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Archery bow with variable strength adjusting means

Assignee: C C SIGLE
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Filing: 1969-01-06
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Granted: 1971-01-05
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Expires: 1989-01-06
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Abstract

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Inventors

  • 👤 Jerome M Van Hecke

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-03 23:20
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41B; F41B5/00; F41B5/0094

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim 226 words
An archery bow comprising: a. a frame member having a left half having an outer end portion and a right half having an outer end portion; b. a first arm pivotally attached at one end to said left half; c. a second arm pivotally attached at one end to said right half; d. said first and second arms being of equal length and attached equidistant from said outer end portions of said left and right halves; e. a bowstring connecting the unattached ends of said first and second arms; f. means resiliently connecting the unattached end of said first arm To said outer end portion of said left half; g. means resiliently connecting the unattached end of said second arm to said outer end portion of said right half, h. whereby when said bowstring is drawn, said resilient connecting means are distended; i. means for adjusting the tension of said bow string; j. a plurality of means near said outer end portion of said left half frame member for adjustably receiving and retaining said resilient connecting means; k. a plurality of means near said outer end portion of said right frame member for adjustably receiving and retaining said resilient connecting means; and l. a plurality of means near said unattached ends of said first and second arms for adjustably receiving and retaining said resilient connecting means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 226 words
An archery bow comprising: a. a frame member having a left half having an outer end portion and a right half having an outer end portion; b. a first arm pivotally attached at one end to said left half; c. a second arm pivotally attached at one end to said right half; d. said first and second arms being of equal length and attached equidistant from said outer end portions of said left and right halves; e. a bowstring connecting the unattached ends of said first and second arms; f. means resiliently connecting the unattached end of said first arm To said outer end portion of said left half; g. means resiliently connecting the unattached end of said second arm to said outer end portion of said right half, h. whereby when said bowstring is drawn, said resilient connecting means are distended; i. means for adjusting the tension of said bow string; j. a plurality of means near said outer end portion of said left half frame member for adjustably receiving and retaining said resilient connecting means; k. a plurality of means near said outer end portion of said right frame member for adjustably receiving and retaining said resilient connecting means; and l. a plurality of means near said unattached ends of said first and second arms for adjustably receiving and retaining said resilient connecting means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 51 words
An archery bow as in claim 1 and wherein: a. each of said first and second arms is attached to said left and right frame halves by means of a pivot pin passing through said arms and said frame halves; and b. said arms contact said frame halves at bearing surfaces.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 28 words
An archery bow as in claim 2 and wherein each of said first and second arms is positioned within a recess in said left and right frame halves.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 21 words
An archery bow as in claim 1 and wherein said means for adjustably receiving and retaining said resilient means includes notches.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 29 words
An archery bow as in claim 4 and wherein said resilient connecting means being positionable between a notch on said arm and a notch on the adjacent frame half.

References Cited (Backward Citations)

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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) 1974-01-04 1974-07-06 1975-01-05 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1978-01-04 1978-07-06 1979-01-05 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1982-01-04 1982-07-06 1983-01-05 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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