US3665407A
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An automatic processing system for bowling games
Assignee: Toshiba Corp
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Filing: 1970-05-25
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Granted: 1972-05-23
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Expires: 1990-05-25
Abstract
Abstract A processing system for bowling games which receives information carriers carrying prior bowling information for each participant. Progressing current bowling information is received and processed and a new information carrier carrying new updated information is produced after it is ascertained that the old information carrier is confiscated to prevent repeated use thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Satoshi Negishi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 22:46
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63D; A63D5/00; A63D5/04; A63D2005/048
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
An automatic processing system for bowling games comprising: means for receiving and reading bowling information from at least one information carrier, Each carrier being individually peculiar to respective bowlers; a processor for processing bowling data; means for supplying the bowling information read out by said bowling information reading means to said processor; means for supplying currently progressing bowling data of the respective bowlers to said precessor; means for disabling, to prevent the re-use of, the respective information carriers fed to said input information receiving means after said bowling information from said information carriers and said currently processing bowling data have been received and processed by said processor, and for generating a protection signal indicating that said information carriers have been disabled; means coupled to said processor for recording results processed by said processor on new information carriers; means coupled to said recording means and to said disabling means for issuing said new information carriers after the recording of said results on said new information carriers is completed, and after receipt of said protection signal from said disabling means to prevent re-use of said first mentioned information carriers.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
An automatic processing system for bowling games comprising: means for receiving and reading bowling information from at least one information carrier, Each carrier being individually peculiar to respective bowlers; a processor for processing bowling data; means for supplying the bowling information read out by said bowling information reading means to said processor; means for supplying currently progressing bowling data of the respective bowlers to said precessor; means for disabling, to prevent the re-use of, the respective information carriers fed to said input information receiving means after said bowling information from said information carriers and said currently processing bowling data have been received and processed by said processor, and for generating a protection signal indicating that said information carriers have been disabled; means coupled to said processor for recording results processed by said processor on new information carriers; means coupled to said recording means and to said disabling means for issuing said new information carriers after the recording of said results on said new information carriers is completed, and after receipt of said protection signal from said disabling means to prevent re-use of said first mentioned information carriers.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
114 words
An automatic processing system for bowling games according to claim 1 further comprising means for detecting the number of bowling information carriers received by said input information receiving means to generate a bowling information carrier number signal; means for generating a unit number signal to specify the number of participants in said bowling game; means for comparing said bowling information carrier number signal from said detecting means with said specified unit number signal from said generating means; and for generating a coincidence signal when said signals coincide; and transfer means responsive to said coincidence signal from said comparing means for transferring said bowling information read-out by said input information receiving means to said processor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
An automatic processing system for bowling games according to claim 1 further comprising display means for visually displaying the results processed by said processor.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1975-05-23 | 1975-11-22 | 1976-05-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-23 | 1979-11-22 | 1980-05-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-23 | 1983-11-22 | 1984-05-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |