Abstract: Bowstrings for archery bows made of a plurality of strands, each strand being a blend of at least two different fibers.

Abstract: A crossbow with level nocking point travel comprises an inventive cam assembly having a first groove defining a primary string payout track, a second groove defining a secondary string payout track and a third groove defining a take-up track. The ratio of the length of the take-up track to the length of the primary string payout track is less than about 0.4.

Abstract: A dampening device for an archery bow, the dampening device absorbing vibrational energy as the limbs of the bow return to a rest position from a drawn position, the dampening device comprising at least one counterweight mounted to a resilient member. The resilient member mounted to a dampening device mounting region located on the handle, riser or limbs of the bow.

Abstract: The method of the present invention comprises inserting a moldable slug having a plurality of longitudinally oriented resin impregnated predominantly glass fiber filaments into a bow limb profiling mold. The mold consists of two halves, the first half containing two female cavities and a second half having two matching fitted male sections. Each cavity receives a predetermined volume and weight of continuous longitudinal fibrous reinforcement material and plastic resin matrix material. Heat and pressure are applied during initial curing and the uncured end is removed. The slug is then finally cured.

Abstract: An archery bow includes pivoting limb pockets for attaching two split limbs or a single limb to the bow handle. The limb pockets are secured to the handle by an adjustment bolt. Circular mating portions on the pocket and handle permit rotation of the pocket about the handle. A slug which is press-fitted in the handle provides lateral stability between the pocket and handle. The front wall of the pocket prevents limb movement in the axial direction and the top surface of the pocket limits upward movement.

Abstract: The method of the present invention comprises inserting a moldable slug having a plurality of longitudinally oriented resin impregnated predominantly glass fiber filaments into a bow limb profiling mold. The mold consists of two halves, the first half containing two female cavities and a second half having two matching fitted male sections. Each cavity receives a predetermined volume and weight of continuous longitudinal fibrous reinforcement material and plastic resin matrix material. Heat and pressure are applied during initial curing and the uncured end is removed. The slug is then finally cured.

Abstract: The improved cable guard of the present invention comprises a support member having a swing arm pivotally connected thereto at an angle. A cable retainer means having two bores therein for retaining the cables is pivotally mounted on the swing arm. The angle between the support member and swing arm is such that when the bow is drawn the distance between the cables, which are contained in the cable retaining means, and the plane of bowstring travel is less than the distance between the cables and that plane when the bow is at rest.

Abstract: An archery bow having an improved, laterally adjusted grip comprising a thumb side plate and a finger side plate moveable with respect to each other, and at least one adjustment insert located between the thumb side plate and the finger side plate.

Abstract: An improved bow string kisser button having at least two radial slots therein and a hub portion extending from the center of the kisser button.The strands of the bow string are inserted in the kisser button slots and the kisser button is secured to the bowstring at the desired location.

Abstract: An archery bow having an improved, laterally adjusted grip comprising a thumb side plate and a finger side plate moveable with respect to each other, and at least one adjustment insert located between the thumb side plate and the finger side plate.

Abstract: An improved archery bow limb fabricated by inserting a moldable slug having a plurality of longitudinally oriented resin impregnated glass fiber filaments into a bow limb profiling compression mold. The mold includes a female cavity mold and a male mold. The female mold having a raised portion defining a limb tip slot area so that when the mold is closed a depressed tip impression is formed in the slug. The raised portion may include peripherally thereabout, reinforcing filaments for strengthening the slot edge defined by the periphery. After the slug has been cured, the material remaining in the base of the depression is removed thereby providing a bow limb having a pair of forks for supporting an eccentric therebetween. The resulting bow limb being fabricated with a reduced amount of severed longitudinal filaments.

Abstract: An improved archery bow limb fabricated by inserting a moldable slug having a plurality of longitudinally oriented resin impregnated glass fiber filaments into a bow limb profiling compression mold. The mold includes a female cavity mold and a male mold. The female mold having a raised portion defining a limb tip slot area so that when the mold is closed a depressed tip slot impression is formed in the slug. The raised portion may include peripherally thereabout, reinforcing filaments for strengthening the slot edge defined by said periphery. After the slug has been cured, the material remaining in the base of the depression is removed thereby providing a bow limb having a pair of forks for supporting an eccentric therebetween. The resulting bow limb being fabricated with a reduced amount of severed longitudinal filaments.

Abstract: A strong, lightweight metal handle for a compound bow. The bow handle may be machined from a bar of stock metal such as aluminum or an alloy thereof. The handle is formed with one or more recesses or one or more recesses can be thereafter machined out of the handle. The recess or recesses extend from the side of the handle under compression when the compound bow is drawn and extend toward the side of the handle which is under tension when the bow is drawn.

Abstract: An adjustable cable guard mount which includes a pair of mounting means the first of which is inserted in or formed on an archery bow proximate the handle and having a symmetrical, multi-faced splined first mating portion. The second mounting means carries a deflector rod and includes a second mating portion formed to mate with the first mating portion. The first and second mounting means are held in their coupled relationship by a retaining means. By permitting the coupling of the first and second mounting means in a plurality of orientations the degree of tension cable and bowstring separation can be selectively adjusted.

Abstract: An improved archery bow limb fabricated by inserting a moldable slug having a plurality of longitudinally oriented resin impregnated fiber glass filaments into a bow limb profiling compression mold. The mold includes a female cavity mold and a male mold. The female mold having a raised portion defining a limb tip slot impression area so that when the mold is closed a depressed tip slot is formed in the slug. The raised portion may include peripherally thereabout, reinforcing filaments for strengthening the slot edge defined by said periphery. After the slug has been cured, the material remaining in the base of the depression is removed thereby providing a bow limb having a pair of forks for supporting an eccentric therebetweren. The resulting bow limb being fabricated with a reduced amount of severed longitudinal filaments.

Abstract: An improved compound bow having a rigid lightweight, high strength central portion which connects the opposed inner ends of the bow limbs and includes spaced apart, centrally offset tubular risers. The riser offsetting provides a sight window which extends over the entire space intermediate the limbs. The tubular risers are preferably made of lightweight extruded material to impart strength while maintaining reduced weight and fabrication costs. The riser is affixed to the bow limbs through limb boots and the riser may carry a laterally extending suppport platform. The platform is constructed to rigidly support either a right or left handed grip, a draw cable guard and if desired an arrow rest and a target sight. The components may be of modular construction to permit the compound bow to be readily assembled into a length suitable for a right or left handed individual archer.

Abstract: For mechanism for releasably locking or braking an elongate element and associated structure comprises mechanism including a member adapted to be mounted on the associated structure and providing clutching surface means engageable with one side of the elongate element. A locking lever has one end pivotally mounted on the member and has intermediate its ends a gripping clamping clutch area thrustable into locking, gripping, clamping engagement toward the clutching surface means for thereby locking the element and the associated structure against relative movement. For rocking the lever in its locking mode a force multiplication device comprises a roller driven as by means of an actuator plunger into force multiplying engagement between a fixed shoulder and a roller on a free end portion of the lever.