST SAID SUPPORT STRUCTURE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
A BOWLING PIN CLEANER FOR USE WITH A BOWLING PIN CONVEYOR OF THE TYPE HAVING AN ELONGATED, HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED POWER OPERATED CONVEYOR INCLUDING STATIONARY VERTICAL SIDE WALLS WITH A MOVING BOTTOM WALL FORMING A TROUGH ALONG WHICH BOWLING PINS ARE CONVEYED, SAID CLEANER COMPRISING A HORIZONTALLY ELONGATED TUNNEL-LIKE SUPPORT STRUCTURE ADAPTED TO OVERLIE A BOWLING PIN CONVEYOR, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING AND MOUNTING SAID SUPPORT STRUCTURE UPON THE SIDE WALLS OF THE BOWLING PIN CONVEYOR, CLEANING MEANS COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE SHEET OF PLIABLE MATERIAL CARRIED BY SAID SUPPORT STRUCTURE, MEANS SECURING SAID SHEET TO SAID SUPPORT STRUCTURE, AT THE FORWARD END THEREOF RELATIVE TO THE TRAVEL OF BOWLING PINS ON THE CONVEYOR, SAID SHEET BEING FREE AT ITS SIDE EDGES AND REAR END AND LYING WITHIN SAID TUNNEL-LIKE SUPPORT STRUCTURE AND BEING OF SUFFICIENT LENGTH TO SIMULTANEOUSLY SLIDABLY ENGAGE THE MAJOR PORTION OF THE LENGTH AND THE ENTIRE TOP SURFACE OF A BOWLING PIN AS THE LATTER IS TRANSPORTED BY SAID CONVEYOR PAST SAID SUPPORT STRUCTURE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-02-04 | 1966-08-06 | 1967-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-04 | 1970-08-06 | 1971-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-04 | 1974-08-06 | 1975-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |