Abstract: A fall away arrow rest in which the launcher arm normally extends upwardly and forwardly in the arrow window and is adapted to fall immediately downwardly under spring bias upon firing the arrow. The arrow rest includes a mechanism for maintaining the launcher arm in the substantially upward position during substantially the entire draw of the arrow.

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 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: The improved assembly includes an archery bow to which a connector and stabilizer sub-assembly are releasably secured. The sub-assembly features a connector having inner and outer concentric tubular sleeves with a spring therebetween biasing the outer sleeve toward an annular rim at the end of the inner sleeve which is adjacent to the stabilizer. Spaced bearings are disposed in an annular array in openings in the inner sleeve adjacent the end towards which the outer sleeve is biased. When the outer sleeve is retracted against the spring bias, the bearings can be moved into pockets defined in the outer sleeve by a nut on the free end of a bolt extending from one end of the stabilizer into the inner sleeve so that the nut can move past the bearings.

Abstract: The improved archery arrow rest includes a support assembly which preferably includes a support block, the front portion of which is releasably attachable to the sidewall of the riser of an archery bow in the area defining the arrow window. The support assembly also includes a transverse bar connected to the rear end of the block and preferably laterally adjustable. The bar extends behind the riser to a point behind the arrow window. The rest further includes an arrow shaft holder connected to the bar and extending upwardly and forwardly thereof to project into the arrow window. The shaft holder has a pair of arcuate arms, the rear portions of which overlap and the front ends of which arms are spaced apart an adjustable distance. The shaft holder is preferably generally horseshoe shaped.

Abstract: The archery bowstring release device includes a hollow housing having a front end and opposite rear end. A pair of openable bowstring-engaging jaws is hinged to the front end of the housing. A trigger projects from the side of the housing and is moveable between a relaxed forward non-firing position and a rearward firing position against the biasing action of a spring. An elongated drive bar is connected to the trigger and intercepts the jaws to hold them closed when the trigger is in the non-firing position. A propelor bar is hinged for longitudinal rotation in a slot in the drive bar and extends rearwardly thereof. A spring in the housing bears against the rear portion of the propellor bar when the trigger is in the forward position and against the front portion of the propellor bar when the trigger is in the firing position. A moveable detent intercepts the propellor bar, preventing firing, if the trigger is moved rapidly rearwardly.

Abstract: The improved archery arrow rest assembly includes an arrow shaft support, the rear end of which is releasably secured to the free end of a cylindrical cross-bar which in turn is disposed for rotation in an elongated barrel bearing longitudinal grooves. The barrel is releasably clamped to the rear end of an elongated mounting block, the front end of which is adapted to be secured to the sidewall of an archery bow in the riser section thereof. The sidewall defines an arrow window into which the arrow shaft support projects. The barrel and cross-bar extend transversely through the block behind the archery bow to a point remote from the window, that is, on the side of the bow opposite the window. A click blade engages the barrel through the block to provide incrmental rotation of the barrel and thus angled adjustment of the arrow shaft support. A cup is received over the end of the cross-bar opposite from its free end.

Abstract: The improved assembly includes an arrow shaft support, preferably in the form of a twisted elongated blade, connected at its rear end to the free end of a transverse cross-bar, the intermediate portion of which is received for rotation in the lower portion of a depending bracket. The upper portion of the bracket holds the rear end of an arrow shaft side pressure arm preferably similar to the support and which extends forwardly and diagonally to a point adjacent the front end of the support. The bracket bears a tubular extension which passes transversely through the rear portion of an elongated mounting block, the front portion of which is adapted to be secured to the sidewall of an archery bow riser so that the assembly extends behind the arrow window in the bow. A guide rod passes from the bracket transversely through the block and is spaced from the tubular extension to prevent rotation of the bracket.

Abstract: The archery bow assembly includes an archery bow with arrow window defined by a generally vertical sidewall and generally horizontal shelf, in which window an arrow rest is adjustably held by a transverse plunger passing laterally through the bow sidewall. An archery arrow is on the rest. The plunger includes an elongated tube with central cavity extending therethrough, and a rod, one end of which is releasably connected to the arrow rest and other end thereof extending into the cavity. One end of the housing extends away from the sidewall on the side opposite the window and terminates in an expanded head having a dish-shaped recess therein. A ball or other weight is seated in and extends out of the recess and is tethered to the rod in the cavity. A spring between the rod and ball in the cavity biases the rest away from the sidewall in the window.

Abstract: The rest includes an arrow-holding support or blade, a transverse bar, one end of which is connected to the rear of the blade for holding the blade in the window, and a forwardly-rearwardly extending mounting block. The mounting block rear end slideably receives the opposite free end of the cross-bar which passes through it. An externally threaded sleeve is fixedly connected to the free end of the cross-bar and an internally threaded sleeve with turn knob is secured over the externally threaded sleeve for rotation therearound. A coiled spring is over the cross-bar between the mounting block and blade-receiving end of the cross-bar to bias the cross-bar away from the mounting block. When the knob is incrementally rotated, the cross-bar and blade travel incrementally laterally away from or toward the mounting block.

Abstract: The archery bow assembly includes an archery bow having a pair of limbs connected to a central riser handle defining an arrow window and interconnected by a bowstring. It also includes a pendulum-type disappearing arrow rest with a side pressure point. The rest includes a pair of generally flat, forwardly extending, flexible, resilient inner and outer blades. The inner blade lies next to the sidewall of the arrow window and includes a front support adapted to project through a notch in the outer blade to support an arrow when the inner blade is biased outwardly. The outer blade serves as a side pressure plate and may have a single pressure point. The rear ends of the blades are connected to a transverse bar slideably or threadably received in the rear end of a mounting block connected to the sidewall of the riser opposite the window and extending rearwardly thereof. A pin is slideably disposed in a hollow tube passing transversely through the riser into communication with the window.

Abstract: The archery device permits an archery arrow to be correctly centered along is length with respect to the bowstring so that upon release of the bowstring the arrow will fire straight ahead with improved accuracy. The device includes an elongated arm which is either L-shaped or U-shaped, a connector for releasably securing the arm to the sidewall of an archery bow and an aligning component. The aligning component enables one to mark the transverse position of the bowstring and then position the front of an arrow, when the rear of the arrow is attached to the bowstring, at the same transverse position as the bowstring so that the arrow is aligned with the bowstring and parallel to the sidewall of the archery bow. The connector allows the arm to be rotated therearound in a plane parallel to the sidewall of the bow and can include a threaded post.

Abstract: The disappearing archery arrow guide is used with archery bows containing overdraw shelves although it is also applicable to conventional non-overdraw shelves, as well, with arrow rests in the normal position. The guide includes a pair of upraised tines, preferably joined by a lower horizontal bar to form a U-shaped configuration. The bar is in turn connected to the upstanding collars of a bracket having a flat horizontal plate which is connectable to the upper surface of an archery bow shelf. The bracket is provided with a spring, such as a coiled spring, for biasing the tines into the flat position. The tines are spaced laterally from each other a distance sufficient to allow free passage of the shaft of an archery arrow therebetween but insufficient to permit the free passage of the broadhead of a hunting arrow.

Abstract: The archery bow assembly includes an archery bow having a riser with arrow window, arrow rest and handle, a pair of limbs and a bowstring. The assembly also includes a novel arrow holder which prevents an arrow from inadvertently rolling off the rest but which automatically releases the arrow as the arrow is drawn during shooting of the bow. The holder includes a flexible resilient elongated line of rubber or the like having a high frictional resistance with the surface of the arrow, connectors at one or both opposite ends of the line, an anchor bolt or the like anchoring one end of the line through its connector to the riser, preferably at the rear end thereof, and a smooth surfaced slide pin or the like interconnected to and projecting rearwardly from the riser and slideably receiving the connector at the opposite end of the line, after the line is passed over the arrow when the latter is on the rest. Preferably, the pin is carried by a crossbar.

Abstract: The compound archery bow includes a central riser section with handle and bow window on one side and first and second limbs connected to opposite ends of the riser. The limbs bear eccentric levers, such as wheels eccentrically mounted on transverse axles. A telescoping arm is secured to the riser and extends rearwardly thereof, bearing a rotatable wheel on the outside thereof and adjacent its rear end. A bowstring is disposed longitudinally between the limbs behind the riser. A first cable is connected at one end to the bowstring and at the other end to the first limb axle. It is locked intermediate its ends to a first circular groove in the arm wheel and is secured to the lever in the first limb. A second cable is similarly connected at one end thereof to the opposite end of the bowstring and at the other end thereof to the second limb axle. It is locked intermediate its ends to a second circular groove in the arm wheel and is secured to the lever in the second limb.