Abstract: A non-limiting exemplary embodiment of a broadhead includes a ferrule having a multi-faceted tip, a plurality of cutting blades fixedly attached to the ferrule, and a plurality of deployable blades coupled to the ferrule.

Abstract: An equipment carrier configured to secure at least one piece of equipment to a user, and corresponding method. The equipment carrier includes at least one equipment holder configured to be secured to the user. The equipment holder includes an engaging portion configured to receive the equipment. At least one tether includes a first portion attached to the equipment and a second portion attached to the user at a second location offset from the engaging portion. The at least one tether applies a tension force on the equipment to retain the equipment with the engaging portion of the equipment holder. The tension force is negligible when the equipment is disengaged from the equipment holder and positioned near the second location.

Abstract: A cut-on-contact broadhead having a plurality of deployable blades. Each of the plurality of blades is pivotally coupled to a ferrule configured for attaching the broadhead to a shaft of an arrow or a bolt. Each of the plurality of blades includes a tip, an impact region, a first cutting edge, and a second cutting edge. During flight, blades are in a fully retracted state forming a distal tip of the broadhead having sharp cutting edges defined at least in part by the first cutting edges of the blades. Upon impact, the distal tip of the broadhead creates a bore in the target. As the broadhead penetrates the target, the plurality of blades are deployed into a swept-back configuration exposing the second cutting edge of each blade. The second cutting edges expand the bore initiated by the distal tip of the broadhead and create a passage in the target.

Abstract: A cut-on-contact broadhead having a plurality of deployable blades rotatably coupled to a surface of a ferrule, and a plurality of channels disposed on the surface of the ferrule. At least a portion of each channel is defined at least in part by at least a portion of the ferrule and at least a portion of at least one of the plurality of blades. Each blade includes a tip, an impact shoulder, and a first and second cutting edges. During flight, the blades are in a fully retracted configuration forming a distal tip having sharp cutting edges defined at least in part by the first cutting edges of the blades. Upon impact, the distal tip initiates a bore in the target, the plurality of blades deploy into a swept-back configuration, and the second cutting edges expand and lengthen the bore initiated by the distal tip.

Abstract: A cut-on-contact broadhead having a ferrule and a plurality of deployable blades pivotally coupled to the ferrule. The ferrule includes a plurality of recesses, and at least one protrusion extending away from a surface of one or more of the plurality of recesses. Each of the plurality of blades includes a tip, an impact region, a first cutting edge, and a second cutting edge. During flight, the blades are in a fully retracted configuration forming a chisel tip having cutting edges defined at least in part by the first cutting edge of each blade. Upon impact, the plurality of blades are deployed into a swept-back configuration whereby the second cutting edges expand the bore initiated by the chisel tip.

Abstract: A non-limiting exemplary embodiment of a broadhead includes a ferrule having a multi-faceted tip, a plurality of cutting blades fixedly attached to the ferrule, and a plurality of deployable blades coupled to the ferrule.

Abstract: An archery release configured to eliminate, or at least minimize, vibrations and/or noise generated when a drawn bowstring is released from a pre-shoot position. The archery release includes a substrate subassembly and an overmolding material bonded to each other. The overmolding material is configured to absorb and eliminate, or at least minimize the vibrations and/or noise. The archery release also includes a trigger, a release mechanism, and a latching assembly extending into a hollow interior of a handle of the archery release. Within the handle, the latching assembly is operably coupled with the trigger and with the release mechanism. The vibrations and/or noise is eliminated, or at least minimized, by placing the overmolding material at locations whereat one or more components of the trigger, the latching assembly, and the release mechanism strike or engage the overmolding material instead of the substrate subassembly.

Abstract: An equipment carrier configured to secure at least one piece of equipment to a user, and corresponding method. The equipment carrier includes at least one equipment holder configured to be secured to the user. The equipment holder includes an engaging portion configured to receive the equipment. At least one tether includes a first portion attached to the equipment and a second portion attached to the user at a second location offset from the engaging portion. The at least one tether applies a tension force on the equipment to retain the equipment with the engaging portion of the equipment holder. The tension force is negligible when the equipment is disengaged from the equipment holder and positioned near the second location.

Abstract: A cut-on-contact broadhead having a plurality of deployable blades. Each of the plurality of blades is pivotally coupled to a ferrule configured for attaching the broadhead to a shaft of an arrow or a bolt. Each of the plurality of blades includes a tip, an impact region, a first cutting edge, and a second cutting edge. During flight, blades are in a fully retracted state forming a distal tip of the broadhead having sharp cutting edges defined at least in part by the first cutting edges of the blades. Upon impact, the distal tip of the broadhead creates a bore in the target. As the broadhead penetrates the target, the plurality of blades are deployed into a swept-back configuration exposing the second cutting edge of each blade. The second cutting edges expand the bore initiated by the distal tip of the broadhead and create a passage in the target.

Abstract: A non-limiting exemplary embodiment of a broadhead includes a ferrule having a multi-faceted tip, a plurality of cutting blades fixedly attached to the ferrule, and a plurality of deployable blades coupled to the ferrule.

Abstract: A bowstring release having a handle, a jaw, and a sear. The jaw is configured for drawing and releasing the bowstring. The sear includes a plurality of settings for adjusting the rotation of the handle at which the jaw releases the bowstring. While the bowstring is in the drawn configuration, the jaw and the sear are slidingly coupled and the jaw slides along a surface of the sear while the release is rotated. The bowstring is released when the jaw and the sear de-couple.

Abstract: A non-limiting exemplary embodiment of a broadhead includes a ferrule having a multi-faceted tip, a plurality of cutting blades fixedly attached to the ferrule, and a plurality of deployable blades coupled to the ferrule.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a collar for a reduced diameter broadhead wherein a diameter of a ferrule of the broadhead is relatively smaller than an outside diameter of a shaft of an arrow or crossbow bolt to which the broadhead is attached. The collar includes a plurality of spaced-apart tabs, each configured for retaining at least one of a plurality of blades in a retracted position during flight and permitting the retained blade to deploy after the broadhead impacts the target. An outside diameter of the collar at a distal end thereof is substantially equal to the diameter of the ferrule, and an outside diameter of the collar at a proximal end thereof is substantially equal to the outside diameter of the shaft. An outside surface of the collar at the distal end thereof is substantially flush with an outside surface of the ferrule.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to broadheads wherein the diameter of the ferrule is relatively smaller than the diameter of the shaft of the arrow or crossbow bolt to which the broadhead is attached. A collar is provided for a smooth transition between the ferrule and the shaft.

Abstract: A broadhead having a ferrule, an elastic collar, and a plurality of blades pivotally coupled to the ferrule. A first biasing force exerted by the collar on each blade retains the blade in a retracted position, and a second biasing force exerted by the collar on each blade retains the blade in a first deployed position.

Abstract: A cocking mechanism is disclosed. The cocking mechanism comprises an actuator assembly, a hand crank assembly, and a bow string hook assembly. The actuator assembly further comprises clutch assembly having a bearing housing, a bearing cage, a support axle and bearing elements. The bearing housing is defined by an inner peripheral surface having a plurality of inwardly extending annular ramps, wherein the bearing elements contact a portion of the ramps to prevent rotation of the support axle in a first direction, but allows for rotation of the support axle in a second direction when the actuator assembly is in a locked configuration. This provides for immediate braking action against any unforeseen forward motion of the bow string of a crossbow such as when inadvertently or accidently releasing the removable hand crank assembly during the cocking operation.

Abstract: A broadhead having an adjustable cutting diameter includes a collar and a plurality of adjustable blades having a cutting edge and a plurality of notches on a proximal or trailing edge of each blade. The collar and each notch on the proximal edge of each blade are configured for engagement or coupling with each other. The cutting diameter of the broadhead is adjusted by changing the notch that engages with the collar.