Strap assembly for bow string release mechanism
First Claim
1. A strap assembly for securing a bow string release mechanism to an archer'"'"'s hand in such a manner that the release mechanism may be engaged and operated by the fingers, the strap assembly comprising:
- a. a substantially rigid base adapted to be placed in contact with the palm of the hand, the base having opposite ends, one end adjacent the fingers and the other end adjacent the wrist;
b. coupling means supported by the rigid base for securing a bow string release mechanism to the finger adjacent end;
c. an elongate first wrist strap secured to the base and adapted to encircle the wrist;
d. a wrist attachment means on the elongate strap for releasably securing the strap to the archer between the thumb and wrist of the archer'"'"'s hand; and
e. means located between the first wrist strap and the base and adapted for permitting the base to be folded over the strap and away from the palm without first removing the strap from the wrist.
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Abstract
A strap assembly for securing a bow string release mechanism to the hand of an archer includes a substantially rigid base to be held in the palm of the hand with the bow string release mechanism projecting outwardly from the base through the space between the thumb and forefinger and a strap secured to the base for wrapping around the hand of the archer to secure the base to the hand. The base may be foldable over the strap to remove the base and bow string release mechanism from the palm of the hand for freeing the hand of the archer for other functions without removing the strap assembly.
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24 Claims
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1. A strap assembly for securing a bow string release mechanism to an archer'"'"'s hand in such a manner that the release mechanism may be engaged and operated by the fingers, the strap assembly comprising:
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a. a substantially rigid base adapted to be placed in contact with the palm of the hand, the base having opposite ends, one end adjacent the fingers and the other end adjacent the wrist; b. coupling means supported by the rigid base for securing a bow string release mechanism to the finger adjacent end; c. an elongate first wrist strap secured to the base and adapted to encircle the wrist; d. a wrist attachment means on the elongate strap for releasably securing the strap to the archer between the thumb and wrist of the archer'"'"'s hand; and e. means located between the first wrist strap and the base and adapted for permitting the base to be folded over the strap and away from the palm without first removing the strap from the wrist. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A strap assembly for securing a bow string release mechanism to an archer'"'"'s hand in such a manner that the release mechanism may be engaged and operated by the fingers, the strap assembly comprising:
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a. a substantially rigid base adapted to be placed in contact with the palm of the hand, the base having opposite ends, one end adjacent the fingers and the other end adjacent the wrist; b. coupling means supported by the rigid base for securing a bow string release mechanism to the finger adjacent end; c. an elongate first strap secured to the base at the wrist adjacent end; d. attachment means on the strap for releasably securing the strap about the wrist; e. means located between the strap and the base and adapted for permitting the base to be folded over the strap and away from the palm without first removing the strap from the wrist; and f. an enlarged finger pad secured to the base at said finger adjacent edge for supporting one or more fingers of the user when the strap assembly is secured to the wrist. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21)
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22. A strap assembly for securing a bow string release mechanism to the wrist in such a manner that the release mechanism may be engaged and operated by the fingers, the strap assembly comprising:
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a. a substantially rigid base adapted to be placed in at least a portion of the palm of the hand, the base having opposite ends, one end adjacent the fingers and the other end adjacent the wrist. b. coupling means supported by the rigid base for securing a bow strip release mechanism to the finger adjacent end; c. a cushioning, non-stretchable material for covering said base, said material extending beyond the wrist adjacent end of the base; d. the extended portion of said cushioning, non-stretchable material defining an elongate wrist strap secured to the base at the wrist adjacent end and adapted to be wrapped around the wrist of the user; e. wrist attaching means on the wrist strap for releasable securing the wrist strap about the waist; and f. the cushioning, non-stretchable material includes a live hinge for defining means between the wrist strap and the base for permitting the base to be folded over the wrist strap and away from the palm without first removing the wrist strap from the wrist.
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23. A strap assembly for securing a bow string release mechanism to the wrist in such a manner that the release mechanism may be engaged and operated by the fingers, the strap assembly comprising:
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a. a substantially rigid base adapted to be placed in at least a portion of the palm of the hand, the base having opposite ends, one end adjacent the fingers and the other end adjacent the wrist; b. coupling means supported by the rigid base for securing a bow string release mechanism to the finger adjacent end; c. an elongate wrist strap secured to the base at the wrist adjacent ends; d. a wrist attachment means on the wrist strap for releasable securing the wrist strap about the wrist; e. means located between the wrist strap and the base adapted for permitting the base to be folded over the wrist strap and away from the palm without first removing the wrist strap from the wrist; f. an enlarged finger pad comprising an elongate, substantially cylindrical shaped pad with an integral, radially projecting, axially extending mounting plate for securing the pad to the base, the pad for supporting one or more fingers of the user when the strap assembly is secured to the wrist. - View Dependent Claims (24)
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