Slingshot

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2005-11-29

2005-11-29

Ricci, John A. (Department: 3714)

Mechanical guns and projectors

Spring

Elastic band

Reexamination Certificate

active

06968835

ABSTRACT:
A slingshot body for use with an elastic member in slinging a projectile. A fork portion to which the elastic member is to be attached and a gripping portion to be grasped by a user of the slingshot body are provided. Mounting apparatus pivotally connects the fork portion and the gripping portion to one another to allow movement of the gripping portion within the user's hand. The mounting apparatus including a connecting portion for connecting the fork portion and the gripping portion to one another by a predetermined distance sufficient to overcome friction forces created when drawing the elastic member to a shooting position.

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