Abstract: Bowstring release is accomplished with systems, apparatus, devices, products, and methods. A system can, for example, include a release component that can hold and release bowstrings, a light component that can emit light, and a connecting component that can connect the release component and the light component. The light component can, for example, emit predominantly blue, green, or red light to preserve night vision. The release and light can be connected by a handle structure with two telescoping parts whose length can be adjusted to fit one's hand. A bowstring release can pivot or be fixed in position relative to a handle structure. A glove-like structure can have a finger opening and an attached tube-like structure adjacent to the finger opening; in use, the tube-like structure contains the handle structure, which is held by fingers extending through the finger opening. The handle structure can also fit into a concho-type grip.

Abstract: A device to hold and release a bowstring includes a part that can be locked, held in position, or caused to move with a user-held portion such as a handle. A back tension release device can, for example, include a handle portion; a release assembly on the handle portion with a part of the release assembly able to pivot relative to the handle portion; and a locking mechanism. A user holding the handle portion, with the release assembly holding a bowstring, can control the locking mechanism. When unlocked, the locking mechanism allows the part to pivot, but, when locked, the locking mechanism locks it so that the part moves with the handle portion. The part can, for example, be a pawl head that, when locked, moves with the handle and releases a sear element.

Abstract: A triggerless back tension release for use with a bow string comprising a handle; a release head assembly including a rope loop and a first component pivotally mounted relative to a portion of the handle, the first component carrying a sear element having a sear edge and a hook adapted for receiving the rope loop; a locking rod located in the handle portion and actuated by a lever in the handle portion to engage and lock a second component of the release head assembly relative to the handle portion, the second component arranged to interact with the sear edge and to release the sear element and thereby release the bow string upon movement of the handle portion.

Abstract: A crossbow trigger mechanism includes a trigger housing; a jaw component pivotably mounted in the trigger housing and adapted to move between a bowstring retaining position and a bowstring releasing position; and a trigger assembly pivotably mounted in the trigger housing and operatively engaged with the jaw. A safety lever is pivotably mounted in the trigger housing and movable manually into and out of engagement with the trigger assembly. A dry fire prevention lever is pivotably mounted on the jaw component and includes a first surface portion adapted and arranged to engage a stop fixed to the trigger housing when no arrow is loaded in the crossbow and thus prevent movement of the jaw component to the bowstring releasing position, and a second surface portion adapted to be engaged by an arrow such that when an arrow is loaded into the crossbow, the first surface portion is moved away from the stop to thereby permit movement of the jaw component to the bowstring releasing position.

Abstract: A triggerless back tension release for use with a bow string comprising a handle; a release head assembly including a rope loop and a first component pivotally mounted relative to a portion of the handle, the first component carrying a sear element having a sear edge and a hook adapted for receiving the rope loop; a locking rod located in the handle portion and actuated by a lever in the handle portion to engage and lock a second component of the release head assembly relative to the handle portion, the second component arranged to interact with the sear edge and to release the sear element and thereby release the bow string upon movement of the handle portion.

Abstract: A triggerless back tension release for use with a bow string includes a handle portion with a post extending substantially perpendicularly away from the handle portion; and a two-link release head assembly secured to a free end of the post remote from the handle portion. The two-link release head includes an intermediate link pivotably mounted on the post and a forward link pivotably mounted to the intermediate link. A rope loop having two free ends is secured to the forward link. A sear is pivotably secured to the forward link, the sear having a hook adapted to receive the rope loop. A substantially triangularly shaped pawl is fixed to the intermediate link and arranged to engage an edge of the sear and to release the sear upon relative movement between the pawl and the sear.

Abstract: A triggerless back tension release for use with a bow string includes a handle portion with a post extending substantially perpendicularly away from the handle portion; and a two-link release head assembly secured to a free end of the post remote from the handle portion. The two-link release head includes an intermediate link pivotably mounted on the post and a forward link pivotably mounted to the intermediate link. A rope loop having two free ends is secured to the forward link. A sear is pivotably secured to the forward link, the sear having a hook adapted to receive the rope loop. A substantially triangularly shaped pawl is fixed to the intermediate link and arranged to engage an edge of the sear and to release the sear upon relative movement between the pawl and the sear.

Abstract: A triggerless back tension release for use with a bow string includes a handle portion including at least two finger grooves with a post extending substantially perpendicularly away from the handle portion; a two-link release head assembly secured to a fork rotatably secured in the post for rotation about a longitudinal axis of the post, the two-link release head assembly including an intermediate link pivotably mounted on said fork and a forward link pivotably mounted to said intermediate link; a rope loop having two free ends secured to the forward link; and a sear pivotably secured to the forward link, the sear having a hook adapted to receive the rope loop.

Abstract: A bowstring release includes a release body having a pair of jaws actuated by an adjustable trigger; and a wrist strap operatively connected to the release body by an elongated link threadably connected at one end to the release body and at an opposite end to the wrist strap. A connector extends between the link and the wrist strap, and is pivotally mounted to the wrist strap.