US3262340A
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Bowling ball drill jig
Assignee: SAMMONS VICTOR I BIANCHINI
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Filing: 1964-01-27
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Granted: 1966-07-26
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Expires: 1984-01-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Martin V Sammons
- 👤 Robert D Baker
- 👤 John F Nixon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 07:55
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B37/00; A63B37/0001; A63B37/0002; B; B27; B27M; B27M3/00; B27M3/22; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S411/00; Y10S411/955; Y10S411/956; Y10T; Y10T408/00; Y10T408/55; Y10T408/561; Y10T408/5623; Y10T408/56245
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
A BOWLING BALL DRILL JIG COMPRISING: A BASE HAVING A FRONT AND REAR AND DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTING A BOWLING BALL, A HINGED LOCKABEL ANNULAR FRAME CARRIED BY SAID BASE SO AS TO EMBRACEABLY ENGAGE A BOWLING BALL TO HOLD IT AGAINST MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO SAID BASE, FIRST AND SECOND ELONGATED PARALLEL BARS PIVOTALLY SECURED AT THEIR RESPECTIVE CENTERS AT RESPECTIVE DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSED POINTS ON SAID FRAME, THE LONGITUDINALLY AXES OF SAID BARS EXTENDING BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR OF SAID BASE, A FIRST RELEASABLE LOCK MEANS TO HOLD SAID BARS IMMOVABLE AT TIMES, ARCHED TRACK MEANS CONNECTING SAID BARS AND HAVING A CURVATURE DESIGNED TO BE PARALLEL TO THE PERIMETER OF A BOWLING BALL WHEN SUCH A BALL IS SUPPORTED ON SAID BASE, CARRIAGE MEANS MOVABLE ON SAID BASE INTERMEDIATE SAID BARS, A SECOND RELEASABLE LOCK MEANS TO HOLD SAID CARRIAGE IMMOVABLE AT TIMES, A HOLLOW SEMISPHERICAL HOUSING MOUNTED ON SAID CARRIAGE, A COLLAR HAVING A FLAT ANNULAR TOP EDGE AND AN UNDERSIDE FORMED FOR NESTING ARRANGEMENT ON SAID HOUSING SO AS TO BE UNIVERSALLY MOVABLE RELATIVE THERETO,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
A BOWLING BALL DRILL JIG COMPRISING: A BASE HAVING A FRONT AND REAR AND DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTING A BOWLING BALL, A HINGED LOCKABEL ANNULAR FRAME CARRIED BY SAID BASE SO AS TO EMBRACEABLY ENGAGE A BOWLING BALL TO HOLD IT AGAINST MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO SAID BASE, FIRST AND SECOND ELONGATED PARALLEL BARS PIVOTALLY SECURED AT THEIR RESPECTIVE CENTERS AT RESPECTIVE DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSED POINTS ON SAID FRAME, THE LONGITUDINALLY AXES OF SAID BARS EXTENDING BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR OF SAID BASE, A FIRST RELEASABLE LOCK MEANS TO HOLD SAID BARS IMMOVABLE AT TIMES, ARCHED TRACK MEANS CONNECTING SAID BARS AND HAVING A CURVATURE DESIGNED TO BE PARALLEL TO THE PERIMETER OF A BOWLING BALL WHEN SUCH A BALL IS SUPPORTED ON SAID BASE, CARRIAGE MEANS MOVABLE ON SAID BASE INTERMEDIATE SAID BARS, A SECOND RELEASABLE LOCK MEANS TO HOLD SAID CARRIAGE IMMOVABLE AT TIMES, A HOLLOW SEMISPHERICAL HOUSING MOUNTED ON SAID CARRIAGE, A COLLAR HAVING A FLAT ANNULAR TOP EDGE AND AN UNDERSIDE FORMED FOR NESTING ARRANGEMENT ON SAID HOUSING SO AS TO BE UNIVERSALLY MOVABLE RELATIVE THERETO,
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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) | 1969-07-25 | 1970-01-24 | 1970-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-25 | 1974-01-24 | 1974-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-25 | 1978-01-24 | 1978-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |