Abstract: The present invention provides for an apparatus and method for conveying a bowling pin into a Pin Sock at a bowling alley. This invention stitches a Hardened Inserting into a Pin Sock. The lip of the Hardened Insert extends beyond the end of output exit of the Pin Sock. Moreover, the output exit of the Pin Sock is larger than traditional Pin Socks. The insertion of a Hardening Insert makes the Pin Sock, and in particular the lower end of the Pin Sock more durable against the constant wear and tear caused by bowling pins entering the sock from an Overflow Chute. By reducing this wear and tear, the bowling pins exiting the Pin Sock would cause less damage to the Transport Band where the pins are deposited after exiting the Pin Sock. Additionally, the enlarged output exit reduces the possibility of pin jams as compared to traditional Pin Socks.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to apparatus for use with a bowling pin setting apparatus having a shaker board, pit rug and a carpet cover having a Velcro hook connecting material secured to the bottom side thereof. This apparatus includes a sheet of plastic material sized to cover the pit rug. A Velcro hook connecting material is secured on the bottom side of the sheet and a Velcro loop connecting material is secured on the top side of the sheet. When the sheet of plastic material is positioned on the pit rug, the hook material secured to the sheet releasably secures the sheet to the pit rug and when the carpet cover is positioned on the sheet the hook material of the carpet cover releasably secures the carpet cover to the loop material secured to the sheet.

Abstract: An improved cover for use with shaker boards in an automatic bowling pinsetter. The cover is a fabric that has the unique characteristic of a woven pile with a directional nap or slant in which all of the fibers of the pile extend in a common direction. The fabric produces better results in cleaning the balls, pins and in helping the pins exit off the shaker board.