US3342488A
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Bowling ball and finger hole gripping insert
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-10-13
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Granted: 1967-09-19
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Expires: 1984-10-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George F Novatnak
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:03
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B37/00; A63B37/0001; A63B37/0002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
AN INSERT FOR A SUBSTANTIALLY CYLINDRICAL, FINGER HOLE OF A BOWLING BALL AND PARTICULARLY A THUMB HOLE, COMPRISING AN ELONGATED, RIGID BODY FORMED OF A MATERIAL INCOMPRESSIBLE UNDER NORMAL FINGER PRESSURE, SAID BODY HAVING A CONVEX SIDE ADAPTED TO ENGAGE AND BE SECURED TO THE CYLINDRICAL WALL OF A BOWLILNG BALL HOLE AND AN OPPOSITE PLANAR SIDE ADAPTED TO BE ENGAGED BY THE FINGER OF A BOWLER, BOTH SAID CONVEX AND PLANAR SIDES EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE BODY AND INTERSECTING TO FORM STRAIGHT-LINE, LATERAL, LONGITUDINAL EDGES OF SAID BODY, AND SAID PLANAR SIDE BEING INCLINED WITH RESPECT TO SAID CONVEX SIDE SO THAT SAID BODY HAS A SMALL THICKNESS AT ONE END THEREOF AND A GREATER THICKNESS AT THE OTHER END THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
AN INSERT FOR A SUBSTANTIALLY CYLINDRICAL, FINGER HOLE OF A BOWLING BALL AND PARTICULARLY A THUMB HOLE, COMPRISING AN ELONGATED, RIGID BODY FORMED OF A MATERIAL INCOMPRESSIBLE UNDER NORMAL FINGER PRESSURE, SAID BODY HAVING A CONVEX SIDE ADAPTED TO ENGAGE AND BE SECURED TO THE CYLINDRICAL WALL OF A BOWLILNG BALL HOLE AND AN OPPOSITE PLANAR SIDE ADAPTED TO BE ENGAGED BY THE FINGER OF A BOWLER, BOTH SAID CONVEX AND PLANAR SIDES EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE BODY AND INTERSECTING TO FORM STRAIGHT-LINE, LATERAL, LONGITUDINAL EDGES OF SAID BODY, AND SAID PLANAR SIDE BEING INCLINED WITH RESPECT TO SAID CONVEX SIDE SO THAT SAID BODY HAS A SMALL THICKNESS AT ONE END THEREOF AND A GREATER THICKNESS AT THE OTHER END THEREOF.
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) | 1970-09-18 | 1971-03-20 | 1971-09-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-18 | 1975-03-20 | 1975-09-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-18 | 1979-03-20 | 1979-09-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |