US3710080A
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Bowling game counter
Assignee: Brunswick Corp
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Filing: 1970-07-20
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Granted: 1973-01-09
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Expires: 1990-07-20
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for counting and indicating the number of bowling games played in a bowling establishment having a plurality of lanes, each equipped with an automatic pinsetter. A count by eleven feedback counter provides a single output signal in response to 11 frame input signals each of which may be taken from the various automatic pinsetters each time a frame is played on any one of the lanes to convert frame signals to game signals. The output signal from the counter is then fed to a totalizer indicator which indicates the number of output pulses received as indicative of the number of games played in the bowling establishment.
Inventors
- 👤 C Ellis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:18
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63D; A63D5/00; A63D5/04; A63D2005/048
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
275 words
An apparatus for counting and indicating the number of bowling games played in a bowling establishment having a plurality of lanes each including an automatic pinsetter having means for generating an alternating current frame signal each time a frame in a bowling game is played on the corresponding lane, said counting and indicating apparatus comprising: a. a plurality of rectifiers, one for each pinsetter, and adapted to receive the alternating current frame signal therefrom and convert the same to a direct current signal; b. a plurality of pulse shortening and shaping circuits, one for each lane and connected to receive the direct current signal from the rectifier and shape the same and convert the same to a signal of relatively short duration; c. an OR gate having its inputs connected to each of said pulse shortening and shaping circuits and adapted to issue an output signal whenever a signal is received on any one of its inputs; d. a four bit, binary feedback counter connected to receive the output signals from said OR gate and for issuing a single game output signal after a predetermined number of signals have been received from said OR gate; e. a one-shot connected to said counter to receive said game output signal, said one shot, in response to the receipt of said output game signal providing an output signal of sufficient duration to drive a mechanical counter-indicator; f. a driver connected to the output of said one-shot; and g. a mechanical counter-indicator connected to said driver for counting and iNdicating the number of said game output signals as indicative of the number of games played in the bowling establishment.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
275 words
An apparatus for counting and indicating the number of bowling games played in a bowling establishment having a plurality of lanes each including an automatic pinsetter having means for generating an alternating current frame signal each time a frame in a bowling game is played on the corresponding lane, said counting and indicating apparatus comprising: a. a plurality of rectifiers, one for each pinsetter, and adapted to receive the alternating current frame signal therefrom and convert the same to a direct current signal; b. a plurality of pulse shortening and shaping circuits, one for each lane and connected to receive the direct current signal from the rectifier and shape the same and convert the same to a signal of relatively short duration; c. an OR gate having its inputs connected to each of said pulse shortening and shaping circuits and adapted to issue an output signal whenever a signal is received on any one of its inputs; d. a four bit, binary feedback counter connected to receive the output signals from said OR gate and for issuing a single game output signal after a predetermined number of signals have been received from said OR gate; e. a one-shot connected to said counter to receive said game output signal, said one shot, in response to the receipt of said output game signal providing an output signal of sufficient duration to drive a mechanical counter-indicator; f. a driver connected to the output of said one-shot; and g. a mechanical counter-indicator connected to said driver for counting and iNdicating the number of said game output signals as indicative of the number of games played in the bowling establishment.
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) | 1976-01-09 | 1976-07-10 | 1977-01-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-09 | 1980-07-10 | 1981-01-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-09 | 1984-07-10 | 1985-01-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |