US3583704A
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Handcovering for bowling
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-08-25
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Granted: 1971-06-08
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Expires: 1989-08-25
Abstract
Abstract A handcovering for bowling having a body shaped to be secured against the palm of the hand and a pad selectively engageable on the body in the region thereof coinciding with the heel of the hand, the pad having a crescent shaped shoulder for engaging a bowling ball.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas F Callanan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 14:20
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/08; A63B71/14; A63B71/141; A63B71/148
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A hand covering for bowling comprising a body shaped to fit against the palm of a hand, means for securing said body to the hand, a resilient crescent-shaped ball support disposed on said body in coincidence with the general heel area of the hand when said body is secured to the hand, said support comprising an elongated curved member substantially semicircular in cross section and forming a shoulder for engaging and making substantial line contact with an arcuate segment of a bowling ball.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A hand covering for bowling comprising a body shaped to fit against the palm of a hand, means for securing said body to the hand, a resilient crescent-shaped ball support disposed on said body in coincidence with the general heel area of the hand when said body is secured to the hand, said support comprising an elongated curved member substantially semicircular in cross section and forming a shoulder for engaging and making substantial line contact with an arcuate segment of a bowling ball.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
A handcovering in accordance with claim 1 wherein said support is selectively fixed to said body by means of a fastening pad fixed to said body between said body and said support, and connecting means between said member and said pad to selectively attach said member to the surface of said pad.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A covering in accordance with claim 2 wherein said connecting means comprises a plurality of hooklike members projecting from the base of said member and a hook engaging burrlike surface on said pad.
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) | 1974-06-07 | 1974-12-07 | 1975-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-07 | 1978-12-07 | 1979-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-07 | 1982-12-07 | 1983-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |