US PATENT SUBCLASS 473 / 106
.~ Ball handling or diverting means

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473 /   HD   GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE

54  DF  BOWLING {6}
106.~ Ball handling or diverting means {6}
107  DF  .~.~> Mechanical projector
108  DF  .~.~> Tethered ball
109  DF  .~.~> Means to change or curve ball path
110  DF  .~.~> Ball return {2}
113  DF  .~.~> Gutter structure
114  DF  .~.~> Backstop, division board, or adjunct therefor

DEFINITION

Classification: 473/106

Ball handling or diverting means:

(under subclass 54) Subject matter specifically adapted for guiding, manipulating, or deflecting the generally spherical ball directed by the bowler (a) during the time it is on its path toward the one or more targets as directed, (b) during its return back to the bowler, (c) during the time after it has either struck or missed the one or more targets but before it has been sent on its return back to the bowler, or (d) during the time it is being propelled or directed (e.g., by a mechanically operated means).

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

125+, for a bowling ball, per se, which is provided with a grip or handle.

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198, Conveyors: Power-Driven, for a power driven conveyor apparatus adapted to handle or manipulate one or more articles so as to transport them from one location to another.

414, Material or Article Handling, for an apparatus adapted to grip, handle, or manipulate articles.