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Ball cleaning system

US5669096A · kind A · utility

5Cited by
14References
13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 8, 1996
Grant dateSep 23, 1997
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B2208/12
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A ball cleaning system utilizes negative and positive pressures to urge ball travel to and from the ball washing compartment. The system described herein is particularly useful for "dry" pool balls which must be frequently moved and cleaned for sanitation and appearance purposes. Convergers and diverters increase the functionality of the system by allowing balls from multiple pools to be cleaned in an easy, convenient manner.

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