Games using tangible projectile – Bowling – Ball handling or diverting means
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-12
2009-08-18
Pierce, William M (Department: 3711)
Games using tangible projectile
Bowling
Ball handling or diverting means
Reexamination Certificate
active
07575521
ABSTRACT:
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.
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Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione
Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corporation
Pierce William M
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