US4553522A
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Mounting means for bow stabilizers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-10-03
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Granted: 1985-11-19
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Expires: 2003-10-03
Abstract
Abstract A device for resiliently mounting a pair of stabilizer rods for universal angular adjustment on a bow has a central member fixed to the bow and having a cylindrical portion projecting from each end, a pair of intermediate members each has a bore in one end receiving a cylindrical portion for rotation thereon and an axial slot bifercating it's other end, and a pair of outer end members each having a flat sided portion projecting from one end entering a slot and rotatable on a screw passing transversely through the bifercated end portions and the flat sided projection and threadedly engaged in one bifercated portion so as to prevent rotation when tightened; each of the outer end members having means at the other end for attachment of a stabilizer rod. An axial slit in the walls defining each bore causes the walls of the bore to grip the cylindrical portion therein to also prevent axial rotation of the intermediate member when the screw is tightened and a resilient member operatively connecting the flat sided projecting portions and the stabilizer rod attaching means.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald G. Topping
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 06:35
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41B; F41B5/00; F41B5/14; F41B5/1403; F41B5/1426
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
357 words
A device for mounting a pair of stabilizers on a bow for universal adjustment of their angular projection from opposite sides of a bow comprising: a central, elongated section (12) having an intermediate portion arranged for the transverse, fixed attachment to a bow, said central section (12) also being provided with a cylindrical portion (28) extending axially outward from each end, a pair of elongated intermediate sections (14) each having a bore (30) extending axially inward from one end and each fittingly receiving therein one of said cylindrical portions (28) for rotation thereon about a first axis, said pair of intermediate sections (14) each having a slot (32) extending axially inward from its other end thereby to bifurcate said other end and to provide two spaced portions (34) with adjacent flat surfaces, said pair of intermediate sections (14) each being further provided with a slit (42) extending axially from the bottom of said slot (32) into said bore (30) thereby to provide resiliency, a pair of elongated end sections (16) each having a flat sided portion (36) extending axially outward from one end and fittingly inserted between said spaced portions (34) of one of said pair of intermediate sections (14), and each of said pair of end sections (16) having a screw threaded bore extending axially inward from its other end for the screw threaded attachment thereto of one end of a stabilizer (60), aligned aperatures (40), (41) and (43) extending through said spaced portions (34) and said flat sided portion (36) of each of said sections (14) and (16) are provided, and a single screw (38) extending through said aligned apertures in said portions (34) and (36) of each of said sections (14) and (16) provides a second, perpendicular axis of rotation for each end section (16) relative to each intermediate section (14) when loosened, and when tightened sufficiently screw (38) clamps a cylindrical portion (28) of central section (12) in a bore (30) of intermediate section (14) and clamps said flat sided portion (36) of end section (16) between spaced portions (34) of intermediate section (14) to provide a locked universal adjustment of each stabilizer.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
357 words
A device for mounting a pair of stabilizers on a bow for universal adjustment of their angular projection from opposite sides of a bow comprising: a central, elongated section (12) having an intermediate portion arranged for the transverse, fixed attachment to a bow, said central section (12) also being provided with a cylindrical portion (28) extending axially outward from each end, a pair of elongated intermediate sections (14) each having a bore (30) extending axially inward from one end and each fittingly receiving therein one of said cylindrical portions (28) for rotation thereon about a first axis, said pair of intermediate sections (14) each having a slot (32) extending axially inward from its other end thereby to bifurcate said other end and to provide two spaced portions (34) with adjacent flat surfaces, said pair of intermediate sections (14) each being further provided with a slit (42) extending axially from the bottom of said slot (32) into said bore (30) thereby to provide resiliency, a pair of elongated end sections (16) each having a flat sided portion (36) extending axially outward from one end and fittingly inserted between said spaced portions (34) of one of said pair of intermediate sections (14), and each of said pair of end sections (16) having a screw threaded bore extending axially inward from its other end for the screw threaded attachment thereto of one end of a stabilizer (60), aligned aperatures (40), (41) and (43) extending through said spaced portions (34) and said flat sided portion (36) of each of said sections (14) and (16) are provided, and a single screw (38) extending through said aligned apertures in said portions (34) and (36) of each of said sections (14) and (16) provides a second, perpendicular axis of rotation for each end section (16) relative to each intermediate section (14) when loosened, and when tightened sufficiently screw (38) clamps a cylindrical portion (28) of central section (12) in a bore (30) of intermediate section (14) and clamps said flat sided portion (36) of end section (16) between spaced portions (34) of intermediate section (14) to provide a locked universal adjustment of each stabilizer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
65 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 in which said pairs of end section (16) each comprise two members (54) and (58), in which said flat sided portions (36) are portions of said members (54) and in which said screw threaded bores for attaching one end of stabilizers are formed in said members (58), and in which said members (54) and (58) are resiliently connected.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
107 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 in which the free fit of said cylindrical portions (28) in said bores (30) relative to the free fit of said flat sided portions (36) between said spaced portions (34) is such that as said screws (38) are initially tightened rotational adjustment of said intermediate sections (14) on said cylindrical projecting ends of sections (12) will become securely locked while said end sections (16) may be freely rotationally adjusted on screws (38) relative to intermediate sections (14) and when screws (38) are further tightened rotational adjustment of end sections (16) relative to intermediate sections (14) will also become securely locked.
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) | 1988-11-18 | 1989-05-20 | 1989-11-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-11-18 | 1993-05-20 | 1993-11-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-11-18 | 1997-05-20 | 1997-11-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |