US4061125A
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Bowstring positioning device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-11-28
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Granted: 1977-12-06
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Expires: 1995-11-28
Abstract
Abstract A bowstring positioning device for preventing movement of a bowstring into a normal straight line position between the ends of a bow, which consists of a shaft, one end of which is mounted on the bow and the other end having an enlarged, padded projection to receive the bowstring.
Inventors
- 👤 George H. Trotter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:51
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41B; F41B5/00; F41B5/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A bowstring positioning device for a bow having a bowstring comprising a shaft having one end fixedly connected to said bow and extending in the direction of curvature and bend of said bow, and the opposite end positioned in alignment with the path of said bowstring and terminating at a point intermediate the normal, straight line position of said bowstring and the position of said bowstring when said bow is drawn, to receive and stop said bowstring when said bow is drawn and said bowstring is released.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
A bowstring positioning device for a bow having a bowstring comprising a shaft having one end fixedly connected to said bow and extending in the direction of curvature and bend of said bow, and the opposite end positioned in alignment with the path of said bowstring and terminating at a point intermediate the normal, straight line position of said bowstring and the position of said bowstring when said bow is drawn, to receive and stop said bowstring when said bow is drawn and said bowstring is released.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The bowstring positioning device of claim 1 further comprising a bowstring position block on said opposite end of said shaft and a pad on said bowstring positioning block to receive and seat said bowstring after an arrow is released from said bow.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The bowstring positioning device of claim 1 wherein said shaft is positioned directly beneath the handgrip of said bow.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
The bowstring positioning device of claim 1 further comprising a bowstring positioning block on said opposite end of said shaft and a pad on said bowstring positioning block to receive and seat said bowstring after an arrow is released from said bow, and wherein said shaft is positioned directly beneath the handgrip of said bow.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The bowstring positioning device of claim 1 wherein said bowstring is longer than a conventional bowstring for said bow.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
69 words
The bowstring positioning device of claim 1 further comprising a bowstring positioning block on said opposite end of said shaft and a pad on said bowstring positioning block to receive and seat said bowstring after an arrow is released from said bow; and wherein: a. said shaft is positioned directly beneath the handgrip of said bow; and b. said bowstring is longer than a conventional bowstring for said bow.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The bowstring positioning device of claim 6 wherein said pad is rubber.
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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) | 1980-12-05 | 1981-06-06 | 1981-12-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-12-05 | 1985-06-06 | 1985-12-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-12-05 | 1989-06-06 | 1989-12-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |