US3769956A
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Arrow rest for archery bow
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-01-13
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Granted: 1973-11-06
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Expires: 1992-01-13
Abstract
Abstract A retractable arrow rest for an archery bow to support an arrow in proper position for shooting. The arrow rest includes an Lshaped member having an upright arm rotatably mounted in a sleeve that is connected to a bow mounting member. The arrow rest also includes an arrow supporting leg inclined outwardly from the bottom of the upright arm. The arrow supporting arm is spring biased outwardly from a bow to an angle extending generally along and across the direction of arrow flight and retracts out of the way upon forward movement of an arrow. The mounting member supports the upright arm and the arrow support leg and has adhesive for attaching it to a bow. The upright arm is housed in a friction-reducing sleeve. A spring for biasing the upright arm is positioned above the sleeve and has a cover there-over. The upper end of the upright arm has a member attached thereto for limiting the rotation of the upright arm. A friction-reducing cushion is positioned on the mounting member for engaging an arrow. The arrow supporting leg has a friction reducing sleeve positioned thereon.
Inventors
- 👤 M Simo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 18:46
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41B; F41B5/00; F41B5/14; F41B5/1403; F41B5/143
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
An arrow rest including mounting means for attaching the arrow rest to a bow, a circumferentially enclosed journaling sleeve fixed to said mounting means, an arrow support member including a shaft received in said journaling sleeve and rotably carried by said mounting means, an arrow support arm for supporting an arrow thereon attached to and extending outwardly from said shaft at the lower terminal end of said journaling sleeve, stop means extending from said shaft and disposed above said journaling sleeve for limiting rotation of said support arm in one direction, biasing means for urging said support arm in one direction and comprising a coil spring having a lower end and an upper end, said lower end of said coil spring being contiguous with and resting on the upper end of said journaling sleeve and said upper end of said coil spring being fixed to said shaft, and a cover enclosing said stop means and said biasing means, said mounting means being conformable to the surface of a bow onto which it is to be mounted.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
An arrow rest including mounting means for attaching the arrow rest to a bow, a circumferentially enclosed journaling sleeve fixed to said mounting means, an arrow support member including a shaft received in said journaling sleeve and rotably carried by said mounting means, an arrow support arm for supporting an arrow thereon attached to and extending outwardly from said shaft at the lower terminal end of said journaling sleeve, stop means extending from said shaft and disposed above said journaling sleeve for limiting rotation of said support arm in one direction, biasing means for urging said support arm in one direction and comprising a coil spring having a lower end and an upper end, said lower end of said coil spring being contiguous with and resting on the upper end of said journaling sleeve and said upper end of said coil spring being fixed to said shaft, and a cover enclosing said stop means and said biasing means, said mounting means being conformable to the surface of a bow onto which it is to be mounted.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
An arrow rest as claimed in claim 1 and said journaling sleeve is a friction-reducing sleeve.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
An arrow rest as claimed in claim 2 and further including a cushion fixed to said mounting means forwardly of said journaling sleeve and above said arrow support arm such that an arrow placed on the arrow support arm will bear against said cushion, said cushion having a friction-reducing surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
An arrow rest according to claim 2 and further including adhesive means on the rear surface of said mounting means for securing the mounting means to a bow.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
161 words
An arrow rest for a bow comprising mounting means for attaching the arrow rest to a bow, an arrow supporting member comprising a single piece of wire including a first rectilinear arm connected to said mounting means and normally oriented approximately parallel to a bowstring of a bow in its undrawn condition, said first rectilinear arm for rotation about its longitudinal axis, and a second rectilinear arm extending at an angle approximately perpendicular to said first rectilinear arm at the lower most terminal end of said first rectilinear arm when the second rectilinear arm is in a position to receive an arrow, spring means engaging said arrow supporting member and said mounting means biasing said second rectilinear arm outwardly from a bow and said mounting means, and stop means for limiting the outward rotation of said second rectilinear arm from a bow, said mounting means including cover means enclosing a substantial portion of said first rectilinear arm and said spring means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
161 words
An arrow rest for a bow comprising mounting means for attaching the arrow rest to a bow, an arrow supporting member comprising a single piece of wire including a first rectilinear arm connected to said mounting means and normally oriented approximately parallel to a bowstring of a bow in its undrawn condition, said first rectilinear arm for rotation about its longitudinal axis, and a second rectilinear arm extending at an angle approximately perpendicular to said first rectilinear arm at the lower most terminal end of said first rectilinear arm when the second rectilinear arm is in a position to receive an arrow, spring means engaging said arrow supporting member and said mounting means biasing said second rectilinear arm outwardly from a bow and said mounting means, and stop means for limiting the outward rotation of said second rectilinear arm from a bow, said mounting means including cover means enclosing a substantial portion of said first rectilinear arm and said spring means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The arrow rest of claim 5 and wherein said mounting means is conformable to a portion of a bow onto which said mounting means is to be mounted.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The arrow rest of claim 5 and further including a friction-reducing sleeve inserted over said second rectilinear arm.
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) | 1976-11-05 | 1977-05-07 | 1977-11-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-05 | 1981-05-07 | 1981-11-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-05 | 1985-05-07 | 1985-11-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |