US4230296A
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Holding device for hunting equipment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-02-21
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Granted: 1980-10-28
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Expires: 1999-02-21
Abstract
Abstract A holding device for hunting implements and similar items include a substantially flat unitary member having a main body portion and oppositely disposed tab portions joined to the main body portion and extending outwardly from a common edge so as to define a generally rectangular slot therebetween. This generally rectangular slot is of sufficient width and thickness so as to be able to receive a bow such that the bow may be held in an upright position when the holding device is suitably attached to a tree stand or similar structural member. The inner facing edges of this slot are lined with a nonslip synthetic material such that the bow is retained in a wedging action and may be both easily inserted as well as quickly removed. A clearance hole is provided off of the centerline of the holding device for attachment to a tree stand, and by means of suitable threaded fasteners, the holding device may be oriented in a use position as well as pivoted to a stowed position when not in use. An alternative form of this holding device includes a plurality of adjacent and overlapping circular openings such that the same concept may be utilized for a rifle in lieu of a bow.
Inventors
- 👤 Gary M. Staley
- 👤 Monty S. Cox
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:34
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41B; F41B5/00; F41B5/14; A; A01; A01M; A01M31/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
In combination: a tree stand of the style including: (a) a substantially flat, horizontally disposed base platform; (b) two side rails joined adjacent to the front edge of said base platform and inclined upwardly as they extend beyond the rear edge of said base platform; and (c) two vertical supports each joined to a side edge of said base platform between said front edge and said rear edge and to a different one of said side rails; and a plurality of holding devices attached to said tree stand for holding hunting implements in a ready-for-use position, each of said holding devices comprising: (d) a substantially, flat main body portion having a substantially constant thickness throughout; (e) two tab portions symmetrically disposed on opposite sides of a centerline of said main body portion and joined to said main body portion and outwardly extending from a common edge of said main body portion; (f) said common edge and said two oppositely disposed tab portions defining an elongated open region centered on said centerline; and (g) clearance aperture means for receipt of an attaching member for securing said holding device to a structural support member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
192 words
In combination: a tree stand of the style including: (a) a substantially flat, horizontally disposed base platform; (b) two side rails joined adjacent to the front edge of said base platform and inclined upwardly as they extend beyond the rear edge of said base platform; and (c) two vertical supports each joined to a side edge of said base platform between said front edge and said rear edge and to a different one of said side rails; and a plurality of holding devices attached to said tree stand for holding hunting implements in a ready-for-use position, each of said holding devices comprising: (d) a substantially, flat main body portion having a substantially constant thickness throughout; (e) two tab portions symmetrically disposed on opposite sides of a centerline of said main body portion and joined to said main body portion and outwardly extending from a common edge of said main body portion; (f) said common edge and said two oppositely disposed tab portions defining an elongated open region centered on said centerline; and (g) clearance aperture means for receipt of an attaching member for securing said holding device to a structural support member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein there is at least one holding device attached to each of said two side rails and to the front of said base platform.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination of claim 1 which further includes a synthetic coating disposed on the facing edges of said pair of oppositely disposed tab portions which define sides of said open region.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
The combination of claim 3 wherein said oppositely disposed tab portions are substantially rectangular and parallel to each other and said open region is a substantially rectangular slot and wherein said common edge is relieved with a curved recess at a location between said tab portions providing a radiused base to said rectangular slot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
The combination of claim 3 wherein said oppositely disposed tab portions have matching arcuate interfacing edges arranged so as to define said open region as a plurality of adjacent circular openings, said openings overlapping each other at adjacent edges.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
268 words
In combination: a tree stand of the style including: (a) a substantially flat, horizontally disposed base portion: (b) two side rails joined adjacent to the front edge of said base platform and inclined upwardly as they extend beyond the rear edge of said base platform; (c) two vertical supports each joined to a side edge of said base portion between said front edge and said rear edge and to a different one of said side rails; and a plurality of holding devices attached to said tree stand for holding hunting implements in a ready-for-use position, there being at least one holding device attached to each side rail and adjacent the front edge of said base portion, each of holding devices comprising: (d) a main body portion; (e) a pair of oppositely disposed tab portions joined to said main body portion and outwardly extending from a common edge of said main body portion; (f) said common edge and said pair of oppositely disposed tab portions defining an elongated open region, the facing edges of said tab portions defining said open region having a synthetic coating disposed thereon; (g) means for attaching said holding device to a structural support member, said attaching means including a clearance aperture and a fastener received by said clearance aperture and by said tree stand; and (h) said oppositely disposed tab portions being substantially rectangular and parallel to each other and said open region being a substantially rectangular slot wherein said common edge is relieved with a curved recess at a location between said tab portions thereby providing a radiused base to said rectangular slot.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
268 words
In combination: a tree stand of the style including: (a) a substantially flat, horizontally disposed base portion: (b) two side rails joined adjacent to the front edge of said base platform and inclined upwardly as they extend beyond the rear edge of said base platform; (c) two vertical supports each joined to a side edge of said base portion between said front edge and said rear edge and to a different one of said side rails; and a plurality of holding devices attached to said tree stand for holding hunting implements in a ready-for-use position, there being at least one holding device attached to each side rail and adjacent the front edge of said base portion, each of holding devices comprising: (d) a main body portion; (e) a pair of oppositely disposed tab portions joined to said main body portion and outwardly extending from a common edge of said main body portion; (f) said common edge and said pair of oppositely disposed tab portions defining an elongated open region, the facing edges of said tab portions defining said open region having a synthetic coating disposed thereon; (g) means for attaching said holding device to a structural support member, said attaching means including a clearance aperture and a fastener received by said clearance aperture and by said tree stand; and (h) said oppositely disposed tab portions being substantially rectangular and parallel to each other and said open region being a substantially rectangular slot wherein said common edge is relieved with a curved recess at a location between said tab portions thereby providing a radiused base to said rectangular slot.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
253 words
In combination: a tree stand of the style including: (a) a substantially flat, horizontally disposed base portion: (b) two side rails joined adjacent to the front edge of said base platform and inclined upwardly as they extend beyond the rear edge of said base platform; (c) two vertical supports each joined to a side edge of said base portion between said front edge and said rear edge and to a different one of said side rails; and a plurality of holding devices attached to said tree stand for holding hunting implements in a ready-for-use position, there being at least one holding device attached to each side rail and adjacent the front edge of said base portion, each of holding devices comprising: (d) a main body portion; (e) a pair of oppositely disposed tab portions joined to said main body portion and outwardly extending from a common edge of said main body portion; (f) said common edge and said pair of oppositely disposed tab portions defining an elongated open region, the facing edges of said tab portions defining said open region having a synthetic coating disposed thereon; (g) means for attaching said holding device to a structural support member, said attaching means including a clearance aperture and a fastener received by said clearance aperture and by said tree stand; and (h) said oppositely disposed tab portions having matching arcuate interfacing edges arranged so as to define said open region as a plurality of adjacent circular openings, said openings overlapping each other at adjacent edges.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
253 words
In combination: a tree stand of the style including: (a) a substantially flat, horizontally disposed base portion: (b) two side rails joined adjacent to the front edge of said base platform and inclined upwardly as they extend beyond the rear edge of said base platform; (c) two vertical supports each joined to a side edge of said base portion between said front edge and said rear edge and to a different one of said side rails; and a plurality of holding devices attached to said tree stand for holding hunting implements in a ready-for-use position, there being at least one holding device attached to each side rail and adjacent the front edge of said base portion, each of holding devices comprising: (d) a main body portion; (e) a pair of oppositely disposed tab portions joined to said main body portion and outwardly extending from a common edge of said main body portion; (f) said common edge and said pair of oppositely disposed tab portions defining an elongated open region, the facing edges of said tab portions defining said open region having a synthetic coating disposed thereon; (g) means for attaching said holding device to a structural support member, said attaching means including a clearance aperture and a fastener received by said clearance aperture and by said tree stand; and (h) said oppositely disposed tab portions having matching arcuate interfacing edges arranged so as to define said open region as a plurality of adjacent circular openings, said openings overlapping each other at adjacent edges.
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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) | 1983-10-28 | 1984-04-28 | 1984-10-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-10-28 | 1988-04-28 | 1988-10-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-10-28 | 1992-04-28 | 1992-10-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |