US4071014A
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Arrow positioning device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-03-07
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Granted: 1978-01-31
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Expires: 1997-03-07
Abstract
Abstract An arrow positioning device for compound bows having synchronizing cables which includes an arrow positioner including a pair of retaining fingers for engagement with an arrow, and a release rod and trigger device cooperating with the retaining fingers and activated by movement of one of the synchronizing cables to permit an initial precise positioning of the fingers into arrow engaging position while the bow is in the full draw configuration and automatic retraction of the retaining fingers when the arrow is released.
Inventors
- 👤 George H. Trotter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 10:00
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41B; F41B5/00; F41B5/10; F41B5/105; F41B5/14; F41B5/1403; F41B5/143
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
An arrow positioning device for a compound bow comprising: a. retaining means mounted on a bow and projecting therefrom to engage an arrow when said retaining means is extended when a bow is in a cocked condition; said retaining means including a pair of retaining fingers; b. a release rod engaging said retaining fingers to bias said retaining fingers in a cock configuration; and c. trigger means pivotally mounted on a bow and cooperating with said release rod and a synchronizing cable for releasing said release rod, upon release of a cocked arrow, from engagement with said retaining fingers and permitting said retaining fingers to retract from contact under bias action with an arrow.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
An arrow positioning device for a compound bow comprising: a. retaining means mounted on a bow and projecting therefrom to engage an arrow when said retaining means is extended when a bow is in a cocked condition; said retaining means including a pair of retaining fingers; b. a release rod engaging said retaining fingers to bias said retaining fingers in a cock configuration; and c. trigger means pivotally mounted on a bow and cooperating with said release rod and a synchronizing cable for releasing said release rod, upon release of a cocked arrow, from engagement with said retaining fingers and permitting said retaining fingers to retract from contact under bias action with an arrow.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The arrow positioning device of claim 1 further comprising a spacer between said retaining fingers to spread said retaining fingers and to engage said release rod.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The arrow positioning device of claim 1 further comprising bias means for biasing said release rod in contact with said retaining fingers when said retaining fingers are in cocked configuration and in engagement with an arrow.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
56 words
The arrow positioning device of claim 1 further comprising: a. a spacer between said retaining fingers to spread said retaining fingers and to engage said release rod; and b. bias means for biasing said release rod in contact with said retaining fingers when said retaining fingers are in cocked configuration and in engagement with an arrow.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
The arrow positioning device of claim 1 further comprising a cable rider on said synchronizing cable at a point above said trigger means when said retaining fingers are in cocked configuration, for striking said trigger means and retracting said retaining fingers when an arrow is released.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
95 words
The arrow positioning device of claim 1 further comprising: a. a spacer between said retaining fingers to spread said retaining fingers and to engage said release rod; b. bias means for biasing said release rod in contact with said retaining fingers when said retaining fingers are in cocked configuration and in engagement with an arrow; and c. a cable rider on said synchronizing cable located at a point above said trigger means when said retaining fingers are in cocked configuration, for striking said trigger means and retracting said retaining fingers when an arrow is released.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
52 words
The arrow positioning device of claim 1 wherein said trigger means further comprises a trigger hook in pivoting engagement with said release rod; a trigger pivot in pivoting relationship with a bow; and a trigger bar projecting in the path of a synchronizing cable when said retaining fingers are in cocked configuration.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
141 words
The arrow positioning device of claim 1 wherein said trigger means further comprises a trigger hook in pivoting engagement with said release rod; a trigger pivot in pivoting relationship with a bow; and a trigger bar projecting in the path of a synchronizing cable when said retaining fingers are in cocked configuration; and further comprising: a. a spacer between said retaining fingers to spread said retaining fingers and to engage said release rod; b. bias means for biasing said release rod in contact with said retaining fingers when said retaining fingers are in cocked configuration and in engagement with an arrow; and c. a cable rider on a synchronizing cable located at a point above said trigger bar when said retaining fingers are in cocked configuration, for striking said trigger bar and retracting said retaining fingers when an arrow is released.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The arrow positioning device of claim 8 wherein said bias means is a spring.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The arrow positioning device of claim 9 wherein said bias means is a rubber band.
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) | 1981-01-30 | 1981-08-01 | 1982-01-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-30 | 1985-08-01 | 1986-01-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-30 | 1989-08-01 | 1990-01-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |