Abstract: A “cross-over” compound crossbow includes a stock and barrel assembly attached to a horizontally mounted compound bow. The compound bow component is similar to that of U.S. Pat. No. 7,047,958 and includes an alternative arrow support system to achieve higher arrow velocity at a reduced draw weight. The crossover compound bow also provides draw weight adjustability and positive cam synchronization.

Abstract: A “cross-over” compound crossbow includes a stock and barrel assembly attached to a horizontally mounted compound bow. The compound bow component is similar to that of U.S. Pat. No. 7,047,958 and includes an alternative arrow support system to achieve higher arrow velocity at a reduced draw weight. The crossover compound bow also provides draw weight adjustability and positive cam synchronization.

Abstract: A compound archery bow includes a rigid riser with, at either end, a pair of side plates which support a spool assembly that includes a bowstring spool and a cam spool which rotate together. As an archer draws the bowstring back, the bowstring spool rotates the cam spool, which reels drive cable off of the major lobe of a cam assembly at the same end of the bow, while the minor lobe of the assembly reels in a buss cable attached to the bow limb tip, flexing the limb.

Abstract: ADSS cable is laid out a length of cable along an aerial route defined by a series of poles, and loops of surplus cable are formed at occasional poles. The cable is raised to a predetermined installation height at each pole, where two dead-ends secure the ends of the loop so that the loop is substantially free of tension. The center of the loop is raised and secured to the pole, thus forming two bights in the loop. A bend radius protector is installed in each of the bights to protect the cable from bending damage. Each bend radius protector is suspended from a cable protecting device placed over the taut cable, so that the cable is not damaged.

Abstract: A simulated-motion decoy has a lenticular device on at least part of its body, disposed so as to be visible to a passing bird or game animal and thus providing a changing image as the bird or game animal's viewing angle changes.

Abstract: ADSS cable is laid out a length of cable along an aerial route defined by a series of poles, and loops of surplus cable are formed at occasional poles. The cable is raised to a predetermined installation height at each pole, where two dead-ends secure the ends of the loop so that the loop is substantially free of tension. The center of the loop is raised and secured to the pole, thus forming two bights in the loop. A bend radius protector is installed in each of the bights to protect the cable from bending damage. Each bend radius protector is suspended from a cable protecting device placed over the taut cable, so that the cable is not damaged.

Abstract: ADSS cable is laid out a length of cable along an aerial route defined by a series of poles, and loops of surplus cable are formed at occasional poles. The cable is raised to a predetermined installation height at each pole, where two dead-ends secure the ends of the loop so that the loop is substantially free of tension. The center of the loop is raised and secured to the pole, thus forming two bights in the loop. A bend radius protector is installed in each of the bights to protect the cable from bending damage. Each bend radius protector is suspended from a cable protecting device placed over the taut cable, so that the cable is not damaged.

Abstract: A method of storing surplus ADSS cable includes steps of laying out a length of cable along an aerial route defined by a series of poles and forming loops of surplus cable at occasional poles. The cable is raised to a predetermined installation height at each pole. Two dead-ends at the pole secure the ends of the loop so that the loop is substantially free of tension. The center of the loop is raised and secured to the pole while maintaining the minimum bend radius, thus forming two bights in the loop. A bend radius protector is installed in each of the bights to protect the cable. Each bend radius protector is suspended from a cable protecting sleeve placed over the taut cable, so that the cable is not damaged. An apparatus for practicing the method is also disclosed.

Abstract: An archery bow design in which a pair of flexible limbs are secured on opposite ends of a riser that defines a hand grip or handle, and wherein recoil assemblies at opposite ends of the riser are connected with a bow string to bias the string in a first direction for propelling an arrow. In one form of the invention, a recoil cable extends from the free end of each limb to a cam at the opposite end of the riser, and the cam is connected for rotation with a take-up spool for storing cable. The bow string is connected with the take-up spool, whereby the take-up spool is rotated when the bow string is drawn, thereby rotating the cam and deflecting the limb to store energy for propelling an arrow. In another form of the invention, the recoil cables are omitted and flat wound coil springs are connected with the cam so that when the bow string is drawn the flat wound coil springs store energy.

Abstract: An archery bow design in which at least one flat wound power spring is mounted on a frame and is connected through an eccentric wheel or cam and a pulley system to a bow string so that the action of drawing back the bow string causes the coil spring to be wound up, storing energy. The eccentric wheel or cam and the pulley system provide a mechanical advantage whereby a relatively small force is required to draw the bow and wind up the power spring, and a relatively higher recoil velocity is obtained when the string is released.