Games using tangible projectile – Bowling – Alley or board structure
Reexamination Certificate
2002-10-22
2004-03-30
Pierce, William M. (Department: 3711)
Games using tangible projectile
Bowling
Alley or board structure
C362S153000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06712713
ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to a bowling industry; and more particularly to a fascia and shoe molding for the bowling industry in general, and a bowling center in particular and a method for installing the same.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
As a way of drawing bowlers into a bowling establishment, many proprietors provide various decorations and make efforts to keep the establishment in a condition to have positive aesthetic effect on the clientele. Some decorations are practical. Others are provided solely for the attractive features.
A fascia is used at a bowling center to protect the edge of the approach to the lane. Not only does a fascia offer some protection, it may also add a decorative function to a particular bowling center. With the prospect or use of fascia or shoe molding for the edge of the approach, each bowling lane at the bowling center is looking for both durability and an appropriate aesthetic appearance.
Many problems exist with the conventional, wooden fascia. With a wooden fascia, the wood cracks and wears down, especially on the top edge, over a period of time. Such fascia needs to be refinished, and clear-coated or painted, at least once during the year. Such refinishing is both time consuming and costly. Yet, at the current time, it is necessary, if not mandatory.
Customarily, conventional fascia has the same color as the wood of the approach to each lane. This color similarity conceals the edge of the approach, which may lead to a prospective bowler tripping, or otherwise making a misstep. Yet, with the required refinishing process, a change in the color is difficult to achieve in an effective and efficient fashion.
It is always desirable to minimize the possibility of such an accident. A typical manner of minimizing the chance of a misstep is by a change in color in the area where a misstep might be made. At a bowling center, especially on the approaches to each lane, it is very difficult to make an appropriate color change, while maintaining the aesthetic appearance of each lane in particular and the entire bowling in general.
If a suitable method and composition can be developed or use as molding or fascia, greater advantages can be obtained. This product can last longer and provide greater safety. Also, costs of maintaining a bowling center might be reduced.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Among the many objectives of this invention is the provision of a fascia or shoe molding composition for the bowling industry at the edge of the approach.
A further objective of this invention is the provision of a durable fascia or shoe composition.
A still further objective of this invention is the provision of a fascia for a bowling center, with reduced wear.
Yet a further objective of this invention is the provision of a fascia for a bowling center, with reduced cracking.
Also, an objective of this invention is the provision of a fascia for a bowling center, with a desired color.
Another objective of this invention is the provision of a fascia for a bowling center, with a durable finish.
Yet, another objective of this invention is the provision of a fascia for a bowling center, with reduced accident danger.
Still another object is the provision of a fascia and shoe molding for the bowling industry that is a permanent replacement for the old wood.
A further object is to provide a fascia and shoe molding for the bowling industry that requires no maintenance to the bowling center for many years.
These and other objectives of the invention (which other objectives become clear by consideration of the specification, claims and drawings as a whole) are met by providing a cover for the edge of an approach at a bowling center with a fascia or shoe molding composition in the form of a synthetic polymer, preferably black in color, suitable for use in a bowling center, and into which, may be placed a glow rod or a glow dowel may be set in the synthetic polymer, in order to permit bowling under a black light system.
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Perrone, Jr. Mathew R. P.
Pierce William M.
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