Brunswick Corporation

Foster W Berry

Robert Torresen

David M Boruta

A method of resurfacing a worn wooden bowling lane comprises the steps of (a) smoothing the worn lane surface to a uniform level, (b) securing suitable underlayment panels to the surface of selected lane sections exposed to direct ball impact, (c) securing decorative panels of intermediate-density resin-bonded particle board to the surface of the remaining lane sections exposed only to rolling ball contact, and (d) securing a decorative, impact- and abrasion-resistant plastic laminate to the underlayment panels. The decorative panels simulate the appearance and bowling characteristics of natural wooden lanes.

Method of resurfacing a bowling lane and product of said method

A bowling lane comprises a plurality of sections of longitudinally extending laminated panels supported by a foundation having means for leveling the lane sections during installation. The panels each have a decoratively printed upper surface of a plastic laminate or polyurethane which simulates the appearance and bowling characteristics of natural wooden lanes.

Sectionalized bowling lane and method of assembly thereof

A bowling pin structure and method of forming the same wherein the cheek portions of the pin are molded to define controlled density wood fiber and binder resin materials secured about a core. The assembly is machined to define the desired bowling pin body configuration. The cheek material is compressed to provide a preselected density distribution to provide high durability and controlled scorability while maintaining the overall weight approximately that of conventional wood pin materials.

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Muskegon, MI, United States of America

Foster W Berry