Abstract: Provided is a method of coalescing a transparent substrate and a display device. The method includes a first step of applying light curing-type dam material on a surface of the display device and forming dam patterns, a second step of applying adhering material inside the dam patterns, and a third step of coalescing the transparent substrate on the adhering material.

Abstract: A seed treatment system having a central computerized data store, a user interface, and network connections from the data store to a plurality of retail facilities and a plurality of agricultural produce suppliers. Each retail facility having a seed treatment system configured to uniformly treat batches of seeds with any of a variety of precisely measured chemical formulations. The seed treatment apparatus having a treatment applicator coupled to a plurality of dispensing stations. Each dispensing stations having a pump in fluid communication with a container disposed on a scale. The pump and scale of each dispensing station coupled to a system controller. The system controller is coupled to the data store, configured to provide on-demand agricultural seed treatments to the applicator and chemical usage data from each station to the data store. The data store configured to provide centralized remote monitoring inventory control, supply chain monitoring, and container recycling compliance.

Abstract: Disclosed is an inexpensive small-sized screen printing machine having low redundancy and high production efficiency and applicable to a dual conveying-type component mounting machine. The screen printing machine comprises a pair of substrate supporting tables provided to hold a respective substrate that is a print object and which is juxtaposed in a direction that is perpendicular to a conveying direction of the substrate, and a print executing section that performs a printing process alternately on the substrate held by the pair of substrate supporting tables. Due to the print executing section being driven in the direction under control of a control unit, a print position where the substrate supporting tables execute alternate printing is changed within a range in which one of the pair of substrate supporting tables and the other of the pair of substrate supporting tables oppose each other in the direction.

Abstract: Embodiments of process chambers having flow path defining components that may provide more uniform gas flow are provided herein. In some embodiments, a process chamber lid to provide more uniform gas flow may include a dome; an outwardly extending flange disposed about a peripheral edge of the dome; and an upwardly sloped portion coupling the peripheral edge of the dome to the outwardly extending flange, wherein a portion of the outwardly extending flange and a portion of the upwardly sloped portion form a flow path with an interior surface of a process chamber when the process chamber lid is disposed atop the process chamber to provide a flow of gas towards an interior of the process chamber, wherein an angle between the upwardly sloped portion and a bottom surface of the outwardly extending flange is less than 90 degrees.

Abstract: An apparatus for plasma processing a substrate is provided. The apparatus comprises a processing chamber, a substrate support disposed in the processing chamber, and a lid assembly coupled to the processing chamber. The lid assembly comprises a conductive gas distributor such as a face plate coupled to a power source, and a heater coupled to the conductive gas distributor. A zoned blocker plate is coupled to the conductive gas distributor and a cooled gas cap is coupled to the zoned blocker plate. A tuning electrode may be disposed between the conductive gas distributor and the chamber body for adjusting a ground pathway of the plasma. A second tuning electrode may be coupled to the substrate support, and a bias electrode may also be coupled to the substrate support.

Abstract: A system to form a dielectric layer on a substrate from a plasma of dielectric precursors is described. The system may include a deposition chamber, a substrate stage in the deposition chamber to hold the substrate, and a remote plasma generating system coupled to the deposition chamber, where the plasma generating system is used to generate a dielectric precursor having one or more reactive radicals. The system may also include a precursor distribution system that includes at least one top inlet and a plurality of side inlets. The top inlet may be positioned above the substrate stage and the side inlets may be radially distributed around the substrate stage. The reactive radical precursor may be supplied to the deposition chamber through the top inlet. An in-situ plasma generating system may also be included to generate the plasma in the deposition chamber from the dielectric precursors supplied to the deposition chamber.

Abstract: A method for patterning a magnetic thin film on a substrate includes: providing a pattern about the magnetic thin film, with selective regions of the pattern permitting penetration of energized ions of one or more elements. Energized ions are generated with sufficient energy to penetrate selective regions and a portion of the magnetic thin film adjacent the selective regions. The substrate is placed to receive the energized ions. The portion of the magnetic thin film is subjected to thermal excitation. The portions of the magnetic thin film are rendered to exhibit a magnetic property different than selective other portions. A method for patterning a magnetic media with a magnetic thin film on both sides of the media is also disclosed.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a training device is provided for training animals to perform or refrain from performing a target activity. The training device includes a reward dispenser that is capable of dispensing a reward to an animal being trained upon receiving a reward dispensing command. The reward dispensing command includes a hopper for holding a quantity of rewards. The hopper includes an entrance port for receiving rewards and an exit port through which rewards can be dispensed. The reward dispenser also includes a delivery assembly for controllably delivering rewards from the hopper to the exit port, the delivery members being placeable in contact with the rewards to be delivered. A motor member is provided that is capable of maintaining the delivery members in a static position to prevent the delivery of a reward, and moving the delivery member to deliver at least one reward to the exit port. The delivery member includes at least one bristle-containing member.

Abstract: A cage for use in farming mollusks comprises a meshed wall with end caps that are snapped into place on the wall during construction. The end caps include removable portions for gaining access to the interior of the cage. A vessel for farming mollusks is fitted to receive a cage for processing of the cage and the mollusks therein. A method of using the vessel and cage includes the on-board treatment of the cages and mollusks.

Abstract: A movable partition is usable with an animal kennel to change the size of the reposable region of the kennel within which an animal can be disposed during the animal's period of growth. The reposable region is situated between the kennel door and the movable partition. The movable partition is mountable to ventilation openings formed in the animal kennel and is movable among a variety of distances from the kennel door to change the size of the reposable region within the kennel in order to properly train the animal and to avoid the animal relieving itself within the kennel. The partition includes a barrier element and a number of mounting elements that are mountable to the ventilation openings of the kennel. The movable partition further includes a number of clip apparatuses that are cooperable with the mounting elements to retain the mounting elements mounted to the ventilation openings.

Abstract: An insecticide impregnated strip configured for convenient and reliable attachment to conventional animal ear tags. The insecticide strip comprises an elongated integrally molded member having a key-hole shaped aperture formed in an upper portion thereof, enabling the elongated strip to be pendularly suspended from the ear tag. Various methods are disclosed for attaching the strip to different types of known ear tags.

Abstract: An insecticide impregnated strip configured for convenient and reliable attachment to conventional animal ear tags. The insecticide strip comprises an elongated integrally molded member having a key-hole shaped aperture formed in an upper portion thereof, enabling the elongated strip to be pendularly suspended from the ear tag. Various methods are disclosed for attaching the strip to different types of known ear tags.

Abstract: An equine safety sling for supporting a horse or other animal during transportation includes first and second outer straps, each outer strap having a front and rear end, thereby providing four ends; a front inner strap that connects the outer straps so that the device supports the animal behind the front legs of the animal; a rear inner strap that connects the outer straps so that the device supports the animal in front of the rear legs of the animal; and a main loop at each of the four ends of the outer straps, adapted so that the device can be retained utilizing the main loops so as to secure the animal in place. A sliding pin bracket may retain the sling to the inside of a trailer and allow the horse to be quickly released.

Abstract: An anti-theft, tamper-resistant dog harness and leash system for walking a dog and locking a dog securely to a fixed object. The system includes a wire-reinforced leash with a padlock at the end connecting to a wire-reinforced harness. Wire is integrated into the harness and leash so that they cannot easily be cut. The connection of the padlock to the harness prevents harness removal from the dog. The locking mechanism of the padlock may comprise of a key or combination lock. The locking mechanism and tamper-resistance of the system does not interfere with the normal use of the harness and leash system.

Abstract: A pet leash comprised of a rope made of nylon, or any other suitable material. The rope is comprised on one end with a handle and on an opposing end with an o-ring. Between the handle and o-ring, a foam piece is provided which provides a cushion against the rope of the leash and the pet or animal. Between the handle and foam piece a sliding hook is located which allows the leash to connect to a pet's traditional collar, when the leash is worn by the animal. The hook slides on the rope of the leash and is easily moved along the rope to fit a variety of animals of varying shapes and sizes. When the pet or animal pulls on the leash, the sliding hook allows the leash rope to retract around the belly and also pulls the head back humanely stopping the animal.

Abstract: An absorbent article for pet includes: a liquid permeable top surface layer; a liquid impermeable back surface layer; and an absorbent core disposed between the top and back surface layer, and configured in a rectangular shape with a first end portion and a second end portion facing each other and a pair of side portions facing each other, and in a state in which the absorbent article is wrapped around a waist of a pet, the first end portion is positioned on a pet's body side and the second end portion is detachably attached to an outer face of the first end portion, in which the absorbent article for pet further includes elastic members disposed along the longitudinal direction of the absorbent article in an extended state; and a high stiffness portion that is higher in stiffness than the second end portion is formed in the first end portion.

Abstract: This invention concerns an animal cover 1 comprising a piece of fabric 2 with an extended surface area and at least one spike mat 3-5. Each spike mat 3-5 is arranged and fixed in place on the side 2a of the piece of fabric 2 that is in contact with the animal, with the spikes 3a-5a of the spike mat facing in towards the animal.

Abstract: The invention refers to a forced flow steam generator (10) and to a method for its operation. The forced flow steam generator (10) has a combustion chamber (11) with a burner arrangement (20). A fuel (B) and a mixture (G) consisting of pure oxygen and flue gas (R) are fed into the combustion chamber (11) or to the burner arrangement (20) for combusting. A flue gas duct (27) is connected to the combustion chamber (11) in the flow direction (S) of the flue gas (R), and a flue gas passage (26) is connected to the flue gas duct. The flue gas (R) for the oxygen-flue gas mixture (G) is fed back from the flue gas passage (26) via a flue gas recirculation line (28). The forced flow steam generator (10) is operated in the so-called oxyfuel process. A plurality of auxiliary heating surfaces (35) are arranged in the flue gas duct (27) downstream of the burner arrangement (20).

Abstract: A brush cutter as a power tool includes an engine, an electric motor, a driving shaft capable of driving a tool and a battery which provides current to the electric motor. The brush cutter is adapted to drive the tool in a hybrid driving mode in which both the engine and the electric motor drive the tool. Further, the engine is arranged between the electric motor and the driving shaft.

Abstract: A cooling circuit for a liquid-cooled internal combustion engine for motor vehicles, includes a main cooling circuit including a feed line leading to a radiator and a return line, and a bypass line, which bypasses the radiator and can be controlled as a function of temperature and secondary cooling circuit for a retarder of a braking device of the motor vehicle, which is connected, likewise by a feed line, a return line and a control valve, to the main cooling circuit. The two cooling circuits (2, 3) can be controlled by a single rotary slide valve (10). Both cooling circuits (2, 3) are interconnected in such a way that the flow rates thereof to the radiator (6) and/or to the retarder (4) can be varied in a predetermined or defined manner, in particular between 0% and 100%.

Abstract: A method of cooling an engine of a vehicle includes measuring a temperature of a cylinder head of the engine, determining whether the measured temperature of the cylinder head may be equal to or lower than a predetermined temperature, when the temperature of the cylinder head may be equal to or lower than the predetermined temperature, moving coolant of the cylinder head and a cylinder block to a separate coolant tank, determining whether the measured temperature of the cylinder head may be equal to or higher than a specific temperature, and when the measured temperature of the cylinder head may be equal to or higher than the specific temperature, supplying coolant stored in the coolant tank to the cylinder head or the cylinder block.

Abstract: Improvements in a combustion engine performance and reduced temperature of the combustion engine therefore resulting in an increase in the brake thermal efficiency where the pistons move linearly within the combustion cylinder. A pair of one-way clutches is used to convert the reciprocating linear motion into rotary motion without a crank shaft and without friction or power loss in the engine. High pressure oil is used to intercool the piston and the cylinder walls and is used for lubricating the piston ring. This configuration will improve the engine efficiency and reduce emission and result in a low cost engine.

Abstract: In a valve timing control apparatus employing two lock pins located in a vane rotor and two lock holes located in a sprocket so as to permit movement of the lock pins into and out of engagement with the respective holes, a guide mechanism is provided for guiding movement of the vane rotor relative to the sprocket toward a prescribed lock position. The guide mechanism includes a guide pin and a guide hole configured to permit movement of the guide pin into and out of engagement with the guide hole. Hydraulic pressure, used for retreating-movement of the lock pins out of engagement, is supplied through a first branch passage branching from an unlock passage configured to communicate with a pump discharge passage. Hydraulic pressure, used for retreating-movement of the guide pin out of engagement, is supplied through a second branch passage branching from the same unlock passage.

Abstract: The present invention provides a variable valve mechanism of an internal combustion engine, which includes a main arm having at a rear end thereof a supported portion that is continuously supported swingably by a support member without floating upward, a sub arm which has a tip end to which a roller contacting a cam is rotatably attached, in which a center of the roller is located rearward of the pressing portion and forward of a swing center of the supported portion, which has a rear end that is swingably supported with respect to the main arm by a support pin, and in which a center of the support pin is located rearward of the center of the roller and forward of the swing center of the supported portion, and a switch pin that is inserted in a central portion of the roller.

Abstract: Systems and methods for actuating engine valves are disclosed. The systems may include a rocker arm having an adjustable length push tube mounted to a first end and multiple contact surfaces for an engine valve bridge at a second end. An actuator piston assembly may be provided in the rocker arm between the first and second rocker arm ends. The actuator piston assembly is adapted to extend from the rocker arm under the influence of hydraulic pressure and actuate an inboard engine valve through the engine valve bridge when an actuator piston is locked into an extended position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a camshaft (1) for an internal combustion engine with a drive wheel (4) arranged on a longitudinal end side, in particular with a chain wheel or belt pulley, and with at least one first bearing (2) arranged in the region of the drive wheel (4) and a second bearing (3) arranged in the further course of the camshaft (1). Here it is substantial to the invention that at least the first bearing (2) is designed as a rolling bearing and has an inner diameter of 24 mm<di<30 mm, wherein the inner diameter di is larger than the outer diameter da of the camshaft (1) on the second bearing (3). Because of this, the camshaft (1) can be configured more compact and lighter.

Abstract: A valve timing control apparatus has a regulation member to fix a phase. The regulation member has a main regulation member and a sub regulation member. The main regulation member is inserted into a recess part to regulate the phase. The sub regulation member has an engagement part engageable with the main regulation member in an escape direction Y and disengageable from the main regulation member in an insertion direction X. Further, the sub regulation member has a pressure reception part that receives pressure in the escape direction Y from hydraulic fluid in an operation chamber. The main regulation member is urged in the insertion direction X by a main resilient member. Further, the sub regulation member is urged in the insertion direction X by a sub resilient member. The main regulation member moves in the escape direction Y only by hydraulic fluid, and moves in the insertion direction X only by the resilient member.

Abstract: A valve timing control device for an internal combustion engine. The valve timing control device includes a rotor connected to a camshaft and having a plurality of vanes. A stator is engaged with the rotor, and includes a plurality of webs. Pressure chambers are provided between each of the webs and vanes. A centering slot is provided on the stator and/or the rotor. A pressure medium control valve is disposed in one of the vanes of the rotor, and is configured to not only selectively lock and unlock the position of the rotor relative to the stator, but is also configured such that pressure medium in the pressure chambers is veritable through the centering slot and thereafter through the pressure medium control valve.

Abstract: A camshaft phaser is provided for varying the phase relationship between a crankshaft and a camshaft in an engine. The camshaft phaser includes a stator having lobes. A rotor is disposed within the stator includes vanes interspersed with the stator lobes to define alternating advance and retard chambers. A lock pin is provided for selective engagement with a lock pin seat for preventing relative rotation between the rotor and the stator. Pressurized oil disengages the lock pin from the seat while oil is vented for engaging the lock pin with the seat. A phase relationship control valve is coaxial with the rotor and controls the flow of oil into and out of the chambers. A lock pin control valve is coaxial with the phase relationship control valve and controls the flow of oil to and from the lock pin. The control valves are operational independent of each other.

Abstract: Spark plug for an internal combustion engine, having a center electrode and a ground electrode. A spark gap is formed between the center electrode and ground electrode for igniting a fuel mixture by an electric ignition spark developing between the center electrode and the ground electrode. The center electrode and the ground electrode are contoured such that a ratio of a surface of the center electrode and the ground electrode, which is available for development of the ignition spark to a wear volume when an ignition spark is generated, is increased in such a way that an enlargement of the spark gap occurring as a result of wear when an ignition spark is generated is minimized.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coating material for intake/exhaust valves and a method for manufacturing the same. The coating material comprises: a Cr or Ti bonding layer formed on a mother material which makes up the intake/exhaust valve; a WC, CrN, TiN or TiCN support layer that is disposed on a surface of the boding layer; and a Si-DLC or SiO-DLC functional layer that is disposed on a surface of the support layer. According to the present invention, wear resistance and heat resistance of the valve are improved.

Abstract: A cylinder internal-pressure sensor is provided with a housing unit 2 composed of an outer cylinder portion 2e and an inner cylinder portion 2i having elastic portions 2es and 2is having elasticity in an axial direction Fs formed on an intermediate portion Xm in the axial direction Fs; a pressure-receiving ring block portion 3 hermetically fixed between the outer cylinder portion 2e and the inner cylinder portion 2i located on the fronts of the elastic portions 2es and 2is and faced with the rear of the elastic portions 2e and 2i through the elastic portions 2e and 2i and having a front surface 3f as a pressure receiving surface; at least one or more pressure detection elements 5a, 5b, 5c, . . .

Abstract: Cylinder head of combustion engine with ring-shaped valve comprising the body (1) and rigid centre (2) of cylinder head and ring-shaped valve (3) with outer seating face (21) and inner seating face (20), which in its closed position sits down into outer valve seat (5) with outer seating face (11) and inner valve seat (4) with inner seating face (10). Inner valve seat (4) and/or outer valve seat (5) is fitted slidably in axial direction and to inner valve seat (4) and/or to outer valve seat (5) is connected at least one pressure member (6) for causing force against ring-shaped valve (3).

Abstract: A piston assembly and method of construction thereof for an internal combustion engine are provided. The assembly includes a piston head having an upper combustion wall with an undercrown surface and a ring belt region. The piston head has a floor with an upper surface and a bottom surface. The floor is spaced beneath the upper combustion wall in radial alignment with the ring belt region. A substantially enclosed, annular cooling gallery is bounded by the undercrown surface and the floor. A pair of pin bores depends directly from the floor of the cooling gallery. The assembly further includes a pin having ends configured for oscillating receipt in the pin bores. A pin bearing surface extends within the pin bores and between the pin bores in the lower surface of the floor. The assembly includes a connecting rod with an end fixed to the pin for conjoint oscillation therewith.

Abstract: A pre-chamber system for an internal combustion engine, in particular for a gas engine, comprising a pre-chamber volume in which an ignitable fuel-air mixture can be fired—in particular by an ignition device which can be arranged at the pre-chamber system—, wherein the pre-chamber system is provided with a flow transfer passage by which the pre-chamber volume can be connected to a main combustion chamber of the internal combustion engine, wherein the pre-chamber volume includes an ignition region and a flow transfer region which is at least portion-wise delimited from the ignition region by an intermediate wall, wherein the fuel-air mixture can be fired in the ignition region and the flow transfer passage opens into the flow transfer region and there is provided an air feed passage, wherein—preferably compressed—air can be fed to the flow transfer region by way of the air feed passage.

Abstract: The present technology provides one or more methods of operating an engine in a motor vehicle. In at least one embodiment, the existence of an engine idle condition is determined. The method may also include determining whether an operator is present in the vehicle. In some embodiments, the engine operates at a performance idle speed when an engine idle condition exists and an operator is present in the vehicle. In further embodiments, the engine operates at a fuel economy idle speed when an idle condition exists and no operator is present in the vehicle. In still further embodiments, the fuel economy idle speed will be lower than the performance idle speed. The present technology anticipates engine workload and controls engine idle speeds. Based on the anticipated workloads, the present technology can reduce engine stalling while also reducing emissions and increasing fuel economy.

Abstract: The present technology provides one or more methods of operating an engine in a motor vehicle. In at least one embodiment, the existence of an engine idle condition is determined. The method may also include determining whether an operator is present in the vehicle. In some embodiments, the engine operates at a performance idle speed when an engine idle condition exists and an operator is present in the vehicle. In further embodiments, the engine operates at a fuel economy idle speed when an idle condition exists and no operator is present in the vehicle. In still further embodiments, the fuel economy idle speed will be lower than the performance idle speed. The present technology anticipates engine workload and controls engine idle speeds. Based on the anticipated workloads, the present technology can reduce engine stalling while also reducing emissions and increasing fuel economy.

Abstract: A rotation angle sensor detects a rotation angle of a pedal by its first Hall IC and second Hall IC, which are disposed between two magnets and output voltages varying with magnetic flux changes. When the rotation angle of the pedal is an accelerator full-closure rotation angle or more, the first Hall IC generates a first voltage V1, which is twice as large as a second voltage V2 of the second Hall IC. When the rotation angle is less than 0°, the first Hall IC fixes the first voltage irrespective of the rotation angle. An ECU determines that the rotation angle is abnormal indicating that the pedal rotates in an accelerator closing direction beyond an accelerator full-closure position, when an output difference G1 calculated as G1=V1/2?V2 is more than a predetermined value.

Abstract: An air charging system includes a valve providing access to an engine cylinder, an accumulator coupled in flow communication with the valve, and a controller operable to open and close the valve until a threshold pressure condition is reached in the accumulator. Compressed gases stored in the accumulator are used in a fuel delivery system to prepare a charge of fuel that is delivered to an engine.

Abstract: An opposed-piston engine includes a ported cylinder and a pair of pistons disposed to reciprocate in the bore of the cylinder. A combustion chamber is defined by opposing shaped piston end surfaces as the pistons approach respective top dead center (TDC) locations in the bore. At the end of scavenging, the shaped end surfaces of the pistons interact with swirl to produce turbulence in the charge air motion in the combustion chamber; the additional bulk motions include tumble. Fuel is injected into the turbulent charge air motion along a major axis, of the combustion chamber.

Abstract: A metering system for a fuel atomizer includes a housing, first and second metering members, and at least one solenoid. The housing includes a mixing chamber. The first metering member is operable to control flow of oxidizer to the mixing chamber. The second metering member is arranged coaxial with the first metering member and operable to control flow of fuel to the mixing chamber. The at least one solenoid is configured to operate at least one of the first and second metering members.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for discharging liquid from an intake tract of a turbocharger arrangement including a charge air cooler. As such, a charge air cooler may include a liquid collector including a switchable valve downstream of a charge air cooler. The switchable valve may be adjusted following the determination of an opening frequency and an opening duration based on a liquid collector temperature and a liquid collector pressure.

Abstract: Provided is an air intake device for an internal combustion engine, the air intake device being configured so that a reduction in the amount of intake air is minimized. An air intake device for an internal combustion engine has: an intake air path for supplying air from a surge tank to the combustion chamber of the internal combustion engine; and an exhaust gas path for supplying exhaust gas from an exhaust gas distribution header to the combustion chamber. The length of the exhaust gas path measured along the centerline of the exhaust gas path is set to be in the range from 75% to 125%, inclusive, of the length of the intake air path measured along the centerline of the intake air path.

Abstract: A toy launch apparatus for discharging soft foam darts, the launch apparatus having a cylinder, a piston, a launch spring, a dart magazine and a dart tube. The dart tube is biased by a return spring so that after a dart discharge the dart tube is moved rearward from a launch chamber to allow the magazine to spring load a fresh dart. During a cocking cycle the dart tube moves forward and receives the dart so that loading of a second dart is blocked. The automatic withdrawal of the dart tube after discharge of a dart also allows an empty magazine to be disengaged from the launch apparatus and a freshly loaded magazine to be attached. This may be accomplished without an operator having to take any other action thereby resulting in a very quick reload.

Abstract: Components and archery bows incorporating the same utilize coating layers with compositions that comprise ceramic and ceramic-based materials. In one embodiment, the coating layer is disposed on a wear surface of the component, which can interpose the coating layer between the component and a bowstring that moves relative to the component.

Abstract: A crowd control projectile includes a payload carrier, an incapacitating agent inside the payload carrier, and an activating mechanism for activating the incapacitating agent. The activating mechanism includes a sensor and a timer. The timer delays the activation until a predetermined delay after the sensor senses that the projectile has been launched. Alternatively, the activating mechanism includes a receiver for receiving an activation signal after the projectile has been launched. Preferably, the projectile has the shape of a clay pigeon. A launcher of such a projectile includes a communication mechanism for transmitting a timing signal or an activation signal to the projectile and an arm for launching the projectile by direct contact. To control a crowd, the projectile is launched over the crowd by direct contact with a solid arm and the activating mechanism is used to activate the incapacitating agent when the projectile is above the crowd.

Abstract: An arrow rest for supporting an arrow on an archery bow. In various embodiments, the arrow rest includes a body and a plurality of brushes that are rotatably mounted to the body. The brushes define an aperture through which the arrow's shaft extends when the arrow is in a launching position. Each brush is adapted to allow a user to rotate the brush between first and second positions in which different outer surfaces of the brush engage and support the arrow. This allows a user to support the arrow with fresh bristles without replacing the brushes.

Abstract: A sight and range finder for a projectile launching device are disclosed. The range finder calculates a range between a target and a projectile launching device, and transmits a signal indicative of the range. The sight visually aligns the target with the projectile launching device. A drive assembly moves an alignment member of the sight, and at least one processor receives the signal and actuates the drive assembly to move the alignment portion a selected distance based on the range.

Abstract: A releasable mount comprising two mounting posts that releasably engage into notches in the ends of a resilient, generally C-shaped bracket. The releasable mount is particularly useful to releasably mount an archery accessory such as an arrow quiver to an archery bow, tree or tree stand or the like. The arrow quiver may include a hood having an arrow retaining insert for receiving an arrow with a single-point or a 2-4 bladed broadhead. The quiver may also include an arrow gripper having a plurality of fingers whose sides define expandable oval slots between adjacent fingers into which the arrows are loaded.

Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a nock device that may be used on an arrow. A top portion a nock device can comprise one or more pairs of string guide impression on its top surface, where the respective one or more pairs of string guide impressions may be symmetrically arranged on the top surface, with respect to each other. A first pair of string guide impression can be disposed along a first bisecting line on the top surface, and, if present, a second pair of string guide impressions can be disposed along a second bisecting line on the top surface. The respective one or more pairs of string guide impression can be configured to receive a bowstring, where the first pair may receive the bowstring in a first orientation, and the second pair, if present, may receive the bowstring in a second orientation.