US3865096A
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Archery bow arrow rest
Assignee: TRONCOSO FERNANDO JR
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Filing: 1973-12-28
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Granted: 1975-02-11
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Expires: 1993-12-28
Abstract
Abstract An improved archery bow with arrow rest is provided an upwardly and forwardly projecting free standing resilient arm connected at its lowest rear end to a horizontally extending base support which permits the arm, which extends above the support, to be adjusted horizontally above the support. The arrow rest is releasably attach the rest to the side wall of the window of the archery bow handle. The rest is connectable to the side wall by an arrow spacing member disposable therethrough. The spacing member can vary the size of the space between the arrow and the side wall of the bow handle. The rest provides improved arrow flight without arrow feather interference.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Fernando Troncoso
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:34
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41B; F41B5/00; F41B5/14; F41B5/1403; F41B5/1438; F41B5/143
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A combination comprising: a. an archery bow having a bow handle portion, said bow handle portion having an arrow window defined by a generally horizontal bow shelf and a generally vertical sidewall; and b. an improved arrow rest comprising, in combination, i. a generally horizontal base support disposed over said shelf in said window, ii. a resilient, vertically depressible, elongated, freestanding, forwardly projecting means rising above said base support and spaced generally parallel to said sidewall a substantial distance therefrom sufficient to permit the free passage of an arrow feather therebetween and for permitting, primarily, vertical displacement under the load of an arrow resting thereon. iii. securing means releasably securing one end of said arm to said base support for adjustable positioning of said arm towards and away from said sidewall, and, iv. attaching means for releasably attaching said arrow rest to said sidewall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A combination comprising: a. an archery bow having a bow handle portion, said bow handle portion having an arrow window defined by a generally horizontal bow shelf and a generally vertical sidewall; and b. an improved arrow rest comprising, in combination, i. a generally horizontal base support disposed over said shelf in said window, ii. a resilient, vertically depressible, elongated, freestanding, forwardly projecting means rising above said base support and spaced generally parallel to said sidewall a substantial distance therefrom sufficient to permit the free passage of an arrow feather therebetween and for permitting, primarily, vertical displacement under the load of an arrow resting thereon. iii. securing means releasably securing one end of said arm to said base support for adjustable positioning of said arm towards and away from said sidewall, and, iv. attaching means for releasably attaching said arrow rest to said sidewall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said resilient means has a portion that projects at an angle upwardly in said window and wherein the lower rear end of said resilient means is secured to said securing means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein an arrow retainer is connected to one side of said resilient means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said resilient means comprises a thin elongated strip having a free forward end.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein said strip comprises a metal wire.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination of 4 wherein said strip includes a raised portion on one side thereof adjacent said forward end, said angled portion comprising an arrow retainer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination of 4 wherein said strip includes a raised portion on one side thereof adjacent said forward end, said angled portion comprising an arrow retainer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said arrow rest includes a generally vertically extending attaching plate connected to said base support adjacent one end of said base support and said plate being adapted to abut said side wall.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination of claim 7 wherein said attaching plate defines an aperture adapted to receive arrow spacing member projecting from said vertically extending attaching plate.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
45 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said base support further comprises a first plate and wherein said securing means comprises a second plate releasably secured to said first plate, between said first and second plates said rear end of said resilient means is releasably sandwiched.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
44 words
The combination of claim 9 wherein said securing means includes screw means disposed through said first and second plates for securing said first and second plates together, and said rear end of said resilient arm is slideably and pivotably connected to said screw means.
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) | 1978-02-10 | 1978-08-12 | 1979-02-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-10 | 1982-08-12 | 1983-02-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-10 | 1986-08-12 | 1987-02-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |