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Bowling lane surface

US4674745A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 27, 1986
Grant dateJun 23, 1987
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Expiry dateOct 27, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63D1/04
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A bowling lane is provided comprising an underbed having a top surface, a fiberglass reinforced polymeric panel firmly attached to this top surface and a printed film simulating a wood lane surface bonded to the top surface of the panel. The fiberglass panel can be attached to existing lane surfaces, can be conditioned with an oil in a manner similar to a wood lane surface, and has the rolling characteristics, sound, flatness, stain resistance, impact resistance, abrasion resistance and coefficient of friction substantially equivalent to or superior to that of a wood lane surface.

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