US4287868A
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Retracting arrow rest
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-06-16
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Granted: 1981-09-08
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Expires: 2000-06-16
Abstract
Abstract An arrow rest, movable to clear fletching on an arrow released from a bow includes a pivotal arrow rest pivoting to an upright arrow holding position for drawing the bow, and lowered to arrow clearing position, having a triggering control attached to an end portion of the bow responsive to movement of the bow limb after arrow release for moving the arrow holding assembly from the upright position to the lowered position. The triggering control includes a controllable counterweight, for adjusting the timing of arrow holding release.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles M. Schiff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:54
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41B; F41B5/00; F41B5/14; F41B5/1403; F41B5/143
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
213 words
An arrow rest device movable from an arrow supporting position to a position to clear fletching on an arrow released from a bow, comprising: (a) an arrow holder assembly adapted to be mounted on a bow said assembly including an arrow rest (b) positioning means connected to said arrow holder assembly for positioning said arrow rest from upright arrow holding, position when the bow is not drawn, to a lowered, arrow clearing, position when a drawn bow string is released (c) triggering means adapted to be attached to an end portion of a limb of a bow, responsive to movement of a bow limb after arrow release, for moving said arrow holder assembly from said upright position to said lowered position in response to said movement of a bow limb, inclusive of a shaft adapted to be mounted on said end portion of a bow limb and a pivotal arm extending radially from said shaft and pivotable relative to a bow, weight means associated with said pivotal arm and movable in response to movement of a bow limb and cable means interconnecting said arrow holding assembly and pivotal arm whereby movement of said weight means pivots said pivotal arm pulling on said cable means to pivot said arrow rest to said lowered position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
213 words
An arrow rest device movable from an arrow supporting position to a position to clear fletching on an arrow released from a bow, comprising: (a) an arrow holder assembly adapted to be mounted on a bow said assembly including an arrow rest (b) positioning means connected to said arrow holder assembly for positioning said arrow rest from upright arrow holding, position when the bow is not drawn, to a lowered, arrow clearing, position when a drawn bow string is released (c) triggering means adapted to be attached to an end portion of a limb of a bow, responsive to movement of a bow limb after arrow release, for moving said arrow holder assembly from said upright position to said lowered position in response to said movement of a bow limb, inclusive of a shaft adapted to be mounted on said end portion of a bow limb and a pivotal arm extending radially from said shaft and pivotable relative to a bow, weight means associated with said pivotal arm and movable in response to movement of a bow limb and cable means interconnecting said arrow holding assembly and pivotal arm whereby movement of said weight means pivots said pivotal arm pulling on said cable means to pivot said arrow rest to said lowered position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 1 further comprising: an adjustable weight means associated with said pivotal arm for adjustably inertially moving said pivotal arm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said weight means is mounted on a shaft normal to said pivotal arm and is securable in an adjustable position thereon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The device of claim 1 or 2 wherein said arrow holder assembly comprises: a pivotable shaft adapted to extend through a bow, a level arm mounted on said shaft, said arrow rest being fixedly mounted on said shaft and pivotal therewith.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
The device of claim 4 further comprising: said lever arm being mountable on a side of a bow opposite from said arrow rest; said pivotable shaft extending through said positioning means and terminating in a lever portion extending radially therefrom for connection to said triggering means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus of claim 5 wherein said arrow rest is mounted on a threaded holder and said pivotable shaft is threaded providing said arrow rest transversely of a bow for windage.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said arrow rest is an upstanding Y member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein a spring detent temporarily holds said arrow rest in either up or down position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said arrow rest is mounted on a lever arm and is arranged to pivot forwardly and downwardly of a bow.
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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) | 1984-09-07 | 1985-03-09 | 1985-09-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-09-07 | 1989-03-09 | 1989-09-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-09-07 | 1993-03-09 | 1993-09-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |