Abstract: A strap for a bow string release is provided to form a semi-closed (or open) hand receiving condition wrist strap for facilitating quick attachment and detachment of the strap to the wrist. The strap facilitates one-handed coupling about an archer's wrist by selectively maintaining the semi-closed (or semi-open) hand receiving condition so that the archer does not have to manually insert a first end of the strap through a second end of the strap.

Abstract: An arrowhead of the expandable or mechanical broadhead type, i.e., having blades which unfold to increase the effective cutting area of the arrowhead, includes a tip with a rearwardly-extending actuating member which triggers one or more blades into an open state when the tip strikes a target game animal. The blades are pivotable with respect to a body into which the actuating member extends, and they include ears against which the actuating member presses upon tip impact to trigger the blades open. A latching spring maintains the blades in a closed state until the tip and actuating member are driven rearwardly by tip impact, and the tip and actuating member are preferably maintained in a forward and ready-to-trigger state by an opening spring. The actuating member may extend between the blade ears after the blades are triggered open to fix the blades in the open state until the tip is pulled forwardly to withdraw the actuating member from the ears.

Abstract: A strap for a bow string release is provided to form a semi-closed (or open) hand receiving condition wrist strap for facilitating quick attachment and detachment of the strap to the wrist. The strap facilitates one-handed coupling about an archers wrist by selectively maintaining the semi-closed (or semi-open) hand receiving condition so that the archer does not have to manually insert a first end of the strap through a second end of the strap.

Abstract: A string release for providing accurate release of a tensioned bow string. The release has a pair of jaws which are retained and controlled by a pivot ball and a jaw cup. The pivot ball being mounted on a shaft which is attached to an inner race which is in turn contained within a ball housing. The inner race is positioned such that it may slide laterally within the ball housing. In the closed position, a number of balls retain the inner race in an aft position relative to the jaws. A trigger mechanism actuates a locking sleeve which allows the balls to move such that the inner race may slide forward, thereby allowing the jaw to open. The release further includes a trigger force adjusting mechanism that allows adjustment of the force required to activate the trigger mechanism.

Abstract: An adjustable trigger pressure archery release including a bayonet mounted trigger utilizing an actuator ramp to reduce trigger travel. The caliper jaws and cam profile combine to create an automatic closing action to close the release, whereby rearward pulling or squeezing movement of the trigger engages the caliper jaws to an open bow string or string loop apparatus receiving condition, and relaxing or releasing movement of the trigger closes the caliper jaws into a string retaining position. The release includes an independent mechanism for permitting adjustment of the trigger pressure force, without affecting trigger travel including frictional means of maintaining selected setting. The release head is universally adjustable or lockable relative to a wrist strap or similar mounting.

Abstract: A string release for providing accurate release of a tensioned bow string. The release has a pair of jaws which are retained and controlled by a pivot ball and a jaw cup. the pivot ball being mounted on a shaft which is attached to an inner race which is in turn contained within a ball housing. The inner race is positioned such that it may slide laterally within the ball housing. In the closed position, a number of balls retain the inner race in an aft position relative to the jaws. A trigger mechanism actuates a locking sleeve which allows the balls to move such that the inner race may slide forward, thereby allowing the jaw to open. The release further includes a trigger force adjusting mechanism that allows adjustment of the force required to activate the trigger mechanism.

Abstract: An arrow gripping structure for selectively grasping an arrow shaft is disclosed carried by a bow string release for selectively securing and releasing the string of a bow for firing an arrow therefrom. The arrow gripping structure can be carried by a wide varied of release body structures such as glove style releases, wrist strap releases, and hand-held releases. Also disclosed is a method of pulling arrows from a target by providing a bowstring release with an arrow gripping member, grasping an arrow, and pulling the arrow away from the target, and a method of using a bowstring release to remove arrows from a target.

Abstract: A bow string release strap assembly is adapted to wrap around the hand while providing maximum freedom of movement for the thumb and protection of the index or trigger finger from a rubbing or chaffing action. The strap assembly includes an integral attachment strap which permits ease of placement and attachment of the strap assembly to the wrist and hand, with a quick release mechanism. The thumb and palm are free and unencumbered and the back of the hand is covered with a soft, cushioned pad providing maximum comfort to the archer. The strap mechanism is adapted for carrying any of large variety of bow string releases.

Abstract: A bowsting release has a single movable jaw that overlaps the outer end of a fixed jaw in order to retain a bowstring rather than utilizing an abutment surface on the fixed jaw. The bowstring release includes a fully calibrated trigger. The string retaining member is of a contoured, tapered configuration, permitting a sensitive trigger adjustment. The string is retained at the very tip of the fixed jaw, assuring a minimum of interference with the string as it is released from the mechanism.

Abstract: The subject invention provides a bow string release mechanism over and under bow string retaining jaws and an axial adjustment mechanism for altering the distance of the jaws from a wrist strap. The release mechanism generally comprises a release mechanism, a wrist strap, and a rotatable shaft assembly joining the release mechanism and the wrist strap, wherein the axial distance between release mechanism and the wrist strap can be adjusted by axial rotation of the shaft assembly. The release mechanism comprises a trigger mechanism, a body in which the trigger mechanism is mounted and actuated and a sear head attached to the body and actuable by the trigger mechanism. The sear head has a first fixed over and under sear element and a second pivotally attached over and under sear element, movable relative to the first fixed sear element, into and out of engagement therewith upon actuation of the trigger mechanism.

Abstract: The subject invention provides a bow string release mechanism that can be outfitted with various types of interchangeable sear heads. The release mechanism generally comprises a sear head and a universal base, within which is mounted a trigger, a trigger arm linked to the trigger, and a spring-loaded locking yoke. The standard elements of all sear heads include a spring-loaded activation shaft and tabs which are receivable within notches provided in the base. An interchangeable sear head is attached to the base by fitting the tabs of the head into the notches of the base and rotating the head relative to the base until the yoke locks the head into place. Although selectively removable, the sear head, once locked into position on the release mechanism, is fully rotatable relative to the base. A sear head is removed from the base by releasing the yoke from engagement with the sear head and rotating the sear head relative to the base until the tabs and the notches align.

Abstract: A strap mechanism is adapted to form a continuous loop wrist strap for facilitating quick attachment and detachment of the strap to the wrist. The distance between the release and the strap is adjustable to permit adaptation of the release and strap to varying size hands. The release is adapted to be movable relative to the release body without the use of spherical bearing elements. The head of the release is both rotatable and tiltable relative to the strap.

Abstract: A live bait storage system for keeping bait for long periods of time without maintenance includes a portable, trolling bait container which has one side hydrodynamically contoured to permit the container to be readily trolled through the water in a predictable and controlled course. The portable bait container is adapted for use in conjunction with a long-term bait keeping station which is uniquely designed to permit bait to be transferred between the station and the container without manual handling and without injuring the fragile bait species. A rimless pour spout is provided for this purpose. The bait station is adapted to be suspended in a pre-selected support zone in a body of water for providing the bait species with proper temperature conditions and aeration and for supplying natural food supplies to the bait while stored.

Abstract: The bow string release includes a trigger mechanism which may be selectively operated in a push to fire or pull to fire manner. The release includes a strap mechanism having a continuous loop wrist strap facilitating quick attachment and detachment of the strap to the wrist. The distance between the release and the strap is adjustable to permit adaptation of the release and strap to varying size hands. The sear mechanism in the release is adapted to pivot relative to the release body without the use of spherical bearing elements. The pull force of the trigger is adjustable in a direction orthoganal to the trigger travel. The head of the release is both rotatable and tiltable relative to the strap.

Abstract: A strap assembly for securing a bow string release mechanism to the hand of an archer includes a substantially rigid base to be held in the palm of the hand with the bow string release mechanism projecting outwardly from the base through the space between the thumb and forefinger and a strap secured to the base for wrapping around the hand of the archer to secure the base to the hand. The base may be foldable over the strap to remove the base and bow string release mechanism from the palm of the hand for freeing the hand of the archer for other functions without removing the strap assembly.

Abstract: A cushioned nock is mounted on a bow string to be between the arrow and a bow string release device. The cushioned nock comprises an elastomeric cylinder having an axial hole to receive the bow string. The cylinder is slit to permit the cylinder to be spread open for mounting on the string. A split ring fits in an external groove on the cylinder and is squeezed to clamp the cylinder on the string. The cylinder has a flange at each end to prevent damage to the arrow or the release. A similar cushioned nock or a conventional plastic lined, clamp type nock is mounted on the string above the arrow to fix the nocking point on the string. It is preferred to use a cushioned nock on each side of the nocking point (the point engaged by the arrow nock). Another cushioned nock can be mounted below the release device to allow mounting the device on the string pending use.

Abstract: The bow sight has three slots angled to the vertical. A sight pin is adjustably mounted in each slot by threaded means connected to a guide plate and extending through the slot to receive a lock nut. The threaded means can be a sight pin or a sleeve in which the sight pin is mounted. In the latter case a lock nut is also mounted on the sight pin to fix it against rotation. The guide plate bears on and is guided by an adjacent guide surface parallel to the slot.

Abstract: The tree stand comprises a platform having a metal support strap encircling the tree with the tree received in a diverging notch in the platform. The sides of the outer portion of the notch are convex and the sides of the inner portion of the notch are concave to permit a wide range of tree diameters to be engaged by the notch. All tree sizes in the range are contacted at widely spaced points and smaller trees are gripped by the notch. The notch is lined with a ribbed rubber facing and the strap is rubber covered where it contacts the tree.

Abstract: A cushioned nock is mounted on a bow string to be between the arrow and a bow string release device. The cushioned nock comprises a.[.n elastomeric.]. .Iadd.compressible .Iaddend.cylinder having an axial hole to receive the bow string. The cylinder is slit to permit the cylinder to be spread open for mounting on the string. A split ring fits in an external groove on the cylinder and is squeezed to clamp the cylinder on the string. The cylinder has a flange at each end to prevent damage to the arrow or the release. A similar cushioned nock or a conventional plastic lined, clamp type nock is mounted on the string above the arrow to fix the nocking point on the string. It is preferred to use a cushioned nock on each side of the nocking point (the point engaged by the arrow nock). Another cushioned nock can be mounted below the release device to allow mounting the device on the string pending use.