Abstract: A bow and arrow stand, engaging the ground and holding an archery bow in an erect and upright position without contact with the bow string includes a vertical support shaft with an angular middle portion, an upper vertical portion and a lower vertical portion with a ground end tapering into a sharp point which is inserted into the ground, two padded horizontal members attached to the angular middle portion, an arrow quiver suspended from the lower vertical portion, a secondary ground engaging spike with a horizontal arm attached to the lower vertical portion, and a magnetic accessory bowl attached to the upper vertical portion to hold archery tools and accessories.

Abstract: A compound archery bow with a handle-providing rigid riser and flexible limbs on the riser mounting bow string pulleys has damping interconnection mechanism between the limbs and riser. A damper is carried by each riser inboard of a riser limb seat. A resilient limb cup for each limb seat has portions for engaging the bottom, side walls and inner end wall of a limb and a fastener extends from each limb through each limb cup and limb seat to secure the limb to the damper.

Abstract: Typically a limb for an archery bow has a butt section or end attachable to a bow riser, a middle or hinge section and an opposing tip section or end. In a preferred embodiment, the present method and limb includes a rib section formed in the middle or hinge portion of the limb. This allows a narrowed front-profile to be presented in the hinge section, while maintaining the total cross-sectional area. In one preferred method, at least one half of a mold is formed to define a rib section in the hinge section of the limb. Preferably the rib section runs longitudinally along the length of the hinge section, and may include a tapered profile along the edges and ends of the rib.

Abstract: An improved archery bow having innovative bow limb pockets.

Abstract: A compound archery bow with a handle-providing rigid riser and flexible limbs on the riser mounting bow string pulleys has damping interconnection mechanism between the limbs and riser. A damper is carried by each riser inboard of a riser limb seat. A resilient limb cup for each limb seat has portions for engaging the bottom, side walls and inner end wall of a limb and a fastener extends from each limb through each limb cup and limb seat to secure the limb to the damper.

Abstract: An archery bow comprising a riser extending between opposing first and second ends, with a limb coupled to each end. Each limb has a first end for connecting to the riser and a second distal end. An axle pivotally connects at least one of the limbs to one end of the riser. An actuator operatively couples between at least one of the limbs and the riser adjacent the axle for supporting the limbs about the riser. The actuator includes a resilient member for storing energy as the bow is drawn, and releasing energy as the bow is released. The resilient member pivotally attaches to the riser and the limb, elongating or compressing to dynamically change the angle between the riser and the limb while the bow is in use. After the shot, the resilient member acts as a shock absorber to damp the vibration of the bow.

Abstract: An improved archery bow having innovative bow limb pockets.

Abstract: An improved archery bow having innovative bow limb pockets.

Abstract: A rigid structure for carrying and supporting an archery bow is disclosed herein. The structure comprises a gripping portion adjoined to an attachment portion or portions so as to form an open L-shape or closed U-shape and a means for connecting the attachment portion or portions to the riser on an archery bow. The structure is adapted to be secured by connecting means to a central region of the riser of an archery bow, such that when normally carried, the archery bow, on either side of the riser, is carried away from and downwardly from the riser. This positioning of the structure lowers the center of gravity below the store to permit the archery bow to maintain balance from side to side and end to end when being carried by an archer.

Abstract: An archery bow comprising a riser extending between opposing first and second ends, with a limb coupled to each end. Each limb has a first end for connecting to the riser and a second distal end. An axle pivotally connects at least one of the limbs to one end of the riser. An actuator operatively couples between at least one of the limbs and the riser adjacent the axle for supporting the limbs about the riser. The actuator includes a resilient member for storing energy as the bow is drawn, and releasing energy as the bow is released. The resilient member pivotally attaches to the riser and the limb, elongating or compressing to dynamically change the angle between the riser and the limb while the bow is in use. After the shot, the resilient member acts as a shock absorber to damp the vibration of the bow.

Abstract: Adjustable bow stands providing a hunter with cover and easy access to his or her weapon. A shaft has a fork attached to one end and a shaft clip removably attached to its opposing end. The shaft clip attaches a bow holder to the shaft. The bow holder can be adjusted to hold a bow at a variety of angles, and the shaft clip can be adjusted to hold a bow at a variety of heights. A rear leg with a rear leg support attached to one end can be unfolded from the shaft. The length of the rear leg is adjusted by a telescoping mechanism. A cap covering the opposing end of the shaft removably covers a screwdriver compartment holding a screwdriver. The screwdriver fits a screw in the bow holder to facilitate the adjustment of the bow holder. Natural or artificial tree limbs can be inserted into limb holders attached to the front of the fork.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a crossbow-type underwater gun having resilient propulsion means comprising at least two bungee type side resilient cords (8), the gun being characterized in that it includes a device for stretching said resilient cords (8) comprising:

Abstract: The invention relates to an archery bow having a handle with a longitudinal axis and first and second handle ends. The bow also has an upper limb and a lower limb extending generally in a direction along the longitudinal axis. Each limb has first and second edges defining a limb width, a limb thickness, a proximal end, a distal end, and a working region between the proximal and distal ends of each limb. The first and second handle ends are attached to each limb at the respective proximal end of each limb. The proximal end of each limb has a proximal width and the distal end of each limb has a distal width. Each limb further has a concave surface extending generally between the first and second edges. Each concave surface has an opening and first and second transition points located at opposing sides of the opening of the concave surface.

Abstract: A novel handheld compound archery bow (100) includes a riser (102) with a keyhole (410), an arrow rest assembly (150) extending through the keyhole (410), a bowstring (130), and a side grip assembly (180) with a side grip (201) and an arm brace (116). The side grip (201) is attached to a side grip base (112) and extends in a substantially perpendicular direction from the plane of the novel bow (100), formed by the center line of the arrow rest assembly (150) and the bowstring (130). The valley (202) of the side grip (201) is substantially opposite to the bowstring (130) to provide a zero brace height. Since the brace height is substantially zero, the power stroke of the novel bow (100) is the entire full-draw length. As a result, an embodiment of the novel bow (100) with axle to axle length of 37 inches is capable of AMO and IBO arrow speeds of 264 and 333 feet per second, respectively.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an archery bow riser of hollow construction by the tubular hydroforming process and the risers produced by the method.

Abstract: An archery bow comprising a riser extending between opposing first and second ends. A limb is coupled to each end of the riser. Each limb has a first end for connecting to the riser and a second distal end. A pocket axle pivotally connects the first ends of each limb to one end of the riser. A strut assembly is operatively coupled between each of the limbs and the riser adjacent the pocket axle for selectively pivoting the limbs relative to the riser thereby allowing manual assembly and tuning of the bow by varying the distance between the distal ends of the limbs.

Abstract: An archery bow includes a rigid frame having an upper limb, an opposite lower limb and a handle therebetween. A bowstring has one end attached to an upper wheel rotatably mounted to the upper limb and another end attached to a lower wheel rotatably mounted to the lower limb. The lower limb screwthreadedly receives an adjustable, rotatable self-contained tensioning unit having a variably compressible power coil spring therein. A cam is rotatably mounted to the lower limb between the lower wheel and the tensioning unit and is engaged by a cable which connects the spring with the lower wheel so as to provide a resilient pull to establish a draw weight required to move the bowstring from an at-rest position to a drawn position. A pin is variably positioned on the lower wheel for movement towards an engagement with a stop member fixed on the lower limb so as to establish a desired draw length for the bow.

Abstract: An archery bow has a pair of limbs with at least one of the limbs having a split section defining a pair of limb sections generally separate from each other. A connecting member is received within the split section to connect the limb sections to each other between a point of string attachment and a handle portion of the bow. The connecting member limits relative movement between the limb sections.

Abstract: A bow rest made of a high-strength, highly durable plastic, such as ABS, is attachable to a tree stand. A first member has a first ratchet surface that engages a second ratchet surface on a second member to permit rotational adjustment of the second member relative to the first member in an orientation to optimally engage and support a bow. The second member has a pair of support arms, one of which has an angled support surface designed to balance the weight of the bow. The support arms of the second member are jacketed with an elastomeric non-slip surface that is preferably made of rubber.

Abstract: The invention relates to an archery bow having a handle with a longitudinal axis and first and second handle ends. The bow also has an upper limb and a lower limb extending generally in a direction along the longitudinal axis. Each limb has first and second edges defining a limb width, a limb thickness, a proximal end, a distal end, and a working region between the proximal and distal ends of each limb. The first and second handle ends are attached to each limb at the respective proximal end of each limb. The proximal end of each limb has a proximal width and the distal end of each limb has a distal width. Each limb further has a concave surface extending generally between the first and second edges. Each concave surface has an opening and first and second transition points located at opposing sides of the opening of the concave surface.

Abstract: A three-part, fully adjustable, left-right reversible mount attaches a Red Dot scope, or any scope with Weaver mounts, to a bow for archery. The mount is easy to use, with an approximate installation time of ten minutes, and able to accommodate a large variety of modifications according to the user's needs. It is easy to adjust, lightweight to carry, has no protruding parts to snag on trees or when climbing into tree stands, and is made from very durable materials to last the life of the bow. The mount is meant to work with all types of bows.

Abstract: A high impact bow for firing an elongate arrow is provided. The system includes a high impact bow having a grip member, an upper arm extending outwardly from an upper end portion of the grip member and having a first predetermined length, and a lower arm extending outwardly from a lower end portion of the grip member and having a second predetermined length that is substantially shorter than the first predetermined length of the upper arm to thereby define the upper arm as a longer upper arm and the lower arm as a shorter lower arm. The high impact bow also includes a draw string connected to distal end portions of the longer upper arm and the shorter lower arm.

Abstract: The method of the present invention comprises inserting a moldable slug having a plurality of longitudinally oriented resin impregnated predominantly glass fiber filaments into a bow limb profiling mold. The mold consists of two halves, the first half containing a female cavity and a second half having a matching fitted male section. The cavity receives a pre-determined volume and weight of continuous longitudinal fibrous reinforcement material and plastic resin matrix material. Heat and pressure are applied during initial curing and the uncured end is removed. The slug is then finally cured and the slug is severed to form a right limb portion and a left limb portion.

Abstract: A crossbow (10) includes a riser (12) which is attached to an end of a limb (13) which extends longitudinally away from the riser (12). A pocket (24), having a sidewall (26) with the same peripheral shape of each limb (13), receives a limb (13). The pocket (24) and the limb (13) are configured so as to prevent longitudinal movement between the limb (13) and the pocket (24). One form of such configuration is a keyhole-shaped slot (18) in the limb (13) and a keyhole-shaped slot (31) in the pocket (24).

Abstract: The archery bow hanger provides an archer with the ability to hang his bow at anytime while in the woods, a tree stand, a ground stand, or a hunting blind. The bow is always within reach, even when climbing a tree, and arrows can be notched while the bow is hanging so that the archer is ready to shoot at all times. Use of the archery bow hanger increases the enjoyment of hunting by freeing the archer's hands for other activities such as binocular usage, relaxation, eating, and drinking. By providing an alternative to leaning the bow against a tree or laying it on the ground, this invention keeps the bow free of leaves, dirt, bark, twigs, grass, or mud. The archery bow hangar consists mainly of a hollow metal tube with a bracket on one end and a hook on the other end. The bracket is adaptable for right and left-handed archers and is mounted on the bow by attaching it at the quiver or sight mount screw holes.

Abstract: An archery bow comprising a riser extending between opposing first and second ends. A limb is coupled to each end of the riser. Each limb has a first end for connecting to the riser and a second distal end. A pocket axle pivotally connects the first ends of each limb to one end of the riser. A strut assembly is operatively coupled between each of the limbs and the riser adjacent the pocket axle for selectively pivoting the limbs relative to the riser thereby allowing manual assembly and tuning of the bow by varying the distance between the distal ends of the limbs.

Abstract: A high impact bow for firing an elongate arrow is provided. The system includes a high impact bow having a grip member, an upper arm extending outwardly from an upper end portion of the grip member and having a first predetermined length, and a lower arm extending outwardly from a lower end portion of the grip member and having a second predetermined length that is substantially shorter than the first predetermined length of the upper arm to thereby define the upper arm as a longer upper arm and the lower arm as a shorter lower arm. The high impact bow also includes a draw string connected to distal end portions of the longer upper arm and the shorter lower arm.

Abstract: An archery bow has at least one dampener to reduce noise and vibration of the bow in use. Desirably, at least one dampener, and preferably a plurality of individual dampeners may be disposed in the area of the connection of a limb to a riser or handle portion of the bow to reduce vibrations transferred to the riser by the limb. Additionally, the archery bow preferably has a cam adapted to receive a dampener to reduce the noise and vibration passing between the cam and the limb. Any number of dampeners may be used in combination, or the dampeners may be used separately as desired.

Abstract: A connector apparatus for removably securing an archery bow accessory to an archery bow. The connector apparatus includes a female member removably secured to an archery bow and defines an opening to a first bore that extends along a bore axis. At least one ball bearing is configured within the female member for radial movement relative the bore axis. The at least one ball bearing has a peripheral portion within the first bore. A male member includes a first portion configured for removably securing an archery bow accessory thereon. The male member includes a second portion that is spaced from the first portion and configured for positioning axially past the at least one ball bearing relative the opening with the peripheral portion of the at least one ball bearing biased radially more proximate the bore axis than a periphery defined by the second portion.

Abstract: An archery bow with elastic limbs extending outwardly from the handle, constructed so that portions of these limbs twist around the limb axis to a lower moment of inertia configuration during the draw, storing additional torsional strain energy and also altering the force-draw characteristic of the bow in a favorable way.

Abstract: An archery bow may be pre-loaded by methods and mechanisms that employ a piston in a hollow cylindrical tube to compress a gas or spring inside the tube so as to store the energy needed to move a bow string to a pre-loaded position when the stored energy is released.

Abstract: An archery training device includes a support frame and a bow positioning mechanism attached to the support frame. The bow positioning mechanism includes an attachment member to attach an archery bow to the bow positioning member. The bow positioning member enables an archer to take aim with the archery bow to target the bow (and thereby an arrow) in generally any direction while assisting the archer to stabilize the bow.

Abstract: An arrow for a bow or crossbow whose point is fitted with a capsule that can be pushed on before shooting. When the arrow is pulled out of a solid object, the capsule remains stuck in the object so that the arrow can be reused again undamaged. A hemispherical shaped flight stabilizer as viewed from the front is mounted on the forward area of a hunting point. During flight, the influence of side winds on the arrow is eliminated and thus an accurate shot is always made possible. The flight stabilizer consists of a material that can be easily destroyed when it strikes the target and is preferably in the form of a sphere that can have indentations on its surface. The shaft of a crossbow dr bow is fitted with members easily reached by the shooter, so that the point of is the arrow can be inserted exactly into the center of the spherical flight stabilizer.

Abstract: A dampening device for an archery bow, the dampening device absorbing vibrational energy as the limbs of the bow return to a rest position from a drawn position, the dampening device comprising at least one counterweight mounted to a resilient member. The resilient member mounted to a dampening device mounting region located on a portion of the bow or bow accessory.

Abstract: A compound or recurve bow has split limbs mounted to limb pockets which are on pivots connected to a handle riser wherein the riser provides an arrow slot between the upper limbs so the arrow is launched from between the upper limbs. The result is an effective compound or recurve archery bow which is more compact and comparatively lighter than heretofore known.

Abstract: A bow includes a riser and a pair of limbs attached to the support member and riser with a reed assembly including a string strip. The limbs are attached to rear of the riser. The bow may also include a string guide attached to the support member or support portion of the riser.

Abstract: A connector for adjustably mounting a limb of a compound archery bow to a riser of the bow has a connector, a first washer with a sliding surface and a guide surface complementary to and received against the sliding surface and permitting the first washer to pivot in substantially any direction relative to the connector. In assembly, a threaded shank of the connector is received in a threaded blind bore in the riser and a head of the connector traps the first washer against the limb. The connector may be loosened or backed out of the riser to permit adjustment of the orientation of the limb relative to t he riser to thereby adjust the draw weight of the bow. As the orientation of the limb is changed, the orientation of the first washer relative to the connector is likewise changed without changing the orientation of the connector to limit the bending or lateral forces applied to the connector and prevent it from being sheared or otherwise failing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a limb of an archery bow for eliminating problems involved in a conventional limb having a flat strip structure exhibiting an insufficient stability and an insufficient shooting speed. The disclosed limb includes wood layers, carbon layers, and fiber glass layers and has a concave or convex arc-shaped cross-sectional structure outwardly or inwardly gently bent in a longitudinal direction.

Abstract: An improved take-down archery bow is provided which is easy to assemble and disassemble and which has minimal parts. The invention is a take-down archery bow which comprises a first limb and a second limb. The first limb comprises a first abutment surface, a first outer extent with a first string connection point at the first outer extent and a first plug. The second limb comprises a second abutment surface, a second outer extent with a second string connection point at the second outer extent, and a second plug. A keeper is provided which comprises an elongated face shaft, a first leg shaft attached to one end of the elongated face shaft and a second leg shaft attached to the elongated face shaft opposite to the first leg shaft. The first leg shaft is received by the first plug and the second leg shaft is received by the second plug to prohibit separation of the two limbs.

Abstract: A dampening device for an archery bow, the dampening device absorbing vibrational energy as the limbs of the bow return to a rest position from a drawn position, the dampening device comprising at least one counterweight mounted to a resilient member. The resilient member mounted to a dampening device mounting region located on the handle, riser or limbs of the bow.

Abstract: A foldable archery bow has a center section and two flexible arms extending in substantially opposite directions, describing a bow plane, and a separation interface disposed in the center section and positioned to allow the bow to be separated into two separate sections. At least one latching connector is attached to a first point on one of the flexible arms, and is adapted, when the flexible arm to which it is attached is substantially flexed, to latch at a second point on the same side of the separation interface as the first point. By drawing the bow, which flexes the flexible arms, and latching the latching connector, all tension is released from the bow string or strings, and all forces thereby removed from the separation interface. The separation interface, normally fastened in a closed position, may then be unfastened and separated, allowing the bow to divide into the two separate sections forming a smaller package than in the assembled aspect.

Abstract: A bow limb mounting system for adjustably mounting a limb inner end of a bow limb to a riser mounting surface of a bow riser of an archery bow, with the limb inner end pivoting relative to the bow riser about a limb pivot axis. The pivot movement is produced by an adjustable strut assembly which varies an attachment angle between the limb inner end and the riser mounting surface, while restraining lateral movement between the two. The adjustable strut assembly has upper head and neck portions which connect to the limb inner end in a close toleranced manner, and an alignment block portion below the neck portion which is slidably and matingly seated in a cavity located below the mounting surface also in a close toleranced manner. A bolt extends through a central hole formed by the head, neck and alignment block portions and connects to a pivot pin, such that adjusting the bolt changes the distance between the limb inner end and the pivot pin to thereby change the attachment angle.

Abstract: The invention is a compound bow with a stabilizing pin affixed to the base of the sight window of the bow at an angle less than 90° with reference to the horizontal lie of the base of the sight window in combination with a porous arrow marked by the presence therein of a through hole in proximity to the tip of the arrow that is amenable upon a pivotable arrow rest component of the bow to being engaged and held statically by the stabilizing pin upon near full extension by an archer of the bowstring of the bow.