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Handgrip for bows
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-05-12
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Granted: 1965-04-06
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Expires: 1981-05-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis C Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 02:10
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41B; F41B5/00; F41B5/0005; F41B5/0026; F41B5/0031; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S273/00; Y10S273/29
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A HANDGRIP FOR A BOW COMPRISING A BASE PORTION EXTENDING ACROSS THE STRING SIDE OF THE HANDLE PORTION OF THE BOW AND ALONG EACH SIDE OF SAID HANDLE PORTION AND A BODY PORTION EXTENDING REARWARDLY FROM THE BASE, SAID BODY PORTION HAVING MEANS SLOPING DOWNWARDLY AND REARWARDLY FROM THE VICINITY OF THE TOP OF THE BASE TO SUCH LENGTH AND IN SUCH WIDTH AS TO ENGAGE SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF AN ARCHER''S PALM WHEN HE IS HOLDING THE BOW IN STRAIGHT WRIST SHOOTING POSITION, AND THEREBY TRANSMIT A PORTION OF THE LOAD OF THE DRAWN BOW TO THE HEEL OF THE ARCHER''S HAND.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A HANDGRIP FOR A BOW COMPRISING A BASE PORTION EXTENDING ACROSS THE STRING SIDE OF THE HANDLE PORTION OF THE BOW AND ALONG EACH SIDE OF SAID HANDLE PORTION AND A BODY PORTION EXTENDING REARWARDLY FROM THE BASE, SAID BODY PORTION HAVING MEANS SLOPING DOWNWARDLY AND REARWARDLY FROM THE VICINITY OF THE TOP OF THE BASE TO SUCH LENGTH AND IN SUCH WIDTH AS TO ENGAGE SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF AN ARCHER''S PALM WHEN HE IS HOLDING THE BOW IN STRAIGHT WRIST SHOOTING POSITION, AND THEREBY TRANSMIT A PORTION OF THE LOAD OF THE DRAWN BOW TO THE HEEL OF THE ARCHER''S HAND.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-04-05 | 1968-10-05 | 1969-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-05 | 1972-10-05 | 1973-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-05 | 1976-10-05 | 1977-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |