US3567224A
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Bowling practice game apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-03-29
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Granted: 1971-03-02
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Expires: 1988-03-29
Abstract
Abstract A BOWLING PRACTICE GAME APPARATUS HAVING A TRANSVERSELY MOVABLE PLURALITY OF BALL SENSOR ON A SUBSTANDARD LENGTH ALLEY SPACED SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME DISTANCE FROM THE FOUL LINE AS THE MARKER SPOTS ON A STANDARD ALLEY. INDICATOR LIGHTS ARE ILLUMINATED IN RESPONSE TO ACTUATION OF THE SENSORS TO PROVIDE A HYPOTHETICAL PINFALL INDICATION APPROXIMATING ACTUAL PINFALL FOR BOTH FIRST AND SECOND BALLS. A MECHANISM IS PROVIDED WHICH PREVENTS REVERSE ROLLING BALLS FROM ACTUATING THE SENSORS. A CURVED RAMP, AN OPTIONAL ONE WAY GATE AND AN ENERGY ABSORBER AT THE END OF THE ALLEY COOPERATE TO RETURN THE BALL TO THE BOWLER.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L Forgacs
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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2026-10-29 22:16
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63D; A63D5/00; A63D5/04
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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) | 1974-03-01 | 1974-08-31 | 1975-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-01 | 1978-08-31 | 1979-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-01 | 1982-08-31 | 1983-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |