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US3918618A
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Shot holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-07-25
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Granted: 1975-11-11
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Expires: 1994-07-25
Abstract
Abstract A holder for shot is defined by vertically spaced upper and lower large and small diameter flexible horizontal rings with corresponding diametrically opposite portions of the rings interconnected by means of upstanding strap members secured thereto and extending therebetween, the upper ends of the strap members projecting above the upper ring and including releasably engageable snap fasteners for securement together over the top of a spherical shot cradled within the rings. A second inverted Ushaped strap member has its free end portions secured to and extending between pairs of corresponding diametrically opposite portions of the upper and lower rings disposed in a vertical diametric plane generally normal to a vertical diametric plane containing the first-mentioned straps or strap members and the upper bight portion of the inverted U-shaped strap member is spaced above the releasably joined upper ends of the firstmentioned strap members and defines a handle or shoulder strap by which the holder and a shot supported therein may be readily carried. The diameter of the lower ring is at least slightly greater than one half the diameter of the larger upper ring and the rings and strap members comprising the holder may be constructed of any suitable flexible strap material such as plastic, nylon or leather, etc.
Inventors
- 👤 Octavio Castaneda
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 16:23
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B47/00; A63B47/007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
350 words
A holder for shot, said holder including a first strap member having opposite ends joined together to define a first horizontal generally circular ring, a second strap member having opposite ends joined together to define a second horizontal generally circular ring spaced below, vertically registered with and of inside and outside diameters appreciable smaller than the inside diameter of said first ring, a pair of flexible strap members having one pair of corresponding ends secured to diametrically opposite portions of said second ring and corresponding midportions secured to similar diametrically opposite portions of said first ring, the other pair of ends of said pair of strap members including securing means operative to releasably secure said other pair of ends together, and a third strap member having its terminal end portions anchored to diametrically opposite portions of said second ring disposed in a first vertical plane at generally right angles to a vertical plane containing the first mentioned diametrically opposite portions of said second ring and spaced opposite end portions spaced from said terminal ends secured to generally diametrically opposite portions of said first ring disposed in said first plane, the length of said third strap member between said spaced opposite end portions thereof being sufficient to elevate the midpoint of said third strap member above said first strap member a distance equal to at least three-quarters the diameter of said first ring, the inside diameters of and the spacing between the first and second rings being such that a spherical member snugly embraced by said first ring at a horizontal diameter of said spherical member will be snugly cradled by said second ring at a point spaced sufficiently above the lowest extremity of said spherical member to allow the lowest extremity of said spherical member to be placed upon the ground with said second ring spaced above tHe ground, said pair of strap members, when said other pair of ends are secured together, being operative to snugly embrace the upper portion of said spherical member and operative to support said second ring against downward displacement relative to said spherical member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
350 words
A holder for shot, said holder including a first strap member having opposite ends joined together to define a first horizontal generally circular ring, a second strap member having opposite ends joined together to define a second horizontal generally circular ring spaced below, vertically registered with and of inside and outside diameters appreciable smaller than the inside diameter of said first ring, a pair of flexible strap members having one pair of corresponding ends secured to diametrically opposite portions of said second ring and corresponding midportions secured to similar diametrically opposite portions of said first ring, the other pair of ends of said pair of strap members including securing means operative to releasably secure said other pair of ends together, and a third strap member having its terminal end portions anchored to diametrically opposite portions of said second ring disposed in a first vertical plane at generally right angles to a vertical plane containing the first mentioned diametrically opposite portions of said second ring and spaced opposite end portions spaced from said terminal ends secured to generally diametrically opposite portions of said first ring disposed in said first plane, the length of said third strap member between said spaced opposite end portions thereof being sufficient to elevate the midpoint of said third strap member above said first strap member a distance equal to at least three-quarters the diameter of said first ring, the inside diameters of and the spacing between the first and second rings being such that a spherical member snugly embraced by said first ring at a horizontal diameter of said spherical member will be snugly cradled by said second ring at a point spaced sufficiently above the lowest extremity of said spherical member to allow the lowest extremity of said spherical member to be placed upon the ground with said second ring spaced above tHe ground, said pair of strap members, when said other pair of ends are secured together, being operative to snugly embrace the upper portion of said spherical member and operative to support said second ring against downward displacement relative to said spherical member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said rings are flexible and said third strap member is flexible.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the inside diameter of said second ring is equal to at least one half the diameter of said first ring.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said securing means comprises releasably engageable snap fastener members carried by said other pair of ends of said pair of strap members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein the inside diameter of said second ring is equal to at least one half the diameter of said first ring.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination of claim 5 wherein said rings are flexible and said third strap member is flexible.
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) | 1978-11-10 | 1979-05-12 | 1979-11-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-10 | 1983-05-12 | 1983-11-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-10 | 1987-05-12 | 1987-11-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |