Apparatus and method for bowling lane maintenance
US6923863B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 16, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63D5/10
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A bowling lane maintenance apparatus includes a transfer roller and a dressing oil tank configured to contain dressing oil. A wick is configured to pass dressing oil from the tank to the transfer roller. A buffer brush is configured to receive dressing oil from the transfer roller and spread the dressing oil on a bowling lane. The wick may comprise a foam material having a first region having a first capillarity and a second region having a second capillarity differing from the first capillarity. The wick may also be maintained in contact with the transfer roller.
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