US3106133A
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Surface finishing machine for bowling balls
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-07-10
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Granted: 1963-10-08
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Expires: 1981-07-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Jerry Arpaio
- 👤 Jr Patrick Manturi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 14:41
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B45/00; B; B24; B24B; B24B11/00; B24B11/02; A63B37/00; A63B37/0001; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S408/00; Y10S408/01; Y10T; Y10T408/00; Y10T408/44; Y10T408/45; Y10T408/453; Y10T408/55; Y10T408/564; Y10T408/5647; Y10T409/00; Y10T409/30; Y10T409/306216; Y10T409/306384
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A MACHINE FOR FINISHING A PROTRUDING PORTION OF A BOWLING BALL TO A SPHERICAL CONTOUR COMPRISING A CYLINDRICAL HOUSING HAVING AN OPEN END PROVIDED WITH A CIRCULAR BEVELLED EDGE ADAPTED TO SEAT SLIDABLY WITH EVEN CONTACT ON AN ANNULAR SURFACE PORTION OF THE BALL SURROUNDINGS SAID PROTRUDING PORTION, A MOTOR MOUNTED ON SAID HOUSING FOR MOVEMENT ALONG THE AXIS THEREOF, A CUTTING TOOL SECURED TO THE END OF THE SHAFT OF SAID MOTOR WITHIN SAID HOUSING, ADJUSTABLE MEANS FOR SHIFTING SAID MOTOR ALONG THE AXIS OF SAID HOUSING TO ENABLE SAID CUTTING TOOL TO BE SET TO THE SAID BALL WHILE SAID HOUSING IS SEATED THEREON, SAID HOUSING HAVING A LIMITED AIR-INLET LEAKAGE WHILE SEATED ON SAID BALL, AND A SUCTION PUMP CONNECTED TO SAID HOUSING TO PROVIDE A PARTIAL VACUUM THEREIN WHEREBY TO HOLD THE HOUSING IN FIRM SEATING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE BALL AND TO DRAW OUT THE PARTICLES FROM THE HOUSING AS THE SAME ARE CUT FROM THE BALL BY THE TOOL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
A MACHINE FOR FINISHING A PROTRUDING PORTION OF A BOWLING BALL TO A SPHERICAL CONTOUR COMPRISING A CYLINDRICAL HOUSING HAVING AN OPEN END PROVIDED WITH A CIRCULAR BEVELLED EDGE ADAPTED TO SEAT SLIDABLY WITH EVEN CONTACT ON AN ANNULAR SURFACE PORTION OF THE BALL SURROUNDINGS SAID PROTRUDING PORTION, A MOTOR MOUNTED ON SAID HOUSING FOR MOVEMENT ALONG THE AXIS THEREOF, A CUTTING TOOL SECURED TO THE END OF THE SHAFT OF SAID MOTOR WITHIN SAID HOUSING, ADJUSTABLE MEANS FOR SHIFTING SAID MOTOR ALONG THE AXIS OF SAID HOUSING TO ENABLE SAID CUTTING TOOL TO BE SET TO THE SAID BALL WHILE SAID HOUSING IS SEATED THEREON, SAID HOUSING HAVING A LIMITED AIR-INLET LEAKAGE WHILE SEATED ON SAID BALL, AND A SUCTION PUMP CONNECTED TO SAID HOUSING TO PROVIDE A PARTIAL VACUUM THEREIN WHEREBY TO HOLD THE HOUSING IN FIRM SEATING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE BALL AND TO DRAW OUT THE PARTICLES FROM THE HOUSING AS THE SAME ARE CUT FROM THE BALL BY THE TOOL.
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) | 1966-10-07 | 1967-04-08 | 1967-10-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-07 | 1971-04-08 | 1971-10-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-07 | 1975-04-08 | 1975-10-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |