US3140872A
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Flash lamp and photocell operated bowling pin sensing device
Assignee: DOBAN LABS Inc
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Filing: 1962-03-12
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Granted: 1964-07-14
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Expires: 1982-03-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr John G Bolger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 07:13
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63D; A63D5/00; A63D5/04; A63D2005/048
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
APPARATUS FOR SENSING STANDING BOWLING PINS COMPRISING: (A) MEANS FOR ILLUMINATING THE HEADS OF STANDING ONES OF A PLURALITY OF DISTINCT GROUPS OF BOWLING PINS, ONE GROUP AFTER THE NEXT, THEREBY ILLUMINATING ALL THE PINS OF ONE GROUP WHILE LEAVING THE REMAINDER DARK, THE SUM OF THE PINS IN ALL SUCH GROUPS COMPRISING ALL OF THE PINS POSSIBLY REMAINING STANDING APPROXIMATELY IN THE POSITION IN WHICH THEY ARE CUSTOMARILY SET, WHEREBY LIGHT IS REFLECTED FROM THE HEADS OF EACH SUCH STANDING PINS,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
APPARATUS FOR SENSING STANDING BOWLING PINS COMPRISING: (A) MEANS FOR ILLUMINATING THE HEADS OF STANDING ONES OF A PLURALITY OF DISTINCT GROUPS OF BOWLING PINS, ONE GROUP AFTER THE NEXT, THEREBY ILLUMINATING ALL THE PINS OF ONE GROUP WHILE LEAVING THE REMAINDER DARK, THE SUM OF THE PINS IN ALL SUCH GROUPS COMPRISING ALL OF THE PINS POSSIBLY REMAINING STANDING APPROXIMATELY IN THE POSITION IN WHICH THEY ARE CUSTOMARILY SET, WHEREBY LIGHT IS REFLECTED FROM THE HEADS OF EACH SUCH STANDING 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) | 1967-07-14 | 1968-01-13 | 1968-07-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-14 | 1972-01-13 | 1972-07-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-14 | 1976-01-13 | 1976-07-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |