Monty S Cox

US Patent:

42302960, Oct 28, 1980

Filed:

Feb 21, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/013143

Inventors:

Gary M. Staley - Evansville IN
Monty S. Cox - Henderson KY

International Classification:

A47F 500

US Classification:

248309R

Abstract:

A holding device for hunting implements and similar items include a substantially flat unitary member having a main body portion and oppositely disposed tab portions joined to the main body portion and extending outwardly from a common edge so as to define a generally rectangular slot therebetween. This generally rectangular slot is of sufficient width and thickness so as to be able to receive a bow such that the bow may be held in an upright position when the holding device is suitably attached to a tree stand or similar structural member. The inner facing edges of this slot are lined with a nonslip synthetic material such that the bow is retained in a wedging action and may be both easily inserted as well as quickly removed. A clearance hole is provided off of the centerline of the holding device for attachment to a tree stand, and by means of suitable threaded fasteners, the holding device may be oriented in a use position as well as pivoted to a stowed position when not in use. An alternative form of this holding device includes a plurality of adjacent and overlapping circular openings such that the same concept may be utilized for a rifle in lieu of a bow.