US3078097A
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Porous bowling ball patch
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-12-15
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Granted: 1963-02-19
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Expires: 1979-12-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles F Mitchell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:24
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B37/00; A63B37/0001; A63B37/0002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A BOWLING BALL FINGER OR THUMB HOLE PATCH COMPRISING AN ADHESIVE FLEXIBLE BACKING LAYER HAVING A BACK SURFACE FOR ENGAGING A WALL OF A BOWLING BALL FINGER HOLE, A SOLID, BUT FLEXIBLE RUBBER-LIKE STRIP SECURED TO THE FACE SURFACE OF SAID BACKING LAYER AT THE TOP END THEREOF, SAID RUBBER-LIKE STRIP HAVING A SOLID RIB OF SEVERAL TIMES THE THICKNESS OF THE REMAINDER OF THE STRIP EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY THEREOF, AND A SHEET OF RELATIVELY SOFT RESILIENT FOAM MATERIAL SECURED TO SAID BACKING LAYER AND CONTACTING A PORTION OF SAID RUBBER-LIKE STRIP, SAID FOAM MATERIAL BEING COMPRESSIBLE AND BEING OF SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORM HEIGHT THROUGHOUT, SAID FOAM MATERIAL HAVING AN OPEN CELLULAR OUTER SURFACE FOR MAXIMUM FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT WITH A BOWLER''S FINGER OR THUMB.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A BOWLING BALL FINGER OR THUMB HOLE PATCH COMPRISING AN ADHESIVE FLEXIBLE BACKING LAYER HAVING A BACK SURFACE FOR ENGAGING A WALL OF A BOWLING BALL FINGER HOLE, A SOLID, BUT FLEXIBLE RUBBER-LIKE STRIP SECURED TO THE FACE SURFACE OF SAID BACKING LAYER AT THE TOP END THEREOF, SAID RUBBER-LIKE STRIP HAVING A SOLID RIB OF SEVERAL TIMES THE THICKNESS OF THE REMAINDER OF THE STRIP EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY THEREOF, AND A SHEET OF RELATIVELY SOFT RESILIENT FOAM MATERIAL SECURED TO SAID BACKING LAYER AND CONTACTING A PORTION OF SAID RUBBER-LIKE STRIP, SAID FOAM MATERIAL BEING COMPRESSIBLE AND BEING OF SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORM HEIGHT THROUGHOUT, SAID FOAM MATERIAL HAVING AN OPEN CELLULAR OUTER SURFACE FOR MAXIMUM FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT WITH A BOWLER''S FINGER OR THUMB.
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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 |