US5246154A
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Carrier for archery bow and other equipment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-11-29
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Granted: 1993-09-21
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Expires: 2011-11-29
Abstract
Abstract A carrying device for archery bow and other equipment. The device includes an adjustable shoulder strap and an attached shock cord large enough to diagonally encircle the user's body. A padded shoulder protector and pull tab-manufacturer's label are affixed to the strap. An attachment-release assembly including a block and an attachment cord is suspended from the shock cord.
Inventors
- 👤 O. Clair Adams
- 👤 Anita C. Adams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 13:51
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41C; F41C33/00; F41C33/002; A; A45; A45F; A45F3/00; A45F3/14; F41B; F41B5/00; F41B5/14; F41B5/1442; F41B5/1461; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/913; Y10S224/916
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A weapon carrier for releasably supporting a weapon on a user, comprising: a block configured with a hook; an attachment cord having a first and a second end, the first end connected to the block, the attachment cord configured to extend about the weapon and engage the hook such that the weapon is supported by the carrier, the block further configured with release actuator means for causing the block to rotate upon the application of a force to the release actuator means and releasing the attachment cord from engagement with the hook to thereby release the weapon from the carrier; and a carrying cord attached to the block, the block attached to the cord such that the block may rotate upon the application of a force to the release actuator means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A weapon carrier for releasably supporting a weapon on a user, comprising: a block configured with a hook; an attachment cord having a first and a second end, the first end connected to the block, the attachment cord configured to extend about the weapon and engage the hook such that the weapon is supported by the carrier, the block further configured with release actuator means for causing the block to rotate upon the application of a force to the release actuator means and releasing the attachment cord from engagement with the hook to thereby release the weapon from the carrier; and a carrying cord attached to the block, the block attached to the cord such that the block may rotate upon the application of a force to the release actuator means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A weapon carrier as defined in claim 1, wherein the second end of the attachment cord is configured with a loop such that engagement of the attachment cord with the hook may be accomplished by the user placing the loop on the hook.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A weapon carrier as defined in claim 1, wherein the block is configured with a first and second hole and the carrying cord extends through the first hole and the attachment cord extends through the second hole.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A weapon carrier as defined in claim 3, wherein the attachment cord is configured as a continuous loop.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
A weapon carrier as defined in claim 1, wherein the block is further configured such that when the carrier is worn over the torso of the user, with the attachment cord, and such that actuation of the release actuator means causes the hook to move to a substantially horizontal position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
A weapon carrier as defined in claim 1, wherein the carrying cord is configured as a continuous loop thereby enabling the carrying cord to diagonally encircle the torso of the user.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
45 words
A weapon carrier as defined in claim 6, further comprising a pull tab attached to the carrying cord, the pull tab configured such that the user may pull down on the pull tab to thereby rotate the carrying cord about the torso of the user.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
157 words
A weapon carrier for releasably supporting a weapon on a user, comprising: a block configured with a hook, a release actuator and a first and second hole; an attachment cord configured as a continuous loop and extending through the second hole of the block, the attachment cord further configured to extend about the weapon and engage the hook by the user placing the loop over the hook such that the weapon is supported with the hook disposed in a substantially vertical position, the block further configured such that actuation of the release actuator causes the block to rotate, thereby causing the hook to move to a substantially horizontal position and releasing the attachment cord from engagement with the hook to thereby release the weapon from the carrier; and a carrying cord comprising a continuous loop and extending through the first hole of the block such that the carrying cord may diagonally encircle the torso of the user.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
157 words
A weapon carrier for releasably supporting a weapon on a user, comprising: a block configured with a hook, a release actuator and a first and second hole; an attachment cord configured as a continuous loop and extending through the second hole of the block, the attachment cord further configured to extend about the weapon and engage the hook by the user placing the loop over the hook such that the weapon is supported with the hook disposed in a substantially vertical position, the block further configured such that actuation of the release actuator causes the block to rotate, thereby causing the hook to move to a substantially horizontal position and releasing the attachment cord from engagement with the hook to thereby release the weapon from the carrier; and a carrying cord comprising a continuous loop and extending through the first hole of the block such that the carrying cord may diagonally encircle the torso of the user.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
45 words
A weapon carrier as defined in claim 8, further comprising a pull tab attached to the carrying cord, the pull tab configured such that the user may pull down on the pull tab to thereby rotate the carrying cord about the torso of the user.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-09-20 | 1997-03-22 | 1997-09-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-09-20 | 2001-03-22 | 2001-09-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-09-20 | 2005-03-22 | 2005-09-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |