Patents Assigned to Brunswick Bowling
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Patent number: 11426648Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to a bowling lane conditioning machine. The bowling lane conditioning machine has a drive mechanism for moving the conditioning machine along a bowling lane, a fluid storage tank that stores a conditioning fluid; a dispensing assembly for dispensing the conditioning fluid about the bowling lane; and a pump for moving the conditioning fluid along a flow path between the at least one fluid storage tank and the dispensing assembly. The conditioning machine further includes contaminant sensing assembly positioned along the flow path of the conditioning fluid for detection of one or more contaminants in the conditioning fluid. Other aspects also are described.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2018Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: Brunswick Bowling Products LLCInventors: Trevis Charles Brown, Robert James Prinz, Ryan Edward Wiles
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Patent number: 10315075Abstract: A bowling ball insert has an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve (or solid), with the outer sleeve having a pair of vertical channels that are open at the top, and a pair of horizontal channels extending perpendicularly from the vertical channels, with the two vertical channels having different widths. The inner sleeve (or solid) includes tabs that are sized to fit in the outer sleeve channels, with at least one of the tabs being sized to fit in one vertical channel but not in the other vertical channel. The outer and inner sleeves additionally include a floor that is open at the center to allow access to the ball through the insert. The inner sleeve has an upper lip to provide a controlled insert depth in the ball. The horizontal channels may include a detent to lock the inner sleeve in place after it has been inserted into and rotated within the outer sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2017Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: Brunswick Bowling Products, LLCInventor: Roger Brunette
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Patent number: 9421450Abstract: In one implementation, a mobile device is integrated with a bowling center automatic scoring system. For example, a server receives a lane control command originating with the mobile device and determines or identifies a bowling lane that is associated with the mobile device. A response message or signal, which includes data indicative of the bowling lane and the lane control command to, is sent to the automatic scoring system. The automatic scoring system executes the lane control command.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Brunswick Bowling Products, LLCInventors: Brandon J. Meigs, Gary A. Brouwers
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Patent number: 9017180Abstract: In one embodiment, a distributed bowling center system includes two or more computing devices associated with respective bowling center peripherals. The bowling center peripherals are any electronic or mechanical device in a bowling center capable of detecting a bowling event or receiving input. Example bowling center peripherals include a pinsetter, a monitor, a bumper, a keypad, or a touchscreen. The bowling center peripherals are configured to perform at least one bowler center function. The computing devices are configured to execute at least one process related to a bowler center function of the associated peripheral. Each computing device is located physically closer to the peripheral than the other computer device. The computing devices are in communication via a network. The computing devices are configured to access a process map defining the communication, which is responsive to the at least one bowler center function.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2013Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Brunswick Bowling & Billiards CorporationInventors: Brandon J. Meigs, Gary A. Brouwers
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Publication number: 20140340205Abstract: In one implementation, a mobile device is integrated with a bowling center automatic scoring system. For example, a server receives a lane control command originating with the mobile device and determines or identifies a bowling lane that is associated with the mobile device. A response message or signal, which includes data indicative of the bowling lane and the lane control command to, is sent to the automatic scoring system. The automatic scoring system executes the lane control command.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: Brunswick Bowling & Billiards CorporationInventors: Brandon J. Meigs, Gary A. Brouwers
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Publication number: 20140208529Abstract: The invention relates generally to the conditioning of bowling lanes, and, more particularly to an apparatus and method for automatically applying a predetermined pattern of dressing fluid along the transverse and longitudinal dimensions of a bowling lane.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: BRUNSWICK BOWLING & BILLIARDS CORPORATIONInventors: Roy A. Burkholder, Troy A. Recknagel, Patrick J. Mitchell, Jason D. Bernard, Robert J. Printz, William C. Sias, Matthew E. Mead, Damir Ibrahimovic
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Publication number: 20140208530Abstract: In one embodiment, a bowling lane machine is presented having a drive system with at least two front non-swiveling wheels and at least one rear swiveling wheel. In another embodiment, a bowling lane machine is presented that retains a squeegee assembly in a down position while the bowling lane machine begins its reverse travel along the bowling lane such that a rear blade of the squeegee assembly contacts the rear end of the pin deck. The squeegee assembly is then positioned in an up position for the remainder of the reverse travel of the bowling lane machine along the bowling lane.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: Brunswick Bowling & Billiards CorporationInventors: Troy A. Recknagel, David M. Sella, Roy A. Burkholder
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Patent number: 8771094Abstract: In one implementation, a mobile device is integrated with a bowling center automatic scoring system. For example, a server receives a lane control command originating with the mobile device and determines or identifies a bowling lane that is associated with the mobile device. A response message or signal, which includes data indicative of the bowling lane and the lane control command to, is sent to the automatic scoring system. The automatic scoring system executes the lane control command.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2012Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Brunswick Bowling & Billiards CorporationInventors: Brandon J. Meigs, Gary A. Brouwers
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Publication number: 20140115026Abstract: In one embodiment, a distributed bowling center system includes two or more computing devices associated with respective bowling center peripherals. The bowling center peripherals are any electronic or mechanical device in a bowling center capable of detecting a bowling event or receiving input. Example bowling center peripherals include a pinsetter, a monitor, a bumper, a keypad, or a touchscreen. The bowling center peripherals are configured to perform at least one bowler center function. The computing devices are configured to execute at least one process related to a bowler center function of the associated peripheral. Each computing device is located physically closer to the peripheral than the other computer device. The computing devices are in communication via a network. The computing devices are configured to access a process map defining the communication, which is responsive to the at least one bowler center function.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: Brunswick Bowling & Billiards CorporationInventors: Brandon J. Meigs, Gary A. Brouwers
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Publication number: 20140087891Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: Brunswick Bowling & Billiards CorporationInventors: Joy Eling, Troy Recknagel, Kurt Harz, John Roush
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Patent number: 8641545Abstract: In one embodiment, a distributed bowling center system includes two or more computing devices associated with respective bowling center peripherals. The bowling center peripherals are any electronic or mechanical device in a bowling center capable of detecting a bowling event or receiving input. Example bowling center peripherals include a pinsetter, a monitor, a bumper, a keypad, or a touchscreen. The bowling center peripherals are configured to perform at least one bowler center function. The computing devices are configured to execute at least one process related to a bowler center function of the associated peripheral. Each computing device is located physically closer to the peripheral than the other computer device. The computing devices are in communication via a network. The computing devices are configured to access a process map defining the communication, which is responsive to the at least one bowler center function.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2012Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Brunswick Bowling & Billiards CorporationInventors: Brandon J. Meigs, Gary A. Brouwers
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Patent number: 8636602Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Brunswick Bowling & Billiards CorporationInventors: Joy Eling, Troy Recknagel, Kurt Harz, John Roush
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Patent number: 8435128Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2010Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Brunswick Bowling & Billards CorporationInventors: Joy Eling, Troy Recknagel, Kurt Harz, John Roush
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Patent number: 8122563Abstract: The invention relates generally to the conditioning of bowling lanes, and, more particularly to an apparatus and method for automatically applying a predetermined pattern of dressing fluid along the transverse and longitudinal dimensions of a bowling lane.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2010Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Brunswick Bowling & Billiards CorporationInventors: Roy A. Burkholder, Troy A. Recknagel, Patrick J. Mitchell, Jason D. Bernard, Robert J. Prinz, William C. Sias, Matthew E. Mead, Damir Ibrahimovic
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Patent number: 7784147Abstract: The invention relates generally to the conditioning of bowling lanes, and, more particularly to an apparatus and method for automatically applying a predetermined pattern of dressing fluid along the transverse and longitudinal dimensions of a bowling lane.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2006Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Brunswick Bowling & Billiards CorporationInventors: Roy A. Burkholder, Troy A. Recknagel, Patrick J. Mitchell, Jason D. Bernard, Robert J. Prinz, William C. Sias, Matthew E. Mead, Damir Ibrahimovic
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Patent number: 7753802Abstract: A billiard table with a movable apron that conceals/exposes a storage compartment is provided. In one embodiment, a billiard table is presented comprising a playing surface, a rail positioned along an edge of the playing surface, a storage compartment, and an apron movable between a first position in which the apron conceals the storage compartment and a second position in which the apron exposes the storage compartment. In another embodiment, a billiard table is presented comprising a playing surface, a rail, and a storage compartment that provides a mechanical connection between the playing surface and the rail.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2007Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Brunswick Bowling & Billiards CorporationInventor: William R. McCormick
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Patent number: D740697Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2014Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: Brunswick Bowling Products, LLCInventors: Troy A. Recknagel, Joshua Rigg
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Patent number: D891550Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2018Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: Brunswick Bowling Products LLCInventors: Jamie Duell, Michael Resterhouse, Thomas Jay Kusmierski, Troy A. Recknagel
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Patent number: D891551Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2019Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: Brunswick Bowling Products LLCInventors: Jamie Duell, Michael Resterhouse, Troy A. Recknagel, Bruce Fredricks, Conor Fredricks, Ben Fredricks
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Patent number: D891552Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2019Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: Brunswick Bowling Products LLCInventors: Jamie Duell, Michael Resterhouse, Troy A. Recknagel, Bruce Fredricks, Conor Fredricks, Ben Fredricks