US4296725A
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Archery bow improvement and camera therefor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-07-27
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Granted: 1981-10-27
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Expires: 1999-07-27
Abstract
Abstract An archery bow provided with a camera that can be actuated by the archer immediately prior to arrow release. The camera is mounted to the central portion of the bow and includes a convenient mechanism for tripping the shutter of the camera immediately prior to arrow release. The shutter trip is adjustable for both right-hand and also left-hand users. A camera is provided with a housing having a conveniently operated film advance proximate the shutter trip mechanism.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald J. Broderick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 08:12
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41B; F41B5/00; F41B5/14; F41B5/1484; F41B5/1492
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
63 words
In combination, an archery bow, and forwardly-facing camera means attached to said archery bow, said camera means comprising a camera, a padded case encasing said camera and having aperture means accommodating exposure-functioning of said camera, said case being provided with spring-biased means for effecting selective camera film-advance, said case also being provided with shutter-trip control means adjustably secured relative to said archery bow.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
63 words
In combination, an archery bow, and forwardly-facing camera means attached to said archery bow, said camera means comprising a camera, a padded case encasing said camera and having aperture means accommodating exposure-functioning of said camera, said case being provided with spring-biased means for effecting selective camera film-advance, said case also being provided with shutter-trip control means adjustably secured relative to said archery bow.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
70 words
In combination, an archery bow, and forwardly-facing camera means attached to said archery bow, said camera means comprising a padded openable case, a camera operatively retained in said case, a shutter-trip mechanism coupled through said case to said camera, first means for securing said case to said archery bow, and second means adjustably secured to said first means for adjustably securing said cable mechanism for both right-hand and left-hand archers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
70 words
In combination, an archery bow, and forwardly-facing camera means attached to said archery bow, said camera means comprising a padded openable case, a camera operatively retained in said case, a shutter-trip mechanism coupled through said case to said camera, first means for securing said case to said archery bow, and second means adjustably secured to said first means for adjustably securing said cable mechanism for both right-hand and left-hand archers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
63 words
In combination, an archery bow, and forwardly-facing camera means attached to said archery bow, said camera means including a vertically slotted bracket, elongate means adjustably securing said camera means at said slotted bracket to said archery bow, an elongate cable-type shutter-trip mechanism, and rotationally displaceable means for adjustably mounting said shutter-trip mechanism to said bracket for finger-actuation by both right-handed and left-handed archers.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
63 words
In combination, an archery bow, and forwardly-facing camera means attached to said archery bow, said camera means including a vertically slotted bracket, elongate means adjustably securing said camera means at said slotted bracket to said archery bow, an elongate cable-type shutter-trip mechanism, and rotationally displaceable means for adjustably mounting said shutter-trip mechanism to said bracket for finger-actuation by both right-handed and left-handed archers.
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) | 1984-10-26 | 1985-04-27 | 1985-10-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-10-26 | 1989-04-27 | 1989-10-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-10-26 | 1993-04-27 | 1993-10-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |