US3601113A
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Rotary bow quiver
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-08-12
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Granted: 1971-08-24
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Expires: 1989-08-12
Abstract
Abstract Bow quiver supports a plurality of arrows on a bow with the arrows being obliquely inclined to one another and to the longitudinal axis of the support body and disposed in a balanced generally circular array. The quiver has a support body with a plurality of circumferentially spaced individual arrow support stations. A leading arrow in the discharge position preferably extends diagonally across the back of the bow and falls directly into the shooting position when released from its support station. The arrows are successively advanced to a discharge position by the rotation of the support body. One form of support body is essentially cylindrical and has a plurality of slots extending along and through the outer periphery of the body in which the arrows are releasably supported. Another form has upstanding end walls with cooperative offset slots therein together with a central stop member against which the arrow pivots to release the arrow through the slot openings in a pivotal action.
Inventors
- 👤 Marvin L Wilkie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 13:50
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41B; F41B5/00; F41B5/06; F41B5/066; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/916
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A bow quiver for a bow comprising a support body means with a plurality of spaced apart elongated arrow support stations inclined obliquely to the axis of the support body means about a circle for receiving and releasably holding a plurality of arrows obliquely to the longitudinal axis of the support body means and to one another in a generally circular array around the support body means with the heads and fletched ends of adjacent of said arrows spaced apart from one another and a leading of said arrows in the removal position whereby a force applied to a leading arrow releasably removes it from said support body to a shooting position on a bow, a mount means for supporting the support body means for rotation on a bow and advancing means to automatically rotate support body means on the mount means to move another arrow to the removal position each time a leading arrow is removed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A bow quiver for a bow comprising a support body means with a plurality of spaced apart elongated arrow support stations inclined obliquely to the axis of the support body means about a circle for receiving and releasably holding a plurality of arrows obliquely to the longitudinal axis of the support body means and to one another in a generally circular array around the support body means with the heads and fletched ends of adjacent of said arrows spaced apart from one another and a leading of said arrows in the removal position whereby a force applied to a leading arrow releasably removes it from said support body to a shooting position on a bow, a mount means for supporting the support body means for rotation on a bow and advancing means to automatically rotate support body means on the mount means to move another arrow to the removal position each time a leading arrow is removed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A bow quiver as set forth in claim 1 wherein said mount means includes spaced upper and lower support arms at one end and a shaft between the support arms about which the support body means is freely rotatable.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A bow quiver as set forth in claim 1 wherein said advancing means include a spring secured to the shaft and to the body means to rotate the body on the shaft.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A bow quiver as set forth in claim 3 including a stop member on the rotary body means engageable with the mount means to limit the rotary movement of the body after all of the arrows have been removed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
A bow quiver as set forth in claim 1 wherein said support body means is a general cylindrical support member having obliquely arranged slots extending along and through the outer periphery of the body means and resilient means in each slot adapted to releasably grip a central portion of an arrow disposed therein.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
49 words
A bow quiver as set forth in claim 5 wherein each of said slots includes an outwardly inclined lower edge in one slot wall and a beveled side edge centrally on the other slot wall to prevent binding of the arrow as it is pivoted out of the slot.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
61 words
A bow quiver as set forth in claim 1 wherein said support body means is a generally cylindrical member having an intermediate base portion, upstanding end walls with offset, cooperative arrow receiving slots in the end walls and resilient means on the base portion to urge the arrows in the slotted against the slot walls to hold the arrows in place.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
A bow quiver as set forth in claim 7 including stop members on the base portion against which the arrows are pivoted when moved through openings in the slots.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
56 words
A bow quiver as set forth in claim 7 wherein the slots are defined by wall projections which extend outwardly at each end of the body means in opposite directions and terminate in spaced proximity to the back of adjacent wall projection thereby providing a pair of spaced, offset radially extending slot openings for each arrow.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
A bow quiVer as set forth in claim 9 wherein each of said wall projections has a recessed portion adjacent its terminal end against which a supported arrow is urged by the resilient means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
117 words
A rotary bow quiver for a bow comprising a support body means defining a plurality of spaced apart, circumferentially arranged and obliquely disposed elongated support stations to releasably hold the arrows obliquely to the axis of the support body means and to one another with the heads and fletched ends of adjacent arrows apart with a leading of the arrows being disposed in a removal position, a mount means for rotatably supporting the support body means on a bow said mount means having a force-applying means coupled between the mount means and the support body means for advancing the body means to a selected degree of rotation each time an arrow is removed from its support station.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
117 words
A rotary bow quiver for a bow comprising a support body means defining a plurality of spaced apart, circumferentially arranged and obliquely disposed elongated support stations to releasably hold the arrows obliquely to the axis of the support body means and to one another with the heads and fletched ends of adjacent arrows apart with a leading of the arrows being disposed in a removal position, a mount means for rotatably supporting the support body means on a bow said mount means having a force-applying means coupled between the mount means and the support body means for advancing the body means to a selected degree of rotation each time an arrow is removed from its support station.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
49 words
A rotary bow quiver as set forth in claim 11 wherein said mount means has upper and lower support arms against which the leading arrow is moved by said force-applying means to hold the leading arrow firmly in place and thereby provide a stop for the support body means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
167 words
A rotary bow quiver for a bow comprising a generally cylindrical arrow support body having a plurality of spaced, circumferentially arranged, obliquely disposed arrow-receiving slots extending along the length of the body, said body having opposite walls, said slots having openings through the peripheral surface of the body and through the opposite walls thereof to define support stations to dispose the arrows obliquely to the axis of the body means and to one another in a circular array, a resilient means positioned centrally of each slot providing a releasable grip for a central portion of an arrow, the lead arrow being disposed in a removal position, a mount means for rotatably supporting the body for rotation about a central axis, said mount means including spaced upper and a lower support arms against which the lead arrow is disposed and a force-applying means coupled between the mount means and the support arm to advance the next arrow against the support arms each time a lead arrow is removed.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
167 words
A rotary bow quiver for a bow comprising a generally cylindrical arrow support body having a plurality of spaced, circumferentially arranged, obliquely disposed arrow-receiving slots extending along the length of the body, said body having opposite walls, said slots having openings through the peripheral surface of the body and through the opposite walls thereof to define support stations to dispose the arrows obliquely to the axis of the body means and to one another in a circular array, a resilient means positioned centrally of each slot providing a releasable grip for a central portion of an arrow, the lead arrow being disposed in a removal position, a mount means for rotatably supporting the body for rotation about a central axis, said mount means including spaced upper and a lower support arms against which the lead arrow is disposed and a force-applying means coupled between the mount means and the support arm to advance the next arrow against the support arms each time a lead arrow is removed.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
175 words
A rotary bow quiver for a bow comprising a generally cylindrical arrow-support member having an intermediate base portion and upstanding end wall, a plurality of spaced circumferentially arranged arrow-receiving slots extending through and around the periphery of the end walls said slots defining support stations to dispose each arrow obliquely to one another in a circular array and obliquely to the axis of the support member, a resilient member on the intermediate base portion which urges each arrow against the slotted end walls with a lead arrow being disposed in a removal position, a stop member positioned on the intermediate base portion adjacent the arrow against which the arrow is pivoted to move it out of the slots, a mount means for supporting the support member for rotation about its longitudinal axis including spaced upper and lower support arms against which the lead arrow is disposed, a resilient force-applying means connected between the mount means and the support member for advancing each successive arrow against the support arms each time the lead arrow is removed.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
175 words
A rotary bow quiver for a bow comprising a generally cylindrical arrow-support member having an intermediate base portion and upstanding end wall, a plurality of spaced circumferentially arranged arrow-receiving slots extending through and around the periphery of the end walls said slots defining support stations to dispose each arrow obliquely to one another in a circular array and obliquely to the axis of the support member, a resilient member on the intermediate base portion which urges each arrow against the slotted end walls with a lead arrow being disposed in a removal position, a stop member positioned on the intermediate base portion adjacent the arrow against which the arrow is pivoted to move it out of the slots, a mount means for supporting the support member for rotation about its longitudinal axis including spaced upper and lower support arms against which the lead arrow is disposed, a resilient force-applying means connected between the mount means and the support member for advancing each successive arrow against the support arms each time the lead arrow is removed.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
136 words
A bow quiver for a bow having a centrally disposed handgrip portion comprising a plurality of arrows, a support body means with a plurality of circumferentially arranged spaced apart arrow support stations for slidably receiving and releasably gripping a central portion of each of said arrows, said arrow support stations arranged obliquely to one another and to the longitudinal axis of the support body means in a circular array, said arrows being disposed rearwardly of a bow with the points thereof down and with a lead arrow extending diagonally across a bow with the fletched end of the leading arrows in spaced proximity and to one side of a bow whereby a pulling force applied at its fletched end releasably discharges it from the body to drop into a lauNching position in a continuous downward movement.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
136 words
A bow quiver for a bow having a centrally disposed handgrip portion comprising a plurality of arrows, a support body means with a plurality of circumferentially arranged spaced apart arrow support stations for slidably receiving and releasably gripping a central portion of each of said arrows, said arrow support stations arranged obliquely to one another and to the longitudinal axis of the support body means in a circular array, said arrows being disposed rearwardly of a bow with the points thereof down and with a lead arrow extending diagonally across a bow with the fletched end of the leading arrows in spaced proximity and to one side of a bow whereby a pulling force applied at its fletched end releasably discharges it from the body to drop into a lauNching position in a continuous downward movement.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-23 | 1975-02-22 | 1975-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-23 | 1979-02-22 | 1979-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-23 | 1983-02-22 | 1983-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |