US3416508A
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Shock absorbing handle for an archer's bow
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-09-09
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Granted: 1968-12-17
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Expires: 1986-09-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George D Thompson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 12:34
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41B; F41B5/00; F41B5/0005; F41B5/0026; F41B5/0031; F41B5/0073
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
AN ARCHER''S BOW FOR SHOOTING AN ARROW COMPRISING: A BOW HANDLE WITH FLEXIBLE LIMBS FIXED TO SAID BOW AND EXTENDING LENGTHWISE THEREFROM; A STRING CONNECTED TO ENDS OF SAID FLEXIBLE LIMBS FOR SHOOTING SAID ARROW FROM SAID BOW; A U-SHAPED SHOCK ABSORBING HANDLE LOOSELY SURROUNDING SAID BOW HANDLE ADAPTED TO BE HELD STATIONARY AND HAVING SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE RELATIVE TO SAID BOW HANDLE TO PERMIT SAID BOW HANDLE TO TRANSLATE AS A UNIT BACK AND FORTH WITHIN SAID U-SHAPED HANDLE; SPUR MEANS FIXED ON SAID U-SHAPED HANDLE IN COMMUNICATION WITH ANOTHER MEANS ON SAID BOW HANDLE TO GUIDE AND POSITION SAID BOW RELATIVE TO SAID U-SHAPED HANDLE WHEN SAID BOW HANDLE IS MOVED BACKWARD ON THE DRAWING OF SAID BOW STRING PREPARATORY TO SHOOTING SAID ARROW AND FLEXIBLE MEANS SURROUNDING THE BACK OF SAID BOW HANDLE AND CONNECTING THE USHAPED HANDLE AND BOW HANDLE TO LIMIT THE FORWARD MOVEMENT OF SAID BOW WITHIN SAID U-SHAPED HANDLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
AN ARCHER''S BOW FOR SHOOTING AN ARROW COMPRISING: A BOW HANDLE WITH FLEXIBLE LIMBS FIXED TO SAID BOW AND EXTENDING LENGTHWISE THEREFROM; A STRING CONNECTED TO ENDS OF SAID FLEXIBLE LIMBS FOR SHOOTING SAID ARROW FROM SAID BOW; A U-SHAPED SHOCK ABSORBING HANDLE LOOSELY SURROUNDING SAID BOW HANDLE ADAPTED TO BE HELD STATIONARY AND HAVING SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE RELATIVE TO SAID BOW HANDLE TO PERMIT SAID BOW HANDLE TO TRANSLATE AS A UNIT BACK AND FORTH WITHIN SAID U-SHAPED HANDLE; SPUR MEANS FIXED ON SAID U-SHAPED HANDLE IN COMMUNICATION WITH ANOTHER MEANS ON SAID BOW HANDLE TO GUIDE AND POSITION SAID BOW RELATIVE TO SAID U-SHAPED HANDLE WHEN SAID BOW HANDLE IS MOVED BACKWARD ON THE DRAWING OF SAID BOW STRING PREPARATORY TO SHOOTING SAID ARROW AND FLEXIBLE MEANS SURROUNDING THE BACK OF SAID BOW HANDLE AND CONNECTING THE USHAPED HANDLE AND BOW HANDLE TO LIMIT THE FORWARD MOVEMENT OF SAID BOW WITHIN SAID U-SHAPED HANDLE.
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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) | 1971-12-17 | 1972-06-17 | 1972-12-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-12-17 | 1976-06-17 | 1976-12-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-12-17 | 1980-06-17 | 1980-12-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |