US4309974A
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Game finder hunting bow combination
Assignee: WILLARD HOPE L
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Filing: 1978-12-11
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Granted: 1982-01-12
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Expires: 1998-12-11
Abstract
Abstract An archery bow with a game finder attachment enables game shot with an arrow to be located over 1200 feet from the point of shot yet does not effect the flight of the arrow at reasonable distances. In the preferred embodiment the attachment includes an elongated tubular canister which is easily mounted to the bow and disposable prepackaged string, wound in a manner that causes the inner wound end of the string to be fed first and the outwardly wound string last so as to substantially reduce the amount of drag imposed upon the arrow to which it is attached, which can simply be dropped into the elongated canister.
Inventors
- 👤 James R. Carter
- 👤 Hope L. Willard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 02:47
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41B; F41B5/00; F41B5/14; F41B5/1484; F41B5/1488
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A game hunting combination comprising: (a) an archery bow having a central section disposed between the ends of the bow; (b) an elongated hollow tubular housing means closed at both ends, one of said closed ends being formed by a removable cap having a centrally positioned aperture therein; (c) means for attaching said housing means to said central section of the bow with its longitudinal axis directed generally perpendicular thereto; (d) a package of lightweight line wound, from an innermost wound free end to an outermost wound end, in a plurality of layers in a manner permitting said line to be unwound by pulling force applied to said innermost would end, said package being inserted within said housing means with said innermost wound free end extending through said aperture; and (e) a captive arrow secured to said free end of the line.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A game hunting combination comprising: (a) an archery bow having a central section disposed between the ends of the bow; (b) an elongated hollow tubular housing means closed at both ends, one of said closed ends being formed by a removable cap having a centrally positioned aperture therein; (c) means for attaching said housing means to said central section of the bow with its longitudinal axis directed generally perpendicular thereto; (d) a package of lightweight line wound, from an innermost wound free end to an outermost wound end, in a plurality of layers in a manner permitting said line to be unwound by pulling force applied to said innermost would end, said package being inserted within said housing means with said innermost wound free end extending through said aperture; and (e) a captive arrow secured to said free end of the line.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
A game hunting combination according to claim 1, wherein said package of line includes a circumferentially enclosing plastic film surrounding said wound line, and wherein said package is operationally received within said housing means without removal of said film and by only slidingly inserting said package within said housing means and extending said innermost end of the line through said aperture.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A game hunting combination according to claims 1 or 2, wherein said housing means is formed of plastic conduit closed at both ends by force-fit closure caps, one of which is said removable cap.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A game hunting combination according to claims 1 or 2, wherein said arrow has a broadhead and said free end of the line is secured at the base of said broadhead.
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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) | 1985-01-11 | 1985-07-13 | 1986-01-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-01-11 | 1989-07-13 | 1990-01-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-01-11 | 1993-07-13 | 1994-01-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |