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Mechanicsville, VA, United States of America

Amf Bowling, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 33

Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 318

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46 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Michael W Stephens (8 out of 14 patents)

Ronald L Smith (7 out of 16 patents)

Stephen F Caffrey (5 out of 12 patents)

4. Leonid Feldman (4 out of 4 patents)

5. John C Costello (3 out of 59 patents)

6. David P Chastain (3 out of 5 patents)

7. Michael D Arney (3 out of 9 patents)

8. Ronald G Wood (3 out of 5 patents)

9. Sean Anderson (2 out of 6 patents)

10. William Myles Riley (2 out of 14 patents)

11. Kent L Widrick (2 out of 3 patents)

12. Joseph Robert Geringer (2 out of 18 patents)

13. Gary D Fields (2 out of 4 patents)

14. Garland U Edwards (2 out of 7 patents)

15. Kenneth L Hixson (2 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Bowling Ball Rack

Bowling Alley Console

Bowler Terminal

Pin Table

Ball Lift Device

Bumper System

Visual Effects

Bowling Lane Dressing

Fluorescent Bowling Pins

Return Mechanism

Storage Rack

Scoring Display

33 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. D427802 - Bowling ball rack and table (2000-07-11),

2. D416208 - Bowling alley console (1999-11-09),

3. D414434 - Bowler terminal with CRT (console) (1999-09-28),

4. 5876290 - Sheet metal pin table and respot actuator (1999-03-02),

5. 5868629 - Ball lift device and method (1999-02-09),

6. 5857918 - Bumper system for a bowling alley (1999-01-12),

7. 5800274 - Bowling alley bumper system for producing visual effects (1998-09-01),

8. 5779554 - Three-dimensional bowling alley masking unit (1998-07-14),

9. 5679162 - Apparatus for selectively metering dressing onto a bowling lane surface (1997-10-21),

10. 5649869 - Fluorescent bowling pins (1997-07-22),

11. 5641538 - Apparatus and method for selectively metering dressing onto a bowling (1997-06-24),

12. 5630761 - Bowling ball return mechanism (1997-05-20),

13. 5629049 - Apparatus for selectively metering dressing onto a bowling lane surface (1997-05-13),

14. 5624322 - Bowling alley return and storage rack (1997-04-29),

15. 5540624 - Approach section for a bowling alley (1996-07-30),

Amf Bowling, Inc. is a prominent player in the bowling industry, specializing in the design and manufacturing of bowling equipment and facilities. The company focuses on creating innovative bowling products, including lanes, pinsetters, and scoring systems, enhancing the overall bowling experience for both recreational and competitive players. Based in Mechanicsville, Virginia, Amf Bowling serves a diverse clientele, ranging from individual bowling centers to large-scale entertainment complexes, contributing to the growth and modernization of the sport.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

33 Patents

#2 in Mechanicsville, VA

#172 in Virginia

#10,288 in US

#20,112 in the World

Mechanicsville, VA, United States of America

Amf Bowling, Inc.

Forward Citations = 318

46 inventors:

Michael W Stephens (8 out of 14 patents)

Ronald L Smith (7 out of 16 patents)

Stephen F Caffrey (5 out of 12 patents)

4. Leonid Feldman (4 out of 4 patents)

5. John C Costello (3 out of 59 patents)

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