Patent Application
20230266094
The present invention relates generally to the field of modular quiver devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to a two-in-one archery belt and quiver for quickly reloading arrows. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices, and methods of manufacture.
By way of background, this invention relates to improvements in modular quiver devices. Generally, while shooting a bow, accessing additional arrows can be difficult. Further, people may lack the means to quickly reload their bow during a competition or practice. Additionally, holding arrows in a user's hand while shooting can be difficult and frustrating.
One preferred embodiment provides an adjustable, quick-connect mounting system for detachably mounting a quiver to a foundation structure such as a bow, hip belt, tree stand, or the like. While the available quivers perform certain functions adequately, it would be an advance in the art to enhance the modularity of a quiver and to provide tool-free attachment of a quiver to a plurality of different secure mounting arrangements. Accordingly, the present invention discloses a modular quiver device that includes a main quiver and a pocket quiver, which is nested within the main quiver, to give the user more mobility while shooting.
Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a modular quiver device that provides users with a two-in-one archery belt and quiver for quickly reloading arrows. There is also a long-felt need in the art for a modular quiver device that includes a main quiver and a pocket quiver in which the pocket quiver can be removed and nested within the main quiver. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for a modular quiver device that gives the user more mobility and the ability to remove the pocket quiver to make the user more comfortable while shooting. Moreover, there is a long-felt need in the art for a device that offers a more convenient quiver system for archers. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for a modular quiver device that is configured as a belt-type archery quiver. Finally, there is a long-felt need in the art for a modular quiver device that provides a means to quickly reload during a competition or practice.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a modular quiver device. The device is a two-in-one belt type archery quiver comprised of a main quiver and a pocket quiver. The pocket quiver is removable and nestable within the main quiver allowing users to quickly access and reload arrows as needed. The pocket quiver comprises a belt clip to allow it to be secured to a user's belt or waistband. Accordingly, the device allows the pocket quiver to be removed and secured to a user, then used to easily access arrows while shooting.
In this manner, the modular quiver device of the present invention accomplishes all of the foregoing objectives and provides users with a device with more mobility and maximum comfort while shooting. The device is a two-in-one archery belt and quiver. The device offers a more convenient quiver system for archers.
The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a modular quiver device. The device is a two-in-one belt type archery quiver comprised of a main quiver and a pocket quiver. The pocket quiver is removable and nestable within the main quiver allowing users to quickly access and reload arrows as needed. The pocket quiver comprises a belt clip to allow it to be secured to a user's belt or waistband. Accordingly, the device allows the pocket quiver to be removed and secured to a user, then used to easily access arrows while shooting.
A quiver is a container for holding arrows, bolts, ammo, projectiles, darts, or javelins. It can be carried on an archer's body, the bow, or the ground, depending on the type of shooting and the archer's personal preference. As disclosed, the modular quiver device is embodied as a two-in-one archery belt for quickly reloading arrows. The modular quiver device comprises a main quiver and a pocket quiver, which is nested within the main quiver. The main quiver and the pocket quiver are of equivalent shape, with the pocket quiver tending to be shaped identical to the main quiver, just smaller, such that the pocket quiver fits within the main quiver (i.e., nests). However, the main quiver and the pocket quiver do not have to be similarly shaped, as long as the pocket quiver is sized to nest within the main quiver and both quivers are configured to retain a plurality of arrows.
In one embodiment, the main quiver comprises a body component including a front section, a rear section, a closed bottom section, and an opening at the top for inserting arrows. The front section, the rear section, and the closed bottom section are secured together to form a hollow interior cavity for retaining arrows. The front section, the rear section, and the closed bottom section are secured together via any suitable securing means as is known in the art, such as sewing, welding, gluing, adhesive, etc.
In one embodiment, the interior of the cavity comprises an arrow holder and a foam or rubber layer for accepting and protecting the arrow tips. In another embodiment, the main quiver has an open bottom with a detachable hood and additional arrow holder. Thus, the hood allows two points of contact to the arrows for securing the arrows within the main quiver. For example, near the top of the hood, just before the point where the broadheads disappear within the hood, there will be an attachment point for the arrows to sit individually. This attachment point is typically made of rubber and requires that each arrow be pushed down into a small cutout within the rubber. Then, in the body component of the main quiver, the arrows are secured to the second arrow holder in which the arrows attach individually. These two attachment points prevent the arrows from falling out of the main quiver while walking or stalking prey.
In one embodiment, the open end of the hood reveals a foam or rubber layer in which to bury broad head, or other types of arrow tips (not illustrated). The foam layer advantageously may be provided as a removable layer to accommodate mechanical, or opening, arrow tips in a second foam layer. Therefore, arrow tips of various types, including points, single blade, multi-blade, or mechanically active, may be received in the hood by a suitable arrangement of the one or more foam layers.
In one embodiment, the hood can be removed and replaced with an alternate hood having a different surface pattern or color. Typical surface patterns include camouflage patterns such as the Real Tree™ patterns including Advantage, Hardwoods, Extra Grey, Mossy Oak Forest Floor, and Break-up, among others.
In one embodiment, the main quiver typically is attached by a bow mount having one or more adapters, to a bow. Sometimes a stand-off of a sufficient length may be used to space the main quiver by a desired amount from a bow. If a bow mount is utilized, it may include an intermediate mounting plate or other substrate on which a resilient adapter may be installed. In general, an adapter may be attached to the substrate by any conventional means, including adhesive bond, structural interference fit, and mechanical fasteners, etc. In general, adapters may be made from any resilient material having sufficient memory and strength to hold a quiver in position. For purpose of this disclosure, resilient means the material may be arranged such that it can be flexed by human fingers sufficiently to couple and decouple a rail to the adapter.
A typical mounting plate provides a variety of holes through which fasteners may be secured to a quiver support structure, such as a bow, tree stand, or main quiver. The variety of holes provide an adjustment in the orientation of a quiver with respect to the support structure. In one embodiment, an adapter may also be applied to a quiver support structure directly without any intermediary substrate.
In one embodiment, the arrow holder comprises multiple slots in which arrow shafts may be received. Further, the arrow holder may have a socket to receive an end of a shaft. A through-hole is typically provided to accommodate a fastener. The arrow holder may have one or more through-holes sized to fit to a shaft, or may employ some other attachment arrangement, such as gripping structure, etc. Arrow holders are typically formed from a stiffening plate injection over-molded with a flexible material.
In one embodiment, the main quiver can be configured to be carried on a base, wherein the base (i.e., base comprises a loop) is adapted for wearing on an archer's belt, which may be passed through a belt loop. Further, the quiver mount and the adapter can also be configured to be carried on the base, wherein the adapter may be rotated with respect to the base to orient a quiver in a desired direction. Certain embodiments of a base may extend beyond the perimeter of the adapter in any or all directions. Further, the height of the quiver may advantageously be adjusted by sliding the adapter axially, or by remounting the main quiver on the base in a different position.
Generally, the height of the quiver is designed to be approximately hip height of the user to accommodate the height of brush through which an archer is walking. However, if the brush becomes too tall or thick, the archer may advantageously remove his quiver from the belt mount and place it onto the bow mount.
In one embodiment, the main quiver comprises a flashlight which may be attached to some quiver structure, such as a strut, by an optional flashlight adapter. Such attachment allows pointing a flashlight simply by orienting a hand-held bow. This feature is helpful in reducing the number of items hand-carried to a hunting stand during a walk to the hunting stand. Attachment of the flashlight to a bow also allows the bow to be propped up to light egress to a stand, such as a tree stand, prior to pulling the bow up to the stand on a haul line.
In one embodiment, an adapter may also be of use as a separate and individual component, i.e., to hold a flashlight, a wind tester, or other tool, in a substantially fixed position relative to a support structure. In one such function, a flashlight may be secured by the adapter to a quiver strut. It should also be noted that a mounting plate may extend beyond the perimeter of an adapter in any or all directions.
In one embodiment, the pocket quiver comprises a body component including a front section, a rear section, a closed bottom section, and an opening at the top for inserting arrows. The front section, the rear section, and the closed bottom section are secured together to form a hollow interior cavity for retaining arrows. The front section, the rear section, and the closed bottom section are secured together via any suitable securing means as is known in the art, such as sewing, welding, gluing, adhesive, etc.
In one embodiment, the interior of the cavity comprises an arrow holder and a foam or rubber layer for accepting and protecting the arrow tips. In another embodiment, the pocket quiver has an open bottom with a detachable hood and additional arrow holder. Thus, the hood allows two points of contact to the arrows for securing the arrows within the pocket quiver.
In one embodiment, the pocket quiver comprises a loop or belt clip, or other suitable attachment means on its rear section for securing the smaller pocket quiver to a belt or waistband while in use.
In use, the main quiver of the modular quiver device is secured to a bow or a user's belt loop and filled with arrows. The pocket quiver is nested within the main quiver and also filled with arrows. The pocket quiver is removable and smaller than the main quiver allowing the user more flexibility and comfort when shooting and drawing arrows. If desired, a user can remove the main quiver and then remove the pocket quiver from the main quiver. The user then secures the pocket quiver via the belt clip, to their belt or waistband. The user then draws arrows from the smaller, pocket quiver allowing users to quickly access and reload arrows as needed without the bulk of the main quiver. Accordingly, the modular quiver device allows the pocket quiver to be removed and secured to a user, then used to easily access arrows while shooting.
In one embodiment, the main quiver and the pocket quiver of the modular quiver device may be painted or have alternative surface adornment including various camouflage or colored patterns, and also assorted textures to reduce reflected light.
In one embodiment, the modular quiver device can be manufactured from leather, carbon fiber, as well as plastics, such as polycarbonate, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), or acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), etc., or combinations of the disclosed, or any other suitable materials as is known in the art.
In yet another embodiment, the modular quiver device comprises a plurality of indicia.
In yet another embodiment, a method of easily accessing additional arrows during competition or practice. The method includes the steps of providing a modular quiver device comprising a main quiver and a pocket quiver, wherein the pocket quiver is nested within the main quiver but can be removed for use. The method also comprises filling the modular quiver device with a plurality of arrows. Further, the method comprises removing the pocket quiver with the arrows from the main quiver. The method also comprises securing the pocket quiver to a user's belt. Finally, the method comprises easily removing arrows from the pocket quiver during competition or practice, as needed.
Numerous benefits and advantages of this invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art to which it pertains, upon reading and understanding the following detailed specification.
To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.
The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:
The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.
As noted above, there is a long-felt need in the art for a modular quiver device that provides users with a two-in-one archery belt and quiver for quickly reloading arrows. There is also a long-felt need in the art for a modular quiver device that includes a main quiver and a pocket quiver in which the pocket quiver can be removed and nested within the main quiver. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for a modular quiver device that gives the user more mobility and the ability to remove the pocket quiver to make the user more comfortable while shooting. Moreover, there is a long-felt need in the art for a device that offers a more convenient quiver system for archers. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for a modular quiver device that is configured as a belt-type archery quiver. Finally, there is a long-felt need in the art for a modular quiver device that provides a means to quickly reload during a competition or practice.
The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is a novel modular quiver device. The device is a two-in-one belt type archery quiver comprised of a main quiver and a pocket quiver. The pocket quiver is removable and nestable within the main quiver allowing users to quickly access and reload arrows as needed. The pocket quiver comprises a belt clip to allow it to be secured to a user's belt or waistband. Accordingly, the device allows the pocket quiver to be removed and secured to a user, then used to easily access arrows while shooting. The present invention also includes a novel method of easily accessing additional arrows during competition or practice. The method includes the steps of providing a modular quiver device comprising a main quiver and a pocket quiver, wherein the pocket quiver is nested within the main quiver but can be removed for use. The method also comprises filling the modular quiver device with a plurality of arrows. Further, the method comprises removing the pocket quiver with the arrows from the main quiver. The method also comprises securing the pocket quiver to a user's belt. Finally, the method comprises easily removing arrows from the pocket quiver during competition or practice, as needed.
Referring initially to the drawings,
A quiver is a container for holding arrows 102, bolts, ammo, projectiles, darts, or javelins. It can be carried on an archer's body, the bow, and/or the ground, depending on the type of shooting and the archer's personal preference. As disclosed, the modular quiver device 100 is embodied as a two-in-one archery belt for quickly reloading arrows 102. The modular quiver device 100 comprises a main quiver 104 and a pocket quiver 106, which is nested within the main quiver 104. Generally, the main quiver 104 and the pocket quiver 106 are sized and shaped to resemble conventional quivers, as is known in the art, with the exception that the pocket quiver 106 is smaller than the main quiver 104. Specifically, the main quiver 104 and the pocket quiver 106 are of equivalent shape, with the pocket quiver 106 tending to be shaped identical to the main quiver 104, just smaller, such that the pocket quiver 106 fits within the main quiver 104 (i.e., nests). However, the main quiver 104 and the pocket quiver 106 do not have to be similarly shaped, as long as the pocket quiver 106 is sized to nest within the main quiver 104 and both quivers 104, 106 are configured to retain a plurality of arrows 102.
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Generally, the interior of the cavity 212 comprises a first arrow holder 214 and a foam or rubber layer 216 for accepting and protecting the arrow tips 218. In one embodiment, the main quiver 104 has an open bottom 220 with a detachable hood 222 and additional (or second) arrow holder 224. Thus, the hood 222 allows two points of contact for the arrows 102 for securing the arrows 102 within the main quiver 104. For example, near the top 226 of the hood 222 just before the point where the broadheads disappear within the hood 222, there will be an attachment point 224 for the arrows 102 to sit individually. This attachment point 224 is typically made of rubber and requires that each arrow 102 be pushed down into a small cutout within the rubber. Then, in the body component 200 of the main quiver 104, the arrows 102 are secured to the second arrow holder 214 in which the arrows 102 attach individually. These two attachment points 214, 224 prevent the arrows 102 from falling out of the main quiver 104 while walking or stalking prey.
Further, in one embodiment, the open end 228 of the hood 222 reveals a foam or rubber layer 216, in which to bury broad head, or other types of arrow tips (not illustrated). The foam layer 216 advantageously may be provided as a removable layer to accommodate mechanical or opening arrow tips in a second foam layer (not shown). Therefore, arrow tips 218 of various types, including points, single blade, multi-blade, or mechanically active, may be received in the hood 222 by a suitable arrangement of the one or more foam layers 216.
In one embodiment, the hood 222 can be removed and replaced with an alternate hood having a different surface pattern or color. Typical surface patterns include camouflage patterns such as the Real Tree™ patterns including Advantage, Hardwoods, Extra Grey, Mossy Oak Forest Floor, and Break-up, among others, or any other suitable patterns and colors as is known in the art.
Additionally, in another embodiment, the main quiver 104 typically is attached by a bow mount 230 having one or more adapters to a bow (not shown). Sometimes a stand-off 232 of a sufficient length may be used to space the main quiver 104 by a desired amount from a bow. If a bow mount 230 is utilized, it may include an intermediate mounting plate, or other substrate, on which a resilient adapter may be installed. In general, an adapter may be attached to the substrate by any conventional means, including adhesive bond, structural interference fit, and mechanical fasteners, etc. In general, adapters may be made from any resilient material having sufficient memory and strength to hold a quiver in position. For purpose of this disclosure, resilient means, the material may be arranged such that it can be flexed by human fingers sufficiently to couple and decouple a rail to the adapter.
Further, a typical mounting plate provides a variety of holes through which fasteners may be secured to a quiver support structure, such as a bow, tree stand, or main quiver 104. The variety of holes provides an adjustment in the orientation of a quiver with respect to the support structure. In one embodiment, an adapter may also be applied to a quiver support structure directly, without any intermediary substrate.
In one embodiment, the arrow holder 214 comprises multiple slots 215 , in which arrow shafts 219 may be received. Further, the arrow holder 214 may have a socket to receive an end of a shaft 219. A through-hole is typically provided to accommodate a fastener. The arrow holder 214 may have one or more through-holes sized to fit to a shaft 219, or may employ some other attachment arrangement, such as gripping structure, etc. Arrow holders 214 are typically formed from a stiffening plate injection over-molded with a flexible material.
In another embodiment, the main quiver 104 can be configured to be carried on a base 234, wherein the base 234 (i.e., base comprises a loop 236) is adapted for wearing on an archer's belt, which may be passed through a belt loop. Further, the quiver mount and the adapter can also be configured to be carried on the base 234, wherein the adapter may be rotated with respect to the base 234 to orient a quiver in a desired direction. Certain embodiments of a base 234 may extend beyond the perimeter of the adapter in any or all directions. Further, the height of the quiver may advantageously be adjusted by sliding the adapter axially, or by remounting the main quiver 104 on the base 234 in a different position.
Generally, the height of the main quiver 104 is designed to be approximately hip height of the user to accommodate height of brush through which an archer is walking. However, if the brush becomes too tall or thick, the archer may advantageously remove his quiver 104 from the belt mount (i.e., loop 236 and base 234) and place it onto the bow mount 230.
In one embodiment, the main quiver 104 comprises a flashlight 238 which may be attached to some quiver structure, such as a strut, by an optional flashlight adapter. Such attachment allows pointing a flashlight 238 simply by orienting a hand-held bow. This feature is helpful in reducing the number of items hand-carried to a hunting stand during a walk to the hunting stand. Attachment of the flashlight 238 to a bow also allows the bow to be propped up to light egress to a stand, such as a tree stand, prior to pulling the bow up to the stand on a haul line.
In another embodiment, an adapter 240 may also be of use as a separate and individual component, i.e., to hold a flashlight, wind tester, or other tool, in a substantially fixed position relative to a support structure. In one such function, a flashlight 238 may be secured by the adapter 240 to a quiver strut. It should also be noted that a mounting plate may extend beyond the perimeter of an adapter in any or all directions.
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Generally, the interior of the cavity 312 comprises a first arrow holder 314 and a foam or rubber layer 316 for accepting and protecting the arrow tips 218. In another embodiment, the pocket quiver 106 has an open bottom 318 with a detachable hood 320 and additional (or second) arrow holder 322. Thus, the hood 320 allows two points of contact for the arrows 102 for securing the arrows 102 within the pocket quiver 106.
Furthermore, the pocket quiver 106 comprises a loop or belt clip 324, or any other suitable attachment means as is known in the art, on its rear section 304 for securing the smaller, pocket quiver 106 to a belt or waistband, while in use.
In one embodiment, the main quiver 104 and the pocket quiver 106 of the modular quiver device 100 may be painted or have alternative surface adornment including various camouflage or colored patterns, and also assorted textures to reduce reflected light, or any other suitable designs, colors, or patterns, as is known in the art.
In one embodiment, the pocket quiver 106 can comprise additional quivers, such as a hunter quiver 107 and a coach quiver 109. These quivers 107 and 109 can be nested within the pocket quiver 106 and then within the main quiver 104. These quivers 107 and 109 are usually smaller than the pocket quiver 106 and can be used to be placed within a user's front or back pockets as needed. These quivers 107 and 109 can also include belt clips or other attachment means for a user. Any suitable number of smaller quivers can be placed within the pocket quiver 106. Further, the smaller quivers can be any suitable shape and size.
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Further, the modular quiver device 100 comprises a plurality of indicia 500. The main quiver 104 and/or the pocket quiver 106 of the device 100 may include advertising, trademark, or other letters, designs, or characters, printed, painted, stamped, or integrated into the main quiver 104 or pocket quiver 106, or any other indicia 500 as is known in the art. Specifically, any suitable indicia 500 as is known in the art can be included, such as, but not limited to, patterns, logos, emblems, images, symbols, designs, letters, words, characters, animals, advertisements, brands, etc., that may or may not be quiver, arrow, or brand related.
Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different users may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “modular quiver device”, “quiver device”, and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the modular quiver device 100 of the present invention.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the modular quiver device 100 of the present invention can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that it accomplishes the above- stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the modular quiver device 100 as shown in
Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.
What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.
The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/312,645, which was filed on Feb. 22, 2022, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
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| 63312645 | Feb 2022 | US |
