Abstract: The disclosure relates to a lip device for use in a fishing lure for altering the lure configuration which provides different depths and pattern of travel of the lure, wherein the lip device is connectable to the lure via lip connectors. The lip device, in an embodiment, comprises: a lip activator for changing the lip angel of attack, the lip activator being connected to the lip via a lip connecting device and the lip activator being sensitive to the lure speed through water, the lip activator having a passive state and an active state wherein the passive state corresponds to a first lip configuration, and the active state corresponds to a second lip configuration.

Abstract: An archery bow is disclosed herein. The archery bow, in an embodiment, includes a frame, a plurality of limbs coupled to the frame, and an electrical motor coupled to the frame. The archery bow also includes at least one rod that is operatively coupled to the electrical motor as well as one or more of the limbs.

Abstract: An archery limb control system, method and bow are described herein. The archery limb control system, in an embodiment, includes a motion generator configured to be supported by an archery bow, and the system includes one or more flexible lines configured to be coupled to the limbs of the bow. The system also includes a support configured to support the one or more flexible lines, and the system includes a gear coupled to the support.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a lip device for use in a fishing lure for altering the lure configuration which provides different depths and pattern of travel of the lure, wherein the lip device is connectable to the lure via lip connectors. The lip device, in an embodiment, comprises: a lip activator for changing the lip angel of attack, the lip activator being connected to the lip via a lip connecting device and the lip activator being sensitive to the lure speed through water, the lip activator having a passive state and an active state wherein the passive state corresponds to a first lip configuration, and the active state corresponds to a second lip configuration.

Abstract: An archery bow is disclosed herein.The archery bow, in an embodiment, has a body, a plurality of limbs and a motion generator configured to cause the limbs to move.The archery bow also includes a draw cord and a device configured to be moveably coupled to the body.The device has a surface configured to be grasped.The device is configured to cause the draw cord to be pulled as a result of the device being moved relative to the body.

Abstract: An archery limb control system, method and bow are described herein. The archery limb control system, in an embodiment, includes a motion generator configured to be supported by an archery bow, and the system includes one or more flexible lines configured to be coupled to the limbs of the bow. The system also includes a support configured to support the one or more flexible lines, and the system includes a gear coupled to the support.

Abstract: An archery device and method are disclosed herein. The archery device, in an embodiment, includes a support configured to be moveably coupled to an archery bow. The archery device also includes a motion generator configured to be energized by an energy resource. The motion generator is configured to cause the support to move between a plurality of positions. The positions are associated with different levels of tension in a draw cord of the archery bow, and each of the levels has a magnitude greater than zero.

Abstract: An archery bow is disclosed herein. The archery bow, in an embodiment, includes a frame, a plurality of flexible limbs coupled to the frame, and an electrical motor coupled to the frame. The archery bow also includes at least one gear that is operatively coupled to the electrical motor as well as the flexible limbs.

Abstract: An archery limb control system, method and bow are described herein. The archery limb control system, in an embodiment, includes an energy resource, a plurality of flexible lines, and a driver. The driver includes a support coupled to the flexible lines and a gear coupled to the support.

Abstract: A tension amplifying assembly and method are disclosed herein. The tension amplifying assembly, in an embodiment, includes a plurality of connection points or connection members configured to be coupled to a structure of an archery bow. Each of the connection members is configured to movably couple one of the limbs to the structure so that each of the limbs is movable from a first position relative to the structure to a second position relative to the structure. The tension amplifying assembly also includes a plurality of piston-cylinder assemblies, at least one reservoir tillable with a fluid, at least one valve, and a switch device configured to be operatively coupled to the at least one valve. The connection members are configured to cause the limbs to move from the first positions to the second positions in response to an operation of the switch device, and the movements cause the tension in the bow string to increase.

Abstract: An archery bow and method are disclosed herein. The archery bow, in an embodiment, includes a first limb, a second limb, and a draw cord coupled to the first and second limbs. The archery bow also includes a first cord coupled to the first limb, a second cord coupled to the second limb, and a driver operatively coupled to an energy source. The driver is configured to manipulate the first and second cords to change a tension in the draw cord.

Abstract: An archery limb control system, method and bow are described herein. The archery limb control system, in an embodiment, includes an energy resource, a plurality of flexible lines, and a driver. The driver includes a support coupled to the flexible lines and a gear coupled to the support.

Abstract: An archery system, method and bow are described herein. The archery system, in an embodiment, includes an energy resource and a driver. The driver is configured to receive a force derived from the energy resource. The driver is also configured to distribute the force to a plurality of limb holders, each of which is pivotally coupled to the archery bow.

Abstract: An archery device and method are disclosed herein. The archery device, in an embodiment, includes a support configured to be moveably coupled to an archery bow. The archery device also includes a motion generator configured to be energized by an energy resource. The motion generator is configured to cause the support to move between a plurality of positions. The positions are associated with different levels of tension in a draw cord of the archery bow, and each of the levels has a magnitude greater than zero.

Abstract: An archery bow and method are disclosed herein. The archery bow, in an embodiment, includes a first limb, a second limb, and a draw cord coupled to the first and second limbs. The archery bow also includes a first cord coupled to the first limb, a second cord coupled to the second limb, and a driver operatively coupled to an energy source. The driver is configured to manipulate the first and second cords to change a tension in the draw cord.

Abstract: An archery limb control system, method and bow are described herein. The archery limb control system, in an embodiment, includes an energy resource and a driver having a plurality of lines. The driver is configured to receive a force derived from the energy resource. In response to the force, the lines are configured to put the limbs of an archery bow in a condition to cause a draw cord to propel a projectile toward a target.

Abstract: A tension amplifying assembly and method are disclosed herein. The tension amplifying assembly, in an embodiment, includes a plurality of bases configured to be coupled to a structure of an archery bow. Each of the bases is configured to movably couple one of the limbs to the structure so that each of the limbs is movable from a first position relative to the structure to a second position relative to the structure. The tension amplifying assembly also includes a plurality of piston-cylinder assemblies, at least one reservoir fillable with a fluid, at least one valve, and a switch device configured to be operatively coupled to the at least one valve. The bases are configured to cause the limbs to move from the first positions to the second positions in response to an operation of the switch device, and the movements cause the tension in the bow string to increase.

Abstract: An archery limb control system, method and bow are described herein. The archery limb control system, in an embodiment, includes an energy resource and a driver having a plurality of lines. The driver is configured to receive a force derived from the energy resource. In response to the force, the lines are configured to put the limbs of an archery bow in a condition to cause a draw cord to propel a projectile toward a target.