Abstract: A trigger-traverse crossbow. The crossbow has a trigger latch block slidingly connected to the flight track. The trigger latch block is configured to engage and retain the bowstring. A cocking mechanism is configured to draw the trigger latch block with the bowstring from an initial position near a forward end of the flight track to a cocked position. A one-way retention mechanism is configured to immobilize the trigger latch block against linear movement in a forward direction along the flight track. A trigger-traverse mechanism is configured to slide the trigger latch block in a forward direction to its initial position after the bowstring is released. In one embodiment, the cocking mechanism includes a cocking lever pivotally connected to the crossbow body along with one pair or two pairs of cocking hooks that move in response to the rotation of the cocking lever.

Abstract: A break action pistol crossbow having a repeating capability. The crossbow has a loading chamber configured to house a plurality of bolts. A biasing mechanism is disposed within the loading chamber. The crossbow has a forward retainer positioned at the front of a flight rail and a rear retainer positioned at the back of the flight rail. The bowstring is configured to be drawn over a bolt loaded into the chamber. As the bowstring travels over the bolt, the biasing mechanism presses the bolt against the bowstring. When the bowstring clears the bolt, the force applied onto the bolt by the biasing mechanism presses the leading end of the bolt against the retaining bridge and presses the trailing end of the bolt against retaining brush. In this manner, the bolt is aligned with the flight rail.

Abstract: A multi-stroke lever action crossbow has two sets of cocking hooks. The first cocking hooks are disposed on cocking links slidingly coupled to a crossbow body. The second cocking hooks are retractable. The second cocking hooks are disposed on a cocking arm, which is pivotally attached to a cocking lever. A retractable handover latch operatively engages the cocking arm. During the first stroke of the cocking lever, the first cocking hooks draw the bowstring past the handover latch, where the bowstring is retained in a partially drawn position. During the second stroke of the cocking lever, the second cocking hooks draw the bowstring past a trigger latch, where the bowstring is retained in a fully drawn position. When the cocking lever returns to its initial closed position, the second cocking hooks and the handover latch are retracted into the crossbow body.

Abstract: An improved slingshot band having a tapered outer contour. The slingshot band has a tubular body having a first fork end and a second pouch end. The tubular body comprises a first layer of an elastic polymer. The first layer has a constant thickness. The tubular body further comprises a second layer of an elastic polymer. The second layer has a greater thickness near the fork end of the tubular body and lower thickness near the pouch end of the tubular body. The increased thickness of the section of the tubular body near the fork end of the slingshot band reinforces the most vulnerable section of the slingshot band against failure, thereby extending its longevity.

Abstract: A repeating crossbow having a pump-action reloading mechanism. The crossbow includes an elongated body with a shooting track and a holding chamber configured to house one or more projectiles. A hatch is coupled to the body and configured to move between a first position aligned with the shooting track and a second position at least partially aligned with the holding chamber. A palm rest is slidingly connected to the elongated body. Sliding the palm rest in a rearward direction causes the hatch to move from the first position into the second position. A biasing member within the holding chamber ejects a projectile onto the hatch. Sliding the palm rest in a forward direction to return to its default position causes the hatch to return to its first position, bringing the proj ectile into alignment with the shooting track.

Abstract: A worm gear crank cocking device (“CCD”) for a crossbow to draw a bowstring from a released position to a cocked position. A user rotates a receptacle of the worm gear CCD to draw hooks rearward along the crossbow track to engage the bowstring and to draw the hooks with the bow string to a catch to place the crossbow in the cocked position. The worm gear CCD provides an automatic stop. If a user stops rotating the receptacle of the worm gear CCD, the hooks remain stationary on the track. A release mechanism is provided that disengages spools winding the cords attached to the hooks so that the hooks may return to their starting position forward of the released bowstring.

Abstract: A retractable cocking assembly with hooks slidingly secured to a crossbow track. In a default or non-actuated position, the hooks are positioned forward of the uncocked bowstring. The hooks are drawn in a rearward direction to engage the bowstring and to pull the bowstring to its cocked position. When the bowstring is secured in a trigger catch in the cocked position, a user engages a release member that causes the hooks to return to the default position at the forward end of the crossbow track. A continuous force springs pull the hooks forward into the default position when the release member is engaged.

Abstract: A crossbow track assembly includes a crossbow track having a top surface and a side surface. The top surface includes an arrow track. The side surface includes a longitudinal passage leading to a longitudinal cavity. The side surface forms an upper shoulder and a lower shoulder of the longitudinal cavity. A second side surface may include a second longitudinal passage leading to a second longitudinal cavity. The second side surface may form an upper shoulder and a lower shoulder of the second longitudinal cavity. The crossbow track assembly may further include a crossbow accessory including an accessory body operatively connected to a plug, which is dimensioned to fit within the longitudinal cavity of the crossbow track for securing the accessory body to the crossbow track. The accessory body may be adjustably connected to the plug with a fastener. Alternatively, the plug may be in sliding engagement with the longitudinal cavity.

Abstract: A crossbow track assembly includes a crossbow track having a top surface and a side surface. The top surface includes an arrow track. The side surface includes a longitudinal passage leading to a longitudinal cavity. The side surface forms an upper shoulder and a lower shoulder of the longitudinal cavity. A second side surface may include a second longitudinal passage leading to a second longitudinal cavity. The second side surface may form an upper shoulder and a lower shoulder of the second longitudinal cavity. The crossbow track assembly may further include a crossbow accessory including an accessory body operatively connected to a plug, which is dimensioned to fit within the longitudinal cavity of the crossbow track for securing the accessory body to the crossbow track. The accessory body may be adjustably connected to the plug with a fastener. Alternatively, the plug may be in sliding engagement with the longitudinal cavity.

Abstract: A wall-mountable enclosure including a front cover, a back panel, and a plurality of side panels. A wall opening can be located on the back panel of the enclosure. The wall opening configured for routing at least one first wire between an interior of the enclosure and an exterior of the enclosure. A room opening can be located on one of the plurality of side panels. The room opening configured for routing at least one second wire between the interior of the enclosure and the exterior of the enclosure. A connector mounting bracket coupled to the back panel and located between the back panel and the front cover. A cable routing channel can be defined between the back panel and the connector mounting bracket. The connector mounting bracket can be configured to support at least one wiring interconnect for the at least one first wire.

Abstract: A stock for a weapon, such as a crossbow stock, that includes one or more central dampeners, such as first, second, and third central dampeners, and/or one or more component dampeners, such as first, second, and third component dampeners, that function to reduce vibrations transmitted through the stock as a result of weapon firing. The central and/or component dampeners may be positioned in the stock's foregrip section, pistol grip section, crank cocking device section, thumb grip section, rearward end section, and cheek rest section.

Abstract: A crossbow track assembly includes a crossbow track having a top surface and a side surface. The top surface includes an arrow track. The side surface includes a longitudinal passage leading to a longitudinal cavity. The side surface forms an upper shoulder and a lower shoulder of the longitudinal cavity. A second side surface may include a second longitudinal passage leading to a second longitudinal cavity. The second side surface may form an upper shoulder and a lower shoulder of the second longitudinal cavity. The crossbow track assembly may further include a crossbow accessory including an accessory body operatively connected to a plug, which is dimensioned to fit within the longitudinal cavity of the crossbow track for securing the accessory body to the crossbow track. The accessory body may be adjustably connected to the plug with a fastener. Alternatively, the plug may be in sliding engagement with the longitudinal cavity.

Abstract: A stock for a weapon, such as a crossbow stock, that includes one or more central dampeners, such as first, second, and third central dampeners, and/or one or more component dampeners, such as first, second, and third component dampeners, that function to reduce vibrations transmitted through the stock as a result of weapon firing. The central and/or component dampeners may be positioned in the stock's foregrip section, pistol grip section, crank cocking device section, thumb grip section, rearward end section, and cheek rest section.

Abstract: A crossbow track assembly includes a crossbow track having a top surface and a side surface. The top surface includes an arrow track. The side surface includes a longitudinal passage leading to a longitudinal cavity. The side surface forms an upper shoulder and a lower shoulder of the longitudinal cavity. A second side surface may include a second longitudinal passage leading to a second longitudinal cavity. The second side surface may form an upper shoulder and a lower shoulder of the second longitudinal cavity. The crossbow track assembly may further include a crossbow accessory including an accessory body operatively connected to a plug, which is dimensioned to fit within the longitudinal cavity of the crossbow track for securing the accessory body to the crossbow track. The accessory body may be adjustably connected to the plug with a fastener. Alternatively, the plug may be in sliding engagement with the longitudinal cavity.

Abstract: A wall-mountable enclosure including a front cover, a back panel, and a plurality of side panels. A wall opening can be located on the back panel of the enclosure. The wall opening configured for routing at least one first wire between an interior of the enclosure and an exterior of the enclosure. A room opening can be located on one of the plurality of side panels. The room opening configured for routing at least one second wire between the interior of the enclosure and the exterior of the enclosure. A connector mounting bracket coupled to the back panel and located between the back panel and the front cover. A cable routing channel can be defined between the back panel and the connector mounting bracket. The connector mounting bracket can be configured to support at least one wiring interconnect for the at least one first wire.

Abstract: A docking platform formed for detachable attachment to a largest-surface-area surface of a mobile electronic device. Such a docking platform may comprise a docking accessory connection system having one or more docking connectors, and optionally two or more electrical contacts therein, the contacts electrically connected to an electronics assembly within the docking platform and constructed and arranged to allow electrical connection to detachable docking accessories. The docking accessory connection system is operable to form detachable attachments to multiple independent docking accessories simultaneously. The docking platform may assist in providing interoperability between connected/linked docking accessories. One type of accessory forms an assembly with an expandable accordion attached to the docking platform.

Abstract: The system receives one or more technical standards and compared the operations of an entity to the standards. The comparison may score the entity in comparison to each of the technical standards and may create a compositing rating based on all the standards. The comparison may be based on static code sections or may be based on real time analysis of code sections that are live. Further, if the ratings are below a threshold, the system may recommend changes to increase the rating to be above the threshold.

Abstract: A crossbow discharge bolt for preventing damage to a crossbow associated with dry firing. The crossbow discharge bolt has a length of 10 inches or less and a weight of at least 330 grains. The length may be in the range of 6 to 10 inches. The weight may be in the range of 330 to 600 grains.

Abstract: A docking platform formed for detachable attachment to a largest-surface-area surface of a mobile electronic device. Such a docking platform may comprise a docking accessory connection system having one or more docking connectors, and optionally two or more electrical contacts therein, the contacts electrically connected to an electronics assembly within the docking platform and constructed and arranged to allow electrical connection to detachable docking accessories. The docking accessory connection system is operable to form detachable attachments to multiple independent docking accessories simultaneously. The docking platform may assist in providing interoperability between connected/linked docking accessories. One type of accessory forms an assembly with an expandable accordion attached to the docking platform.

Abstract: A weapon stabilizing device for stabilizing a weapon during use. The device includes a spool member configured to release and retract an anchor line with rotation of the spool member. A lock member prevents rotation of the spool member in a locked position and allows rotation of the spool member in a released position. Actuation of an activation member switches the lock member from a default position to an activated position. The default position may be the locked position or the released position. When the default position is the locked position, the activated position is the released position. When the default position is the released position, the activated position is the locked position. A spool spring may provide continuous positive rotation of the spool member in the released position. The weapon stabilizing device may be connected to or within a base of a weapon.