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US3998367A
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Shoulder harness for carrying an archery bow
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-02-04
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Granted: 1976-12-21
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Expires: 1994-02-04
Abstract
Abstract The primary object of this invention is the provision of an adjustable strap harness for carrying an archery bow on the back of a person.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack F. Harding
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 17:09
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41B; F41B5/00; F41B5/14; F41B5/1442; F41B5/1461; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/916
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
210 words
A bow and harness structure adapted to be carried in transit on the back of a user and, alternatively, being quickly repositionable for casting an arrow, the structure comprising an archery bow, a harness attached to the bow adjacent the center portion of the bow by attachment means, the harness being in the form of a first strap connected at one end to the attachment means and connected at the other end to a closed loop belt member by a ring member, the harness further including a second strap member connected to the belt loop and first strap member at the ring member and carrying a U-shaped hook retainer adapted to releasably engage and secure the bow during transit at a position on the opposite side of the bow center portion as that to which the attachment means is secured, whereby the bow may be carried in a vertical position on the users back with the U-shaped retainer attached to the bow at one end of the harness and the attachment means attached to the bow at the other end of the harness but be quickly repositioned by releasing the U-shaped member and moving the bow to the front of the user in a vertical position to cast an arrow.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
210 words
A bow and harness structure adapted to be carried in transit on the back of a user and, alternatively, being quickly repositionable for casting an arrow, the structure comprising an archery bow, a harness attached to the bow adjacent the center portion of the bow by attachment means, the harness being in the form of a first strap connected at one end to the attachment means and connected at the other end to a closed loop belt member by a ring member, the harness further including a second strap member connected to the belt loop and first strap member at the ring member and carrying a U-shaped hook retainer adapted to releasably engage and secure the bow during transit at a position on the opposite side of the bow center portion as that to which the attachment means is secured, whereby the bow may be carried in a vertical position on the users back with the U-shaped retainer attached to the bow at one end of the harness and the attachment means attached to the bow at the other end of the harness but be quickly repositioned by releasing the U-shaped member and moving the bow to the front of the user in a vertical position to cast an arrow.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A bow and harness structure as set forth in claim 1 in which the attachment means includes a ring member secured to the bow in which the attachment means includes a utility snap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
A bow and harness structure as set forth in claim 1.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
A bow and harness structure as set forth in claim 1, in which the belt loop member is an enlongated strap having complementary portions of a snap fastener means secured to each end portion thereof, whereby the loop may be opened to facilitate attachment to a belt.
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) | 1979-12-21 | 1980-06-21 | 1980-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-12-21 | 1984-06-21 | 1984-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-12-21 | 1988-06-21 | 1988-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |