US3086776A
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Bowling ball return and handling mechanism
Assignee: AMF Inc
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Filing: 1959-08-05
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Granted: 1963-04-23
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Expires: 1979-08-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Zuercher John
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 16:01
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63D; A63D5/00; A63D5/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
BOWLING BALL HANDLING AND RETURN APPARATUS FOR USE WITH A BOWLING ALLEY HAVING A PIT AT ONE END, AND KICKBACKS AT OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID PIT, ONE OF SAID KICKBACKS BEING PROVIDED WITH A BALL OPENING THROUGH WHICH BALLS ROLL OUT OF SAID PIT, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING A DOOR, SUPPORTS MOUNTING SAID DOOR FOR MOVEMENT INTO AND OUT OF CLOSED POSITION IN SAID OPENING, MEANS NORMALLY URGING SAID DOOR INTO CLOSED POSITION IN SAID OPENING, LOCK MEANS FOR SAID DOOR NORMALLY SECURING SAID DOOR IN CLOSED POSITION IN SAID OPENING, SAID LOCK MEANS INCLUD-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
BOWLING BALL HANDLING AND RETURN APPARATUS FOR USE WITH A BOWLING ALLEY HAVING A PIT AT ONE END, AND KICKBACKS AT OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID PIT, ONE OF SAID KICKBACKS BEING PROVIDED WITH A BALL OPENING THROUGH WHICH BALLS ROLL OUT OF SAID PIT, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING A DOOR, SUPPORTS MOUNTING SAID DOOR FOR MOVEMENT INTO AND OUT OF CLOSED POSITION IN SAID OPENING, MEANS NORMALLY URGING SAID DOOR INTO CLOSED POSITION IN SAID OPENING, LOCK MEANS FOR SAID DOOR NORMALLY SECURING SAID DOOR IN CLOSED POSITION IN SAID OPENING, SAID LOCK MEANS INCLUD-
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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) | 1966-04-22 | 1966-10-22 | 1967-04-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-22 | 1970-10-22 | 1971-04-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-22 | 1974-10-22 | 1975-04-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |