Patents by Inventor Vincent F. Lanzetta

Vincent F. Lanzetta has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Cover for the rails of a bowling ball return
    Patent number: 6368228
    Abstract: A covered rail assembly for the bowling ball return of a bowling alley. The rails are made of cylindrical metal and the cover for the rail fits over the engaging surface thereof and is secured thereto by ties, with the ball engaging surface of the cover of concave semi cylindrical shape so as to conform to a ball's surface contacted thereby. The cover is impregnated with oil absorbing particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Inventor: Vincent F. Lanzetta
  • Ball lift assembly for ball return system of a bowling alley
    Patent number: 5980391
    Abstract: A portion of an AMF ball return system is disclosed wherein the ball lift belt is shown with two humps thereon, and when the belt is rotated, a bowling ball is compressed between a hump on the belt and the adjoining lift rail. A ball placed thereon rolls up the lift ramp and down the engaging hump while moving the ball.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Inventor: Vincent F. Lanzetta, Jr.
  • Ball lift accessory for a bowling alley ball return
    Patent number: D1004025
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: LIFELONG WORLDWIDE BOWLING, INC.
    Inventor: Vincent F. Lanzetta, Jr.