Abstract: A compound bow includes a frame assembly, a force compounding system, and a draw string guide system. The frame assembly includes at least one riser. The force compounding system is supported by the frame assembly and includes a first string guide connected to the frame assembly and a second string guide connected to the frame assembly. The draw string guide system is supported by the frame assembly and includes a third string guide connected to the frame assembly and a fourth string guide connected to the frame assembly.

Abstract: A bow apparatus comprising a bow having first and second tips, a string which is attached between the first and second tips, and a shaft having a first shaft end and a second shaft end. The first shaft end is secured proximate the midpoint of the string. The shaft passes through a shaft stabilizer. The second shaft end has a golf ball holder. The bow apparatus is used to play a new modified version of archery golf by holding a golf ball with the golf ball holder. The user pulls the shaft to tension the string, aims the shaft towards the cup target, and then releases the shaft to project the golf ball towards the cup target. The bow apparatus further comprises a putter block for hitting the golf ball into the cup target once the golf ball is close to the cup target and on the green.

Abstract: A riser for an archery bow is formed from a fibrous composite material, the matrix of which may be a high heat distortion thermoplastic polymer, a very high heat distortion thermoplastic polymer, or a combination thereof. The riser may incorporate a spine formed from a different polymer or composite than the rest of the riser, or from metal. A method for producing a riser for an archery bow includes the steps of introducing a polymeric composite into a mold from a first end of said mold to facilitate a particular orientation of components of said polymeric composite, molding the polymeric composite to produce a billet that approximates a net shape of the riser, and then machining the billet to the final shape of the riser.

Abstract: A bow-and-arrow set includes a bow, a buffer, a string and an arrow. The bow includes a pipe inserted through an aperture defined therein. The buffer is located in the pipe. The string is tied to the bow. The arrow includes a pile, a pile and a body formed between the pile and the butt. The pile is movable in the pipe while the butt is movable against the string so that the string can shoot the arrow and move the pile within the pipe on releasing of the butt. The buffer can encounter and buffer the pile.

Abstract: An arrow rest that drops away or otherwise moves away from a discharging shaft of an arrow or another projectile. An arrow holder is operable between two support positions and a launch position. A support force is used to keep or maintain the arrow holder in the support position. A movement force can be transferred to the arrow holder for overcoming the support force and moving the arrow rest into a launch position, away from a discharging arrow shaft and the corresponding fletching.

Abstract: An arrow rest that contains the arrow shaft before, during, and after the shot. To give the archer a precise, accurate shot, pull-away support fingers 120 degrees apart move in a self centering radial motion towards the center of the arrow shaft when the archer draws the bow to full draw and simultaneously pull away from the arrow shaft in a simultaneous radial motion to give complete clearance to the arrow shaft and its vanes or fletching once released from full draw.

Abstract: An archery bow having a riser, a pair of flexible limbs extending from the riser, with each limb having a rotating member on an axel secured to the end thereof. At least one of the rotating members is a cam having a module secured thereto. The module is positionable with respect to the cam by translational movement and is also positionable on the cam with an opposite face against the cam to selectively provide a desired draw length.

Abstract: A novel embodiment of a crossbow (10) includes an elongated draw length and a rifle-type stock (134) with a tubular barrel (106) designed to shoot standard three-fletch arrows (120) with a three-blade hunting tip. When the main string (105) of the crossbow (10) is fully drawn and cocked, the string compression levers (110) that are pivoted so that the pulleys (113) on levers (110) engage the string (105) and deflect the string (105) toward the barrel (106) until the string compression levers 110 rest against the side of the barrel (106). The crossbow (10) has a draw length significantly longer than the draw length of a conventional crossbow of the same overall size, thereby providing a larger power stroke with less draw weight.

Abstract: An archery arrow carries a light transmitting nock plus a light assembly, which comprises a light source positioned so that the light source is visible through the nock, a switch having normally open electrical contacts, and closable upon momentary contact with a magnetic field, and circuitry interconnecting a battery, the switch, and the light source for permitting illumination of the light source when the magnetic field is sensed. By this invention, the light assembly may be free of a housing and occupies a first bore of the nock and a second bore of the arrow shaft rearward end. A unique system for retaining a battery and protecting against high G force, plus a focused beam LED are other optional, advantageous features.

Abstract: Fall away arrow rests for archery bows. The rests have an arm with an arrow-supporting feature and an arm-associated axle which pivots the arm to displace the arrow-supporting feature between a first, arrow-loading position and a second, more elevated, arrow-launching position. The arrow support arm can be adjusted vertically, laterally, and in fore-and-aft directions relative to a riser or other rigid bow component on which the rest is mounted. Radial arms rotatable with the axle and connectable to a buss cable or cable slide by a flexible link rotate the arm to elevate the arrow-supporting feature to its arrow-launching when the bow is drawn and offer further adjustment of the arrow rest operation. A coil spring installed in an axle housing returns the arrow-supporting feature to its first, loading position concomitantly with arrow launch, moving the support out of the path the arrow travels as it leaves the bow.

Abstract: A crossbow may include a main beam; a compound bow assembly mounted to the main beam; and, a trigger mechanism mounted to the main beam for use in holding a bowstring in a cocked position. The crossbow may include wheels at opposite ends of the bow that operatively receive the bowstring. The wheels may be separated by a wheel distance (WD) when the crossbow is in an un-cocked position. The crossbow may also have a power stroke distance (PD) and the ratio WD/PD may be less than 2.0.

Abstract: An arrow rest mountable to an archery bow for supporting an archery arrow with respect to the archery bow. The arrow rest includes a sensor that senses a first movement of the archery arrow with respect to the archery bow and/or a second movement of the archery bow, and transmits a signal upon sensing the first movement and/or the second movement. A signal processor in communication with the sensor receives the signal and moves the arrow rest in response to the received signal.

Abstract: The arrow rotation device of the present invention substantially reduces the described disadvantages of prior art arrow rotation systems by inducing a rotation on the arrow shaft prior to leaving the bow and entering free flight. It is an object of the present invention to provide a means for inducing a rotational velocity about the longitudinal axis of an arrow as it travels through the bow over the releasing range. It is another object of this invention to provide an arrow rotating system that can be used with existing archery bows with minimal modifications or available as a factory option (OE). It is a further object of the present invention to provide a means for mechanically inducing a rotational velocity about the longitudinal axis of an arrow through a constant or a variable rotational acceleration to achieve a desired rotational velocity prior to separation of an arrow from the bow.

Abstract: A hunting arrow rest frame, in a generally cylindrical configuration, has spaced threaded apertures in the frame at equally spaced angles from the vertical centerline of the frame. Each pin of a pair of pins is formed with threads for being adjustably received within a threaded aperture of the frame. The pins have exterior ends exterior of the frame and interior ends interior of the frame. The interior ends are closely spaced with respect to each other at a distance less than the diameter of an arrow shaft to support the arrow shaft during operation and use. The frame is coupled to a bow.

Abstract: A novel handheld compound archery bow (100) includes a riser (102) with a keyhole, an arrow rest assembly (150) extending through the keyhole, a bowstring (130), and a grip (106). A sabot (300) including top and bottom halves (301 & 302) each having three slots (310, 311 & 312) for holding two darts (200), such that a total of twelve darts may be loaded into the sabot. The top and bottom halves (301 & 302) once loaded with darts (200) are held together by rubber O-rings (380 & 381). The sabot (300) has a rectangular cross section and inserts into a corresponding rectangular opening in the muzzle end (152) of the arrow rest assembly (150). When shot from the novel handheld compound archery bow (100), the top and bottom halves (301 & 302) of the sabot (300) separate allowing the twelve darts (200) to continue unimpeded in flight toward a target. The twelve darts (200) disperse in an expanding pattern as they travel toward the target.

Abstract: An archer's silent running roller guide is taught. The roller guide Is rendered silent by providing a v-shaped arrow guide wherein the v-shape is formed by the outer perimeters of two low inertia silent running roller bearings with a sound-muffling material wrapping the outer perimeter of the bearings. The v-shaped guide acting in cooperation with a coil spring serves to respond to the forces of displacement present at the instant the arrow is launched and to return the guide to its original position after the arrow is gone.

Abstract: An arrow launching apparatus is provided for attachment to a bow handle and includes launcher-to-bow-handle attachment assembly connected to the bow handle. A launcher assembly is connected to the launcher-to-bow-handle attachment assembly. The launcher assembly includes a guide member assembly and a carriage block supported on the guide member assembly, and the carriage block rides along the guide member assembly. The carriage block includes a bow-string-reception channel for receiving a bow string. Carriage block hold and release assembly are supported on the guide member assembly and provide for selectively preventing or permitting travel of the carriage block along the guide member assembly. Use of the apparatus permits a user to use both hands when aiming and shooting an arrow. The apparatus also permits use of shorter-than-conventional-length arrows.

Abstract: An arrow support for supporting an arrow in an archery bow. The arrow support provides a simple, compact, lightweight and non-bulky apparatus that corrects distortion induced in the arrow upon its release by the archer. Single screws provide secure, non-rotating connections where adjustments are to be made. A planar ring has locking apparatus extending through the ring to lock support members in place using a single adjustment. The planar ring has a scalloped inner surface, accommodating a range of fletches, with a minimal outside diameter of the ring. Silencers are provided on at least some of the support members to suppress sounds as an arrow is drawn into a shooting position.

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: An arrow rest for bowfishing which is comprised of a frame (3) which is a piece of ⅛ inch stainless steel rod with a 90 degree bend in the center and two 45 degree bends to form a symmetrical triangle with 1{fraction (1/16)} inch distances between bends. The joined ends at the center of the hypotenuse of the triangle form a frame joint (4) which is placed on the end of a stud (6), which is stainless steel {fraction (5/16)} inch fine threads ½ inch long, in such a manner that a frame (3) is parallel and the hypotenuse is perpendicular with the elongation of a stud (6). A frame (3) has a weld (5) securing it in said position. A setscrew (8) is installed into a modern archery bow (2) from the opposite side of a bowfishing arrow rest (1) so as to lock in place. With another embodiment of this invention, a frame (3) is placed and welded on the end of a stud (6a), which is stainless steel {fraction (5/16)} inch fine thread 1½ inch long, in the same manner as above.