Abstract: An archery bow vibration dampening device of resilient material including a base with a pair of stems extending outwardly from the sides of the base and with multiple studs extending outwardly from the periphery of the stems. Openings are formed in the studs with weights disposed in the openings. An outer ring extends around the periphery of the base for attachment of the device to a motion dampening assembly.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for mounting a sidebar to an archery bow having at least one interlocking coupling. Each interlocking coupling includes a male mating element, a female mating element, and a fastener that connects the male element to the female mating element. The male mating element has a plurality of protrusion points and is connectable to the sidebar. The female mating element has a substantially cylindrical aperture defined by a plurality of arcuate recesses and is connectable to the archery bow. The plurality of protrusion points on the male mating element engage the plurality of arcuate recesses on the female mating element to provide rotational adjustment about an axis. There may be thirty-six arcuate recesses of the female mating element. The plurality of protrusion points of the male mating element may be a factor of three.

Abstract: A crossbow limb pocket for use in mounting a bow limb to a crossbow may include an inner limb pocket component and an outer limb pocket component. One of the components may have at least one groove while the other has at least one key. The key may be received within the groove to prevent relative rotational movement of the components when the crossbow is operated.

Abstract: An archery bow press is disclosed including a frame having at least two arm members and being actuatable to move the at least two arm members relative to one another. The frame also includes at least one elongate member having a first end portion adapted for insertion into an opening of one of the at least two arm members and at least one gripper defining an opening therein for the reception of a second end portion of the at least one elongate member. The gripper is adapted to at least partially surround an archery bow limb and removably attach to the archery bow limb.

Abstract: Archery bows are described that include a first limb releasably connected to a riser by a fastener; wherein one of the first limb and the riser comprises a first end having a generally V-shaped, elongate mounting section, and the other includes a mounting surface shaped to mate with the generally V-shaped, elongate mounting section.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention is a wrist sling bracket for an archery bow, including a main body having a length between a first end and a second end, and a flat portion between the first and second ends to be positioned on and secured to the bow; a first throughbore and a second throughbore, positioned through the main body, through which a first portion and a second portion of a sling, respectively, can be positioned; a first passageway intersecting the first throughbore and a second passageway intersecting the second throughbore; and a first securing element and a second securing element each including a shaft portion and a handle portion, each shaft portion being positionable through the first and second passageways and within at least a portion of the first and second throughbores, respectively, and each handle portion having a diameter larger than a diameter of the particular passageway.

Abstract: A crossbow kickstand accessory which may be affixed beneath a crossbow stock. The kickstand has three positions: (1) a stored position; (2) a kickstand position; and (3) a bipod position. The kickstand position is at approximately a 40 degree angle, and the bipod position is at approximately a 90 degree angle away from the stock of the crossbow. The kickstand position allows the user to set the crossbow down while the stock is in the air making it simple to set down or pick up with only one hand. While the kickstand is open in the kickstand position, it prevents any twisting or rotation of the stand or the crossbow, which will prevent the crossbow from falling over. An alternative embodiment design would move the stand forward along the stock into the stock handle position.

Abstract: A stringed weapon for launching shafted projectiles while eliminating a flat spring construction. Specifically, the stringed weapon herein utilizes a torsional spring, and particularly a torsional coil spring, to provide for the force to move the string and, thus, fire the projectile.

Abstract: A compound archery bow having a reverse-pivot cable guard, wherein the cable guard has a first cantilever member connected to a riser at a proximal end and extending away from the riser at a distal end and a second cantilever member attached to the distal end of the first cantilever member and extending back toward the riser. The proximal end of the second cantilever member retains a bow cable such that when the bow is drawn, the second cantilever member flexes toward the plane of arrow flight and the bowstring and away from the riser. This design may reduce stresses on the cable guard, reverse torque on the riser, and improve cable life, among other benefits.

Abstract: A bow limb retaining assembly comprises a limb and a retainer having a cavity for receiving the limb. The retainer comprises opposed lateral surfaces, a first abutting surface arranged to contact a compression surface of the limb and a second abutting surface arranged to contact a tension surface of the limb. A first length portion of the retainer includes the first abutting surface and excludes the second abutting surface, and a second length portion of the retainer includes the second abutting surface and excludes the first abutting surface.

Abstract: An archery bow comprises a structural riser that comprises a plurality of cells arranged in a repeating pattern. In some embodiments, the riser comprises multiple pluralities of similarly shaped cells, wherein each plurality comprises a different shape. In some embodiments, a bow comprises one or more rotatable members. Each rotatable member can comprise a plurality of cells arranged in a repeating pattern. In some embodiments, cell shapes in the rotatable member(s) are similar to cell shapes in the riser.

Abstract: A compound bow has an improved vibration damping function. The compound bow includes a bow main body including a handle and a pair of limbs; upper and lower pulley assemblies each including a pulley and a cam; a bowstring; first and second cam cables that are wound around the cam of each of the upper and lower pulley assemblies as the bowstring is pulled; a bowstring support bar whose one end is coupled to the handle and whose other end is coupled to a cushioning member that contacts the bowstring; and a first cam cable anti-vibration bar including a coupling bar coupled to the handle, and an anti-vibration member that is coupled to the rear end of the coupling bar and whose rear surface contacts one of the first and second cam cables when the bowstring is released to thus return to an original position.

Abstract: A bisynchronous compound archers bow configured so that no torsion related forces from the operation of the pulleys mounted proximate the ends of the bows limbs ever registers in the bows limbs, pulleys, axles or bowstring, so that no pulley related torsion is ever transmitted by way of the bowstring to arrows as they are being propelled from the bow, and further configured so that as a result of operating the limb-pulley system the amount of energy stored in each limb of a given length, width, thickness, and material of the bow is significantly increased when compared to the amount of energy stored in compound bow limbs of the same length, width, thickness, and materials in prior art compound bows. Typical increases in energy storage of limbs of a given length, width, thickness and materials of this invention will be double or more the energy achievable with similar limbs and pulleys if configured as in prior art bisynchronous compound bows.

Abstract: Provided is bow including: a handle; a pair of wings; and a bow string, wherein a coupling pin is formed in a rear side of one end of each wing coupled to the handle, and a fitting groove is formed at one end of each wing, wherein a coupling groove into which the coupling pin of each wing is coupled is formed at one end of the handle, and a fixing pin that is inserted into the fitting groove of each wing is formed at the one end of the handle, and wherein a buffer pin member that is configured to include a pin member that is inserted into an insertion hole formed in each wing and coupled to the handle and a first cushioning member that is formed between a front end of the pin member and each wing, is provided at each end of the handle.

Abstract: Impeding the forward movement of harness cables returning to rest position at the brace condition, the present invention reduces noise and vibration produced from shooting arrows. Forward movement of harness cables resulting from a bow returning from drawn to brace condition is impeded by an appropriately positioned energy absorber. The energy absorber is secured to a body projecting from the riser towards the harness cables.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a three dimensionally fiber-reinforced riser and to the unitary or single-step methods of making the same. In one embodiment (a cross bow riser for example), the riser has an interior support with opposed side members and a front brace. The front brace has a depression centrally located therein. Two side ribs are also provided for structural support. Two pockets each optionally having a divider wall defining a top and bottom section are provided for receiving respective top and bottom pieces of a split limb, when a split limb is used. The riser can be made of a composite material having fibers aligned there within in the directions of the highest stresses for enhancing the structural strength of the riser. Other bow parts or components can likewise be made via composite material as well.

Abstract: A traditional archery bow assembly includes a handle assembly, a bowstring, and a first limb bolt assembly. The handle assembly includes a riser, an upper limb, and a lower limb, wherein the upper and lower limbs each include a distal end and a proximal end connected to the riser. The bowstring extends between the distal ends of the upper and lower limbs. The first limb bolt assembly is operable to connect one of the upper and lower limbs to the riser. The first limb bolt assembly includes a shank portion and a head portion, wherein the head portion defines a contact surface that faces and contacts the one of the upper and lower limbs, and is pivotable relative to the shank portion.

Abstract: An archery bow is comprised of at least a riser and two limbs that can be folded into a position forming its own case to protect the limbs, or taken down and reassembled with limbs of various draw weights. When taken down it may also be reconfigured to enable use by an archer with opposite handedness. In its folded state it is highly compact and transportable.

Abstract: A rifle bow assembly is disclosed herein. The rifle bow assembly includes: an outer barrel slide subassembly having an elongate cavity, the outer barrel slide subassembly configured to be attached to a bow assembly; a projectile barrel subassembly having a first end and a second end, the projectile barrel subassembly configured to be slidingly received within the elongate cavity of the outer barrel slide subassembly, and the projectile barrel subassembly having a helical projectile passageway extending in a lengthwise direction thereof; a magazine subassembly coupled to the second end of the projectile barrel subassembly, and having attachment means for securing a projectile magazine thereto; and a release subassembly coupled to an end portion of the magazine subassembly, the release subassembly including at least one string release mechanism for releasably engaging a bow string of the bow assembly. A rifle bow, which incorporates the rifle bow assembly, is also disclosed herein.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a connector attaches to an axle of an archery bow and comprises a cable terminal. The connector comprises a first body portion made from a first material and a second body portion made from a second material different from the first material. The first body portion defines an aperture therethrough arranged to engage the axle. The second body portion has a groove extending around at least a portion of its periphery, forming a teardrop shape. In some embodiments, the connector is configured to snap-fit onto an axle and be removable without tools.

Abstract: A riser for a bow is disclosed. The riser includes a top riser section that is joined to a middle riser section by a first and second step. The first and second steps strengthen the riser and permit the riser to be formed from less material while resisting undesirable deformation during use.

Abstract: An archery bow is comprised of at least a riser and two limbs that can be folded into a position forming its own case to protect the limbs, or taken down and reassembled with limbs of various draw weights. When taken down it may also be reconfigured to enable use by an archer with opposite handedness. In its folded state it is highly compact and transportable.

Abstract: Bow having a centerpiece, two flexurally elastic limbs, a string, at least one string pulley, mounted in one end of a limb and intended for accommodating the string, and at least two cable pulleys, connected rigidly to the string pulley and intended for accommodating and guiding compensating cables, and in each case at least one cable pulley is arranged on both sides of the string pulley, and the subassembly made up of the string pulley and cable pulleys is mounted in a rotatable manner in each case, and at least one deflecting stop is present for the purpose of limiting the deflection of the string, and this deflecting stop, when the string is deflected, strikes against a limb or against a stop element connected rigidly to the limb.

Abstract: A riser for a bow is disclosed that includes a body having a central portion, an upper portion, and a lower portion. The central portion includes a grip portion and an arrow rest. The upper portion and lower portion of the body include at least one aperture. A custom image is either integrally formed within at least one of the apertures or a frame containing a custom image is removably secured in at least one of the apertures.

Abstract: An apparatus for one-handed operation of archery equipment may facilitate drawing and firing of an arrow from a bow. The apparatus may comprise a release aid having jaws for selective engagement and disengagement of a bowstring and a trigger mechanism operable to open and close the jaws. Head gear may be configured for attachment to the head of an archer and may be coupled to the release aid with a connection mechanism such that the archer may resist a tension in the bowstring with the headgear. An alternative apparatus comprises an automatic drawbar and engagement head such that an archer may manipulate drawbar controls to draw and release an arrow from a bow.

Abstract: A compound bow comprises at least one limb that extends continuously between opposed rotatable members. In some embodiments, the bow comprises a second limb that extends continuously between the opposed rotatable members. In some embodiments, the limbs are parallel to one another.

Abstract: An archery bow has a handle pivotally attached to the riser. An indicator alerts the archer when the bow and handle are in proper alignment with reduced torque. Reduced bow torque results in improved accuracy.

Abstract: Provided is bow including: a handle; a pair of wings; and a bow string, wherein a coupling pin is formed in a rear side of one end of each wing coupled to the handle, and a fitting groove is formed at one end of each wing, wherein a coupling groove into which the coupling pin of each wing is coupled is formed at one end of the handle, and a fixing pin that is inserted into the fitting groove of each wing is formed at the one end of the handle, and wherein a buffer pin member that is configured to include a pin member that is inserted into an insertion hole formed in each wing and coupled to the handle and a first cushioning member that is formed between a front end of the pin member and each wing, is provided at each end of the handle.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for automatically activating and/or controlling one or more accessory devices for an archery apparatus, including circuitry for automatically activating and/or controlling one or more electrical or electronic accessory devices in response to, for example, the bow string of the archery apparatus being drawn. The electrical or electronic accessory devices can include a sight light, a stabilizing light, a spot light, a video recorder, a photographic camera, an audio enhancement pickup, a fishing reel, a range finder, sights, a lighted quiver, and a game call.

Abstract: An archery bow stabilizer including a stabilizer body and a plurality of asymmetrical dampening extensions radially extending from the stabilizer body. The dampening extensions can be laterally offset with respect to the stabilizer body from an adjacent dampening extension and/or can include laterally extending protuberances that extend in an opposite direction from as adjacent dampening extension.

Abstract: An archery bow has upper and lower rotatable draw force modules. The draw force modules each define first and second grooves. The bowstring and a first cable are anchored in the first groove; and a second cable is anchored in the second groove. The design of the draw force modules and the anchoring of the bowstring and cables to the draw force modules allows the cable pull to be more centered to the limb during operation yielding less limb twist and draw force module lean, resulting in improved durability and accuracy.

Abstract: A bow is adapted to shoot a projectile along a direction of flight. The bow includes a riser, a first limb, a second limb, and a drawstring. The riser extends perpendicular to the direction of flight. The riser includes a first mount adjacent a first end and a second mount adjacent a second end of the riser. The first and the second limbs extend along first and second contours from a proximal end to a distal end. The first limb is mounted to the first mount of the riser. The first contour includes a first attachment segment positioned adjacent the first mount. The second limb is mounted to the second mount of the riser. The second contour includes a second attachment segment positioned adjacent the second mount. The drawstring is operably connected to the first and the second limbs adjacent the distal ends. The first and the second attachment segments at least partially extend in the direction of flight from the proximal end to the distal end of the corresponding attachment segment.

Abstract: A riser of a compound bow includes a lower section and an upper section. The upper section has an end section and a connection section which is connected to the lower section by engagement of pins and pin holes of the two respective connection ends. The connection is further reinforced by way of welding. The end section is further connected with the connection section by engagement of pins and pin holes of the two respective connection ends. The connection is further reinforced by way of welding. The riser is strong and saves material.

Abstract: In at least one embodiment, an archery bow comprises a riser supporting a first limb and a second limb. The first limb supports a first rotatable member that defines a first axis of rotation. The second limb supports a second rotatable member that defines a second axis of rotation. The first axis of rotation and the second axis of rotation move with respect to one another as the bow is drawn from a brace condition to a drawn condition. The bow defines a reference plane that includes the first axis of rotation and the second axis of rotation, wherein a distance between a predetermined location on the riser and the reference plane is greater in the brace condition than in the drawn condition.

Abstract: Embodiments of a limb retainer system to secure bow limbs to a riser on an archery bow. The limb retainer system includes a first part and a second part that are disposed, respectively, on a front and a back of the riser to position the limb elements to retain a shooting string under tension. In one embodiment, the first part secure the limb elements in position on the riser. The second part is configured to rotate relative to the first part, thereby allowing an end user to adjust the tension of the bowstring. This configuration offer a robust, cost effective design that prevents unwanted movement of the bow limbs and preserves adjustment necessary for adequate tuning of the archery bow.

Abstract: A compound bow may feature the ability to pre-store energy before the drawing back of the draw string. Various embodiments contemplate that this may allow an archer to draw back the draw string or cable, and upon reaching the let off region of the compound bow's draw profile, cause the pre-stored energy to be transferred to the energy being stored by the bow. Various embodiments contemplate that this addition of pre-stored energy may give the archer more energy, held in the draw string or cable, to transfer to an arrow upon release, propelling it at greater speeds than would have been achieved with a compound bow of equal draw weight that does not feature an energy storage mechanism. Various embodiments contemplate that a system may provide for a return position of the draw. For example, this may remove the pre-stored energy from the draw string or cable as the draw string or cable is returned to an undrawn position.

Abstract: A bow having an upper limb, a lower limb, a riser body, a sight window for mounting a plurality of sight pins, and an arrow rest, such as a whisker biscuit. The whisker biscuit is mounted in a whisker biscuit mount. The sight window and the whisker biscuit mount are integrally formed in the riser body, such that the sight window and the whisker mount are generally vertically aligned and do not extend horizontally from the riser body.

Abstract: A compound bow may feature the ability to pre-store energy before the drawing back of the draw string. Various embodiments contemplate that this may allow an archer to draw back the draw string or cable, and upon reaching the let off region of the compound bow's draw profile, cause the pre-stored energy to be transferred to the energy being stored by the bow. Various embodiments contemplate that this addition of pre-stored energy may give the archer more energy, held in the draw string or cable, to transfer to an arrow upon release, propelling it at greater speeds than would have been achieved with a compound bow of equal draw weight that does not feature an energy storage mechanism. Various embodiments contemplate that a system may provide for a return position of the draw. For example, this may remove the pre-stored energy from the draw string or cable as the draw string or cable is returned to an undrawn position.

Abstract: A projectile having a proximal tube and distal tube is described. A piston that is formed with a vent covers the distal end of the proximal tube. The piston is inserted into an open proximal end of the distal tube to establish a compression chamber in the distal tube between the axially moveable piston and a closed distal tube end. A valve is positioned at the proximal end of the proximal tube to selectively pressurize a space in the proximal tube between the valve and piston. The space, in turn, is in fluid communication with the compression chamber through the vent formed in the piston. The vent is formed as a constriction allowing fluid to flow into the compression chamber during an initial pressurization, while allowing for pressure buildup in the compression chamber during the initial relative movement between the proximal and distal tubes that occurs immediately after projectile launch.

Abstract: A device for transferring energy to propel a payload with added velocity after launch includes a first component having a mass (m1), and a second component having a mass (m2). As an assembly, the first and second components are positioned to establish a compression chamber between them that is dimensionally responsive to their relative movements. And, a payload is mounted on a selected component of the assembly. In operation, a driving force is exerted against one component of the assembly to propel the entire assembly along a predetermined flight path. Contemporaneously with this acceleration, the two components are moved toward each other. In turn, this compresses gas in the gas chamber to generate potential energy that is transferred as the gas expands to separate the payload from the assembly with added velocity.

Abstract: A hybrid compound bow slingshot. The device utilizes a riser, bow limbs and string that are positioned in a plane perpendicular to the device handle such that the riser, bow limbs and string are horizontally disposed relative to the ground when in use. The handle may be hinged, and is hinged in the same plane as the riser, bow limbs and string. The device may include an arm brace that is offset to the vertical centerline of the handle, and the arm brace may be adjusted for left-handed or right-handed shooters. The device may be used with arrows, and may be configured to utilize shot with an ammo receiver positioned in the string.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a three dimensionally fiber-reinforced riser and to the unitary or single-step methods of making the same. In one embodiment (a cross bow riser for example), the riser has an interior support with opposed side members and a front brace. The front brace has a depression centrally located therein. Two side ribs are also provided for structural support. Two pockets each optionally having a divider wall defining a top and bottom section are provided for receiving respective top and bottom pieces of a split limb, when a split limb is used. The riser can be made of a composite material having fibers aligned there within in the directions of the highest stresses for enhancing the structural strength of the riser. Other bow parts or components can likewise be made via composite material as well.

Abstract: A system for bow gripping is disclosed. A system incorporating teachings of the present disclosure may include a grip component configured to couple to a bow. In some embodiments, the grip component may interact and/or attached to an archer's lead hand. Some components may have a third metacarpal offset that encourages a grip angle of over twenty degrees. Depending on design goals, the encouraged grip angle may also be larger or smaller than twenty degrees. The grip component may also include a mechanism for attaching the component to an archer's bow or hand.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an archery bow comprises a riser, a first limb and a second limb. A drawstring extends between the first limb and the second limb, for example extending between rotatable members supported by the limbs. A first cable, such as a power cable, also extends between the first limb and the second limb. A cable guard is attached to the riser, which comprises a body portion and a cable engaging portion. The cable guard biases a portion of the first cable in a direction away from the riser.

Abstract: Archery bow adjustment systems that enable adjustment of both the draw weight and the brace height of the bow. The adjustment system includes a plate mounted on an end of a riser of the bow. The plate supports a limb of the bow and is adjustably positionable relative to the riser.

Abstract: The present invention is a self-aligning archery bow that has upper and lower risers and a grip intermediate the risers. A U-shaped handle overlying the grip is pivotally attached to the grip whereby the handle pivots about vertical axes in response to torque on the bow produced by force on the draw string, thus compensating for the tendency of the bow and the grip to twist in the hand of the archer. The pivotal movement of the handle is accommodated through a plurality of ball bearings that operatively engage the grip and the handle, and a pivotal bolt that connects the handle to the grip.

Abstract: An archery bow comprises a structural riser that comprises a plurality of cells defined between structural rails and connecting members. In some embodiments, a central longitudinal axis of the riser is oriented midway between the rails. In some embodiments, a first plurality of cells are aligned along the central longitudinal axis. In some embodiments, connecting member intersections are aligned upon the central longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A compound archery bow comprises a riser, limbs, pulley members connected to the limbs, a draw cable, and a power cable. A first pulley member includes a draw cable journal, a power cable take-up mechanism, and coaxial axle segments extending from opposite sides of the pulley member. The effective lever arm of the power cable take-up mechanism decreases, during a latter portion of drawing the bow, from a distance that is greater than a radius of the axle segments to a minimum distance that is less than that radius. The first pulley member is further arranged so that, with the bow fully drawn, at least a portion of the power cable passes through at least a portion of a space between the first and second axle segments.

Abstract: An archery bow comprises a structural riser that comprises a plurality of cells arranged in a repeating pattern. In some embodiments, the riser comprises multiple pluralities of similarly shaped cells, wherein each plurality comprises a different shape. In some embodiments, a bow comprises one or more rotatable members. Each rotatable member can comprise a plurality of cells arranged in a repeating pattern. In some embodiments, cell shapes in the rotatable member(s) are similar to cell shapes in the riser.

Abstract: A bow limb retaining assembly comprises a limb and a retainer having a cavity for receiving the limb. The retainer comprises opposed lateral surfaces, a first abutting surface arranged to contact a compression surface of the limb and a second abutting surface arranged to contact a tension surface of the limb. A first length portion of the retainer includes the first abutting surface and excludes the second abutting surface, and a second length portion of the retainer includes the second abutting surface and excludes the first abutting surface.