Abstract: A compound bow carries eccentrics, each of which has a non-circular string groove with a geometric center removed from the axis of the eccentric and a take-up groove which is out of registration with the string groove about substantially the entire peripheries of the grooves.

Abstract: A nock set for an archery bow is structured with contact surfaces which register with the spiraling inclined plane surface configuration of the serving on the bowstring, thereby facilitating elevational adjustments of the nock set.

Abstract: An archery quiver includes a arrow clamp assembly with manually or spring biased adjustable gripping elements, whereby arrows of significantly different diameters can be accepted by the assembly.

Abstract: A hold-back system for an archery bow having an overdraw structure includes a device with a spring-biased arm. The arm may be positioned to intercept the bowstring when partially drawn and hold it in that position. When the bowstring is further drawn to fire the arrow, the arm automatically retracts away from the bowstring. The hold-back device is adjustably attachable to an existing cable guard or to a separate mounting rod.

Abstract: A compound bow carries eccentrics, each of which has a non-circular string groove with a geometric center removed from the axis of the eccentric and take-up groove which is out of registration with the string groove about substantially the entire peripheries of the grooves.

Abstract: A bow sight is provided with a plurality of racks with serrations adapted to receive sight pins. The serrations of the respective racks are out of vertical registration with each other to provide closely spaced elevational adjustments of the sight pins.

Abstract: An eccentric for mounting at the distal end of a limb of a compound archery bow includes a step-down take-up ramp which combines the features of the side-by-side and step-down eccentrics of known eccentrics while maintaining vane clearance and avoiding development of twist on the limb. The eccentric is also provided with a cable clamp device permitting adjustment of the draw of the bow and a pivot insert which permits adjustable pivot locations for the eccentric.

Abstract: the end stretch cables of the rigging for a compound bow are provided as take-up and let-off segments which attach to opposite ends of a cross-bolt anchor member jounraled through the eccentrics of the rigging.

Abstract: An arrow rest includes a holder for an arrow shaft connected to a base support by a resilient post flexible in all directions normal its longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A cable-retaining fixture for a compound bow includes a body member with a pair of legs straddling a cable guard rod. A cable-retaining element extends from the body member opposite the legs, and a roller with a concave contact surface is mounted on an axle between the legs so that the concave surface rests against the rod.

Abstract: An anchoring system for connecting the tension cables of a compound bow to the axle of an eccentric includes a body member fixed to the cable and a traveling member interposed between the body member and the axle and in contact with a loop of cable between the body member and the axle available to adjust the effective length of the cable.

Abstract: An archery sight has a pin plate member which is pivotally mounted for use as a pendulum tree sight but is cageable for use as a field sight. A plurality of individual sight pins, each of which is individually adjustable both vertically and laterally, are carried by the plate.

Abstract: An overdraw system for an archery bow incorporates a three-point connection to the handle riser of the bow. All components of the system are configurated to permit assembly into either left-handed or right-handed versions. An arrow enclosure mounts a cantilevered, spring-biased toggle arm above and transverse an arrow shaft position within the system.

Abstract: An eccentric for mounting at the distal end of a limb of a compound archery bow includes a step-down take-up ramp which combines the features of the side-by-side and step-down eccentrics of known eccentrics while maintaining vane clearance and avoiding development of twist on the limb. The eccentric is also provided with a cable clamp device permitting adjustment of the draw of the bow and a pivot insert which permits adjustable pivot locations for the eccentric.

Abstract: An eccentric for a compound bow includes two sheaves for the bowstring and tension runs, respectively. The sheaves carry nonparallel tracks of noncircular configuration which are oriented so that the cam ratio of the eccentric increases rapidly during the initial stages of draw. The track for the tension run includes a ramp which urges the terminal end of the tension run down towards the axis of the eccentric and away from the plane of the bowstring.

Abstract: Illuminated sighting structure for archery bows wherein a bow attachment bracket is provided not only with sighting units but also with lighting means for selectively illuminating such sighting units, especially the tips thereof. The bow-sight illumination structure itself is designed to have a plastic non-conductive case and allowing for on-off conditions of the light employed by a non-conductive element being interposed in the electrical circuit, which, when compressed, will complete such circuit. This is preferably accomplished by a metallic disc or element within a non-conductive ring, the disc being of less width than the ring. An adjustment screw accomplishes the width-wise compression of the ring, for conduction purposes, and also a backing off such that the ring by its nature expands so as to separate the electrical elements of the lighting circuit.

Abstract: An archery device comprising a bowstring draw and trigger release mechanism wherein a trigger releasably retains a sear that actuates a release lever, the latter being used for releasing the bowstring loop incorporated in the device. In a preferred form of the invention the sear is provided with a roller or wheel that engages the engaged extremity of the release lever. Structure is provided for adjusting sear pressure relative to the shoulder of the notch provided the trigger; additionally, a locking screw is provided for adjusting the overlap of the sear surface with said shoulder. The finger grip employed posterior of the trigger is made adjustable for convenience of use by the operator.

Abstract: An improved sighting screw unit for and with archery bows wherein the sighting screw unit is adjustable up and down within a particular slot of a bracket mount attached to the bow. The unit cooperates with the slot in a rack-and-pinion type of engagement. Means is provided for frictionally engaging the sighting screw of the unit and is constructed for keying to the pinion portion of the adjustment member of the unit such that the screw will rotate in one-to-one relationship with such adjustment member of the unit. In this way there is no windage change of the screw relative to the unit as the latter is moved up and down within the bracket-slot provided. The structure is constructed and dimensioned, and preferably also marked, for accurate indications of changes in vertical position for individual position replacements.

Abstract: An improved adjustable sighting device for archery bows wherein the various sighting screw units employed, and as mounted to a suitable mount apart or attachable to a bow, can be made incrementally adjustable not only as to azimuth or windage but also vertically. In particular, and as to vertical adjustment, the device includes releasable locking means whereby sighting screwunits can be releasably fixed in a chosen position and yet sighting released and adjusted for other vertical positions. A serrated slide-lock member may be employed with serrated margins of slots provided in the sighting screw mount. Importantly, and preferably, a rack-pinion arrangement is provided as between mounting plate slots and a sighting screw adjustment member whereby, even though the locking nut of the sighting screw unit is released, the device will still not fall downwardly relative to the slot but rather can be finally adjusted as to vertical orientation prior to nut re-lock.

Abstract: A new and improved sighting device and range-finder and sighting device combination wherein the elemental sighting devices incorporate a sighting screw disposed within and through first and second separate mounting members having corresponding aligned apertures, one of the sighting members incorporating interiorly threaded means. The sighting devices themselves are constructed and arranged for gripping or clamping onto an elongate member and are selectively adjustable thereon. In a preferred form of the invention, irregular mating surfaces of such elongate member and the respective sighting devices used, prevent inadvertent slippage of such devices on the elongate member. The split-construction of the respective bodies sighting members enable users to install easily certain range indication markings as necessary, this obviating prior manufacturing expense. Fore and aft sighting-device mounting is provided.