US3669059A
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Clacker for attachment to archery bow
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-01-02
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Granted: 1972-06-13
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Expires: 1991-01-02
Abstract
Abstract A clacker adapted for attachment to an archery bow. The clacker includes two metal strips of anodized aluminum, a spring element that is sandwiched between the metal strips, and an adhesive member that is used to attach the above members to an archery bow. The spring element is biased outwardly from a bow by an arrow during the drawing of a bow string. When the spring element moves out of engagement with an arrow, the spring element will slap the bow and the noise produced indicates to the user that the arrow has been drawn the proper distance.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank T Stuart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:28
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41B; F41B5/00; F41B5/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
230 words
An improved clacker adapted for attachment to one side of an archery bow, in the area referred to as a sight window of a bow, above an arrow shelf, consisting of two parts, a laminated patch and an elongated flat metal spring element, said two parts being adapted to be secured to a bow, said spring element being bent angularly intermediate its ends and having one of its ends connected to the patch and depending therefrom, said spring element being adapted to overly and engage the pointed end of an arrow upon a bow, so that upon drawing a bow, with an arrow in place, the spring element will disengage and arrow and slap a side of a bow, making an audible sound indicating that a bow has been fully drawn, said patch having three layers, including two layers of light weight anodized aluminum, of selected predetermined colors, each layer of anodized aluminum comprising a thin strip, one layer of anodized aluminum substantially shorter than the other, a layer of adhesive tape, said tape having adhesive on both sides, said tape being attached to the longer of the two aluminum pieces, said tape being adapted to provide an attachment of the patch to a side of a bow, the two thicknesses of aluminum being secured by a pair of screws, and clamping between them one end of the spring element.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
230 words
An improved clacker adapted for attachment to one side of an archery bow, in the area referred to as a sight window of a bow, above an arrow shelf, consisting of two parts, a laminated patch and an elongated flat metal spring element, said two parts being adapted to be secured to a bow, said spring element being bent angularly intermediate its ends and having one of its ends connected to the patch and depending therefrom, said spring element being adapted to overly and engage the pointed end of an arrow upon a bow, so that upon drawing a bow, with an arrow in place, the spring element will disengage and arrow and slap a side of a bow, making an audible sound indicating that a bow has been fully drawn, said patch having three layers, including two layers of light weight anodized aluminum, of selected predetermined colors, each layer of anodized aluminum comprising a thin strip, one layer of anodized aluminum substantially shorter than the other, a layer of adhesive tape, said tape having adhesive on both sides, said tape being attached to the longer of the two aluminum pieces, said tape being adapted to provide an attachment of the patch to a side of a bow, the two thicknesses of aluminum being secured by a pair of screws, and clamping between them one end of the spring element.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The structure of claim 1, the spring element being formed of stainless spring steel and arranged such that upon loosening the screws the spring element may be inclined to one side or the other, or adjusted longitudinally relative to the patch, as desired.
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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) | 1975-06-13 | 1975-12-13 | 1976-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-13 | 1979-12-13 | 1980-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-13 | 1983-12-13 | 1984-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |