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Patent Owner(s)

Patent Owner	Address
TAH WINDOWN INC	1992 EAST SILVERLAKE ROAD TUCSON AS 85713

International Classification(s)

• A61M:DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE B....

Inventor(s)

Inventor Name	Address	# of filed Patents	Total Citations
Faria, Leonard M	Bristol, US	11	48
# of filed Patents : 11 Total Citations : 48
Kelland, James W	E. Walpole, US	4	74
# of filed Patents : 4 Total Citations : 74
Riker, Douglas M	W. Roxbury, US	3	98
# of filed Patents : 3 Total Citations : 98
Yavorski, David	Tucson, US	1	5
# of filed Patents : 1 Total Citations : 5

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Maintenance Fees

Fee	Large entity fee	small entity fee	micro entity fee	due date

Fee	Large entity fee	small entity fee	micro entity fee
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable	$700.00	$350.00	$175.00
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional	$1,640.00	$820.00	$410.00

DATE PUBLISHED	PUBLICATION/PATENT NO.	PUBLICATION TYPE
October 12, 2010	US,7811318,B2   US7811318B2	GRANTED PATENT AS SECOND PUBLICATION
October 29, 2009	US,20090270981,A1   US20090270981A1	FIRST PUBLISHED PATENT APPLICATION

Full Text

US Patent No: 8347868

Collapsible locking slingshot

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Abstract

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The present invention provides for a collapsible locking slingshot having a quick-release interchangeable band replacement safety system. The present invention also includes a self-centering, open-pocket slingshot pouch and a unique dual-tapered band. The slingshot collapses into a lockable case, improving the slingshot's safety, and enhancing the protection and longevity of the slingshot's components. The slingshot incorporates a unique shoot-over design in which the arms generally are parallel to the shooter's arm during operation.

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Jan 08, 2013	I	Issuance
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Dec 02, 2010	P	Published
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Dec 14, 2005	AS	ASSIGNMENT	free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:SAUNDERS, CHARLES;REEL/FRAME:026025/0325 Owner name: SAUNDERS ARCHERY COMPANY, NEBRASKA Effective Date: Dec 14, 2005
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