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US3840944A
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Accessory attaching device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-05-14
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Granted: 1974-10-15
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Expires: 1993-05-14
Abstract
Abstract An accessory attaching device for use with an archery bow or the like comprising a stationary member and a movable member, there being a recess in one of the movable and stationary members, the other of the movable and stationary members including a slide portion adapted to be slidably received in the recess. Means are provided for fixedly securing the attaching device to an object such as an archery bow and a detent means is coupled between the stationary member and the movable member for maintaining same in engagement. The movable member is provided with a mounting plate for securing an accessory thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 J Gresley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 16:45
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41B; F41B5/00; F41B5/14; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45225; Y10T24/45471; Y10T24/45524; Y10T24/45545
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
254 words
An accessory attaching device for use with an archery bow or the like comprising a stationary member and a movable member, there being a first recess in one of said stationary and said movable members, the other of said members including a slide portion dimensioned to be slidably received in said first recess, means for fixedly securing said stationary member to an archery bow or the like, detent means for resiliently coupling said slide to said stationary member, mounting means fixedly secured to said movable member for mounting an accessory thereto, said one member including opposite ends, said first recess extending between said ends and having a bottom surface and a pair of flange portions partially overlying said recess, said flange portions defining a slot therebetween, said slide portion being slidably received between said bottom surface and said flange portions, said slide portion having a thickness less than the vertical dimension between said flange portion and said bottom surface, said slide portion being made of a resiliently flexible material and being bowed such that, when said slide portion is fully received in said first recess, the opposite ends thereof engage said flange portions and a portion thereof between said ends engages said bottom surFace, said detent means including a second recess in one of said bottom surface and slide portion and a nub in the other of said bottom surface and said slide portion, said nub being located to register with said second recess when said slide is fully received in said first recess.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
254 words
An accessory attaching device for use with an archery bow or the like comprising a stationary member and a movable member, there being a first recess in one of said stationary and said movable members, the other of said members including a slide portion dimensioned to be slidably received in said first recess, means for fixedly securing said stationary member to an archery bow or the like, detent means for resiliently coupling said slide to said stationary member, mounting means fixedly secured to said movable member for mounting an accessory thereto, said one member including opposite ends, said first recess extending between said ends and having a bottom surface and a pair of flange portions partially overlying said recess, said flange portions defining a slot therebetween, said slide portion being slidably received between said bottom surface and said flange portions, said slide portion having a thickness less than the vertical dimension between said flange portion and said bottom surface, said slide portion being made of a resiliently flexible material and being bowed such that, when said slide portion is fully received in said first recess, the opposite ends thereof engage said flange portions and a portion thereof between said ends engages said bottom surFace, said detent means including a second recess in one of said bottom surface and slide portion and a nub in the other of said bottom surface and said slide portion, said nub being located to register with said second recess when said slide is fully received in said first recess.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
74 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said second recess is in said bottom surface and said nub on said slide portion, said movable member further includes a pair of legs upstanding from said ends of said slide portion, respectively, one of said legs being dimensioned to pass between said flange portions, the other of said legs abutting the adjacent ends of said flanges when said slide portion is fully received in said first recess.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said mounting means includes a generally flat plate fixedly secured to the distal ends of said legs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The device of claim 3 wherein said second recess is a circular hole and said nub has a spherical surface, the cord of said spherical surface and the diameter of said circular hole being about equal.
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) | 1977-10-14 | 1978-04-15 | 1978-10-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-14 | 1982-04-15 | 1982-10-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-14 | 1986-04-15 | 1986-10-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |