| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 473054000 | BOWLING | 72 |
| 20090088264 | Bowl N Hold-em - The game will be called Bowl N Hold-em. It will combine the standard game of bowling, along with the poker game Texas Hold-em. The game will utilize the bowling center's computer scoring system, along with a standard deck of playing cards. This will be done by creating a computer program that will be compatible with a bowling center's existing computer software. The maximum number of players per pair of lanes, shall be ten. One standard deck of playing cards shall be used per pair of lanes. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20110034261 | NETWORK BOWLING SYSTEM - In one embodiment, a data management server ( | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110124424 | Method and system for playing a bowling game in combination with a secondary card game - A method and system for playing a bowling game in combination with a poker-type card game is disclosed. The method and system comprising the steps of initiating a conventional bowling game, filling at least one bowling frame, dealing one or more hole cards to a player, continuing the bowling game for one or more additional frames, dealing one or more community cards, continuing the bowling game for one or more additional frames, dealing another set of one or more community cards, continuing the bowling game for one or more additional frames, dealing a final set of community cards, completing the bowling game by filling a final bowling frame, determining a final bowling score, determining if a poker hand formed from a combination of hole cards and community cards is a winning hand, providing a poker award if the poker hand is a winning hand, and combining the poker award with the final bowling score to create an enhanced bowling score. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20130012330 | Bowling Game Playable in Separate, Remote Locations - A bowling game including at least two spaced apart bowling lanes, the bowling lanes each including two cameras, a screen and a scoreboard such that a first bowling lane includes a first camera and a third camera, a first screen and a first scoreboard; and a bowling lane includes a second camera and a fourth camera, and a second screen and a second scoreboard, wherein the game further includes at least one controller which controls the images from the cameras such that the first screen displays images from the second camera and the fourth camera and the second screen displays images from the first camera and third camera, and wherein the first camera captures images of the play at the first lane, the second camera captures images of play at the second lane, the third camera captures images of the first scoreboard and the fourth camera captures images of the second scoreboard; such that the first screen displays images of the play and scoreboard at the second lane and the second screen displays images of the play and scoreboard at the first lane. | 01-10-2013 |
| 20140370997 | Bowling Game Playable in Separate, Remote Locations - A bowling game including at least two spaced apart bowling lanes, the bowling lanes each including two cameras, a screen and a scoreboard such that a first bowling lane includes a first camera and a third camera, a first screen and a first scoreboard; and a bowling lane includes a second camera and a fourth camera, and a second screen and a second scoreboard, wherein the game further includes at least one controller which controls the images from the cameras such that the first screen displays images from the second camera and the fourth camera and the second screen displays images from the first camera and third camera, and wherein the first camera captures images of the play at the first lane, the second camera captures images of play at the second lane, the third camera captures images of the first scoreboard and the fourth camera captures images of the second scoreboard; such that the first screen displays images of the play and scoreboard at the second lane and the second screen displays images of the play and scoreboard at the first lane. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20150297976 | INTERACTION OF AUDIO, VIDEO, EFFECTS AND ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING WITH BOWLING SCORING SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE - An interactive bowling system using scoring systems and/or other computer infrastructures which interact with visual and/or audio effects within the bowling center. The system includes a management system having stored therein instructions to provide special effects associated with one or more events to one or more special effects components. Upon an occurrence of an event, the management system: determines that the occurrence of the event is associated with one or more special effects; and provides the instructions to the one or more special effects components to effectuate the special effects associated with the one or more events. | 10-22-2015 |
| 473055000 | Practice or assist device | 21 |
| 20080227558 | Bowling bumper system with lowered leading edge - A bowling bumper system is disclosed comprising a bumper rail and a positioning system configured to move the bumper rail between a first position below a bowling lane surface and a second position above the bowling lane surface. When the bumper rail is in the second position, an end portion of the bumper rail near a foul line of the bowling lane extends toward the bowling lane surface. In another embodiment, a bowling bumper system is disclosed comprising a bumper and a positioning system configured to move the bumper between a first position below a bowling lane surface and a second position above the bowling lane surface. The positioning system comprises a plurality of pivotable links, wherein a pivotable link closest to a foul line of the bowling lane is shorter than at least one of the other pivotable links. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20080318701 | Custom Bowling Center Ball System - A bowling center bowling ball system has a mechanism to size a bowler's hand. The mechanism provides the bowler with a hand size, selected from a small number of hand sizes, that corresponds to the best bowling ball fit for the bowler. A plurality of bowling balls each having a desired weight and hole set is provided. The hole sets corresponds to the small number of hand sizes. The plurality of individual balls are coded such that once the bowler has his hand size and ball weight, the bowler can select his specific bowling ball using the coded system on the bowling balls to provide the bowler with a desired weight bowling ball and finger hole set that corresponds to the bowler's hand size. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090264213 | Bowling game apparatus - Bowling game apparatus allowing children to get strikes and spares for a high score. Two guides ( | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090270193 | ANALYZING A MOTION OF A BOWLER - Systems and methods for analyzing a motion of a bowler. The system includes a plurality of cameras positioned around a capture volume. The capture volume includes a reference location. A plurality of markers is configured to be attached to the bowler and reflect light from the cameras. The cameras are configured to detect a first set of positions of the markers attached to the bowler. The markers are located within the capture volume. The cameras are also configured to transmit a first plurality of signals representative of the markers at the first set of positions. The cameras are configured to detect a second set of positions of the markers attached to the bowler. The markers are located within the capture volume. The cameras are also configured to transmit a second plurality of signals representative of the markers at the second set of positions. A computer system is configured to receive the first plurality of signals and the second plurality of signals related to the markers attached to the bowler, calculate a plurality of characteristics of the motion of the markers with respect to the reference location, and analyze the characteristics of the motion of the bowler to generate a quantitative description of the motion of the bowler. The quantitative description of the motion of the bowler is then correlated with a first result on a bowling lane. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20120252592 | Ten Pin Bowling Method and Apparatus - A method for bowling a ball typically in ten pin bowling using apparatus ( | 10-04-2012 |
| 20130237334 | DISTRIBUTED SCORING SYSTEM - In one embodiment, a distributed bowling center system includes two or more computing devices associated with respective bowling center peripherals. The bowling center peripherals are any electronic or mechanical device in a bowling center capable of detecting a bowling event or receiving input. Example bowling center peripherals include a pinsetter, a monitor, a bumper, a keypad, or a touchscreen. The bowling center peripherals are configured to perform at least one bowler center function. The computing devices are configured to execute at least one process related to a bowler center function of the associated peripheral. Each computing device is located physically closer to the peripheral than the other computer device. The computing devices are in communication via a network. The computing devices are configured to access a process map defining the communication, which is responsive to the at least one bowler center function. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130281222 | BOWLING PRACTICE DEVICE AND METHOD - An example of a practice device includes a top portion, a bottom portion, a middle portion extending along a longitudinal axis between the top and bottom portions, a neck portion extending between the top and middle portions, and a plurality of weights. The top portion includes a first cross section and at least two through-holes extending between front and rear surfaces. The bottom portion and middle portions include second and third cross sections, respectively. The neck includes a fourth cross section smaller than the third cross section. The weights have center holes smaller than the third cross section but larger than the first and fourth cross sections are configured for placement around the neck portion. Example methods of practicing and warming up may use various practice devices. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20150360108 | BOWLING PRACTICE DEVICE - A bowling practice device which allows individuals a means by which to practice those techniques required to improve their bowling abilities is disclosed. The bowling practice device comprises an inflatable frame that houses a separate floor piece, panel pieces and a rear wall which once inserted and placed interiorly within the inflatable frame add the appropriate stiffness and structure for placement of a targeting cushion. In use, the bowling practice device may be set up for the beginning bowler, league bowler, or the advance bowler. By placing the targeting cushion in a proper orientation within the inflatable bowling practice device frame, it allows more targeting for the beginning bowler, who has to attain proficiency in their release and targeting. The targeting cushion may also have imprinted targeting markers for allowing a league to practice ball placement at a particular board, as is typically displayed on a bowling lane. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20160082339 | BOWLING AIMING APPARATUS - A bowling aiming apparatus, configured to be used with a bowling lane, includes a frame and a target suspended from the frame. The frame includes two legs which lie parallel to one another within opposite troughs of the bowling lane and extend along a longitudinal direction of the troughs. The frame further includes two uprights, each coupled to a respective leg, such that the uprights are parallel to one another and perpendicular to the legs. The frame further includes a crossbar assembly coupled to the uprights and arranged perpendicularly to the uprights and perpendicularly to the legs. The crossbar assembly spans a width of the bowling lane. The target is suspended from the crossbar assembly, and is positioned on the crossbar assembly such that at least a portion of the target is arranged in a line of sight of a bowler using the bowling lane. | 03-24-2016 |
| 473056000 | For handicapped person | 4 |
| 20110009201 | ADAPT-A-BOWL - The Adapt-A-Bowl is a lightweight and durable device that is easily transported to various locations including but not limited to schools, hospitals, daycare centers, and homes. This ease of transport increases the access of individuals with moderate to severe disabilities who use wheelchairs and gait trainers to participate in a variety of sporting activities. The supportive legs creating the angle of descent are collapsible and fit into the upper handle, lever and ramp assembly. The upper lever and ramp assembly are designed to house a lightweight ball which is set on a lever system and activated by the handle. The lower ramp assembly finalizes the length of the ramp to send the ball down the ramp. The key advantage to this device is its portability and three-piece assembly which all fit into a carrying bag. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20120270668 | Bowling aid for phisically impaired - A bowling device is disclosed for propelling a bowling ball. The bowling device comprises a base defining an upper side and a lower side. A rotating device rotatably engaging the base for permitting the base to traverse over a surface. A shaft extends between an upper end and a lower end. A coupler secures the lower end of the shaft to the base. The upper end of the shaft includes a handle for the bowler to engage the bowling device. A support plate is secured to the base and the support plate has a longitudinal concave curvature and a lateral concave curvature for conforming to the bowling ball and retaining the bowling ball during movement of the base. The bowling ball is propelled from the support plate upon deceleration of the base in a forward direction to thrust the bowling ball toward the bowing pins. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120309552 | BOWLING BALANCER - A bowling support apparatus with a circular plate. The bowling support apparatus further includes a plurality of legs coupled with the circular plate, where the plurality of legs extends from said circular plate in a downward direction. The bowling support apparatus further includes pole coupled with the circular plate, where said pole extends substantially perpendicularly from the circular plate in an upward direction. The bowling support apparatus further includes a handle coupled with the pole. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20140148260 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BALANCING WHILE BOWLING - A support device for balancing a bowler while bowling is presented. The bowling support apparatus includes a plurality of legs coupled with a base plate base plate, where the plurality of legs extends from said base plate in a downward direction and is configured to be placed on the floor near the foul line of a bowling lane thus eliminating the need to run-up to the foul line. The bowling support apparatus further includes a telescopically adjustable pole coupled with the base plate. The pole extends substantially perpendicularly from the base plate in an upward direction where it's coupled with a handle. The handle is configured to be gripped with one hand by a bowler while the bowler is throwing a bowling ball with the other hand. | 05-29-2014 |
| 473058000 | Ball path indicator | 2 |
| 20080287204 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING BOWLING BALL MOTION - A system and method for graphically and statistically analyzing and predicting the motion of a bowling ball. In one embodiment, the system includes an automatic precision ball thrower, a computer aided tracking system (“C.A.T.S.”), and a computing device. Certain static properties of the bowling ball are recorded as independent variables. The automatic precision ball thrower is used to throw the bowling ball down the lane a number of times and the C.A.T.S. records various dynamic characteristics of its path. This data is received by the computing device which uses it to calculate a plurality of dependent variables associated with the path of the bowling ball. The computing device relates the independent variables to the dependent variables using multivariable regression analysis, yielding a set of equations which can be used to predict the dependent variables (or dynamic characteristics) of a second bowling ball given a set of independent variables (or static characteristics of the second bowling ball). | 11-20-2008 |
| 20140141898 | Bowling teaching device - A bowling teaching device and method having a frame having legs sized to fit in the gutters on each side of a bowling alley lane. The frame has a cross member spanning over the lane from the legs, the cross member being spaced from the lane surface by a specified distance. At least one strip is removably mounted on the cross member, the strip hanging down toward the lane surface for a distance sufficient to permit a bowling ball to contact the strip. The device is placed at a location in the bowling alley lane so the at least one strip provides a target for the bowler to aim at during practice bowling. | 05-22-2014 |
| 473059000 | Bowler worn or carried | 6 |
| 473060000 | Including means for positive engagement with ball | 1 |
| 20090275418 | FUNCTIONAL CONTROL/GRIP-ENHANCED SPORTS GLOVE FOR BOWLING - The present invention is a modified glove with control/grip-enhancing and perspiration retention properties, offering the bowler a range of functions and options specific to the individual bowler's abilities, equipment selection (i.e. bowling ball), and the lane conditions faced. An elastomeric, control/grip-enhancing material circumferences the fingertips of at least one finger, providing a similar shape and feel to the commonly used, cylindrical inserts/grips; the glove designed to be used in lieu of finger inserts. The present glove invention can be interchangeable between right and left-handed bowlers of approximately the same hand size. The perspiration retentive fabric combined with the elastomeric, control/grip-enhancing material eliminates or significantly reduces perspiration from an otherwise naked inserted finger, which normally has contact with the hole(s) of a bowling ball. Consequently, the present glove invention results in more consistent control and release of the ball off the hand, increased ball energy, increased ball motion and revolution potential, a higher impact between ball and pins, leading to more lively pin scattering, all of which ultimately results in higher scoring potential. Functionality and performance characteristics of various embodiments of the glove invention provide the bowler a range of control/grip-enhanced, textured and non-textured surface materials at the fingertip area of the glove. Likewise, the control/grip enhanced material of the palm area of the glove works to grip the surface of the bowling ball. The ball position in the cupped and gloved hand is maintained even though the bowler moves his/her hand slightly either away from towards or laterally with respect to the bowling ball. Embodiments of the glove invention offer the bowlers a variety of options for the fingers, as well as for support around the wrist area. | 11-05-2009 |
| 473061000 | Finger support or guide | 1 |
| 20130260907 | Bowling Fingers Peripheral Aid - An aid for protecting and/or supporting a user's finger(s) or hand during an activity is described. The aid is particularly suited for activities involving repeated grasping which causes strain to the finger(s) and/or hand. The aid may be of a one-piece or two-piece design with features which allow adjustment to accommodate various finger and hand sizes. Generally speaking, the aid includes a finger collar which is placed about a user's fingers, and an extended support which combined with the collar holds the user's finger(s) in a particular curved state. | 10-03-2013 |
| 473062000 | Wrist support or guide | 4 |
| 20100075770 | Wrist protection device for bowling game - A wrist protection device for a bowling game is disclosed, which comprises a wrist mounted plate, an adjusting pin which connects an intermediate plate and includes an apex, a concave portion and a support, an ascending and descending plate which ascends and descends in an interior of the casing attached to an upper surface of the intermediate plate based on an operation of a button and spring, and a moving member which slides along the guide members of the ascending and descending plate. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100298059 | Wrist rotation controller for bowlers - A wrist rotation controller for a bowler is attached to the arm and thumb of the bowler to restrict or enhance wrist rotation during release of a bowling ball. The controller includes an adjustable band adapted to extend around the arm of the bowler at a position just below the elbow. An elongated non-stretchable strap has an upper end portion for removable and adjustable attachment to the band and a lower end portion having a non-stretchable loop for extending around the thumb of the bowler. When properly positioned on the arm and thumb of the bowler, the controller restricts or enhances rotation of the wrist and ball during release of the ball. The band and the strap have hook and loop fasteners commonly sold under the trademark VELCRO to provide the adjustment of the band on the arm and the strap on the band. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20140066218 | WRIST GUARD FOR BOWLING - A wrist guard for bowling is provided. The wrist guard is capable of easily swing-adjusting (laterally adjusting) or tilt-adjusting (longitudinally adjusting) while a user is putting on the wrist guard, thereby proving a stable posture and convenience of use, also providing a beautiful exterior' obtained by covering an angle adjusting unit swing-adjusting or tilt-adjusting using a cover, and preventing holding a cloth in such a way that the user is able to concentrate on a bowling game while throwing a bowling ball. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140213381 | WRIST GUARD FOR BOWLING - A wrist guard for bowling is provided. The wrist guard includes an arm supporting plate supporting an end portion of an arm, a pivoting plate coupled with the arm supporting plate to be pivotable left and right, a back supporting plate for supporting the back of a hand, coupled with the pivoting plate to be pivotable top and bottom, and an angle adjustment device provided on the pivoting plate to control a pivoting angle of the back supporting plate. The angle adjustment device includes a hollow cylindrical screw installed on the pivoting plate to be rotatable in place, on an inner circumferential surface of which a screw thread is formed, and a bar-shaped screw penetrating the cylindrical screw while being screw-coupled with the inside of the cylindrical screw and controlling the angle of the back supporting plate by moving forward and backward while the cylindrical screw is rotating. | 07-31-2014 |
| 473064000 | Handling of pin or pin representation | 13 |
| 473067000 | With indicator | 4 |
| 473069000 | Pinfall | 4 |
| 473070000 | Score | 4 |
| 20100173719 | System and Method of Graphical Representation of the Bowling Game Score - The invention relates to a system and method of representation of the bowling game score. The system comprises means for detecting an external event associated to a game step and processing means suitable for receiving information relating to said external event and processing it to be represented on a monitor ( | 07-08-2010 |
| 20130237335 | MOBILE SCORING SYSTEM CONTROL - In one implementation, a mobile device is integrated with a bowling center automatic scoring system. For example, a server receives a lane control command originating with the mobile device and determines or identifies a bowling lane that is associated with the mobile device. A response message or signal, which includes data indicative of the bowling lane and the lane control command to, is sent to the automatic scoring system. The automatic scoring system executes the lane control command. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130324272 | INTERACTION OF VIDEO PROJECTION AND EFFECTS LIGHTING WITH BOWLING SCORING SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE - An interactive bowling system using scoring systems and/or other computer infrastructures which interact with visual and/or audio effects within the bowling center. The system includes a management system having stored therein instructions to provide special effects associated with one or more events to one or more special effects components. Upon an occurrence of an event, the management system: determines that the occurrence of the event is associated with one or more special effects; and provides the instructions to the one or more special effects components to effectuate the special effects associated with the one or more events | 12-05-2013 |
| 20140200088 | PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING A BOWLING CENTRE - A process and a system for managing a bowling centre, which includes one or more bowling lanes along which a bowl is rolled, one or more pin setting up machines at one end of the lane and one or more bowlers' bays at the opposite end of the lane, one or more overhead monitors or videos above the lane, one or more consoles or keyboards located at the one or more lanes, respectively, and allowing a user to enter data, an electronic control system set up to manage the bowling centre, and in particular, a score program which calculates the score of the games played at the bowling centre and displays the score, in particular at the respective overhead monitor. A visual signal is emitted at the respective lane to indicate that the lane is open and waiting for users. | 07-17-2014 |
| 473073000 | Pin setter | 8 |
| 20080312004 | Light and sound system for bowling pin deck - A light and sound system for a bowling pin deck includes a controller interposed between a music system and a light assembly connected to a forward end of a pin setter assembly and positioned forwardly and above a bowling pin deck. The light assembly includes a rearwardly and downwardly projecting light arrangement of colored and infrared LEDs mounted upon a light plate. Positioned above the light plate is a standard fluorescent bulb for uniform traditional illumination of the pin deck. The LEDs are configured and positioned for full illumination of the pin deck in various colors including red, green and blue, which are illuminated by a controller either independently of or in conjunction with the music system. During all periods, the infrared LEDs are illuminated to operate in conjunction with the automatic scorer. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20130260908 | BOWLING BALL ELEVATING ASSEMBLY FOR AN AUTOMATIC PINSETTER - A bowling ball elevating assembly for an automatic pinsetter includes an idler pulley assembly having an idler arm and a tension spring causing the idler arm to maintain tension on a ball wheel belt driving a ball elevating ring member. An adjustment arm and a tension arm are mounted to an idler pulley shaft enabling adjusting the amount of tension applied by the tension spring to the idler arm, and consequently the tensioning force applied by an idler pulley to the ball wheel belt, thereby permitting slippage of the ball wheel belt relative to the ball elevating ring member when bowling pins and a bowling ball become jammed in the pinsetter. An improved idler v-pulley wheel has a reduced frictional engagement with the ball wheel belt, and improved positioning of the ball lift drive belt pulley reduces stress on the ball wheel belt. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20140155185 | Self-Contained, Resettable Bowling Pin Release - A bowling pin release mechanism, which is used to release bowling pins onto the lane for the first ball, which is pin cell independent. As such, aside from the vertical, reciprocating motion of the frame structure on which it is mounted, does not require additional mechanical or electromechanical mechanisms or components for pin release and reset operations. The resettable pin support and release mechanisms are contained within the pin cell. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20150080139 | BOWLING BALL AND PIN SEPARATOR - A bowling ball and pin separator to prevent bowling pins from being caught up by a ballwheel within an electromechanical pinsetter machine. The separator includes a base plate, a hinge with a spring, and a rigid arm. The hinge connects the rigid arm to the base plate, and the spring provides sufficient tension such that only the weight of a bowling ball is enough to cause the arm to be moved. In certain embodiments, the rigid arm is an elongated member having a plurality of bends. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20160038825 | Bowling Pin Setting Systems and Methods with Reconfigurable Pinsetting Array - A bowling pin setting system with a reconfigurable array of bowling pin retention mechanisms with a contracted configuration with two rows of five pin retention mechanisms and an expanded configuration wherein the pin retention mechanisms are disposed in an equilateral triangle. The array of pin retention mechanisms can be movable, such as by operation of a gantry or pivotable arms, between a pin setting position above a pin deck and a retracted position removed from above the pin deck. A bowling pin assembly and loading system with a pivoting magazine and at least one pin loading magazine can receive bowling pins from the pin deck, assemble the pins into an organized format, and load them into the array of pin retention mechanisms. | 02-11-2016 |
| 473074000 | Rollable, translatable, or simulative target | 1 |
| 20090280916 | Mobile holographic simulator of bowling pins and virtual objects - A system with automatic positioning controls for the holographic display of three-dimensional objects interacting in real time with objects of the real world. The person observing the screen ( | 11-12-2009 |
| 473078000 | Tethered pin | 1 |
| 20140004965 | PIN-SETTING APPARATUS FOR BOWLING OR SKITTLE LANES | 01-02-2014 |
| 473089000 | Including distributor | 1 |
| 20100197418 | PIN SETTER - A pin setter applied to a bowling game machine in which a player rolling a ball toward a plurality of pins arranged in a standing manner on a lane thereby to knock down the plurality of pins. The pin setter that arranges the pins at predetermined positions includes a pin lifter that lifts the pin in a standing state up to the lane, a pin guide that keeps the pin lifted on the lane from falling down, and an evacuation mechanism that evacuates the pin guide from the lane. | 08-05-2010 |
| 473094000 | Pin guide or conveyor | 1 |
| 473097000 | Elevator | 1 |
| 20100285895 | ELEVATOR MECHANISM AND RELATED COMPONENTS - An elevator assembly having a looped track assembly and a chain assembly having rollers which roll on the looped track assembly. The chain assembly includes spaced apart pin holders extending from the chain. A sprocket drive assembly engages the chain assembly. | 11-11-2010 |
| 473106000 | Ball handling or diverting means | 3 |
| 473110000 | Ball return | 1 |
| 20120270669 | Bowling lane with mural image - A bowling lane with a mural image is disclosed. In one embodiment, a plurality of bowling lane panels are provided, wherein each bowling lane panel depicts a different portion of a mural image. The plurality of bowling lane panels are assembled and secured onto a surface such that the assembly of the plurality of bowling lane panels forms the mural image. In another embodiment, a bowling center is provided with at least two bowling lanes. Each bowling lane depicts a mural image, and the mural images on the various bowling lanes form a composite multi-lane mural image. | 10-25-2012 |
| 473113000 | Gutter structure | 2 |
| 20090124403 | BOWLING BUMPER SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE AND INSTALLATION - A bowling bumper system is provided. The bowling bumper system and more particularly an actuator or actuator assembly is decoupled from the bumpers, themselves, and configured to move the bumpers into an extended or retracted position. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090170619 | Flat gutter support and method - The combination of a bowling alley pin deck, flat gutter, flat gutter supports, and a jack. The jack is of selectively adjustable height and includes a jack head for firmly supporting the midsection of the flat gutter or a support of the flat gutter for increasing the coefficient of restitution of the flat gutter for providing livelier pin action. | 07-02-2009 |
| 473115000 | Alley or board structure | 11 |
| 20090023507 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INSTALLING A BOWLING CENTER ON A SHIP - The present invention relates to the placement and installation of a bowling lane or bowling center on a ship. In particular, the invention relates to installing a bowling center on cruise ships. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20100197419 | Bowling lane with mural image - A bowling lane with a mural image is disclosed. In one embodiment, a plurality of bowling lane panels are provided, wherein each bowling lane panel depicts a different portion of a mural image. The plurality of bowling lane panels are assembled and secured onto a surface such that the assembly of the plurality of bowling lane panels forms the mural image. In another embodiment, a bowling center is provided with at least two bowling lanes. Each bowling lane depicts a mural image, and the mural images on the various bowling lanes form a composite multi-lane mural image. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20110124425 | Bowling game apparatus - A bowling game apparatus that combines some of the features of Bowling, Miniature Golf and Pinball concepts into an integrated game of skill and chance that can be played indoors. The game apparatus is played on lanes such that each lane is distinctly different such as Miniature Golf holes wherein ten lanes are played sequentially, as Miniature Golf, such that each lane comprises a frame and the ten played lanes comprises a single game or string. The game apparatus is scored the same as Candlepin and Duckpin bowling. Each unique lane is not like a bowling alley but can be free formed in different shapes, lengths and proximity to one another as found in Miniature Golf. The game apparatus can be installed in a center where more than one 10 lane set can be located. In addition, the each ten lanes of the apparatus can be set up in the same or differing themes such as pirates, jungle, western, etc. The bowling game apparatus can be accomplished without the need for expensive wooden or synthetic lanes that must be critically leveled and assiduously maintained. Further, there is no need for special shoes for the players to prevent damage to the playing surfaces. Other features found in Miniature Golf and Pinball machines make the game more fun, faster and exciting. The game can be challenging for adults but permits children to compete on a equal footing with adults; and gives the players the feeling that they playing a bowling type of game while standing inside a Pinball machine. | 05-26-2011 |
| 473116000 | Portable game board, table, or alley | 6 |
| 20100151954 | PORTABLE BOWLING GAME KIT - A bowling game kit suitable for use on a sand beach comprises a backstop and an elongated flexible rectangular sheet of material connected at one end of the backstop and having one or more target holes adjacent the backstop, which can be in register with buckets situated in depressions formed in the sand. The elongated sheet can be wrapped around the backstop, forming an elongated enclosure in which the buckets and other components can be stored and transported. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100267459 | GAME APPARATUS - A new style of a bowling game where the ball can be maneuvered as it is rolling by force of gravity across the lane and toward the targets. The lane is divided into two parts that are connected to each other in a way that allows one part to be rotated and/or lifted while the other part that contains the targets can remain stationary. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20110009202 | TOY BOWLING - A toy educational bowling game for toddlers with a toy bowling ball, a plurality of toy bowling pins which are marked with a separate and individual number in numerical order starting with the number one and a pin set up guide whereupon there are a plurality of markings for the placement of the pins and each of the markings has a separate and individual number arranged in numerical order starting with the number one and in the similar numerical alignment as when conventional bowling pins are lined up for the beginning of play of conventional bowling whereby a toddler can learn numbers and counting by matching the numbered pins to the numbered markings in numerical order on the pin set up guide. Variations include various further features including indentations, matching colors, shapes, letters, with the locations being in front of the markings and with audio and lighting systems. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110312432 | DESKTOP BOWLING GAME - A desktop bowling game is provided including bowling pins having metal that is attractable by magnets located at a base of each bowling pin, a ball, a main unit having a playing board having a surface with position markers for setup of the pins, and a pin reset mechanism, located below the playing board. The pin reset mechanism includes a sliding plate that slides up and down beneath the playing board between a first, up position immediately below and adjacent to the playing board to a second, down position away from the playing board. Magnets are disposed on the sliding plate adjacent to the playing board and adjacent to the position markers of the playing board. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20130123033 | TEMPORARY FLOORING STRUCTURE - The invention relates to a temporary flooring structure for a bowling center, wherein the temporary flooring structure including one or more flooring elements. The temporary flooring structure has a storage position and a use position. One or more flooring elements are arranged on at least one bowling lane in said bowling center in said use position. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20140200089 | DESKTOP BOWLING GAME - A desktop bowling game is provided including bowling pins having metal that is attractable by magnets located at a base of each bowling pin, a ball, a main unit having a playing board having a surface with position markers for setup of the pins, and a pin reset mechanism, located below the playing board. The pin reset mechanism includes a sliding plate that slides up and down beneath the playing board between a first, up position immediately below and adjacent to the playing board to a second, down position away from the playing board. Magnets are disposed on the sliding plate adjacent to the playing board and adjacent to the position markers of the playing board. | 07-17-2014 |
| 473117000 | With nonwooden alley surface or lining | 2 |
| 20090280917 | BOWLING GAME SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a bowling game system in which a play is possible without changing into bowling shoes. A bowling game system | 11-12-2009 |
| 20140087891 | Bowling lane with mural image - A bowling lane with a mural image is disclosed. In one embodiment, a plurality of bowling lane panels are provided, wherein each bowling lane panel depicts a different portion of a mural image. The plurality of bowling lane panels are assembled and secured onto a surface such that the assembly of the plurality of bowling lane panels forms the mural image. In another embodiment, a bowling center is provided with at least two bowling lanes. Each bowling lane depicts a mural image, and the mural images on the various bowling lanes form a composite multi-lane mural image. | 03-27-2014 |
| 473118000 | Pin | 5 |
| 473119000 | Composite structure (e.g., distinct layers, components, joint, etc.) | 5 |
| 20090221378 | BOWLING PIN AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - An upper core | 09-03-2009 |
| 20100087264 | BOWLING PIN AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - To provide a bowling pin which exhibits a pin action of the bowling pin which is generated due to strong hitting of the ball with the bowling pin close to a pin action of a conventional bowling pin. An upper core | 04-08-2010 |
| 20110244974 | BOWLING PIN AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A bowling pin including a body having a head, a neck, a ball line portion, and a base all integrally formed of a synthetic material. The body includes a hollow area and a longitudinal axis of the hollow area extends generally perpendicularly to a substantially planar bottom surface of the base. A method of manufacturing a bowling pin includes providing a mold shell having a mold cavity shaped substantially as a bowling pin, disposing a mandrel inside a mold cavity, introducing material into the mold cavity, cooling the material inside the mold cavity, removing the mandrel from the mold cavity, removing the material from the mold cavity, and cooling the material outside the mold cavity. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20150306796 | Method for Manufacturing Bowling Pin, and Pin - A method for manufacturing a bowling pin, and a pin. The method comprises manufacturing, by injection moulding, at least two parts of a pin body which, once fastened together, form an outer surface of the pin-shaped body and an interior within the body, and using plastic or a mixture comprising plastic as a material for said body parts. The interior of the body is provided with one or more mass pieces arranged to fasten said body parts to one another. | 10-29-2015 |
| 473122000 | With wooden component | 1 |
| 20150375092 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING BOWLING PIN WITH ADJUSTABLE PROPERTIES, AND PIN - A method for manufacturing a bowling pin, in which: at least one mass piece is manufactured, and the mass piece is arranged in a body of the pin to adjust the vertical radius of gyration (RG | 12-31-2015 |
| 473125000 | Ball | 13 |
| 20080248888 | SCENTED BOWLING BALLS AND METHODS - A bowling ball including a rubber material and at least one fragrance. The rubber material may be substantially nonporous and substantially rigid. Polyurethane may be used as the rubber material. The bowling ball may, optionally, include a pigment. A method by which the bowling ball is formed includes dissolving the fragrance in a polyol, adding a catalyst, introducing the mixture into a mold, and polymerizing the mixture. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20100203977 | SCENTED BOWLING BALLS - A bowling ball including a spherical mass and at least one fragrance in at least a portion of the spherical mass. The at least one fragrance may be dispersed throughout or embedded in the spherical mass. A pigment may also be included in the spherical mass to impart the bowling ball with a color. The color of the pigment may correspond to a scent of the fragrance. A bowling ball including a mass comprising a polymer and at least one fragrance included in at least a portion of the mass is also disclosed. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20120252593 | BOWLING BALL WITH INDICIA AND METHOD THEREFOR - A bowling ball with an indicia is provided. A method for manufacturing such a bowling ball is also provided. The indicia may be preformed and attached to the core of the bowling ball before the outer layer of the bowling ball is created. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20130085006 | Motion Activated Accessories for Bowling Balls - Bowling ball accessories can add both amusement as well as educational value to the activity. Adding lights can make both a visually appealing display as well as a visual feedback to the bowler on spin. Adding telemetry sensors and recording devices can assist serious bowlers in their quest to perfect their game. Adding ID devices can assist in rental programs, anti-theft and personalization. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20150148142 | Decorative Bowling Balls and Methods and Apparatuses for Decorating Bowling Balls - Methods and apparatus are for decorating bowling balls. A spherical bowling ball inner core has opposing first and second hemispheres. Pressure is applied to adhere a first portion of a conformable decorative first film of material onto the first hemisphere. A combination of pressure and vacuum is applied to adhere a second portion of the first film of material onto the first hemisphere. Pressure is applied to adhere a first portion of a conformable decorative second film of material onto the second hemisphere. A combination of pressure and vacuum is applied to adhere a second portion of the second film of material onto the second hemisphere. Thereafter the bowling ball inner core is covered with a transparent outer cover. | 05-28-2015 |
| 473126000 | With weight block | 2 |
| 20090023508 | Bowling Ball With Weight Block - A bowling ball having an asymmetrical weight block with respect to its central axis. The weight block has a pair of ends through which the central axis of the block extends, and a medial portion which is offset or skewed with respect to the weight block axis. The block has an outer surface which has a maximum cross section in at least one plane intersected by the central axis intermediate of the two ends. The plane is intersected by the central axis and is enclosed by a boundary defining the largest transverse cross section of the block not normal to the central axis. The medial plane is disposed at an angle of between about 22.5° and 90° with respect to the central axis of the block. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20140094322 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VARIABLY ALTERING THE DYNAMICS OF A BOWLING BALL - A system and method for variably altering the dynamics of a bowling ball. The system includes a bowling ball, one or more weight holes arranged along the outer perimeter of the bowling ball and extending radially inward therein forming an open cavity therebetween, and one or more removable weight inserts configured to be inserted into and frictionally engage the respective weight holes during an operational use thereof such that the one or more removable weight inserts substantially cover and close the one or more weight holes. Each of the removable weight inserts have a positive or negative weight effect and include indicia designating the weight of the respective removable weight insert. | 04-03-2014 |
| 473127000 | With specific grip means | 6 |
| 473128000 | Thumb or finger hole grip | 6 |
| 20080207345 | Removable Insert for a Bowling Ball - A bowling ball thumb insert has a first and second sleeve. The second sleeve is retained in the first sleeve. The first sleeve has a coupling mechanism including a ledge extending radially inward towards the center of the sleeve. A positioning gap is adjacent the ledge. A second sleeve is positioned inside the first sleeve. The second sleeve includes a coupling mechanism. The second sleeve coupling mechanism includes a wing extending radially outward from the outer surface of the second sleeve. The wing passes through the positioning gap. When one of the sleeves is rotated with respect to the other, the sleeves lock together. | 08-28-2008 |
| 473130000 | Removable insert or bushing | 5 |
| 20090048033 | System and method for providing a semi-custom-fitted house ball to a customer of a bowling center - A system and method for providing a semi-custom-fitted house ball to a customer of a bowling center are provided. In one embodiment, a plurality of house balls in a variety of weights is provided, wherein each of the house balls comprises a thumb hole sized to receive a removable thumb insert of varying sizes, and wherein at least one house ball of a given weight comprises a different finger hole drilling pattern than at least one other house ball of that given weight. In another embodiment, a method for identifying a suitable house ball for a customer of a bowling center is provided. Other embodiments are disclosed, and each of the embodiments can be used alone or together in combination. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20100093456 | TEN PIN BOWLING BALL - The present invention concerns a bowling ball having an arrangement of holes for allowing a bowler to grip the ball. The arrangement includes a thumbhole having a profile which is shaped to accommodate the thumb of the bowler in a bent position. The thumbhole can be configured to accommodate the thumb of the bowler in a bent position in which the bowler grips the ball, and provides a clearance fit with the thumb of the bowler when in a substantially straight position. The shaped profile of the thumbhole can be provided by a pad for the thumb or be defined by an insert to the thumbhole. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20130095938 | BOWLING BALL WITH IMPROVED THUMB SUPPORT - A bowling ball is constructed to include a thumb-engagement insert and a thumb-clearance recess positioned radially inwardly of the thumb-engagement insert. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20140274433 | BOWLING BALL THUMB AND FINGER INSERT - A thumb and finger insert for a bowling ball including a barrel having a thumb or finger hole for insertion of either a human thumb or finger and capable of facilitating a properly timed release of a bowling ball and of adapting to digit swelling during play. The barrel has a complete annular portion and a partial annular portion, the latter forming a gap into which a flexible tab is disposed. The flexible tab is connected to the partial annular portion with one or more flexible members and includes an underside that engages the dorsal side of a user's thumb or finger, wherein the flexible members will flex so as to allow said flexible tab to flex outwardly when pressure is exerted against the underside of the flexible tab. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20150119156 | INTERCHANGEABLE BOWLING APPARATUS - An interchangeable finger insert apparatus for a bowling ball includes a cylindrical outer body configured to be disposed in a bowling ball hole. The outer body defines an internal bore open to a first end of the outer body and a number of protrusions extending from an inner surface of the bore. The finger insert apparatus also includes a cylindrical inner slug sized to be inserted into the bore of the outer body. The inner slug defines a plurality of helical grooves corresponding to the protrusions of the outer body. At least one of the protrusions is uniquely sized relative to other protrusions and corresponds to only one of the helical grooves such that the slug may be rotatably inserted to a single set position. | 04-30-2015 |
