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US3223408A
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Bowling ball with sighting means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-09-15
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Granted: 1965-12-14
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Expires: 1980-09-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard D Jones
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 10:20
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B37/00; A63B37/0001; A63B43/00; A63B43/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A BOWLING BALL HAVING A THUMBHOLE AND AT LEAST ONE FINGERHOLE, AND ALSO PRVIDED WITH A PLURALITY OF CONTRASTING MARKS SPACED A PREDETERMINED DISTANCE APART AND FORWARDLY FROM THE THUMBHOLE AND IN SUCH POSITIONS THAT A SELECTED ONE OF THE MARKS MAY BE LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE BALL WHEN THE BALL IS HELD FOR THE START OF AN APPROACH WITH THE THUMBHOLE POSITIONED SUBSTANTIAL DISTANCES BEHIND AND BELOW THE UPPERMOST PART OF THE BALL.
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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) | 1968-12-13 | 1969-06-14 | 1969-12-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-13 | 1973-06-14 | 1973-12-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-13 | 1977-06-14 | 1977-12-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |