Blind for attachment to a bow
AssigneeOak Ridge Innovation, LLC
InventorsWilliam Shannon Carpenter, Steven Andrew Sauer, Jeffrey David Myers
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Abstract
The present invention discloses a bow blind designed for connection to an archery bow, comprising a fan portion and a mounting bracket affixed to the fan portion. The mounting bracket is capable of being securely attached to the archery bow, while the fan portion is structured to move radially between a retracted state and an unfurled state. This innovative bow blind provides archers with a versatile and efficient solution for concealing themselves during hunting activities, offering ease of use and enhanced functionality in the field.
Claims22
A bow blind configured for attachment to an archery bow, the bow blind comprising:
- a fan portion;
- and
- a mounting bracket attached to the fan portion;
- wherein the mounting bracket is operably attachable to the archery bow;
- wherein the fan portion is configured to radially move between a retracted position and an unfurled position.
A bow blind configured for attachment to an archery bow, the bow blind comprising:
- a fan portion comprising:
- a plurality of spokes that are pivotally connected to one another at a pivot axis at a proximal end;
- and
- a flexible material operably connected to the plurality of spokes;
- and
- a mounting bracket configured to attach the fan portion to an archery bow;
- wherein the fan portion is configured to radially move between a retracted position and an unfurled position;
- wherein the plurality of spokes includes a first outer spoke, a second outer spoke, and a plurality of inner spokes, with the plurality of inner spokes sandwiched between the first outer spoke and the second outer spoke;
- wherein each of the plurality of spokes is elongated in shape and extends between a proximal end and a distal end;
- wherein the plurality of spokes are aligned with one another along a pivot axis, near the proximal ends, such that the plurality of spokes pivot relative to one another about the pivot axis to move the flexible material between the retracted position and the unfurled position.
A bow blind configured for attachment to an archery bow, the bow blind comprising:
- a fan portion comprising:
- a plurality of spokes that are pivotally connected to one another at a pivot axis at a proximal end;
- and
- a flexible material operably connected to the plurality of spokes;
- and
- a mounting bracket configured to attach the fan portion to an archery bow;
- wherein the fan portion is configured to radially move between a retracted position and an unfurled position;
- wherein the plurality of spokes includes a first outer spoke, a second outer spoke, and a plurality of inner spokes, with the plurality of inner spokes sandwiched between the first outer spoke and the second outer spoke;
- wherein each of the plurality of spokes is elongated in shape and extends between a proximal end and a distal end;
- wherein the plurality of spokes are aligned with one another along a pivot axis, near the proximate ends, such that the plurality of spokes pivot relative to one another about the pivot axis to move the flexible material between the retracted position and the unfurled position;
- wherein the fan portion further comprises a connection member;
- wherein the mounting bracket further includes a slotted mounting block defining a longitudinal slot, extending therethrough, configured to receive and engage with the connection member;
- wherein the connection member is integrally formed with the first outer spoke, near the proximal end, radially extending from the pivot axis;
- wherein the connection member defines a pair of reciprocal squeeze tabs providing a gap therebetween to allow lateral flexing, each having an upper flat catch and a lower flat catch, which are configured to simultaneously couple with the longitudinal slot when the connection member is fully inserted into the slotted mounting block.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.