Patents by Inventor Christopher A. Rager

Christopher A. Rager has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7827979
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide an arrow rest usable with an archery bow to support an arrow shaft in a ready-to-draw position during the draw and until the release of the arrow by an archer. The arrow rest preferably aligns an elongate axis of the arrow shaft in a desired path which the arrow follows during release from the bow and at least initially towards the target. In certain embodiments, the arrow rest includes a support frame mounted to an archery bow riser. At least one resilient, inwardly extending support piece made from a sheet-based material extends across the frame to radially support portions of the arrow shaft. In use, arrow rests according to preferred embodiments of the present invention preferably support the arrow in place and impede the arrow from laterally escaping from the arrow rest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: SOP Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Rager
  • Patent number: 7682271
    Abstract: An arrowhead assembly and a method for assembling an arrowhead are provided. The arrowhead of the disclosure is secured to an inside portion of the arrow shaft and the outside portion of the arrow shaft. In some embodiments the arrow tip threads into an insert that is secured within the tip of the arrowhead. Also, in some embodiments, a sleeve extends over the end of the arrow shaft and is radially compressed onto the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Bear Archery, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher A. Rager
  • Publication number: 20090235540
    Abstract: A bow sight having a support structure, and two or more vertically aligned vertical pins connected to the support structure is provided. At least two of the vertical pins include a sight point. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a bow sight having a support structure connected to two or more sight points is provided. The two or more sight points are rotationally adjustable such that they can be rotated into vertical alignment. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a bow sight having a support structure, a sight point connected to the support structure, and a dampener is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventor: Christopher A. Rager
  • Patent number: 7578067
    Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a pin and sight point shape configuration for enhancing sight point visibility. Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a pin configuration including a pin portion, an integral pin mounting portion, and an integral spool adapted to be positioned offset to one side of a bow sight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Bear Archery, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Rager
  • Patent number: 7549230
    Abstract: A bow sight having a support structure, and two or more vertically aligned vertical pins connected to the support structure is provided. At least two of the vertical pins include a sight point. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a bow sight having a support structure connected to two or more sight points is provided. The two or more sight points are rotationally adjustable such that they can be rotated into vertical alignment. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a bow sight having a support structure, a sight point connected to the support structure, and a dampener is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Bear Archery, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher A. Rager
  • Publication number: 20080168671
    Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a pin and sight point shape configuration for enhancing sight point visibility. Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a pin configuration including a pin portion, an integral pin mounting portion, and an integral spool adapted to be positioned offset to one side of a bow sight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2008
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Inventor: Christopher Rager
  • Publication number: 20080115373
    Abstract: A bow sight having a support structure, and two or more vertically aligned vertical pins connected to the support structure is provided. At least two of the vertical pins include a sight point. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a bow sight having a support structure connected to two or more sight points is provided. The two or more sight points are rotationally adjustable such that they can be rotated into vertical alignment. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a bow sight having a support structure, a sight point connected to the support structure, and a dampener is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2008
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: Bear Archery, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Rager
  • Publication number: 20080105244
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide an arrow rest usable with an archery bow to support an arrow shaft in a ready-to-draw position during the draw and until the release of the arrow by an archer. The arrow rest preferably aligns an elongate axis of the arrow shaft in a desired path which the arrow follows during release from the bow and at least initially towards the target. In certain embodiments, the arrow rest includes a support frame mounted to an archery bow riser. At least one resilient, inwardly extending support piece made from a sheet-based material extends across the frame to radially support portions of the arrow shaft. In use, arrow rests according to preferred embodiments of the present invention preferably support the arrow in place and impede the arrow from laterally escaping from the arrow rest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2007
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventor: Christopher Rager
  • Patent number: 7343686
    Abstract: A bow sight having a support structure, and two or more vertically aligned vertical pins connected to the support structure is provided. At least two of the vertical pins include a sight point. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a bow sight having a support structure connected to two or more sight points is provided. The two or more sight points are rotationally adjustable such that they can be rotated into vertical alignment. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a bow sight having a support structure, a sight point connected to the support structure, and a dampener is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Bear Archery, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher A. Rager
  • Patent number: 7311099
    Abstract: A drop-away arrow rest having an arrow support arm that drops in a straight, non-pivotal and non-rotational path. The arrow rest that has an arrow support arm that lifts the arrow, from a first, relaxed, position to a second, actuated, position when the archer draws the bowstring. Upon release of the bowstring, the arrow support arm drops, with vertical, non-rotational and non-pivotal movement, in a straight line, to return to its relaxed state. Actuation and release of the arrow support arm is accomplished by an attachment to the bowstring, such as a cord, and by a biasing means. The arrow rest includes various adjustment means that allow lateral and/or horizontal positioning of the arrow in relation to the bow handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Bear Archery, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher A. Rager
  • Patent number: 7275329
    Abstract: The invention relates to an archery device having a part or component is injection molded; the part is injection molded metal, ceramic, or composite material. A sight pin for a bow sight is a part that is especially suited for being injection mold. Injection molding of metal, ceramic or composite sight pins allows for various cross-sectional shapes and areas for the pin along its length. The injection molded sight pin can be a vertically extending pin or a horizontally positioned pin, and multiple pins may be configured for viewing in a straight line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Bear Archery, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher A. Rager
  • Patent number: 7275328
    Abstract: A mount for a bow sight which includes a vertical adjust mechanism at a second end which is actuated by a rotation of a shaft extending toward an opposing first end. The mount includes a central support which is configured to mount to a bow. Vertical adjustment of the bow sight is accomplished by rotation of a rear end of a shaft extending from the first end of the mount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Bear Archery, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher A. Rager
  • Patent number: 7243432
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a bow sight that is constructed to automatically compensate for arrow drop when the elevation of the target and the shooter is varied. In one embodiment, the bow sight includes a frame having an upper portion and a lower portion that cooperate to define a target viewing opening, the lower portion of the frame including a sight pin support that is pivotally movable relative to the upper portion of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Bear Archery, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher A. Rager
  • Publication number: 20070157480
    Abstract: A bow sight having a support structure, and two or more vertically aligned vertical pins connected to the support structure is provided. At least two of the vertical pins include a sight point. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a bow sight having a support structure connected to two or more sight points is provided. The two or more sight points are rotationally adjustable such that they can be rotated into vertical alignment. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a bow sight having a support structure, a sight point connected to the support structure, and a dampener is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: Trophy Ridge, LLC
    Inventor: Christopher Rager
  • Publication number: 20070113411
    Abstract: The invention relates to an archery device having a part or component is injection molded; the part is injection molded metal, ceramic, or composite material. A sight pin for a bow sight is a part that is especially suited for being injection mold. Injection molding of metal, ceramic or composite sight pins allows for various cross-sectional shapes and areas for the pin along its length. The injection molded sight pin can be a vertically extending pin or a horizontally positioned pin, and multiple pins may be configured for viewing in a straight line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2006
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Applicant: Trophy Ridge, LLC
    Inventor: Christopher Rager
  • Patent number: 7200944
    Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a method of targeting. The method includes positioning a sight point so that the sight point can be used to shoot targets located at different positions relative to the shooter. Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a sighting arrangement for facilitating the practice of the above-identified method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: Trophy Ridge, LLC
    Inventor: Christopher A. Rager
  • Publication number: 20070037640
    Abstract: An arrowhead assembly and a method for assembling an arrowhead are provided. The arrowhead of the disclosure is secured to an inside portion of the arrow shaft and the outside portion of the arrow shaft. In some embodiments the arrow tip threads into an insert that is secured within the tip of the arrowhead. Also, in some embodiments, a sleeve extends over the end of the arrow shaft and is radially compressed onto the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Inventor: Christopher Rager
  • Patent number: 7159325
    Abstract: A bow sight having a support structure, and two or more vertically aligned vertical pins connected to the support structure is provided. At least two of the vertical pins include a sight point. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a bow sight having a support structure connected to two or more sight points is provided. The two or more sight points are rotationally adjustable such that they can be rotated into vertical alignment. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a bow sight having a support structure, a sight point connected to the support structure, and a dampener is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Trophy Ridge, LLC
    Inventor: Christopher A. Rager
  • Patent number: 7103981
    Abstract: The invention relates to an archery device having a part or component is injection molded; the part is injection molded metal, ceramic, or composite material. A sight pin for a bow sight is a part that is especially suited for being injection mold. Injection molding of metal, ceramic or composite sight pins allows for various cross-sectional shapes and areas for the pin along its length. The injection molded sight pin can be a vertically extending pin or a horizontally positioned pin, and multiple pins may be configured for viewing in a straight line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Trophy Ridge, LLC
    Inventor: Christopher A. Rager
  • Patent number: D527787
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Inventor: Christopher A. Rager