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US3364596A
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Bowling score keeping teaching device
Assignee: AMF Inc
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Filing: 1965-07-19
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Granted: 1968-01-23
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Expires: 1985-07-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Rodolfo A Correa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:40
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B19/00; G09B19/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
A BOWLING SCORE TEACHING SLIDE RULE COMPRISING A HOUSING, A SCORE SHEET CARRIED BY SAID HOUSING, SAID CORE SHEET BEING PROVIDED WITH THE PINFALL RESULTS FOR EACH BALL OF EACH FRAME, FRAME SCORE BOXES FOR ENTRIES OF SCORES THEREIN, FRAME SCORE BOXES CONTAINING THE CORRESPONDING CORRECT SCORE FOR EACH FRAME, AND INSTRUCTION INDICIA FOR COMPUTING THE SCORE FOR EACH FRAME, A MEMBER MOVABLY MOUNTED IN SAID HOUSING AND SUPERIMPOSED OVER PORTIONS OF SAID SCORE SHEET, AND MEANS ON SAID MEMBER SUCH THAT WHEN IT IS MOVED RELATIVE TO SAID SCORE SHEET, THE PINFALL RESULTS AND FRAME SCORE BOXES FOR EACH FRAME ARE SEQUENTIALLY EXPOSED SO THE SCORER CAN ENTER THE PINFALL RESULT OF EACH BALL OF EACH FRAME IN EACH RESPECTIVE FRAME BOX AND COMPUTE THE CUMULATIVE SCORE, AT EACH FRAME BY ADDING AT LEAST THE PINFALL RESULTS FOR THAT FRAME TO THE SCORE AT AN EXPOSED PREVIOUS FRAME AND OTHER MEANS ON SAID MEMBER FOR EXPOSING FROM COMPARISON THE CORRECT SCORE OF EACH PREVIOUS FRAME.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
A BOWLING SCORE TEACHING SLIDE RULE COMPRISING A HOUSING, A SCORE SHEET CARRIED BY SAID HOUSING, SAID CORE SHEET BEING PROVIDED WITH THE PINFALL RESULTS FOR EACH BALL OF EACH FRAME, FRAME SCORE BOXES FOR ENTRIES OF SCORES THEREIN, FRAME SCORE BOXES CONTAINING THE CORRESPONDING CORRECT SCORE FOR EACH FRAME, AND INSTRUCTION INDICIA FOR COMPUTING THE SCORE FOR EACH FRAME, A MEMBER MOVABLY MOUNTED IN SAID HOUSING AND SUPERIMPOSED OVER PORTIONS OF SAID SCORE SHEET, AND MEANS ON SAID MEMBER SUCH THAT WHEN IT IS MOVED RELATIVE TO SAID SCORE SHEET, THE PINFALL RESULTS AND FRAME SCORE BOXES FOR EACH FRAME ARE SEQUENTIALLY EXPOSED SO THE SCORER CAN ENTER THE PINFALL RESULT OF EACH BALL OF EACH FRAME IN EACH RESPECTIVE FRAME BOX AND COMPUTE THE CUMULATIVE SCORE, AT EACH FRAME BY ADDING AT LEAST THE PINFALL RESULTS FOR THAT FRAME TO THE SCORE AT AN EXPOSED PREVIOUS FRAME AND OTHER MEANS ON SAID MEMBER FOR EXPOSING FROM COMPARISON THE CORRECT SCORE OF EACH PREVIOUS FRAME.
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) | 1971-01-22 | 1971-07-24 | 1972-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-22 | 1975-07-24 | 1976-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-22 | 1979-07-24 | 1980-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |