US3189349A
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Bowling alley pin-spotter control
Assignee: Cleveland Trust Co
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Filing: 1962-09-13
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Granted: 1965-06-15
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Expires: 1982-09-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Everett K Mentzer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:48
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63D; A63D5/00; A63D5/04; A63D2005/048
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING A BOWLING ALLEY PIN-SPOTTER COMPRISING A FIRST SWITCH DEVICE WHICH IS CLOSED WHEN SAID PIN-SPOTTER HAS COMPLETED A FIRST BALL CYCLE PREPARATORY TO A SECOND BALL CYCLE, A SECOND SWITCH DEVICE WHICH IS CLOSED UNDER THE CONTROL OF A BOWLER PREPARING TO DELIVER THE FIRST BALL IN A FRAME AND BEFORE THAT PLAYER''S FIRST BALL IN A FRAME IS DELIVERED, AND CIRCUIT MEANS COMPLETED WHEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND SWITCH MEANS ARE CLOSED TO CAUSE SAID PIN-SPOTTER TO CYCLE THROUGH A SECOND BALL CYCLE AND COME TO REST PREPARATORY TO A FIRST BALL CYCLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING A BOWLING ALLEY PIN-SPOTTER COMPRISING A FIRST SWITCH DEVICE WHICH IS CLOSED WHEN SAID PIN-SPOTTER HAS COMPLETED A FIRST BALL CYCLE PREPARATORY TO A SECOND BALL CYCLE, A SECOND SWITCH DEVICE WHICH IS CLOSED UNDER THE CONTROL OF A BOWLER PREPARING TO DELIVER THE FIRST BALL IN A FRAME AND BEFORE THAT PLAYER''S FIRST BALL IN A FRAME IS DELIVERED, AND CIRCUIT MEANS COMPLETED WHEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND SWITCH MEANS ARE CLOSED TO CAUSE SAID PIN-SPOTTER TO CYCLE THROUGH A SECOND BALL CYCLE AND COME TO REST PREPARATORY TO A FIRST BALL CYCLE.
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) | 1968-06-14 | 1968-12-14 | 1969-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-14 | 1972-12-14 | 1973-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-14 | 1976-12-14 | 1977-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |