US3130571A
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Bowling ball lock
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-05-19
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Granted: 1964-04-28
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Expires: 1980-05-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard A Neumann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 22:30
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B37/00; A63B37/0001; A63B2225/00; A63B2225/72; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5009; Y10T70/70; Y10T70/7441; Y10T70/7486; Y10T70/7508; Y10T70/7559; Y10T70/7667; Y10T70/7706
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A PLUG ADAPTED TO CLOSE THE FINGER OPENING IN A BOWLING BALL COMPRISING: A SURFACE PLATE COVERING THE OPENING AND EXTENDING BEYOND THE OUTER EDGES OF THE OPENING AND LYING CLOSELY ADJACENT THE SURFACE OF THE BALL; A PLUG ASSEMBLY CONNECTED TO THE PLATE DISPOSED IN THE OPENING HAVING EXPANDABLE AND CONTRACTABLE PORTIONS THEREOF AND ADAPTED TO CONTACT THE WALL SURFACE OF THE OPENING UPON EXPANSION, SAID PLUG ASSEMBLY FURTHER HAVING A PORTION ROTATABLY SUPPORTED ON SAID SURFACE PLATE; MEANS CONNECTING THE LATTER PORTION WITH THE FORMER PORTIONS WHEREBY RADIAL EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION WILL OCCUR IN RESPONSE TO ROTATION OF SAID LATTER PORTION; AND LOCK MEANS PREVENTING ROTATION OF SAID LATTER PORTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A PLUG ADAPTED TO CLOSE THE FINGER OPENING IN A BOWLING BALL COMPRISING: A SURFACE PLATE COVERING THE OPENING AND EXTENDING BEYOND THE OUTER EDGES OF THE OPENING AND LYING CLOSELY ADJACENT THE SURFACE OF THE BALL; A PLUG ASSEMBLY CONNECTED TO THE PLATE DISPOSED IN THE OPENING HAVING EXPANDABLE AND CONTRACTABLE PORTIONS THEREOF AND ADAPTED TO CONTACT THE WALL SURFACE OF THE OPENING UPON EXPANSION, SAID PLUG ASSEMBLY FURTHER HAVING A PORTION ROTATABLY SUPPORTED ON SAID SURFACE PLATE; MEANS CONNECTING THE LATTER PORTION WITH THE FORMER PORTIONS WHEREBY RADIAL EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION WILL OCCUR IN RESPONSE TO ROTATION OF SAID LATTER PORTION; AND LOCK MEANS PREVENTING ROTATION OF SAID LATTER PORTION.
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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) | 1967-04-28 | 1967-10-28 | 1968-04-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-04-28 | 1971-10-28 | 1972-04-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-04-28 | 1975-10-28 | 1976-04-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |