US3077623A
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Cleaning device for bowling balls
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-03-05
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Granted: 1963-02-19
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Expires: 1982-03-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Georges Samson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 11:26
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B47/00; A63B47/04; A63B2047/046
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A CLEANING DEVICE FOR BOWLING BALLS ADAPTED TO RIDE ON A RETURNWAY IN A PREDETERMINED DIRECTION, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING: AN ENDLESS CONVEYOR MOUNTED IN THE PATH OF SAID RETURNWAY AND MOVING IN A DIRECTION REVERSE SAID PREDETERMINED DIRECTION AND ON WHICH THE BALL TO BE CLEANED IS ADAPTED TO REST; STOP MEANS LOCATED UPSTREAM OF SAID CONVEYOR IN RELATION TO SAID PREDETERMINED DIRECTION AND ADAPTED TO PARTLY SURROUND THE BALL TO BE CLEANED FOR PREVENTING LINEAR DISPLACEMENT THEREOF ON THE CONVEYOR TO THUS PRODUCE ROTATION OF THE BALL UNDER THE ACTION OF THE TRAVELLING CONVEYOR; SAID STOP MEANS INCLUDING CLEANING MEANS AGAINST WHICH THE BALL TO BE CLEANED ABUTS AS IT ROTATES AND FURTHER MEANS UPSTREAM OF SAID CONVEYOR AND STOP MEANS IN RELATION TO SAID PREDETERMINED DIRECTION TO SUDDENLY STOP MOVEMENT OF THE CONVEYOR TO ALLOW THE CLEAN BALL TO BE DRIVEN DOWNSTREAM FROM SAID STOP MEANS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ITS MOMENTUM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A CLEANING DEVICE FOR BOWLING BALLS ADAPTED TO RIDE ON A RETURNWAY IN A PREDETERMINED DIRECTION, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING: AN ENDLESS CONVEYOR MOUNTED IN THE PATH OF SAID RETURNWAY AND MOVING IN A DIRECTION REVERSE SAID PREDETERMINED DIRECTION AND ON WHICH THE BALL TO BE CLEANED IS ADAPTED TO REST; STOP MEANS LOCATED UPSTREAM OF SAID CONVEYOR IN RELATION TO SAID PREDETERMINED DIRECTION AND ADAPTED TO PARTLY SURROUND THE BALL TO BE CLEANED FOR PREVENTING LINEAR DISPLACEMENT THEREOF ON THE CONVEYOR TO THUS PRODUCE ROTATION OF THE BALL UNDER THE ACTION OF THE TRAVELLING CONVEYOR; SAID STOP MEANS INCLUDING CLEANING MEANS AGAINST WHICH THE BALL TO BE CLEANED ABUTS AS IT ROTATES AND FURTHER MEANS UPSTREAM OF SAID CONVEYOR AND STOP MEANS IN RELATION TO SAID PREDETERMINED DIRECTION TO SUDDENLY STOP MOVEMENT OF THE CONVEYOR TO ALLOW THE CLEAN BALL TO BE DRIVEN DOWNSTREAM FROM SAID STOP MEANS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ITS MOMENTUM.
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) | 1966-02-18 | 1966-08-20 | 1967-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-18 | 1970-08-20 | 1971-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-18 | 1974-08-20 | 1975-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |