US3331604A
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Automatic pinfall detecting apparatus for bowling game
Assignee: Cleveland Trust Co
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Filing: 1961-09-07
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Granted: 1967-07-18
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Expires: 1981-09-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Everett K Mentzer
- 👤 Robert H Boucherle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:21
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63D; A63D5/00; A63D5/04; A63D2005/048
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
IN A BOWLING GAME, APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING AN ELECTRICAL SIGNAL INDICATIVE OF THE NUMBER OF FALLEN PINS COMPRISING A DEVICE AT ONE END EACH OF SAID PINS ADAPTED TO BE ELECTRICALLY DETECTED, APPARATUS ELECTRICALLY INSULATED FROM SAID DEVICES AND ACTUABLE AFTER EACH BALL IS DELIVERED IN A BOWLING GAME FOR ELECTRICALLY DETECTING ONLY THOSE DEVICES IN THE ENDS OF STANDING PINS TO PRODUCE AN ELECTRICAL SIGNAL WHICH VARIES AS A FUNCTION OF THE NUMBER OF STANDING PINS, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID LAST-NAMED ELECTRICAL SIGNAL FOR PRODUCING AN OUTPUT ELECTRICAL SIGNAL WHICH VARIES AS A FUNCTION OF THE NUMBER OF FALLEN PINS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
IN A BOWLING GAME, APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING AN ELECTRICAL SIGNAL INDICATIVE OF THE NUMBER OF FALLEN PINS COMPRISING A DEVICE AT ONE END EACH OF SAID PINS ADAPTED TO BE ELECTRICALLY DETECTED, APPARATUS ELECTRICALLY INSULATED FROM SAID DEVICES AND ACTUABLE AFTER EACH BALL IS DELIVERED IN A BOWLING GAME FOR ELECTRICALLY DETECTING ONLY THOSE DEVICES IN THE ENDS OF STANDING PINS TO PRODUCE AN ELECTRICAL SIGNAL WHICH VARIES AS A FUNCTION OF THE NUMBER OF STANDING PINS, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID LAST-NAMED ELECTRICAL SIGNAL FOR PRODUCING AN OUTPUT ELECTRICAL SIGNAL WHICH VARIES AS A FUNCTION OF THE NUMBER OF FALLEN PINS.
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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) | 1970-07-17 | 1971-01-16 | 1971-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-17 | 1975-01-16 | 1975-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-17 | 1979-01-16 | 1979-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |