US3875923A
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Slingshot with arm brace and range indicating indicia
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-02-27
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Granted: 1975-04-08
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Expires: 1994-02-27
Abstract
Abstract A slingshot having elastic members for projecting an article and said slingshot having an arm brace or support. The slingshot has a yoke member with a connection thereto extending rearwardly to the upper portion of a grip. The arm support extends rearwardly from the grip, around the wrist of a user and rests on the wrist. The elastic members and the yoke have indicia thereon so that a user may observe the distance between the respective indicia so that the distance that the article being projected may be determined by a user.
Inventors
- 👤 Marvin H Horel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 06:47
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41B; F41B3/00; F41B3/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A slingshot comprising an upright grip, an arm support extending rearwardly from the bottom portion of said grip and extending around and resting on a wrist of a user, yoke means for providing an opening through which an object is hurled, said yoke means being connected to said grip, the plane of said yoke means being substantially perpendicular and above the upper portion of said grip, elastic means for projecting an object connected to said yoke means, means connected to said elastic means for holding an object while an object is substantially rearwardly of said grip and the elastic means are stretched and then permitted to return to an unstretched position for hurling an object forward through said yoke means upon release of said elastic means, said yoke means are connected to said grip, and extension means extending from the yoke means rewardly and connecting with the upper most portion of the grip for supporting said yoke means is at a position substantially forward of said grip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
A slingshot comprising an upright grip, an arm support extending rearwardly from the bottom portion of said grip and extending around and resting on a wrist of a user, yoke means for providing an opening through which an object is hurled, said yoke means being connected to said grip, the plane of said yoke means being substantially perpendicular and above the upper portion of said grip, elastic means for projecting an object connected to said yoke means, means connected to said elastic means for holding an object while an object is substantially rearwardly of said grip and the elastic means are stretched and then permitted to return to an unstretched position for hurling an object forward through said yoke means upon release of said elastic means, said yoke means are connected to said grip, and extension means extending from the yoke means rewardly and connecting with the upper most portion of the grip for supporting said yoke means is at a position substantially forward of said grip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A slingshot according to claim 1 wherein said yoke means is Y-shaped and is connected to said extension means at the forked portion of said Y.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
A slingshot according to claim 1 wherein the upper tips of said yoke means engaging said elastic means are inclined rearward by an upward angle from the perpendicular plane of said yoke means of not more than about 5.degree. toward an individual holding said slingshot.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
56 words
A slingshot according to claim 1 further including indicia on the elastic means and the yoke means, whereby when said elastic means are stretched the relative position of said indicia with respect to cooperating indicia on the base of said yoke means will indicate the range for which the slingshot will be at its maximum effectiveness.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A slingshot according to claim 4 wherein said elastic means includes two elastic members, each elastic member bears more than one indicia to cooperate with indicia on the yoke means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
55 words
A slingshot according to claim 1, wherein said grip has an upper part for firmly fitting over the top areas of a hand and fingers which surrounds the grip whereby a hand is steadied against the rocking caused by the recoil of said slingshot when said elastic means are released from a state of tension.
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) | 1978-04-07 | 1978-10-07 | 1979-04-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-07 | 1982-10-07 | 1983-04-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-07 | 1986-10-07 | 1987-04-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |