CLASS 124, MECHANICAL GUNS AND PROJECTORS |
2 | COMBINED WITH CAP EXPLODER: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices having combined therewith means for exploding a
cap or other explosive noise making device.
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3 | ELECTROMAGNETIC: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices for projecting missiles through the air by means
of electromagnetic impulses applied to the projectile during its
progress through the barrel of the projecting device.
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54 | ELECTRICALLY ACTUATED PROJECTILE STRIKER: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus wherein an object or missile is impelled by a
member impacting said object or missile, which member derives its
impacting force by electrical energy applied to said member.
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4 | CENTRIFUGAL: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices for projecting missiles through the air by means
of a centrifugal or swinging movement, as distinguished from a straight
line impulsion.
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5 | . Hand: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 4. Devices, which are held in the hand and caused to throw
a missile by a swinging movement of the human arm. They may be assisted
by a spring or flexible element in the throwing device but this
must merely add to the effect of the throwing action of the human
arm.
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6 | . Mechanical: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 4. Devices, in which the throwing movement is produced by mechanical
means. Includes devices for mechanically pitching a baseball.
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7 | .. Spring: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Devices in which the mechanical throwing device is actuated
by a spring. Includes devices for mechanically pitching a baseball.
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8 | ... Rotating about vertical axis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 7. Devices in which a mechanical throwing arm is rotated about
a vertical axis by means of a spring, usually clay target throwing
devices.
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9 | .... Automatically varied throwing angle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 8. Devices, in which the angle at which the projectile is thrown is varied automatically, usually for the purpose of introducing an element of uncertainty. | |
10 | PINCH: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices in which a pinching or squeezing force is applied, usually to curved surfaces of a projectile. | |
55 | PROJECTOR FOR IMPELLING PUFF OF GAS ONLY: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus wherein no more than a blast or volume of gaseous
material is impelled, said blast or volume having dimensions that
are small relative to the distance to which the blast is impelled.
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56 | FLUID PRESSURE: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus wherein an object or missile is propelled or impelled
by energy applied thereto, which energy is exerted by way of a force
tending to compress or expand the volume of a liquid or a gaseous
material.
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57 | . Self-contained in projectile or projectile-carrying cartridge: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 56. Apparatus wherein a missile is caused to move by discharge
of fluid from a pressurized chamber, in which apparatus, either
a) the missile holds the chamber therein for discharge of pressurized
fluid therefrom as the missile is propelled, or b) the missile is
held by the chamber and forms a seal to hold the pressurized fluid
in the chamber until the moment of discharge, and at discharge the
missile is impelled by the pressurized fluid from the chamber.
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58 | . Adapter for coverting projector force or projectile: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 56. Apparatus wherein significance is attributed to means whereby
the apparatus may be changed, a) from an apparatus using other than
fluid-pressure energy to an apparatus using fluid-pressure energy,
or b) from an apparatus projecting one type or size of missile to
an apparatus projecting another type or size of missile.
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59 | . Having common supply to plural projector barrels: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 56. Apparatus provided with two or more tubes, any of which tubes guides the launching of a missile while the missile is within the confines of the apparatus, and provided with means to connect the same source of pressurized fluid to any or all of the tubes selectively. | |
60 | . Provided by surge of pressure into evacuated projector barrel: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 56. Apparatus wherein the energy to impel a missile is applied by removing from a chamber a quantity of gas, and the missile is subsequently released to be projected through and out of the chamber under the urging of ambient gas behind the missile suddenly filling the chamber. | |
61 | . Applied to intermediate projectile-engaging member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 56. Apparatus provided with a component located between the missile and a source of pressurized fluid, which component is pushed by the pressurized fluid into impacting contact with the missile, thereby to impel the missile. | |
62 | . Provided by user"s mouth or lungs: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 56. Apparatus wherein the source of pressurized fluid for impelling
a missile is the respiratory system of a person using the apparatus.
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63 | . Provided by movement of user-actuated, projector-mounted pressure member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 56. Apparatus provided with a component that is carried by the
apparatus and is driven relative to the apparatus by an action of
the user of such apparatus, wherein the driving of said component
pressurizes the fluid that impels a missile.
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64 | .. To create surge of pressure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 63. Apparatus wherein the driving of said component generates a sudden rush of pressurized fluid that impels the missile as the component is driven. | |
65 | ... By plunger moving within cylinder: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 64. Apparatus wherein the component is a piston having a periphery
substantially conforming to the interior surface of a tube, and
the piston reciprocates inside of the tube to pressurize fluid within
the tube.
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66 | .... By spring-driven plunger: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 65. Apparatus wherein the driving of said piston is caused by
a resilient element.
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67 | ..... Within cylinder having diameter larger than projector barrel: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 66. Apparatus wherein the piston reciprocates inside of a first
tube and the missile is impelled from a second tube, and wherein
the inside diametral dimension of said first tube is greater than
the inside diametral dimension of said second tube, and wherein
the tubes are connected for passage of fluid, whereby pressure generated
in said first tube is used to impel the missile from said second
tube.
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68 | ...... With recoil-absorbing mechanism: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 67. Apparatus wherein the action force that drives the piston for pressurizing the fluid creates a reaction force, which apparatus is provided with means to consume or compensate for the reaction force. | |
69 | .. To store pressure in valved container: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 63. Apparatus wherein the driving of said component generates pressurized fluid that is held in a chamber, which chamber is provided with means for a) closing the chamber to hold pressurized fluid therein or b) opening the chamber to permit the pressurized fluid to be discharged or recharged. | |
70 | . With check valve permitting recharge, and control valve for discharge, of fluid pressure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 56. Apparatus provided with a chamber for containing the pressurized
fluid, which chamber includes a check valve whereby pressurized fluid
admitted to the chamber, and also includes a control valve whereby
pressurized fluid released from the chamber to impel a missile.
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71 | . With control for discharge of fluid pressure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 56. Apparatus provided with means for regulating the release
of pressurized fluid from a chamber that contains said pressurized
fluid, which means is triggered by a user of the apparatus.
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72 | .. For continual projection of successive projectiles (e.g., for "rapid fire", etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 71. Apparatus wherein significance is attributed to a manner
of operating the apparatus such that a single actuation of a control
member causes a plurality of missiles to be launched in quick sequence.
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73 | .. By valve means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 71. Apparatus wherein the regulating means is a control valve
which may be opened to release pressurized fluid to impel a missile.
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74 | ... For discharge of pressure from removably mounted cartridge: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 73. Apparatus wherein a chamber that may be put into and taken out of the apparatus is the source of pressurized fluid, which apparatus is provided with a control valve coacting with said chamber containing pressurized fluid to regulate the release of fluid from the chamber. | |
75 | ... Opened by fluid pressure-actuated means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 73. Apparatus wherein the control valve includes a member, which member is triggered by a user to be moved by pressurized fluid to regulate release of pressurized fluid to impel a missile. | |
76 | ... Opened by spring-actuated means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 73. Apparatus wherein the control valve includes a member, which member is triggered by a user to be moved by a resilient element to regulate release of pressurized fluid to impel a missile. | |
77 | ... Opened by electrically actuated means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 73. Apparatus wherein the control valve includes a member, which
member is triggered to be moved by electrical energy to regulate
release of pressurized fluid to impel a missile.
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16 | SPRING: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices in which the impelling force is the action of a
spring applied either directly or through a plunger or similar means
to the projectile. Includes devices impelled by a spring for sliding
projectiles off a smooth plate.
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17 | . Elastic band: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Devices in which the impelling spring is a band or strip
of elastic material, usually rubber.
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18 | .. Self-projected band: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Devices, in which the elastic propelling spring is also itself the projectile. | |
19 | ... Repeating: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Devices, having provision for releasing a plurality of self-projected
elastic bands in succession.
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20.1 | .. Having handle (e.g., crotch type slingshot): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Device including an elastic projector attached to the end
of an extension from a handle and so arranged as to be capable of
propelling a projectile through space.
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20.2 | ... Magazine handle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 20.1. Device in which the portion of the device adapted for being grasped has means for storing additional projectiles. | |
20.3 | ... Arrow or dart projector: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 20.1. Handle having an elastic band specifically adapted to project an elongated member having a tipped end and a fletched end adapted for stabilizing its flight. | |
21 | .. Guided projectile: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Devices, in which the starting path of the missile is directed
through a tubular barrel or along a grooved track or the equivalent
thereof.
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22 | ... Dart or arrow projector: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 21. Devices, in which the structure is peculiarly adapted to
the projection by elastic bands of long-shafted projectiles, such
as darts or arrows.
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23.1 | . Bow: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Device in which the straightening of a bowed elongated spring
provides the projecting force.
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24.1 | .. Having projectile guide: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 23.1. Device, having some means for directing the initial path
of a projectile along a desired trajectory.
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25 | ... Crossbow: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 24. Devices, in which the guide for the projectile is an elongated
member at right angles to the bow spring. These are the devices
commonly known as crossbows.
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25.5 | ... Having projectile supply: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 24.1. A bow having a projectile guide, having support means for
holding one or more quarrels in ready reserve, e.g., a quiver.
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25.6 | .. Compound bow: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 23.1. Apparatus in which the bow has either (1) a fixed or variable
mechanical advantage means for decreasing the force required to
hold the bow at full draw, or (2) means for accelerating the projectile
during launch at an increasing rate.
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25.7 | .. Having projectile supply: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 23.1. A bow, having support means for holding one or more arrows
in ready reserve, e.g., a quiver.
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26 | . Guided projectile: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Devices, in which the starting path of the projectile is
directed along a desired path, usually by means of a tubular barrel
or grooved track or the equivalent thereof. This includes devices in
which the projectile travels along an internal guide.
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27 | .. Gun type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Devices, having the appearance of a firearm or piece of
ordnance, and having an actual barrel for guiding the projectile
and a trigger for releasing the projectile.
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28 | ... Converted firearm: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 27. Devices, in which an actual firearm or piece of ordnance
is converted into a spring projector by the use of some temporary
converting structure. Includes the converting structure, per se. In
many cases the projecting structure acts only to expel means to
mark a target adjacent the muzzle of the firearm or piece of ordnance,
and the marking device is not intended to completely leave the projector.
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29 | ... Mounted: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 27. Devices, which are supported or mounted on some fixed or
movable structure, as distinguished from devices to be carried in
the hand or supported by the human body.
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78 | PROJECTILE IMPELLED BY COACTING WHEELS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus provided with two drums rotating on parallel axes in opposite rotational directions so that their adjacent peripheries are moving in the same direction, the drums being spaced apart so that their adjacent peripheries are separated by a distance substantially equal to or slightly less than a cross-sectional dimension of a missile that will pass between the drums, whereby as the missile passes between the drums in tangential relation thereto, the missile will be accelerated by contact with the peripheries of the rotating drums. | |
79 | PROJECTILE IMPELLED BY USER-PROVIDED FORCE: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus provided with a member for impacting against a missile when the member is moved, which member is impacted by a user of the apparatus and transmits the motion of the user into motion of the member to impact against and impel the missile. | |
80 | ELEMENT: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device wherein significance is attributed to a particular
portion of the structure or operating mechanism of a projectile-throwing
or impelling apparatus.
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31 | . Trigger or releasing mechanism: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Devices for releasing the force which impels or throws the
projectile.
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32 | .. Electrical: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Devices, in which some electrical device is used.
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33 | .. Chance operated: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Devices, in which an element of chance is introduced, usually to make the time at which the release takes place uncertain or unpredictable. | |
34 | .. Remote: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Devices for releasing the propelling force from a location remote from the actual projector. | |
35.1 | .. Cord or band: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Trigger or release mechanism, particularly adapted to release
a flexible cord or elastic band from a stressed state to either
transfer or provide the force to impel a projectile.
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35.2 | ... Bow lock or archery trigger for compound or long bow: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 35.1. Device, wherein the release means is particularly adapted to be grasped by an archer and to permit a smooth, controlled, repeatable mechanized release of the bow string when shooting an arrow. | |
36 | .. Swinging arm release: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Devices for releasing a swinging arm which throws or impels a projectile. | |
37 | .. Plunger release: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Devices and mechanism, for releasing a plunger which is driven by a spring or other means to impel a projectile. | |
38 | ... Variable force: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37. Devices in which the force with which the plunger moves may be varied. For example, the releasing mechanism may be caused to operate upon a different point or notch on the plunger. | |
39 | ... Continuous firing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37. Devices for projecting a succession of missiles, as long as the mechanism is operated or until the supply in the projector is exhaused. Usually a resetting of the impelling plunger is alternated with the release. | |
40 | .. Safety lock: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Devices for preventing the premature discharge or impelling
of the projectile.
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41.1 | . Projectile holder or carrier: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Apparatus specifically adapted for positioning or transporting
a projectile in association with the projector while the combination
is in a ready-to-fire state.
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42 | .. Disk: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 41. Devices, particularly adapted to hold or carry projectiles of disk shape. | |
43 | ... Disk target clip or carrier: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 42. Devices, where the projectiles are targets usually of clay or other easily frangible material. Includes devices to release the projectile at the desired point. | |
44 | .. Boomerang: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 41. Devices, particularly adapted to carry or hold projectiles of shapes commonly known as boomerangs. | |
44.5 | .. For a longbow or compound bow: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 41.1. Projectile holder or carrier, particularly adapted for holding
or positioning the unlocked portion of an elongated projectile adjacent
the projector prior to release of the projectile, e.g., an arrow
rest.
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44.6 | .. Magnetic restraint: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 41.1. Projectile holder or carrier, wherein a magnet is used to position or retain a projectile prior to firing. | |
44.7 | .. Fluid overcomes restraining force: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 41.1. Projectile holder or carrier, wherein a pressurized fluid
is used to overpower the positioning or retaining means and thereby
fire the projectile.
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45 | . Magazine: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Devices for holding or carrying a supply of projectiles
in or on the projecting devices, usually in such a way that they
are fed automatically into position to be thrown or impelled. The
relation of the magazine structure to such other parts of the projector
as the projectile guiding barrel, may be set forth provided those other
elements are recited or described only to show the arrangement or
relationship of the magazine.
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46 | .. Disk target: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 45. Devices, particularly adapted to hold or carry a supply of disk targets. | |
47 | ... Gravity fed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 46. Devices, in which the feeding of the projectiles to the
projector takes place by the action of gravity.
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48 | .. Rotary: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 45. Devices, in which the magazine is rotated step by step, supplying a projectile at each step in its rotation. | |
49 | .. Gravity fed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 45. Devices, in which the feeding of the projectiles takes place
by the action of gravity.
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50 | ... Having cut-off: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 49. Devices, in which the continuous feeding of projectiles is prevented by some means which permits them to pass into position only at a certain desired period or position of the other parts of the projector. This cut-off must be something other than the driving or impelling member of the projector. | |
51.1 | .. Mechanical projectile feed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 45. Subject matter, in which a projectile is moved from a magazine
to the ready-to-fire position by means of a chute, ramp, conveyor,
linkage, or other mechanical means.
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52 | ... Spring: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 51.1. Devices, operated or driven by a spring. | |
53 | .... Having cut-off: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 52. Devices, in which the continuous feeding of projectiles is prevented by some means which permits them to pass into position only at a certain desired period or position of the other parts of the projector. This cut-off must be something other than the driving or impelling member of the projector. | |
53.5 | ... Fluid projectile feed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 51.1. Subject matter, in which a projectile is moved from a magazine to the ready-to-fire position by hydraulic or pneumatic means. | |
81 | . Means for producing projectile spin or deflection: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Device which imparts a rapid rotation to a missile about an axis that is substantially coincident with the line of movement of the missile, or which diverts a moving missile from one trajectory to a different trajectory as it is being impelled from a projectile-impelling apparatus. | |
82 | . Means for feeding projectile or ejecting cartridge: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Device which moves a missile relative to a projector thereof
before it is impelled therefrom, such movement being for the purpose
of locating the missile in proper position to be impelled, or which
removes from a projector the cartridge of a projectile-carrying
cartridge after the launching of a missile from the cartridge.
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83 | . Projector barrel: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Device in which the particular portion is a tube on the projectile-impelling apparatus, which tube guides a missile during the short time that the missile is within the apparatus just before it is fully launched therefrom. | |
84 | .. On convertible or adjustable projector: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 83. Device in which one tube can be exchanged for another tube, or in which a tube can be varied in dimension, whereby missiles of varying dimensions can be launched from a particular projectile-impelling apparatus, or in which a particular tube may be mounted on one form of stock (e.g., to simulate a hand gun) or mounted on another form of stock (e.g., to simulate a rifle). | |
85 | .. With surrounding cylinder: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 83. Device in which the tube that guides the missile is enclosed along substantially its entire length by a second tube spaced radially from the guiding tube. | |
86 | . For archery projector: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Device in which the particular portion is part of an apparatus
wherein a user impels an arrow from a bow.
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87 | .. Bow sight: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 86. Device in which the particular portion is a component that
aids a user to properly aim an arrow towards its target.
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88 | .. Bow handle or attachment thereto: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 86. Device in which the particular portion is a bow handle,
or a component fastened thereto.
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89 | ... For stabilization thereof: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 88. Device in which the portion or component tends to prevent excess motion of the bow, especially during launching of an arrow therefrom. | |
90 | .. Bow string or attachment thereto: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 86. Device in which the particular portion is a bow string,
or a component fastened thereto.
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91 | ... Nock-point locator: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 90. Device in which the portion or component serves to position
the nock of an arrow relative to its correct position on the strings
to properly launch the arrow.
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92 | ... Silencer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 90. Device in which the portion or component tends to reduce the noise that normally is caused by vibration of a string after release thereof. | |
1 | MISCELLANEOUS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device not classifiable above.
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900 | LIMB TIP ROTATABLE ELEMENT STRUCTURE: |
Collection of documents disclosing reels, cams, eccentrics, pulleys, wheels, etc., which are mounted at or near an extreme end of a bow stave in such fashion as to be operatively associated with a means for increasing the shooter"s mechanical advantage, e.g., the pulleys of a compound bow. | |
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