Abstract: A bowling lane with a mural image is disclosed. In one embodiment, a plurality of bowling lane panels are provided, wherein each bowling lane panel depicts a different portion of a mural image. The plurality of bowling lane panels are assembled and secured onto a surface such that the assembly of the plurality of bowling lane panels forms the mural image. In another embodiment, a bowling center is provided with at least two bowling lanes. Each bowling lane depicts a mural image, and the mural images on the various bowling lanes form a composite multi-lane mural image.

Abstract: A bowling lane with a mural image is disclosed. In one embodiment, a plurality of bowling lane panels are provided, wherein each bowling lane panel depicts a different portion of a mural image. The plurality of bowling lane panels are assembled and secured onto a surface such that the assembly of the plurality of bowling lane panels forms the mural image. In another embodiment, a bowling center is provided with at least two bowling lanes. Each bowling lane depicts a mural image, and the mural images on the various bowling lanes form a composite multi-lane mural image.

Abstract: A construction element (4) for a bowling lane is intended as a surface board of the bowling lane and it comprises at least one laminate layer (1), a board layer (2) and a supporting structure layer (3). The supporting structure layer (3) is a cellular structure of a honeycomb shape.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bowling game system in which a play is possible without changing into bowling shoes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bowling game system in which a play is possible without changing into bowling shoes.

Abstract: A display and method for bowling centers and the like includes at least one bowling lane having a base member with an approach area, pin deck area and lane area extending therebetween. A generally transparent synthetic sheet member is positioned over at least a portion the base member, and has a leading edge attached to the base member to retain the sheet member in an overlying relationship with the base member, leaving at least a portion of the sheet member unattached to define an insert area. At least one display card with in a generally thin profile is inserted between the sheet member and the base member at the insert area, such that the indicia are visible through and protected by the sheet, with the weight of the sheet member retaining the display card in place to facilitate easy insertion and removal of the display card to provide varied displays.

Abstract: A bowling lane having a substantially flat top surface including a foul line end and a pin deck end, the improvement comprising a method and assembly of a polymer sheet of polycarbonate having a thickness between about 0.63 and 2.50 mm, overlaid onto the top surface between the foul line end and pin deck rear end and having a leading edge portion and a trailing edge portion, a strip of double-sided adhesive tape beneath the leading edge portion for securing to the foul line end, and double-sided tape beneath the trailing edge portion for securing it at the pin deck end. Any other mechanical fastening system may also be used to adhere the sheet to the lane. The polymer sheet may be 100% polycarbonate, but may also include a first layer that optionally comprises a lubricious polymeric material such as Teflon® in combination with polycarbonate. The polymer sheet undersurface is free of adhesive.

Abstract: A bowling lane surface comprising a top cover layer hving a pattern of a plurality of elongated simulated boards side-by-side across the width of the lane, the simulated boards across the lane being of alternate light and dark shades, having a symmetrical V pattern of spaced range finders on selected ones of the simulated boards, positioned uniformly across the lane, on the first longitudinal portion of the lane, selected simulated boards, preferably those having the range finders thereon, being outlined by dark lines simulating joints, a plurality of dark elongated markings arranged on selected simulated boards in the second longitudinal portion of the lane.

Abstract: Time consuming analyzing of the dressing levels on bowling lanes is eliminated through the use of an apparatus that includes a path of travel (48) for a sample strip, a light source (50) on one side of the path (48) and a photosensitive sensor (46) on the other side of the path. A feed roller (60) is journaled adjacent the path and is driven by a stepper motor (58) in predetermined increments. An analog to digital converter (40) is connected to the sensor (36) for receiving analog signals therefrom and converting the same to digital signals. A random access memory (38) is connected to the converter (40) for receiving signals therefrom and for storing data represented by the signals. A central processing unit (34) is provided for operating the motor (58), the sensor (46) and the random access memory (38).

Abstract: A bowling lane construction and method utilizes either a synthetic substructure layer or synthetic bowling lane panels, or both, which are supported upon a compressible foam layer which dampens noise and vibration and also permits leveling from the upper surface utilizing leveling screws. The compressible foam layer comprises a double-backed adhesive foam tape which is used in lieu of fasteners for joining the construction together.

Abstract: A bowling alley approach section includes a pair of horizontally disposed rectangular panels which are wider than the width of a corresponding lane section. A first of the panels which is adjacent to and abutting the lane section were separated therefrom by a foul line covers an area where a bowler slides in delivering a bowling ball to the lane section of the alley. The first panel is asymmetrical along its longitudinal axis and symmetrical along its transverse axis and includes a graphic representation on its upper surface. A second generally rectangular synthetic panel is aligned with the first panel and abuts the first panel and is aligned along its longitudinal and transverse axis. The panels are supported in a common horizonal plane.

Abstract: Time consuming analyzing of the dressing levels on bowling lanes is eliminated through the use of an apparatus that includes a path of travel (48) for a sample strip, a light source (50) on one side of the path (48) and a photosensitive sensor (46) on the other side of the path. A feed roller (60) is journaled adjacent the path and is driven by a stepper motor (58) in predetermined increments. An analog to digital converter (40) is connected to the sensor (36) for receiving analog signals therefrom and converting the same to digital signals. A random access memory (38) is connected to the converter (40) for receiving signals therefrom and for storing data represented by the signals. A central processing unit (34) is provided for operating the motor (58), the sensor (46) and the random access memory (38).

Abstract: An oiless surface for a bowling lane is formed from a high-density polyolefin and particularly a high-density polyethylene having a reduced friction surface with alternating high and low points. During bowling, a bowling ball passes over the high points without touching the low points, increasing the apparent lubricating of the surface to a point where no oil application to the surface is necessary and such surface can be referred to as "oiless". The oiless surface bowling lane is preferably provided in the form of a single continuous sheet forming such surface which may be transported to the lane site in a coiled condition and is also preferably retained tight against the lane base during actual bowling by a vacuum system which may also be used with other or non-oiless bowling surfaces.

Abstract: A bowling alley construction includes an approach section, a lane section and a foul line coupling between the approach and lane sections. The foul line has an elongated relatively flat base portion and an upwardly and transversely extending riser which extends across the width of the lane and/or approach section. A synthetic panel abuts one side of the riser and is fastened to one section of the alley through the base portion of the foul line coupling. A method for resurfacing bowling alleys with a synthetic panel and an L or T-shaped foul line coupling is also disclosed. In that method, a proximal end of the synthetic panel is then fastened to one section of the alley and to the base portion of the foul line coupling.

Abstract: A bowling lane construction includes synthetic panels having a tab and a notch cut formed along the side surface of each panel and attached to a bowling lane substructure with fasteners. The panels are juxtaposed so that the tab of one panel fits into the notch of an adjacent panel. A clear flexible sheet is attached to the juxtaposed panels with an adhesive. A hardened finishing coat is applied to the sheet to provide a sliding surface. The sheet functions as a barrier layer between the finishing coat and the top surface of the panel so that the bowling lane may be refinished by peeling the sheet from the panel. A foul line joint coupler is provided to connect a wood or synthetic approach panel to a synthetic bowling lane. A compressible insert is used with panel fasteners and ensure that the tops are flush with the top surface of the corresponding panel.

Abstract: An oiless surface for a bowling lane is formed from a high density polyolefin and particularly a high-density polyethylene having a reduced friction surface with alternating high and low points. The high points contact a bowling ball passing over or resting upon such surface and are sufficient in area and close enough in spacing to support such bowling ball passing across such surface from any substantial up-and-down movement. The reduced height points are low enough with respect to the high points not to be contacted by the surface of the ball and extensive enough in area to provide a surface exerting less frictional retardation upon the surface of a bowling ball spinning upon the surface than a flat, smooth surface made of the same material.

Abstract: A bowling lane construction includes synthetic panels having a tab and a notch cut formed along the side surface of each panel and attached to a bowling lane substructure with fasteners. The panels are juxtaposed so that the tab of one panel fits into the notch of an adjacent panel. A clear flexible sheet is attached to the juxtaposed panels with an adhesive. A hardened finishing coat is applied to the sheet to provide a sliding surface. The sheet functions as a barrier layer between the finishing coat and the top surface of the panel so that the bowling lane may be refinished by peeling the sheet from the panel. A foul line joint coupler is provided to connect a wood or synthetic approach panel to a synthetic bowling lane. A compressible insert is used with panel fasteners and ensure that the tops are flush with the top surface of the corresponding panel.

Abstract: An overlay structure is provided for resurfacing a bowling lane. The structure includes a relatively thick homogeneous laminate sheet having a print layer to simulate the appearance of a wood bowling lane. A plurality of mechanical fasteners are positioned in respective recesses in the upper surface of the sheet and extending through the sheet for securement to the lane. Plugs are force fit into the recesses to hide the mechanical fasteners. The plugs are fabricated similarly to and have the same appearance as the print layer of the sheet.