US3091458A
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Bowling game apparatus
Assignee: Cleveland Trust Co
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Filing: 1962-03-19
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Granted: 1963-05-28
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Expires: 1982-03-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Vernon C Becks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 00:47
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63D; A63D5/00; A63D5/04; A63D2005/044
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
IN A BOWLING ALLEY HAVING A PIN DECK AND A KICKBACK AT LEAST ONE SIDE OF THE PIN DECK, THE COMBINATION OF MEANS FOR DETECTING A BALL WHICH STRIKES THE KICKBACK AND REBOUNDS TO KNOCK DOWN PINS, COMPRISING A MEMBER MOUNTED ON SAID KICKBACK FOR RECIPROCATING MOVEMENT IN A DIRECTION PARALLEL TO THE LONG TRANSVERSE DIMENSION OF THE ALLEY, SAID MEMBER BEING POSITIONED TO ENGAGE A TRAVELING BOWLING BALL WHICH LEAVES THE ALLEY WHEREBY THE BALL WILL CAUSE THE MEMBER TO MOVE IN A DIRECTION AWAY FROM THE END OF THE ALLEY OPPOSITE THE PIN DECK, SPRING MEANS URGING THE MEMBER TOWARD SAID END OF THE ALLEY, AND LIMIT SWITCH MEANS ACTUABLE WHEN THE MEMBER MOVES AGAINST THE FORCE OF SAID SPRING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
IN A BOWLING ALLEY HAVING A PIN DECK AND A KICKBACK AT LEAST ONE SIDE OF THE PIN DECK, THE COMBINATION OF MEANS FOR DETECTING A BALL WHICH STRIKES THE KICKBACK AND REBOUNDS TO KNOCK DOWN PINS, COMPRISING A MEMBER MOUNTED ON SAID KICKBACK FOR RECIPROCATING MOVEMENT IN A DIRECTION PARALLEL TO THE LONG TRANSVERSE DIMENSION OF THE ALLEY, SAID MEMBER BEING POSITIONED TO ENGAGE A TRAVELING BOWLING BALL WHICH LEAVES THE ALLEY WHEREBY THE BALL WILL CAUSE THE MEMBER TO MOVE IN A DIRECTION AWAY FROM THE END OF THE ALLEY OPPOSITE THE PIN DECK, SPRING MEANS URGING THE MEMBER TOWARD SAID END OF THE ALLEY, AND LIMIT SWITCH MEANS ACTUABLE WHEN THE MEMBER MOVES AGAINST THE FORCE OF SAID SPRING MEANS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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US2980424A
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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) | 1966-05-27 | 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 |