Abstract: A bowstring release mechanism includes first and second jaws pivotally connected to a housing with a trigger section operably associated with the jaws for moving the jaws between open and closed positions. A cylindrically-shaped bearing is located in grooves formed in the jaws to thereby laterally restrain movement of the first and second jaws while permitting pivotal movement thereof.

Abstract: A quiver assembly for detachable connection to an archery bow includes first and second releasable locking members connectable to an archery bow and a quiver. The first releasable locking member has a first base portion with a first locking pin located at one end thereof, a first guide block located at an opposite end thereof, and a first receiver contiguous with the first guide block. The second releasable locking member has a second base portion with a second locking pin located at one end thereof, a second guide block located at an opposite end thereof, and a second receiver contiguous with the second guide block. The first locking pin is received in the second receiver and the second locking pin is received in the first receiver and the first and second guide blocks are in mutual engagement when the first and second releasable locking members are connected together.

Abstract: A bowstring release mechanism includes first and second jaws pivotally connected to a housing with a trigger section operably associated with the jaws for moving the jaws between open and closed positions. The jaws include opposing faces that are in a juxtaposed relationship when the release mechanism is in a closed position. Due to deviations in manufacturing tolerances and wear, a gap between the jaw faces may vary in size. To that end, an adjustment portion is operably associated with the trigger and jaws for precisely adjusting the size of the gap. A second adjustment portion for adjusting the sensitivity of the trigger section is also provided.

Abstract: A peep sight assembly for an archery bow includes a peep sight housing adapted for connection to a bow string of an archery bow and a plurality of interchangeable peep sight inserts for installation in the peep sight housing. Each peep sight insert has a different aperture size and/or color for accommodating different users and/or shooting conditions. Mutually engageable sloped surfaces on the peep sight housing and the peep sight inserts provide a large contact area for frictionally holding the inserts within the housing. Outer flanges on the peep sight also assist to hold the inserts within the housing.

Abstract: A quiver assembly for detachable connection to an archery bow includes a mounting base connectable to an archery bow and a quiver releasably connectable to the mounting base. The mounting base includes a base portion and a first clip portion extending from the base portion. The quiver is adapted to hold at least one arrow and includes a rail with a first longitudinally extending edge that cooperates with the first clip portion during rotation of the rail with respect to the mounting base for releasably connecting the quiver to the mounting base.

Abstract: A peep sight assembly for an archery bow includes a peep sight housing adapted for connection to a bow string of an archery bow and a plurality of interchangeable peep sight inserts for installation in the peep sight housing. Each peep sight insert has a different aperture size and/or color for accommodating different users and/or shooting conditions. Mutually engageable sloped surfaces on the peep sight housing and the peep sight inserts provide a large contact area for frictionally holding the inserts within the housing. Outer flanges on the peep sight also assist to hold the inserts within the housing.

Abstract: A stabilizer assembly adapted for quick connection to and disconnection from an archery bow includes a mounting base adapted for connection to the archery bow, a locking member and a stabilizer body. The mounting base is generally cup-shaped and includes a rear wall that is adapted for connection to the archery bow and a continuous side wall that extends from the rear wall to form an internal space. The locking member includes an expanding collar that is adapted to be received into the internal space. The stabilizer body has a vibration dampening section and a connecting section. The connecting section is insertable into the expanding collar to thereby cause the collar to expand and releasably connect the stabilizer body to the mounting base.

Abstract: An illuminated sighting device for an archery bow includes a bracket member for mounting to an archery bow, a frame portion with a sight window adapted for connection to the bracket member, and a first set of optical fibers connected to the plurality of sight pins. Each optical fiber has a distal end forming an illuminated sight dot coincident with its respective sight pin. A plurality of elongate light collectors, in the form of a second set of fluorescent-doped optical fibers, are optically coupled to the first set of optical fibers via a retaining member that is removably connected to one of the bracket member, frame portion and sight pins such that one or more of the light collectors can be removed and replaced independently of the first set of optical fibers.

Abstract: An illuminated bird feeder, such as a hummingbird feeder, includes a housing portion for holding a quantity of liquid, a hanger portion associated with the housing portion for suspending the hummingbird feeder from a support, and a feeder portion with at least one artificial feeding flower fluidly connected to the housing portion. At least one light emitting member in the form of a fluorescent-doped optical fiber is associated with the at least one artificial feeding flower for sighting the hummingbird feeder in low light conditions.

Abstract: A quiver assembly for detachable connection to an archery bow includes first and second releasable locking members connectable to an archery bow and a quiver. The first releasable locking member has a first base portion with a first locking pin located at one end thereof, a first guide block located at an opposite end thereof, and a first receiver contiguous with the first guide block. The second releasable locking member has a second base portion with a second locking pin located at one end thereof, a second guide block located at an opposite end thereof, and a second receiver contiguous with the second guide block. The first locking pin is received in the second receiver and the second locking pin is received in the first receiver and the first and second guide blocks are in mutual engagement when the first and second releasable locking members are connected together.

Abstract: A detachable quiver mount assembly comprises a bow mounting portion connectable to an archery bow and a quiver mounting portion releasably connectable to the bow mounting portion. At least one of the mounting portions includes at least one magnet for attracting and holding the other of the mounting portions.

Abstract: An illuminated bird feeder, such as a hummingbird feeder, includes a housing portion for holding a quantity of liquid, a hanger portion associated with the housing portion for suspending the hummingbird feeder from a support, and a feeder portion with at least one artificial feeding flower fluidly connected to the housing portion. At least one light emitting member in the form of a fluorescent-doped optical fiber is associated with the at least one artificial feeding flower for sighting the hummingbird feeder in low light conditions.

Abstract: A quiver assembly for detachable connection to an archery bow includes a mounting base connectable to an archery bow and a quiver releasably connectable to the mounting base. The mounting base includes a base portion and a first clip portion extending from the base portion. The quiver is adapted to hold at least one arrow and includes a rail with a first longitudinally extending edge that cooperates with the first clip portion during rotation of the rail with respect to the mounting base for releasably connecting the quiver to the mounting base.

Abstract: An illuminated sighting device includes an elongate light collector having one end defining a sight point that faces rearwardly for viewing by a user. The light collector is formed such that light can be gathered along its length and transmitted to the one end. The light collector further includes a curved transition section optically coupled with the sight point. The curved transition section has a radius of curvature that is sufficiently large to substantially reduce or eliminate light loss from the curved section and thereby increase a brightness of the sight point.

Abstract: A reflective sighting device includes a reflective sight component having a reflective surface for facing a user and a light source arranged for projecting a reflected image onto the reflective sight component for view by the user along a line of sight. A first focal plane of the reflected image is closer to the reflective sight component than a second focal plane of a distant target, so that movement of the reflected image is minimized as perceived by a viewer when the reflective sighting device is subjected to small unwanted movement.

Abstract: A stabilizer assembly for connection to an archery bow includes an elastomeric body with an integrally formed vibration dampening section and a sling connecting section. The assembly also includes a sling with a loop section for looping around the archery bow and a pair of leg sections extending from the loop section and through a pair of bores formed in the sling connecting section.

Abstract: A detachable quiver mount assembly comprises a bow mounting portion connectable to an archery bow and a quiver mounting portion releasably connectable to the bow mounting portion. At least one of the mounting portions includes at least one magnet for attracting and holding the other of the mounting portions.

Abstract: An illuminated sighting device includes a reflective sight component mounted within a sight window. Light emitting elements are vertically arranged for projecting vertically stacked sight points or dots onto a reflective surface of the sight component which can be superimposed on a distal target during aiming. The light emitting elements may be one or more light collector ends and/or one or more separate light sources such as LED's.

Abstract: An illuminated sighting device includes an elongate light collector having one end defining a sight point that faces rearwardly for viewing by a user. The light collector is formed such that light can be gathered along its length and transmitted to the one end. The light collector further includes a curved transition section optically coupled with the sight point. The curved transition section has a radius of curvature that is sufficiently large to substantially reduce or eliminate light loss from the curved section and thereby increase a brightness of the sight point.

Abstract: An illuminated sighting device includes a capsule with an integrally formed lens that is adapted to face rearwardly for viewing by a user. An elongate light collector is positioned within the hollow interior of the capsule and is formed such that light can be gathered along its length and transmitted to its ends. One of the light collector ends is located adjacent to the first lens and defines a sight point or dot. An artificial light source is located within the capsule hollow interior and is oriented for projecting radiant energy into the second light collector end so that the sight point is viewable during dark or low light conditions.