US3313540A
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Variable speed ball lift
Assignee: Brunswick Corp
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Filing: 1963-08-12
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Granted: 1967-04-11
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Expires: 1983-08-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Miles E Untiedt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:33
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63D; A63D5/00; A63D5/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
APPARATUS FOR TRANSFERRING A BALL FROM A BALL RECEIVING ZONE TOWARDS A BALL DISCHARGING ZONE COMPRISING: A TRACK EXTENDING FROM SAID RECEIVING ZONE TOWARDS SAID DISCHARGING ZONE, MEANS FOR ENGAGING A BALL ON SAID TRACK FOR PROPELLING THE BALL ALONG THE TRACK FROM THE RECEIVING ZONE TOWARDS THE DISCHARGING ZONE, A POWER SOURCE, AND MEANS CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID POWER SOURCE AND SAID ENGAGING MEANS FOR DRIVING SAID ENGAGING MEANS AT A VARIABLE RATE INCLUDING A NORMALLY RELATIVELY RAPID RATE WHEN A BALL ENTERS THE APPARATUS AND A RELATIVELY SLOWER RATE WHEN THE BALL IS DISCHARGED.
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) | 1970-04-10 | 1970-10-10 | 1971-04-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-04-10 | 1974-10-10 | 1975-04-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-04-10 | 1978-10-10 | 1979-04-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |