US3091457A
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Bowling game apparatus
Assignee: Cleveland Trust Co
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Filing: 1961-11-02
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Granted: 1963-05-28
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Expires: 1981-11-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Everett K Mentzer
- 👤 Ernest C Webb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 08:33
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63D; A63D5/00; A63D5/04; A63D2005/044
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
IN A BOWLING ALLEY HAVING A PIN DECK AND AT LEAST ONE KICKBACK AT THE SIDE OF THE DECK, THE COMBINATION OF MEANS FOR DETECTING A BALL WHICH STRIKES THE KICKBACK AND REBOUNDS TO KNOCK DOWN PINS COMPRISING ELECTRICAL SWITCH MEANS ACTUABLE BY A BALL WHICH STRIKES THE KICKBACK, AND ELECTRICAL UTILIZATION APPARATUS RESPONSIVE TO ACTUATION OF THE SWITCH MEANS FOR INDICATING THE FACT THAT THE BALL HAS LEFT THE ALLEY BEFORE KNOCKING DOWN PINS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
IN A BOWLING ALLEY HAVING A PIN DECK AND AT LEAST ONE KICKBACK AT THE SIDE OF THE DECK, THE COMBINATION OF MEANS FOR DETECTING A BALL WHICH STRIKES THE KICKBACK AND REBOUNDS TO KNOCK DOWN PINS COMPRISING ELECTRICAL SWITCH MEANS ACTUABLE BY A BALL WHICH STRIKES THE KICKBACK, AND ELECTRICAL UTILIZATION APPARATUS RESPONSIVE TO ACTUATION OF THE SWITCH MEANS FOR INDICATING THE FACT THAT THE BALL HAS LEFT THE ALLEY BEFORE KNOCKING DOWN PINS.
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) | 1966-05-27 | 1966-11-26 | 1967-05-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-05-27 | 1970-11-26 | 1971-05-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-05-27 | 1974-11-26 | 1975-05-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |