Abstract: An arrow rest for use with an archery bow. The arrow rest includes a shelf mountable to a bow for shelf orientation transverse to an arrow flight direction; one or more launcher arms affixed to the shelf for transverse windage adjustment; and an arrow glide supported by the launcher arm(s) arranged to support an arrow. The arrow rest may, in part, be assembled in a tool-free operation to create a self-biased friction fit between a launcher arm and the shelf. A resilient portion of the arrow rest absorbs arrow vibrations to reduce noise and improve arrow flight.

Abstract: An adjustment knob assembly for selectably adjusting and securing an arrow deployment parameter of an archery bow. The adjustment knob assembly includes a base block mounted on the archery bow with a base throughbore extending between inner and outer base ends, and an index surface surrounding an outer base aperture leading into the base throughbore. A pivot shaft is rotatably received within the base throughbore and is obstructed from axial displacement in an outward direction. The pivot shaft has one end connected to an adjustment knob and the other end operating to adjust the arrow deployment parameter when rotated by the adjustment knob. Spring-loaded detents of the inner deck engage detent recesses on the index surface as the adjustment knob is rotated to various angular positions. And a preferably screw-type fastener has a threaded shank positioned within a threaded knob throughbore of the adjustment knob, and a knob head connected to the threaded shank which.

Abstract: A pivotably mounted arm with a V notch at its extremety is used to hold an arrow on an arrow rest until it is about to be released. The arm is placed on a rod between a fixed end and a collar that can be adjusted to put pressure on the arm in an amount to hold an arrow in place until ready to be discharged. A flexible connected between the arm and the bow string serves to release the holddown arm when the bow string is retracted to shoot the arrow.

Abstract: An adjustment knob assembly for selectably adjusting and securing an arrow deployment parameter of an archery bow. The adjustment knob assembly includes a base block mounted on the archery bow with a base throughbore extending between inner and outer base ends, and an index surface surrounding an outer base aperture leading into the base throughbore. A pivot shaft is rotatably received within the base throughbore and is obstructed from axial displacement in an outward direction. The pivot shaft has one end connected to an adjustment knob and the other end operating to adjust the arrow deployment parameter when rotated by the adjustment knob. Spring-loaded detents of the inner deck engage detent recesses on the index surface as the adjustment knob is rotated to various angular positions. And a preferably screw-type fastener has a threaded shank positioned within a threaded knob throughbore of the adjustment knob, and a knob head connected to the threaded shank which.

Abstract: An improved arrow rest including a base and laterally moving arrow-supporting arms is disclosed. The arrow rest provides a support to steady the arrow allowing a user to aim and launch an arrow with accuracy, which also accommodates for the deflections of an arrow during flight, thereby ensuring that no other forces but those of the bow string affect the flight of the arrow. The arrow rest is simple in design, economical to manufacture, adjustable to allow for different arrow shaft and arrow feather sizes, and durable.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting an arrow rest with respect to an archery bow window. The apparatus having a means for adjusting a cushion force required to deflect the arrow rest from a first or arrow loading position to a second or actuated position. Additionally, the apparatus may have a means for adjusting a cushion distance which the arrow rest travels before the arrow rest is actuated.

Abstract: An arrow fall-off bumper system for maintaining an arrow in the desired position upon an arrow support rest. The arrow fall-off bumper system includes a side support member that is threadably attached within a threaded aperture of a bow adjacent a support rest. The side support member is generally comprised of a threaded shaft and a head wherein the head engages the shaft of the arrow when accidentally removed from the support rest. The head is preferably rounded and comprised of a molded rubber cap to reduce damage to the arrow. At least one spacer washer may be utilized to adjust the position of the head with respect to the support rest.

Abstract: A support device for attachment to a bow for holding an arrow in position with respect to the bow string. The support device comprising a support frame comprising a pair of arms, which with respect to the bow when in operation, are downwardly and forwardly extending to terminate in lower cradle tips. These are spaced apart and positioned so as to support an arrow shaft in perpendicular orientation to the bow string of an archery bow to which the device is attached and to permit unobstructed fletch clearance during launch of the arrow. Thus, said arms also having top ends which are integrally connected to each other by a bridging member, whereby the arms and bridging member circumscribe the arrow to be launched from the archery bow. An attachment means for releasably securing the support device to the handle region of an archery bow and a means connecting the support frame to the attachment means at a location above the lower ends of the arms.

Abstract: An arrow holding device for retaining an arrow within an arrow support rest until the user is prepared to shoot without affecting the flight of the arrow. The arrow holding device includes a base plate that is attachable to the support rest, a guide arm extending from the base plate, a securing strap attached to the base plate, and a ring member attached to the distal end of the securing strap for removably engaging the guide arm. The securing strap is positioned about the shaft of an arrow and then the ring member is positioned upon the guide arm to prevent movement of the arrow within the support rest. When the user draws the arrow rearwardly the securing strap moves rearwardly until the ring member is pulled from the guide arm thereby releasing the securing strap from about the shaft of the arrow.

Abstract: The portable bow and long gun holder has a base plate and an upright connected to the base plate by a hinge. A weapon bottom end holder is provided on the base plate rear end. A weapon upper holder assembly with bow engaging surfaces and a gun barrel engaging surface is attached to an upper end of the upright. A lock assembly holds the upright in a weapon support position or frees the upright to pivot to a transport position parallel with the base. Outriggers are clamped to the upright in ground engaging positions to provide lateral stability. An arrow cutout in one side of the upright permits an arrow to be attached to a bow supported by the holder. The upright is reversible to change the position of the arrow cutout. The weapon upper holder is also reversible. A tree stand clamp clamps the base plate to the tree stand.

Abstract: A substantially conically shaped arrow rest having a substantially centered aperture through which the shaft of the arrow is adapted to extend. The arrow rest possesses several slits extending from the aperture so that when the arrow is shot, the aperture may distend to accommodate distortions of the arrow shaft and to allow the arrow vanes to pass substantially freely therethrough. Also preferably the arrow rest resiliently deflects radially outwardly in the region of the aperture so as to produce a biasing force that dampens the oscillations of the arrow upon being shot.

Abstract: An arrow fall-off bumper system for maintaining an arrow in the desired position upon an arrow support rest. The arrow fall-off bumper system includes a side support member that is threadably attached within a threaded aperture of a bow adjacent a support rest. The side support member is generally comprised of a threaded shaft and a head wherein the head engages the shaft of the arrow when accidentally removed from the support rest. The head is preferably rounded and comprised of a molded rubber cap to reduce damage to the arrow. At least one spacer washer may be utilized to adjust the position of the head with respect to the support rest.

Abstract: An arrow holding device for retaining an arrow within an arrow support rest until the user is prepared to shoot without affecting the flight of the arrow. The arrow holding device includes a base plate that is attachable to the support rest, a guide arm extending from the base plate, a securing strap attached to the base plate, and a ring member attached to the distal end of the securing strap for removably engaging the guide arm. The securing strap is positioned about the shaft of an arrow and then the ring member is positioned upon the guide arm to prevent movement of the arrow within the support rest. When the user draws the arrow rearwardly the securing strap moves rearwardly until the ring member is pulled from the guide arm thereby releasing the securing strap from about the shaft of the arrow.

Abstract: An arrow support for supporting an arrow in an archery bow. The arrow support provides a simple, compact, lightweight and non-bulky apparatus that corrects distortion induced in the arrow upon its release by the archer. Single screws provide secure, non-rotating connections where adjustments are to be made. A planar ring has locking apparatus extending through the ring to lock support members in place using a single adjustment. The planar ring has a scalloped inner surface, accommodating a range of fletches, with a minimal outside diameter of the ring. Silencers are provided on at least some of the support members to suppress sounds as an arrow is drawn into a shooting position.

Abstract: An arrow holding device for retaining an arrow within an arrow support rest until the user is prepared to shoot without affecting the flight of the arrow. The arrow holding device includes a base plate, a U-shaped bracket attached to the base plate for attaching to a groove within a support shaft of a support rest, a guide arm extending from the base plate, a securing strap attached to the base plate, and a ring member attached to the distal end of the securing strap for removably engaging the guide arm. A fastener extends through the U-shaped bracket for allowing tightening about the support shaft. The securing strap is positioned about the shaft of an arrow and then the ring member is positioned upon the guide arm to prevent movement of the arrow within the support rest. When the user draws the arrow rearwardly the securing strap moves rearwardly until the ring member is pulled from the guide arm thereby releasing the securing strap from about the shaft of the arrow.

Abstract: A compound or recurve bow has split limbs mounted to limb pockets which are on pivots connected to a handle riser wherein the riser provides an arrow slot between the upper limbs so the arrow is launched from between the upper limbs. The result is an effective compound or recurve archery bow which is more compact and comparatively lighter than heretofore known.

Abstract: An arrow rest for use with archery bows includes an arrow supporting launcher that provides vertical movement to dampen any up and down movement of the arrow shaft when it is shot from the bow, such as up and down vibrational movement which occurs as a result of using a mechanical arrow release aid. The launcher includes a V-groove to support and guide the arrow. The rest also includes a pair of flippers which extend generally upwardly and in the direction of arrow travel along opposite sides of the arrow shaft supported on the launcher to lessen the chance that the arrow shaft will slide off the launcher. Either feature of the rest can be used alone without the other.

Abstract: An arrow rest for bowfishing which is comprised of a frame (3) which is a piece of ⅛ inch stainless steel rod with a 90 degree bend in the center and two 45 degree bends to form a symmetrical triangle with 1{fraction (1/16)} inch distances between bends. The joined ends at the center of the hypotenuse of the triangle form a frame joint (4) which is placed on the end of a stud (6), which is stainless steel {fraction (5/16)} inch fine threads ½ inch long, in such a manner that a frame (3) is parallel and the hypotenuse is perpendicular with the elongation of a stud (6). A frame (3) has a weld (5) securing it in said position. A setscrew (8) is installed into a modern archery bow (2) from the opposite side of a bowfishing arrow rest (1) so as to lock in place. With another embodiment of this invention, a frame (3) is placed and welded on the end of a stud (6a), which is stainless steel {fraction (5/16)} inch fine thread 1½ inch long, in the same manner as above.

Abstract: An arrow launcher apparatus (10) includes a bow attachment assembly (20) which allows attachment to the middle portion of the handle of a bow in a manner that allows adjustment approximately along the axis of the arrow. An elevation adjustment assembly (40), attached to the bow attachment assembly, allows vertical adjustment against the bow attachment assembly. A windage adjustment assembly (70), attached to the elevation adjustment assembly, allows horizontal adjustment against the elevation adjustment assembly. A launcher sleeve assembly (100) is pivotably carried by the windage adjustment assembly between a forward position wherein the launcher arm (140) is lowered, and a rearward position wherein the launcher arm is raised. A pull string (160) is attached to the buss cable on a compound bow that moves down when the bowstring is pulled back. Movement of the pull string overcomes the bias of the spring (120) and lifts the launcher arm and arrow.

Abstract: The invention is a compound bow with a stabilizing pin affixed to the base of the sight window of the bow at an angle less than 90° with reference to the horizontal lie of the base of the sight window in combination with a porous arrow marked by the presence therein of a through hole in proximity to the tip of the arrow that is amenable upon a pivotable arrow rest component of the bow to being engaged and held statically by the stabilizing pin upon near full extension by an archer of the bowstring of the bow.

Abstract: An adjustable arrow rest includes an elongated mounting plate provided with a plurality of apertures to facilitate securement of the mounting plate to a bow. The arrow rest also includes a slide block having vertical and horizontal leg portions provided with independently adjustable lead screw mechanisms which allow the precision adjustment of arrow rest launcher arms in vertical and horizontal directions. A substantially vertically extending guide rib disposed adjacent one end of the mounting plate engages a complementary guide channel on the vertical leg portions of the slide block, mounting the slide block for selective reciprocal linear adjustment in a substantially vertical direction relative to the mounting plate.

Abstract: An improved arrow rest for use in combination with an archery bow is disclosed. The present arrow rest provides complete radial support to an arrow disposed in a ready-to-draw position even if the bow is tilted or rotated radially relative to an axis of the arrow. Such radial support is provided by an inverted coil brush comprising a disc-shaped structure having a plurality of radially disposed, inwardly projecting bristles of a predetermined length attached therein forming a central opening in the arrow rest wherein the arrow shaft is radially supported. The bristles are arranged within the coil brush so as to impart no significant hindrance to the passage of an arrow therethrough. Thus, no angular orientation of the arrow vanes to the arrow nock is required which permits the use of the arrow rest with any configuration of arrow fletching or number of vanes.