US3245441A
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Machine for making bowling pins
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-05-14
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Granted: 1966-04-12
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Expires: 1982-05-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edgar B Nichols
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 11:04
CPC Classifications
B; B27; B27M; B27M3/00; B27M3/22; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T82/00; Y10T82/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A MACHINE FOR BORING BOWLING PINS HAVING IN COMBINATION A HOLDER FOR BASE OF THE PIN, MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID HOLDER ABOUT AN AXIS COINCIDENTAL WITH THE AXIS OF THE PIN IN SAID HOLDER, SUCH HOLDER HAVING AN OPENING IN LINE WITH THE AXIS OF THE PIN, A ROTATABLE CHICK FOR A BORING BIT BENEATH SAID OPENING, THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF SAID CHUCK IN LINE WITH THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF SAID HOLDER IN ONE RELATIVE POSITION OF SAID CHUCK AND HOLDER, MEANS FOR RELATIVELY MOVING SAID CHUCK AND HOLDER ALONG SAID COMMON AXIS TO ADVANCE A BIT IN SAID CHUCK AXIALLY INTO AND OUT OF A PIN IN SAID HOLDER; AND MEANS FOR RELATIVELY TILTING SAID CHUCK AND HOLDER DURING THE ADVANCE OF SAID BIT INTO SAID PIN ABOUT AN AXIS TRANSVERSE TO AND INTERSECTING THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF SAID BIT SO THAT THE AXES OF ROTATION OF THE BIT AND PIN IN THE HOLDER ARE AT AN ANGLE TO EACH OTHER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A MACHINE FOR BORING BOWLING PINS HAVING IN COMBINATION A HOLDER FOR BASE OF THE PIN, MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID HOLDER ABOUT AN AXIS COINCIDENTAL WITH THE AXIS OF THE PIN IN SAID HOLDER, SUCH HOLDER HAVING AN OPENING IN LINE WITH THE AXIS OF THE PIN, A ROTATABLE CHICK FOR A BORING BIT BENEATH SAID OPENING, THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF SAID CHUCK IN LINE WITH THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF SAID HOLDER IN ONE RELATIVE POSITION OF SAID CHUCK AND HOLDER, MEANS FOR RELATIVELY MOVING SAID CHUCK AND HOLDER ALONG SAID COMMON AXIS TO ADVANCE A BIT IN SAID CHUCK AXIALLY INTO AND OUT OF A PIN IN SAID HOLDER; AND MEANS FOR RELATIVELY TILTING SAID CHUCK AND HOLDER DURING THE ADVANCE OF SAID BIT INTO SAID PIN ABOUT AN AXIS TRANSVERSE TO AND INTERSECTING THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF SAID BIT SO THAT THE AXES OF ROTATION OF THE BIT AND PIN IN THE HOLDER ARE AT AN ANGLE TO EACH OTHER.
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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) | 1969-04-11 | 1969-10-11 | 1970-04-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-11 | 1973-10-11 | 1974-04-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-11 | 1977-10-11 | 1978-04-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |