US20100258516A1

US20100258516A1 - Lazy man's stand

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Publication number: US20100258516A1
Application number: US12/384,784
Authority: US
Inventors: Jarvis Dewayne Howard
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2009-04-09
Filing date: 2009-04-09
Publication date: 2010-10-14

Abstract

The present invention provides an archery bow rest and arrow holder that can be used easily and freely during hunting and competition down times. The bow rest with attached arrow holder is free standing and light weight that has a quick easy setup for the convenience of outdoor hunting, backyard shooting or archery competition. The bow rest and arrow holder is designed for outdoor ground use only. It is designed in a manner that does not take up space, and can be easily carried, sporting a coated handle. The attached bow cradle has coated prongs, and the arrow holder is attached in a manner that allows easy access without interfering with the bow in anyway.

Description

BACKGROUND

This invention relates generally to archery. In that being a device for supporting bow and arrows during “idle time” of hunting, archery practice and competition.
Generally the hunter and/or competitor has quite a bit of time while waiting on game or in between targets and other competitors. This device has been designed and constructed with them in mind.
This device is light weight and easily carried. This device is vertical with a 90 degree 4 inch rubber coated handle. It has a 33 inch by ⅜ inch steel main shaft, with attached bow cradle and arrow holder. With two 4 inch spikes at the bottom designed for ground penetrating. This device weighs approximately 2 pounds. This device is designed so that the hunter and/or competitor will not need to stoop or bend to retrieve equipment. As well as allowing the hunter and/or competitor to carrying without overly tiring or straining.
Using the ground penetrating spikes this device is designed for easy set-up and removal. Allowing the hunter and/or competitor to move quickly onto the next stand or target.
With this device allowing easy access to both the bow and the arrows. Being that a hunter or competitor needs to be able to have no hindrances for swift movement whether it be for hunting or competing. This device is designed so that your expensive and fragile equipment is protected from ground debris. The bow cradle is attached and adjustable, with the 3 inch by 3 inch bow cradle being rubber coated so that the bow itself does not get scratched or harmed. The attached arrow cylinder is a 24 inch 1¼ inch pipe that has a bottom cap that can be removed allowing the hunter and/or competitor to cut down to size for arrow length.
This device can also be constructed in a manner that allows either left or right handed hunters and/or competitors to use the device.
Various bow holders have been developed, but not with the easy access and convenience of this device. The other bow holders are not as convenient due to their structure. Most bow holders or bow rest do not offer the capability of holding arrows and a bow on a free standing frame. Nor do they offer the ability to be placed on level or uneven ground.
Most have tripod stands that are designed for concrete like floors and will not set on uneven ground. These bow holders are tipped easily. The “Lazy Man's Stand” is above all better than the previous inventions of the same category because of it's stance and durability. The “Lazy Man's Stand” is different by having an attached cylinder for arrows, a rubber coated handle, an attached and adjustable bow cradle. As well as having ground penetrating spikes to allow easy set-up on level or uneven ground.
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to allow easy access for the hunter and/or competitor, while allowing the hunter and/or competitors expensive and fragile equipment to be placed where it is unlikely that it will be scratched or harmed and accessed in a fashion that allows the hunter and/or competitor to do so without any hindrances.
Furthermore, it is the object of this present invention to be easily carried by the hunter and/or competitor without strain or overly tiring the hunter and/or competitor.
Also, it is the object of the present invention to be easily set-up and removed by the hunter and/or competitor for swift movement onto the next stand or target.
As well as, allowing all hunters and/or competitors the option of using this device, providing that it can be constructed for either left or right handed hunters and/or competitors.
Finally, this device was designed so that the combination of the above description makes archery more enjoyable for the hunter and/or competitor.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

The above objectives are accomplished according to the present invention by providing an adjustable bow rest and an arrow holder in an upright position that is attached to a steel main shaft that has been constructed to penetrate the ground. As well as being designed for the convenience of either the left or right handed hunter and/or competitor, allowing that it can be constructed for either one. The bow rest and arrow holder are designed so that it is attached yet adjustable to each individual's needs, having 33 inch by ⅜ inch steel main shaft with a 90 degree 4 inch rubber coated handle, making it sturdy yet light weight, weighing approximately 2 pounds, the 4 inch ground penetrating spikes allowing for easy set-up and removal on level or uneven ground, the attached and adjustable 3 inch by 3 inch rubber coated bow cradle, and the attached and adjustable 1¼ inch arrow cylinder pipe, allowing protection from scratches and harm to expensive and fragile equipment.
The hunter and/or competitor and even the backyard beginner will enjoy such a convenient and easily handled piece of equipment.

DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The construction designed to carry out the invention will hereinafter be described, together with the features thereof.

The invention will be more readily understood from a reading of the following specifications and by the reference to the accompanied drawings forming a part thereof, wherein a description of the invention is shown and wherein:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the adjustable bow rest and arrow holder attached to the main shaft with ground penetrating spikes according to the invention.

FIG. 2 contains the breakdown of the bow rest and arrow holder and it's perspective pieces according to the invention.

FIG. 2
A. Main Shaft consisting of 33 inches in length by ⅜ in diameter Steel painted with Rust Resistant Paint according to the invention.
B. 90 degree 4 inch Rubber Coated Handle attached as shown to the Main Shaft painted with Rust Resistant Paint according to the invention.
C. Attached Arrow Cylinder that consists of 1¼ Pipe with Weather Resistant Ties and Bottom Cap that is removable to cut length according to arrow length and painted with Rust Resistant Paint according to the invention.
D. Attached and Adjustable Bow Cradle with Set Screw Assembly with Coated 3 inch by 3 inch ⅜ inch Steel, painted with Rust Resistant Paint according to the invention.
E. 4 inch by ⅜ inch steel horizontal by 4 inch by ⅜ inch steel vertical step-on bar painted with Rust Resistant Paint.

Claims

1. That the bow rest and arrow holder are light weight and easily carried.

The said bow rest and arrow holder's main shaft is approximatley 33 inches in length with a 90 degree 4 inch coated rubber handle that consists of ⅜ inch steel.

With the said bow rest and arrow holder weighing approximately 2 pounds.

2. That the bow rest and arrow holder in claim 1 is easily setup and removed for convenience.

In that including a 4 inch (which length is included in the 33 inch length measurement of the main shaft) ⅜ inch steel spiked portion at the bottom is used as the first of two ground penetrating spikes. The second being an attached steel 4 inch by ⅜ inch steel horizontal by 4 inch by ⅜ inch steel vertical step-on bar for easy set-up and removal.

The said bow rest and arrow holder ground penetrating spikes have been constructed for level or uneven ground.

3. That said bow rest and arrow holder in claim 2 has a bow cradle extending from and to the side of said main shaft allowing easy access.

The 3 inch by 3 inch bow cradle consist of ⅜ inch steel extending vertically adjacent to main shaft and can be adjusted to the individual's bow height and angle.

That the said bow cradle uses the weight of the bow itself to hold bow in the said bow cradle.

That the said bow cradle is rubber coated and attached to main shaft by set screw assembly.

4. That the said bow rest and arrow holder in claim 3 has a attached arrow cylinder for easy access.

The said arrow cylinder being 24 inches long and is constructed by using a 1¼ inch diameter pipe. The top of cylinder can be cut to fit arrow length.

The said arrow cylinder is capped at the bottom.

The said arrow cylinder is attached to the main shaft by weather resistant ties.

5. That the said bow rest and arrow holder in claim 4 main shaft can for left or right handed hunters and/or competitors.

With the said bow rest and arrow holder's bow cradle being on the correct side for the hunters and/or competitors.

6. That the said bow rest and arrow holder in claim 5 is covered with rust resistant paint.