Abstract: An illustrative toy vehicle is provided having a two-section chassis and a pivot mechanism rotatably attaching the two sections. The vehicle has the ability to move in multiple orientations and execute movements including a side rollover movement where the pivot mechanism assists in directing the vehicle to roll over from a first orientation to a second orientation about a central axis. A modified wheel design further assists in facilitating movements including the rollover movement. The vehicle may perform movements without user control where the vehicle responds to external factors, such as objects or terrain or the vehicle may use control systems such as radio or remote control with a transmitter/receiver pair, on vehicle switches or sensors utilizing interactive preprogrammed content.

Abstract: A hockey practice device in one embodiment includes a base for resting on a horizontal surface, a motor, a rotating firing wheel coupled to the motor, and a puck feed ramp mounted proximate to the firing wheel on the base. The feed ramp includes an arcuately curved and elongated feed surface arranged to slideably engage a puck. In one arrangement, the firing wheel is rotatable in a vertical rotational plane which is arranged in an off-axis manner from the centerline of the ramp feed surface. This engages the puck off center, thereby inducing spin to the puck when it is discharged from the device toward a target which replicates a pass from a hockey stick. A puck loader is provided that holds a plurality of puck which are automatically dispensed in sequential fashion at pre-selected time intervals to the feed ramp.

Abstract: A trigger mechanism for a crossbow that includes a housing having a channel for receiving an arrow, a trigger arm carried by the housing, a bowstring latch for retaining a bowstring in a cocked position that is pivotally carried by the housing and engagable with the trigger arm, and a dry-fire safety (DFS) latch pivotally carried by the housing and engagable with the bowstring latch, wherein the DFS latch substantially retains the bowstring latch in the cocked position when the trigger arm is actuated without the arrow seated in the channel.

Abstract: A compound bow comprising a handle portion having a first limb and a second limb extending outwardly therefrom, a wide body cam assembly pivotally coupled to the first limb near an outer end thereof, and a dual wheel assembly pivotally coupled to the second limb near an outer end thereof. The wide body cam assembly comprises a main sheave and a collector sheave located on opposite sides of a cable sheave. The main sheave is spaced apart from the cable sheave by a first distance sufficient to permit arrows to be fired from the bow free from interference by a cable without the use of a cable guard. The dual wheel assembly comprises a feed out sheave and a take in sheave separated by a second distance which is larger than the first distance. The feed out sheave is positioned substantially within a plane defined by the main sheave.

Abstract: A string guide for a bow including first and second cams are mounted to first and second bow limbs, respectively. Each of the cams includes a string guide journal, an upper power cable take-up journal, and a lower power cable take-up journal. The draw string is arranged in a reverse draw configuration. The upper and lower power cables are received in each of the respective upper and lower power cable take-up journals and are displaced away from the respective draw string journals as the bow is drawn from the released configuration to the drawn configuration. In one embodiment, the upper and lower power cable take-up journals are helical in configuration. As a result of this configuration the cams can rotate more than 270 degrees, and preferably more than 300 degrees, as the bow is drawn from the released configuration to the drawn configuration.

Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a marker-buoy deployment system having a launching module that becomes armed by inserting a marker buoy, then laterally launches a loaded marker buoy in response to a user command. In an illustrative embodiment, launching module may be spring operated. In some embodiments, the release device may be foot operated. In an exemplary embodiment, a safety device may prevent an accidental launch, for example, from a trailered boat. In some embodiments, a visual indicator may indicate whether the safety is on, or the buoy has been loaded or launched. In some embodiments, a deployed-buoy location system may record the location coordinates of one or more deployed marker buoys. In an exemplary embodiment, marker buoys may be loaded automatically from a magazine each time a marker buoy is deployed. In some embodiments, marker-buoys may advantageously be deployed by a boater whose hands are otherwise occupied.

Abstract: A bowstring release is described herein. The bowstring release has, in an embodiment, a release body and a hook for holding a bowstring. The bowstring release includes a trigger coupled to the release body, and the trigger has a roller for operation of the release.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for monitoring and controlling a load disposed at least partially within a model vehicle. Preferred embodiments of the present invention operate in accordance with a load car that includes a load, a motor, and a controller for operating the motor to raise and lower the load. In one embodiment, the controller is configured to monitor at least one metric (e.g., a coal level) and to operate the motor so that the vertical position of the load (e.g., a coal load) is synchronized to the metric. If the metric goes up, then the load is moved (e.g., via the motor) in an upward direction. Alternatively, if the metric goes down, then the load is moved (e.g., via the motor) in a downward direction.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an archery bow comprises a riser, a first limb supporting a first rotatable member and a second limb supporting a second rotatable member. First and second cable segments extend between the first rotatable member and the second rotatable member. A cable guard is supported by the riser, which comprises a first roller and a second roller. The first roller is in contact with the first cable segment and the second roller is in contact with the second cable segment. The first roller has a first diameter and the second roller has a second diameter different from the first diameter.

Abstract: A crossbow includes an angle adjusting structure for an aiming seat and contains a body, a bow arm, and an adjuster. The body includes a grip handle and intersects with the bow arm which is disposed on the body and includes a bowstring. The adjuster includes a trigger set which has a triggering support with a threaded hole. The adjuster also includes the aiming seat connecting with a rifle scope, and the aiming seat has an orifice rotatably connecting with the triggering support by using a coupling shaft. The aiming seat also has a front segment and a rear segment. Between the front segment and the triggering support is defined a resilient element for pushing the front segment upward, and the rear segment has a threaded rod extending downward therefrom. The threaded rod screws with a rotatable wheel between the aiming seat and the trigger set.

Abstract: A turkey stand for use in deep frying a turkey or other fowl. The stand includes a rod which is threaded on a first end and flattened on the opposite end. The threaded end is received through central holes in 2 of 3 legs and threaded into a collar secured to the third. Each of the three legs has V-shaped bends near each end forming 2 feet, with the bends increasing in depth to accommodate the variation in distance from the support surface. Thus, each of the feet engages the bottom of the fry pot without any rocking.

Abstract: A device and method for launching a projectile, such as a golf ball, across a range. The device enables a golf ball to be launched across a golf course with greater control than is possible with a traditional golf club. The ease of loading the projectile into the launching device and swinging the launching device forward adds greater distance to the projectile due to an increase in angular momentum and back spin on the projectile. The device includes a C-shaped head defined by a nest, a pair of lateral retention arms, and a base. A distal portion is longer than a proximal portion to create backspin on the projectile. The concavity and lateral arms hold the projectile in place. The distal and proximal portions terminate at concave points that grip dimples on the projectile. The base is fixedly attached to a shaft, which is used for swinging the head.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a wrist strap, a bowstring release device, and a rigid handgrip. The release device is pivotably connected to the wrist strap, and has bowstring retention/release and trigger mechanisms. The handgrip pivots with respect to the wrist strap or release device or both. In a first relative configuration, a grip portion of the handgrip extends transversely away from the release device; in a second relative configuration, the grip portion of the handgrip extends obliquely rearward away from the release device. After drawing the bow by pulling with the wrist strap and handgrip, the trigger can be actuated while continuing to grip the handgrip or after releasing the handgrip (and optionally moving the handgrip to the second relative configuration).

Abstract: In some embodiments, an archery bow comprises a rotatable member configured for rotation about a first rotatable member axis. A cable anchor is attached to the rotatable member and rotatable with respect to the rotatable member about an anchor axis. The anchor axis is offset from the rotatable member axis. The bow can further comprise a power cable anchored to said cable anchor.

Abstract: A crowd control projectile includes a payload carrier, an incapacitating agent inside the payload carrier, and an activating mechanism for activating the incapacitating agent. The activating mechanism includes a sensor and a timer. The timer delays the activation until a predetermined delay after the sensor senses that the projectile has been launched. Alternatively, the activating mechanism includes a receiver for receiving an activation signal after the projectile has been launched. Preferably, the projectile has the shape of a clay pigeon. A launcher of such a projectile includes a communication mechanism for transmitting a timing signal or an activation signal to the projectile and an arm for launching the projectile by direct contact. To control a crowd, the projectile is launched over the crowd by direct contact with a solid arm and the activating mechanism is used to activate the incapacitating agent when the projectile is above the crowd.

Abstract: A toy paper airplane conversion kit has a nose-piece with a combination capacitor mounting portion and nose clip connected to a rear, electric motor driven propellor unit by a lead receiving, square section conductor conduit which keys into a complementary socket of the motor mount, maintaining the rear propellor unit tilted upward. The nose-piece has a combination capacitor mount and nose clip with two paper-clamping, cantilever spring arms extending rearwardly in spaced-apart, coplanar, side-by-side relation under the capacitor mounting portion and having converging portions adjacent rear free ends and, a stubby, paper spreading, crease stuffing fin from the nose-piece, rearward of free ends of the springs. The capacitor mouth receiving a charging plug of a battery pack unit.

Abstract: A game stick and game are disclosed. The game stick includes a shaft with a head at one end. A channel wide enough for a game ball is defined in the head. The ball is placed in the channel and when the game stick is swung, the ball rides along the channel and is released therefrom to fly through the air. The head may be adjustable to affect the way in which the ball is thrown. The game is similar to golf except that instead of hitting the ball, the ball is thrown toward a target location at the end of a fairway. When the target location is reached, the game stick may be used as a putter to push or putt the ball to sink it into a sunken cup in the ground.

Abstract: A hand held throwing apparatus and method includes of a U-shaped body with two sides and a bottom forming an open interior, the U-shaped body having an open front and an open back. A combination throwing-cocking arm with a first end and a second end is provided where the second end is rotatably connected with the U-shaped body in proximity to the open front in between the two sides. A spring is provided with a first end and a second end, where the first end of the spring is attached to the second end of the combination throwing-cocking arm and the second end of the spring is connected with the U-shaped body. A stop device is attached to the combination throwing-cocking arm between the first end and the second end and a handle is connected to the U-shaped body.

Abstract: A toy bow configured to adjust an angle of both ends of its limb by an angle adjustor, thereby enabling the user to easily change the size and the angle of the limb, if necessary. The benefit not only extends to using the bow, but also to storing and carrying to bow due to its reduced size. Preferably, the limb is detachably mountable to a stock of a crossbow to conveniently change its application from a toy bow to a toy crossbow and vice-versa.

Abstract: In one or more embodiments, a prod may include a rail-engagement portion configured to engage a rail extending along a longitudinal axis extending proximally from the rail-engagement portion; a peripheral surface including a foot-engagement region; and, optionally, a bow-engagement portion configured to engage a bow or a bow limb. In one or more embodiments, prod or crossbow accessory engages a crossbow, wherein the prod or crossbow accessory includes a first foot-engagement region and a second foot-engagement region.