US3232615A
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Bowling pin with wear-resistant insert and interlocking retainer
Assignee: Albany Billiard Ball Co
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Filing: 1961-04-18
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Granted: 1966-02-01
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Expires: 1981-04-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Faulkner Ellis May
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:39
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63D; A63D9/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S273/00; Y10S273/06; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49908; Y10T29/49909; Y10T29/49925; Y10T29/49934; Y10T29/49936
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A BOWLING PIN COMPRISING A PIN BODY HAVING AN ANNULAR GROOVE FORMED IN THE BOTTOM THEREOF, A CUT-OUT SECTION COMMUNICATING WITH SAID GROOVE, A WEAR-RESISTANT BASE MEMBER HAVING AN INTEGRAL ANNULAR RING SHAPED SECTION WHICH EXTENDS UPWARDLY INTO SAID GROOVE AND HAVING CUT-OUT SECTIONS ON THE UPPER SURFACE; A THERMOPLASTIC RETAINER ANNULUS WHICH IS DISPOSED WITHIN SAID GROOVE BETWEEN THE UPPER END OF SAID ANNULAR RING SHAPE SECTION AND THE TOP WALL OF SAID GROOVE AND WHICH WHEN HEATED AND PRESSURE IS APPLIED THERETO BY THE INSERTION OF SAID ANNULAR RING SHAPED SECTION INTO SAID GROOVE WILL FLOW INTO SAID CUT-OUT SECTIONS OF SAID PIN BODY AND SAID ANNULAR RING SHAPED SECTION, AND WHICH WHEN SUBSEQUENTLY COOLED WILL BECOME HARD AND RIGID AND THEREBY EFFECT A PERMANENT MECHANICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID PIN BODY AND SAID BASE MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A BOWLING PIN COMPRISING A PIN BODY HAVING AN ANNULAR GROOVE FORMED IN THE BOTTOM THEREOF, A CUT-OUT SECTION COMMUNICATING WITH SAID GROOVE, A WEAR-RESISTANT BASE MEMBER HAVING AN INTEGRAL ANNULAR RING SHAPED SECTION WHICH EXTENDS UPWARDLY INTO SAID GROOVE AND HAVING CUT-OUT SECTIONS ON THE UPPER SURFACE; A THERMOPLASTIC RETAINER ANNULUS WHICH IS DISPOSED WITHIN SAID GROOVE BETWEEN THE UPPER END OF SAID ANNULAR RING SHAPE SECTION AND THE TOP WALL OF SAID GROOVE AND WHICH WHEN HEATED AND PRESSURE IS APPLIED THERETO BY THE INSERTION OF SAID ANNULAR RING SHAPED SECTION INTO SAID GROOVE WILL FLOW INTO SAID CUT-OUT SECTIONS OF SAID PIN BODY AND SAID ANNULAR RING SHAPED SECTION, AND WHICH WHEN SUBSEQUENTLY COOLED WILL BECOME HARD AND RIGID AND THEREBY EFFECT A PERMANENT MECHANICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID PIN BODY AND SAID BASE MEMBER.
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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) | 1969-01-31 | 1969-08-02 | 1970-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-31 | 1973-08-02 | 1974-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-31 | 1977-08-02 | 1978-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |