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US3901209A
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Wrist braced slingshot
Assignee: IHO Holding GmbH and Co KG
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Filing: 1974-01-30
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Granted: 1975-08-26
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Expires: 1994-01-30
Abstract
Abstract A slingshot having a pistol grip type handle for grip having a yoke or crotch with flexible members attached to the arms of the yoke and to a pad or holder for a missile or projectile. Extending from the bottom of the pistol grip is a brace which extends rearwardly and has a curved part that fits over the arm or wrist of the user so as to securely brace and stabilize the slingshot in use. The brace is spring held and adjustable within the handle between positions, one of which allows pivotal aiming adjustment of the pistol grip relative to the brace. The brace may be frictionally held within the handle, thus preventing rotation of the handle with respect to the brace.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Woolsey
- 👤 Wallace C Kerr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 12:18
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41B; F41B3/00; F41B3/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A slingshot comprising a yolk having a hand grip, flexible members having a missle pouch connected to the yolk, wrist brace means for resisting twisting of the hand grip, said means being frictionally detachably mountable in the hand grip and having an end portion extending rearwardly from the hand grip and having a part engageable on a user''s wrist, said hand grip having a frictional retention securement means for providing the detachable securement of the wrist brace, and the frictional retention securement means permitting a plurality of frictionally retained adjustable positions of the hand grip with respect to the wrist brace, and at least one of the plurality of adjusted positions of the hand grip permitting the latter to rotate relative to the wrist brace, and the part of the wrist brace engageable with a user''s body steadies and stabilizes the slingshot when in use.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A slingshot comprising a yolk having a hand grip, flexible members having a missle pouch connected to the yolk, wrist brace means for resisting twisting of the hand grip, said means being frictionally detachably mountable in the hand grip and having an end portion extending rearwardly from the hand grip and having a part engageable on a user''s wrist, said hand grip having a frictional retention securement means for providing the detachable securement of the wrist brace, and the frictional retention securement means permitting a plurality of frictionally retained adjustable positions of the hand grip with respect to the wrist brace, and at least one of the plurality of adjusted positions of the hand grip permitting the latter to rotate relative to the wrist brace, and the part of the wrist brace engageable with a user''s body steadies and stabilizes the slingshot when in use.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A slingshot as in claim 1 wherein said frictional retention securement for the securement of the wrist brace to the hand grip further comprises detent means on said wrist brace and a spring means on said hand grip for engaging said detent means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The slingshot as in claim 2 wherein said detent means further comprises a preselected plurality of detents corresponding in number to the plurality of adjusted positions thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The slingshot as in claim 3 wherein at least one of said adjusted positions of said wrist brace is a non-rotatable position with respect to said hand grip.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
68 words
The slingshot as in claim 1 wherein said frictional retention securement means further comprises a flattened portion on said wrist brace detachably insertable in said hand grip, and a slot means in said hand grip for frictionally engaging said flattened portion in at least another of said plurality of adjusted positions thereof, whereby relative rotation of the wrist brace means with respect to the hand grip is prevented.
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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) | 1978-08-25 | 1979-02-24 | 1979-08-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-25 | 1983-02-24 | 1983-08-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-25 | 1987-02-24 | 1987-08-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |