US3983860A
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Slingshot
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-10-10
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Granted: 1976-10-05
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Expires: 1995-10-10
Abstract
Abstract A slingshot having a crotch having two branches, one branch being longer than the other and the power bands are swiveled about the ends of the branches. The branches are substantially parallel to each other and to the handle of the slingshot.
Inventors
- 👤 Vernard D. Bolton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 09:46
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41B; F41B3/00; F41B3/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/39; Y10T24/3991
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A slingshot comprising a handle with a crotch at one end, a flexible pocket to receive ammunition, said crotch formed by a pair of arms which are approximately parallel to each other and to the handle and substantially straight at their ends remote from the handle, a pair of elastic members joining the pocket to the ends of the arms with one arm attached to one end of the pocket by one of the elastic members and the other arm attached to the other end of the pocket by the other elastic member, one of said arms being substantially shorter in length than the other, said arms coming together at said crotch and forming said handle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A slingshot comprising a handle with a crotch at one end, a flexible pocket to receive ammunition, said crotch formed by a pair of arms which are approximately parallel to each other and to the handle and substantially straight at their ends remote from the handle, a pair of elastic members joining the pocket to the ends of the arms with one arm attached to one end of the pocket by one of the elastic members and the other arm attached to the other end of the pocket by the other elastic member, one of said arms being substantially shorter in length than the other, said arms coming together at said crotch and forming said handle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
A slingshot according to claim 1 in which the pocket is substantially non-elastic.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A slingshot according to claim 2 in which the arms retain their identity in said handle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A slingshot according to claim 3 in which the elastic members are hinged to the arms.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A slingshot according to claim 4 in which the elastic members are attached to leather hinge fasteners which are hinged to the arms.
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) | 1979-10-05 | 1980-04-05 | 1980-10-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-05 | 1984-04-05 | 1984-10-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-05 | 1988-04-05 | 1988-10-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |