US3772706A
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Bowling glove
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-02-12
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Granted: 1973-11-20
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Expires: 1993-02-12
Abstract
Abstract The front panel of a bowling glove is provided with a pocket for receiving a quadrant-shaped spring means for accelerating a bowling ball at the time of the thumb release.
Inventors
- 👤 D Brigidi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:15
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/05; A41D13/08; A41D13/081; A41D13/088
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A bowling glove comprising front and rear panels open at the top end, at least one of said panels having finger holes at the bottom end and having a thumb hole, said front panel having a pocket adjacent the heel of the palm, a spring means in said pocket, said spring means being generally V-shaped in cross section with first and second legs connected together at the bight, the ends of said first and second legs remote from the bight being spaced from one another when the spring means is in inoperative uncompressed condition, said bight being closer to the finger holes than to the open top end.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A bowling glove comprising front and rear panels open at the top end, at least one of said panels having finger holes at the bottom end and having a thumb hole, said front panel having a pocket adjacent the heel of the palm, a spring means in said pocket, said spring means being generally V-shaped in cross section with first and second legs connected together at the bight, the ends of said first and second legs remote from the bight being spaced from one another when the spring means is in inoperative uncompressed condition, said bight being closer to the finger holes than to the open top end.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
A glove in accordance with claim 1 wherein said bight is provided with a notch so as to define a hinge between the legs and said ends of said first and second legs substantially contacting one another when the spring means is in operative compressed condition.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A bowling glove in accordance with claim 1 wherein at least one of said legs is concave with a radius of curvature of approximately 4 inches.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A bowling glove in accordance with claim 3 wherein said one leg is provided with a hard rubber pad attached thereto.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A bowling glove in accordance with claim 1 wherein said legs are connected together along the entire length of the bight.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
A glove in accordance with claim 1 wherein said first and second legs are provided with hard rubber pads attached thereto, said spring means being adapted to expand upon release of a bowliNg ball to aid in accelerating the bowling ball.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
45 words
A bowling glove in accordance with claim 1 wherein said pocket is defined by a pocket panel stitched to said front panel, and means releasably connecting the upper edge of the pocket panel to the front panel whereby the spring means is removable and replaceable.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
57 words
A bowling glove in accordance with claim 1 wherein said first leg of the spring means is juxtaposed to said front panel and concave, said second leg being between said first leg and the rear panel, said second leg being concave, with the radius of curvature of said legs being substantially the same and approximately 4 inches.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
54 words
A bowling glove comprising a front panel having a pocket adjacent the heel of the palm, a spring means in said pocket, said spring means being generally V-shaped in cross section with first and second legs connected together at the bight, said spring means being generally quadrant-shaped in elevation, and each leg being concave.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
54 words
A bowling glove comprising a front panel having a pocket adjacent the heel of the palm, a spring means in said pocket, said spring means being generally V-shaped in cross section with first and second legs connected together at the bight, said spring means being generally quadrant-shaped in elevation, and each leg being concave.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
A bowling glove in accordance with claim 9 including a rubber pad secured to the concave face of each leg.
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) | 1976-11-19 | 1977-05-21 | 1977-11-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-19 | 1981-05-21 | 1981-11-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-19 | 1985-05-21 | 1985-11-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |