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Motion Activated Accessories for Bowling Balls

a technology of accessories and bowling balls, applied in the field of motion-activated accessories for bowling balls, can solve problems such as not being invalidated

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-04-04
NILWONG PEERAYA +1
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The patent text describes a unique feature of bowling balls - the addition of accessories that can provide additional feedback and enjoyment for bowlers. These accessories can include lighted feedback, telemetry sensors, and ID tags. These accessories may or may not invalidate the official specification of the ball by the PBA, but they will always add something special to the bowling experience.

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These accessories may or may not invalidate the official specification for a ball by the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA).

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[0011]Many types of bowling accessories exist, but very few are included within the bowling ball. Part of the reason for the lack of accessories within the ball may be due to the fact that many would invalidate the ball for league play according to the PBA. However, as bowling is becoming more of an entertainment amusement, the desire for more entertaining accessories is growing. In addition, these accessories may be used during training or practice to aid a professional bowler, while still not qualifying for league play.

[0012]The first group of these accessories is centered around illumination sources. The simplest form would be to illuminate the ball. This source would have to be embedded in the ball and would be ideally triggered from outside the ball. The illumination source might be triggered based on movement or remote signals. This illumination might be one or more sources. As these accessories might be expensive or undesirable to purchase, amusement centers may prefer to ren...

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Abstract

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.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of the earlier filed provisional application Ser. No. 61 / 542,575, filed on Oct. 3, 2011.BACKGROUND[0002]Bowling, while primarily a sport, is also an amusement activity for many. The sport has become a family activity and has even evolved into more of an amusement activity with the introduction of special Glow bowling nights, etc.[0003]While it is possible to enjoy bowling in its original form, it may be further enhanced with some of today's modern electronics. These electronics may include lights, sensors, id tags, etc. The addition and implementation of these devices will enhance the enjoyment and success of bowling.SUMMARY[0004]While the bowling ball itself may have various design enhancements, it is the addition of accessories to the ball that is unique. These accessories may or may not invalidate the official specification for a ball by the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA). However, these acce...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B43/06
CPCA63B43/06A63B2225/72A63B2071/0683A63B69/0046A63B24/0003A63B37/0001A63B2071/0625A63B2207/02A63B2220/00A63B2220/16A63B2220/17A63B2220/30A63B2220/35A63B2220/40A63B2220/62A63B2220/803A63B2220/806A63B2225/15A63B2225/50A63B2225/54A63B71/0622A63B2225/74
Inventor NILWONG, PEERAYAZIEMKOWSKI, THEODORE BRUCE
Owner NILWONG PEERAYA
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