US3835472A
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Bowling glove
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-08-29
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Granted: 1974-09-17
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Expires: 1993-08-29
Abstract
Abstract A bowler''s glove is provided with a fitted pocket to receive a wedge insert. The wedge insert permits the bowler to vary the amount of spin of the ball depending on the orientation of the wedge. A spring steel insert along one edge of the glove provides stiffening to assist in keeping the wrist straight, as well as providing added lift during the release of the ball. A coil spring aligned with the thumb stall assists in reminding the bowler to remove the thumb first during release of the ball.
Inventors
- 👤 J Duggins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 07:37
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/08; A63B71/14; A63B71/141; A63B71/148
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
A bowler''s glove comprising a palm section and a back section joined together to receive the hand of the bowler therein, a fitted pocket secured to the palm section of said glove, said pocket having securing means cooperating with the palm section to provide an opening into said pocket, control means in said pocket, said control means being an insert member having a generally wedge shape, one corner of said member having a substantially zero thickness and the opposite corner of said member having the greatest thickness, and one intermediate corner having a thickness midway between said zero thickness and said maximum thickness, and elongated fitted pocket secured to said joined sections from adjacent the little finger joint area to beyond the wrist area, said elongated pocket having securing means cooperating therewith to provide an opening into said pocket, an elongated resilient member secured in said elongated pocket, said member having sufficient resiliency to return to its original shape after being flexed out of shape and conforming to the curvature of the hand and wrist to overcome the effect of the bowler breaking the wrist on the downward swing of the delivery.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
192 words
A bowler''s glove comprising a palm section and a back section joined together to receive the hand of the bowler therein, a fitted pocket secured to the palm section of said glove, said pocket having securing means cooperating with the palm section to provide an opening into said pocket, control means in said pocket, said control means being an insert member having a generally wedge shape, one corner of said member having a substantially zero thickness and the opposite corner of said member having the greatest thickness, and one intermediate corner having a thickness midway between said zero thickness and said maximum thickness, and elongated fitted pocket secured to said joined sections from adjacent the little finger joint area to beyond the wrist area, said elongated pocket having securing means cooperating therewith to provide an opening into said pocket, an elongated resilient member secured in said elongated pocket, said member having sufficient resiliency to return to its original shape after being flexed out of shape and conforming to the curvature of the hand and wrist to overcome the effect of the bowler breaking the wrist on the downward swing of the delivery.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
74 words
The bowler''s glove as set forth in claim 1 in which said resilient member is spring steel wherein said spring steel member can be flexed out of shape if a bowler breaks his wrist on the downward swing and whereby said spring steel member will return to its original shape on the upward swing of the delivery, thereby assisting the bowler in imparting added lift to the ball prior to release of the ball.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The bowler''s glove as set forth in claim 2 further comprising a coil spring secured to the palm section of said glove and extending from the first thumb knuckle diagonally across said glove to the wrist joint area of the glove.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
97 words
The bowler''s glove as set forth in claim 3 in which said back section is an elastic material thereby providing a form fitting glove, said glove further comprising truncated finger stalls and in which said spin control means is a wedge shaped insert and said receiving means is a fitted pocket in which said wedge insert is held, and further comprising substantially flat insert members of the same size as said wedge insert wherein said flat insert members may be inserted in said pocket to build up said wedge insert so as to meet the bowling ball.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
82 words
A bowler''s glove comprising a glove having a palm section and an elastic back section joined together to provide a form fitting glove to receive the hand of the bowler therein, said glove having truncated finger stalls, a pocket secured to said palm section, a control insert held within said pocket, a second pocket secured along one edge of said glove from adjacent the little finger joint area to beyond the wrist area, and a spring member held within said elongated pocket.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
82 words
A bowler''s glove comprising a glove having a palm section and an elastic back section joined together to provide a form fitting glove to receive the hand of the bowler therein, said glove having truncated finger stalls, a pocket secured to said palm section, a control insert held within said pocket, a second pocket secured along one edge of said glove from adjacent the little finger joint area to beyond the wrist area, and a spring member held within said elongated pocket.
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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) | 1977-09-16 | 1978-03-18 | 1978-09-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-16 | 1982-03-18 | 1982-09-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-16 | 1986-03-18 | 1986-09-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |