US3926393A
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Collapsible bow and arrow stand
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-05-30
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Granted: 1975-12-16
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Expires: 1994-05-30
Abstract
Abstract A stand of segregable and collapsible components for supporting archery implements in the field is disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas R Tainsh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 20:59
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M13/00; F16M11/00; F16M11/02; F16M11/04; F16M11/041; F16M11/06; F16M11/12; F16M11/125; F16M11/20; F16M11/24; F16M11/242; F41; F41B; F41B5/00; F41B5/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
313 words
A collapsible stand formed of three detachable components for supporting an archer''s equipment, said stand comprising in combination: a. a detachable upper member, said upper member including a laterally extending hook for supporting at least one bow; b. a detachable central member, said central member including support means for supporting a quiver, said support means comprising: 1. a rod attached to said central member in non-alignment therewith; 2. a receiver secured to the lower end of said rod for receiving the bottom of the quiver; and 3. a U-shaped bracket extending from the upper end of said rod for supporting the upper end of said quiver; c. stud means disposed intermediate said upper member and said central member for selectively attaching and detaching said upper member and said central member; d. a detachable tripod for supporting said central member and said upper member, said tripod including: 1. a stanchion; 2. three legs; and 3. bracket means for pivotally attaching said legs to one end of said stanchion, said bracket means accommodating pivotal movement of said legs from a juxtaposed position with said stanchion to a locked position; e. further stud means disposed intermediate said central member and said tripod for selectively attaching and detaching said central member and said tripod, and f. strap means for securing said upper member, said central member and said tripod to one another to form a bundle; whereby, said stand is erected by attaching respective ones of said upper member, said central member and said tripod and privotally positioning said legs to a depending position from said stanchion and said stand is collapsed for storage and transportation by detaching said upper member, said central member and saId tripod from one another, pivotally positioning said legs to a juxtaposed position with said stanchion and bundling said upper member, said central member and said tripod together with said strap means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
313 words
A collapsible stand formed of three detachable components for supporting an archer''s equipment, said stand comprising in combination: a. a detachable upper member, said upper member including a laterally extending hook for supporting at least one bow; b. a detachable central member, said central member including support means for supporting a quiver, said support means comprising: 1. a rod attached to said central member in non-alignment therewith; 2. a receiver secured to the lower end of said rod for receiving the bottom of the quiver; and 3. a U-shaped bracket extending from the upper end of said rod for supporting the upper end of said quiver; c. stud means disposed intermediate said upper member and said central member for selectively attaching and detaching said upper member and said central member; d. a detachable tripod for supporting said central member and said upper member, said tripod including: 1. a stanchion; 2. three legs; and 3. bracket means for pivotally attaching said legs to one end of said stanchion, said bracket means accommodating pivotal movement of said legs from a juxtaposed position with said stanchion to a locked position; e. further stud means disposed intermediate said central member and said tripod for selectively attaching and detaching said central member and said tripod, and f. strap means for securing said upper member, said central member and said tripod to one another to form a bundle; whereby, said stand is erected by attaching respective ones of said upper member, said central member and said tripod and privotally positioning said legs to a depending position from said stanchion and said stand is collapsed for storage and transportation by detaching said upper member, said central member and saId tripod from one another, pivotally positioning said legs to a juxtaposed position with said stanchion and bundling said upper member, said central member and said tripod together with said strap means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
a receiver secured to the lower end of said rod for receiving the bottom of the quiver; and
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
a receiver secured to the lower end of said rod for receiving the bottom of the quiver; and
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
3 words
three legs; and
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
3 words
three legs; and
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
The stand as set forth in claim 1 wherein said strap is affixed to said central member in proximity to the junction between said central member and said rod, whereby said strap also serves as a retainer to maintain said quiver within said support means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
159 words
bracket means for pivotally attaching said legs to one end of said stanchion, said bracket means accommodating pivotal movement of said legs from a juxtaposed position with said stanchion to a locked position; e. further stud means disposed intermediate said central member and said tripod for selectively attaching and detaching said central member and said tripod, and f. strap means for securing said upper member, said central member and said tripod to one another to form a bundle; whereby, said stand is erected by attaching respective ones of said upper member, said central member and said tripod and privotally positioning said legs to a depending position from said stanchion and said stand is collapsed for storage and transportation by detaching said upper member, said central member and saId tripod from one another, pivotally positioning said legs to a juxtaposed position with said stanchion and bundling said upper member, said central member and said tripod together with said strap means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
159 words
bracket means for pivotally attaching said legs to one end of said stanchion, said bracket means accommodating pivotal movement of said legs from a juxtaposed position with said stanchion to a locked position; e. further stud means disposed intermediate said central member and said tripod for selectively attaching and detaching said central member and said tripod, and f. strap means for securing said upper member, said central member and said tripod to one another to form a bundle; whereby, said stand is erected by attaching respective ones of said upper member, said central member and said tripod and privotally positioning said legs to a depending position from said stanchion and said stand is collapsed for storage and transportation by detaching said upper member, said central member and saId tripod from one another, pivotally positioning said legs to a juxtaposed position with said stanchion and bundling said upper member, said central member and said tripod together with said strap means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
59 words
a U-shaped bracket extending from the upper end of said rod for supporting the upper end of said quiver; c. stud means disposed intermediate said upper member and said central member for selectively attaching and detaching said upper member and said central member; d. a detachable tripod for supporting said central member and said upper member, said tripod including:
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
59 words
a U-shaped bracket extending from the upper end of said rod for supporting the upper end of said quiver; c. stud means disposed intermediate said upper member and said central member for selectively attaching and detaching said upper member and said central member; d. a detachable tripod for supporting said central member and said upper member, said tripod including:
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
75 words
The stand as set forth in claim 2 wherein said bracket means comprises individual bracket means for each said leg, said individual bracket means including: a. a U-shaped bracket having a pair of arms, one of said arms being welded to the lower end of said stanchion; and b. bolt means extending through at least one of said arms for retaining one end of the respective one of said legs intermediate said pair of arms.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
The stand as set forth in claim 3 wherein said individual bracket means are equiangularly displaced about the lower end of said stanchion.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
34 words
The stand as set forth in claim 1 including a peg extending from said upper member for supporting a wrist guard and a mount extending from said upper member for supporting a spotting telescope.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
51 words
The stand as set forth in claim 1 wherein said central member is formed in a dual dogleg shape to maintain the center of gravity of said stand vertically aligned within the perimeter of said tripod regardless of whether all or part of the archer''s equipment is supported by said stand.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-12-15 | 1979-06-16 | 1979-12-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-15 | 1983-06-16 | 1983-12-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-15 | 1987-06-16 | 1987-12-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |