US4542873A
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Bow holder
Assignee: INTERCAL COMPANY A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP OF MI
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Filing: 1983-06-01
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Granted: 1985-09-24
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Expires: 2003-06-01
Abstract
Abstract A sportsman's or hunter's bow holder in which an elongated bow-supporting stanchion has an elongated slot for vertically adjusting the angle and elevation of the stanchion relative to a supporting bracket. The stanchion is provided with a bow-engaging fixed member in spaced relation to a resilient member for engaging and urging the bow frame against the fixed member for retaining the bow and having it readily accessible for use.
Inventors
- 👤 James F. Matherly
- 👤 Benny S. Southard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 13:46
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41B; F41B5/00; F41B5/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
56 words
A holder for retaining a hunting bow comprising; a bow-supporting stanchion, a fixed bow-retaining member projecting from said stanchion, resilient bow stabilizing means supported on said stanchion spaced from said bow-engaging member for urging and supporting a bow against said bow-retaining member, and a stanchion supporting bracket for releasably retaining said stanchion to a support structure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
56 words
A holder for retaining a hunting bow comprising; a bow-supporting stanchion, a fixed bow-retaining member projecting from said stanchion, resilient bow stabilizing means supported on said stanchion spaced from said bow-engaging member for urging and supporting a bow against said bow-retaining member, and a stanchion supporting bracket for releasably retaining said stanchion to a support structure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
84 words
A holder for retaining a hunting bow as claimed in claim 1, said resilient stabilizing means including a butterfly spring centrally pivoted having first and second extending sections and a medial portion, a resilient stabilizing means supporting pivot member secured to said stanchion for pivotally supporting said spring at said medial portion, said first extending section engaging one part of a bow and second extending section engaging another part of a bow in spaced relation to each other and to said fixed bow-retaining member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A holder for retaining a hunting bow as claimed in claim 2, at least one of said extending spring sections having a cylindrical resilient sleeve thereon for engaging a bow.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
A holder for retaining a hunting bow as claimed in claim 1, stanchion fastening means on said stanchion supporting bracket for releasably securing the stanchion to the bracket, said stanchion haing a longitudinal slot for positioning the stanchion on said stanchion fastening means at a selected position relative to said stanchion-supporting bracket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
82 words
A holder for retaining a hunting bow as claimed in claim 1, said stanchion-supporting bracket having a stanchion limiting stop, stanchion fastening means for releasably retaining said stanchion to said supporting bracket, said stanchion having a longitudinal slot for positioning the stanchion on said stanchion fastening means at a selected postion relative to said stanchion supporting bracket and having an inclined camming end for cooperatively engaging said stanchion limiting stop for positioning said stanchion at a desired inclination for supporting a bow.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
56 words
A holder for retaining a hunting bow as claimed in claim 1, said stanchion having a longitudianl slot for positioning said stanchion at a selected position relative to said stanchion-supporting bracket, and stanchion fastening means on said bracket for releasably locking said stanchion to said bracket at a desired elevation and angle through said longitudinal slot.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A holder for retaining a hunting bow as claimed in claim 1, said fixed bow-retaining member having an elongated shaft, and a cylindrical resilient sleeve mounted on said shaft.
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) | 1988-09-23 | 1989-03-25 | 1989-09-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-09-23 | 1993-03-25 | 1993-09-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-09-23 | 1997-03-25 | 1997-09-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |