Abstract: A method for aiming an archery bow includes the steps of 1) providing an archery bow having a bow string, 2) providing an aiming apparatus in which the aiming apparatus may include a beam having a longitudinal slit configured to engage the bow string along a longitudinal axis of the beam, and a portion of the beam may further include a projection having a curved surface. The projection may also include a frustum. The steps may further include 3) inserting the bow string into the longitudinal slit and positioning the aiming apparatus to a first point on the bow string so that when drawn the aiming apparatus contacts a point on an archer's nose, 4) drawing the bow string to a firing position, and 5) positioning the bow string so that the aiming apparatus contacts the archer's nose.

Abstract: A system for detecting radiation events, having: a test memory with memory blocks; a controller having controller memory; an integrated circuit (IC) array having IC chains, wherein each of the IC chains has a plurality of IC elements that is response to and generates a voltage when exposed to a radiation event; a dosimeter configured to record an accumulated amount of radiation exposure to the system, wherein the controller is configured to perform steps of: initializing the test memory, the IC array and the dosimeter; monitoring for an unexpected signal from an IC chain and for unexpected data in a memory block of the test memory; and identifying the radiation event upon one or more of receiving the unexpected signal and identifying unexpected data in a memory block of the test memory.

Abstract: A system for aiming an archery bow may include a tobe defining a longitudinal axis and may include a longitudinal slit. The tube and the longitudinal slit are configured to engage an archery bow string along the longitudinal axis of the tube. A portion of the tube may further include a projection having a curved surface and the projection may include a frustum.

Abstract: An apparatus may include a shaft comprising a vertical slit configured to engage an archery bow string, a first end positioned on an upper portion of the shaft, a second end positioned on a lower portion of the shaft, and a radial projection positioned around the first end in which the radial projection comprises a curved surface configured to engage a nose or a mouth of an archer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of footrests for outdoor applications. The present invention is a footrest device for sitting on the ground. The footrest is comprised of an angled platform for resting feet in an inclined position. The footrest is comprised of edges with steps that prevent sliding. Further, the footrest are individual pieces so the left and right foot can be in the optimal position. The footrest incorporates tabs protruding out the front to prevent sliding. These tabs function as a device to remove debris that can make noise in a hunting application. These tabs can be used to mimic the sound of a turkey scratching leaves. The tabs can be used at a beach for digging sand. The shape of the footrest creates a pocket that functions as a scoop for moving sand or water. The two individual pieces nest together for storage or transport.

Abstract: A coupler (mount) is disclosed that is configured to releasably connect an image capture device and an accessory. The coupler includes a shaft and a lever that is operatively connected to the shaft, and is repositionable between unlocked and locked positions as well as between disengaged and engaged positions. When the coupler is in the unlocked positioned, the image capture device and the accessory are movable in relation to each other, and when the coupler is in the locked positioned, the image capture device and the accessory are fixed in relation to each other. When the coupler is in the disengaged position, the shaft is removable from the image capture device and the accessory, and when the coupler is in the engaged position, the shaft is non-removable from the image capture device and the accessory.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic gimbal with camera and mounting configuration. The gimbal can include an inertial measurement unit which can sense the orientation of the camera and three electronic motors which can manipulate the orientation of the camera. The gimbal can be removably coupled to a variety of mount platforms, such as an aerial vehicle, a handheld grip, or a rotating platform. Moreover, a camera can be removably coupled to the gimbal and can be held in a removable camera frame. Also disclosed is a system for allowing the platform, to which the gimbal is mounted, to control settings of the camera or to trigger actions on the camera, such as taking a picture, or initiating the recording of a video. The gimbal can also provide a connection between the camera and the mount platform, such that the mount platform receives images and video content from the camera.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device and method for monitoring internal pressures and pressure changes of a subject resulting from a blast. In particular, the present invention relates to an ingestible capsule, which when swallowed and passed through the subject, can be used to capture, record and transfer information including internal blast pressures experienced by the subject.

Abstract: A system for detecting radiation events, having: a test memory with memory blocks; a controller having controller memory; an integrated circuit (IC) array having IC chains, wherein each of the IC chains has a plurality of IC elements that is response to and generates a voltage when exposed to a radiation event; a dosimeter configured to record an accumulated amount of radiation exposure to the system, wherein the controller is configured to perform steps of: initializing the test memory, the IC array and the dosimeter; monitoring for an unexpected signal from an IC chain and for unexpected data in a memory block of the test memory; and identifying the radiation event upon one or more of receiving the unexpected signal and identifying unexpected data in a memory block of the test memory.

Abstract: A method of aiming an archery bow includes the steps of providing a nose button which comprises a longitudinal axis, first and second split rings spaced apart along the longitudinal axis, a plurality of connecting beams spanning between the split rings, and with the second split ring further comprising a radial array of projections with tips residing in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. With the bowstring drawn, nose button presents one from among its radial array of projections to contact a point on an archer's nose. The button is secured to the string by depositing a cord between the split rings and looping the cord around the bowstring. A gap defined by two adjacent but spaced apart connecting beams and the first and second split rings defines an aperture within which the cord contacts the bowstring with its loops transverse to the axis of the bowstring.

Abstract: A deployable unit of a stay connected (STAY-C) environmental characterization system is provided. The deployable unit includes a body, a telescoping mounting spike that normally assumes a retracted position and selectively assumes an extended position at which the telescoping mounting spike is insertable into a surface for mounting the body, internal circuitry configured to characterize local environmental conditions, a power source configured to power the internal circuitry and first and second actuatable elements supported on the body. The first actuatable element is actuatable to cause the telescoping mounting spike to assume the extended position. The second actuatable element is actuatable to activate the internal circuitry.

Abstract: An integrated mobile device enclosure which encloses a mobile device includes features configured to enhance the capturing and/or processing of content at the mobile device. An integrated mobile device enclosure may include a body configured to enclose at least a portion of a mobile device, one or more microphones configured to capture sound external to the mobile device, and one or more lights configured to support a camera of the mobile device. The one or more microphones and the one or more lights are used with a software application running on the mobile device for content capture and/or processing. The software application in at least some cases may selectively enable or disable ones of the microphones and/or lights based on environmental information measured within a location of the mobile device.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic gimbal with camera and mounting configuration. The gimbal can include an inertial measurement unit which can sense the orientation of the camera and three electronic motors which can manipulate the orientation of the camera. The gimbal can be removably coupled to a variety of mount platforms, such as an aerial vehicle, a handheld grip, or a rotating platform. Moreover, a camera can be removably coupled to the gimbal and can be held in a removable camera frame. Also disclosed is a system for allowing the platform, to which the gimbal is mounted, to control settings of the camera or to trigger actions on the camera, such as taking a picture, or initiating the recording of a video. The gimbal can also provide a connection between the camera and the mount platform, such that the mount platform receives images and video content from the camera.

Abstract: A method of aiming an archery bow includes the steps of providing a nose button which comprises a longitudinal axis, first and second split rings spaced apart along the longitudinal axis, a plurality of connecting beams spanning between the split rings, and with the second split ring further comprising a radial array of projections with tips residing in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. With the bowstring drawn, nose button presents one from among its radial array of projections to contact a point on an archer's nose. The button is secured to the string by depositing a cord between the split rings and looping the cord around the bowstring. A gap defined by two adjacent but spaced apart connecting beams and the first and second split rings defines an aperture within which the cord contacts the bowstring with its loops transverse to the axis of the bowstring.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic gimbal with camera and mounting configuration. The gimbal can include an inertial measurement unit which can sense the orientation of the camera and three electronic motors which can manipulate the orientation of the camera. The gimbal can be removably coupled to a variety of mount platforms, such as an aerial vehicle, a handheld grip, or a rotating platform. Moreover, a camera can be removably coupled to the gimbal and can be held in a removable camera frame. Also disclosed is a system for allowing the platform, to which the gimbal is mounted, to control settings of the camera or to trigger actions on the camera, such as taking a picture, or initiating the recording of a video. The gimbal can also provide a connection between the camera and the mount platform, such that the mount platform receives images and video content from the camera.

Abstract: A peep sight is a tubular element installed in a bowstring. When drawn, the natural twist of the bowstring may fail to align the peep sight with the other sighting structures on the bow. The invention provides a simple, low-cost, and easily installed bead which, when inserted into a bowstring in the vicinity of the peep sight, may be easily adjusted to bring the peep sight into proper alignment. Once properly adjusted and secured to the bowstring, the inventive peep tuner acts to reliably and repeatably counteract the change in helical twist of the bowstring strands and bring the peep sight to its desired orientation when the bowstring is fully drawn. The bead may also be installed elsewhere along the bowstring as a draw timer to take up excess bowstring length which would pay out unequally during a draw if left uncorrected.

Abstract: A peep sight is a tubular element installed in a bowstring. When drawn, the natural twist of the bowstring may fail to align the peep sight with the other sighting structures on the bow. The invention provides a simple, low-cost, and easily installed bead which, when inserted into a bowstring in the vicinity of the peep sight, may be easily adjusted to bring the peep sight into proper alignment. Once properly adjusted and secured to the bowstring, the inventive peep tuner acts to reliably and repeatably counteract the change in helical twist of the bowstring strands and bring the peep sight to its desired orientation when the bowstring is fully drawn. The bead may also be installed elsewhere along the bowstring as a draw timer to take up excess bowstring length which would pay out unequally during a draw if left uncorrected.

Abstract: An integrated mobile device enclosure which encloses a mobile device includes features configured to enhance the capturing and/or processing of content at the mobile device. An integrated mobile device enclosure may include a body configured to enclose at least a portion of a mobile device, one or more microphones configured to capture sound external to the mobile device, and one or more lights configured to support a camera of the mobile device. The one or more microphones and the one or more lights are used with a software application running on the mobile device for content capture and/or processing. The software application in at least some cases may selectively enable or disable ones of the microphones and/or lights based on environmental information measured within a location of the mobile device.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic gimbal with camera and mounting configuration. The gimbal can include an inertial measurement unit which can sense the orientation of the camera and three electronic motors which can manipulate the orientation of the camera. The gimbal can be removably coupled to a variety of mount platforms, such as an aerial vehicle, a handheld grip, or a rotating platform. Moreover, a camera can be removably coupled to the gimbal and can be held in a removable camera frame. Also disclosed is a system for allowing the platform, to which the gimbal is mounted, to control settings of the camera or to trigger actions on the camera, such as taking a picture, or initiating the recording of a video. The gimbal can also provide a connection between the camera and the mount platform, such that the mount platform receives images and video content from the camera.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic gimbal with camera and mounting configuration. The gimbal can include an inertial measurement unit which can sense the orientation of the camera and three electronic motors which can manipulate the orientation of the camera. The gimbal can be removably coupled to a variety of mount platforms, such as an aerial vehicle, a handheld grip, or a rotating platform. Moreover, a camera can be removably coupled to the gimbal and can be held in a removable camera frame. Also disclosed is a system for allowing the platform, to which the gimbal is mounted, to control settings of the camera or to trigger actions on the camera, such as taking a picture, or initiating the recording of a video. The gimbal can also provide a connection between the camera and the mount platform, such that the mount platform receives images and video content from the camera.