Abstract: An archery bow with a riser including a mount in an upper wall of a sight window of the riser may allow for a novel manner of mounting an archery accessory. Placement of the mount within a centerline plane of the riser may maintain the weight of the archery accessory along a center of the bow, thereby reducing or eliminating asymmetrically weighted bows or the need for an additional stabilizer to balance the weight of the archery accessory. Positioning the mount in the upper wall of the sight window additionally allows for coordination of the position of a secondary accessory, such as a sight, a light, or a camera, in addition to mounting an arrow rest, such as in a lower wall of the sight window, while maintaining the centralized weight advantages noted above.

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: A compact slingbow/quiver combination including first and second arms joined by a generally central cross piece. Slingbow arms are interconnected by at least one latex band for projecting arrows. Central cross piece includes an internal centerfire aperture for receiving arrows for launching. A rest and guide element with pliable bristles is secured within the centerfire aperture to support arrows without damage to fletching. The band includes an intermediate nocking segment adjustably positioned at the centerfire aperture to engage arrow nocks. Slingbow arms include internal storage chambers. At least one chamber is configured as a quiver for arrow storage; other chamber(s) may store other items for the archer. The central cross piece projects rearwardly of the slingbow where it (1) receives an arrow for launch and (2) absorbs band impact thus avoiding wrist slap. Slingbow arms and central cross piece may be conveniently and inexpensively constructed from detachable polyvinylchloride conduit elements.

Abstract: A detachable quiver mount assembly comprises a bow mounting portion connectable to an archery bow and a quiver mounting portion releasably connectable to the bow mounting portion. At least one of the mounting portions includes at least one magnet for attracting and holding the other of the mounting portions.

Abstract: A crossbow (1) comprises ? stock (2) having a detachable, pre-stru?g prod (10), with the stock (2) including a recess (20) for receiving the pre-strung prod (10), a latch (24) pivotally attached to the stock (2) adjacent the recess (20) for capturing the pre-strung prod (10) within the recess (20), and a fastener (22) for securing the pre-strung prod (10) to the stock (2).

Abstract: A support tube is attachable via a bracket to the riser of an archery bow, the support tube being bored to accept the diameter of a sheath tube of a telescoping leg, and the sheath tube of the telescoping leg having a connection means for a cap to secure it in said support tube. The telescoping leg is optional, having lockable segments and a removable foot to provide secure footing on a variety of surfaces. The quiver portion of the apparatus is also optional and comprises an upper hood portion and a lower notched plate, both attachable to the support tube, together or separately. Methods for assembly and use are provided.

Abstract: An arrow quiver for carrying arrows is provided. Each arrow has a blade end, a feather end, and an elongated shaft between the blade end and the feather end with the blade end having a tip and blade edges. The arrow quiver comprises a cross member having a first end and a second end. A gripping mechanism is secured to the first end of the cross member with the gripping mechanism substantially surrounding and releasably gripping the elongated shaft only between the blade end and the feather end. A blade hood is secured to the second end of the cross member for forming a blade receiving pocket with the blade hood having a base, a cover and the cover movable from the base, and the blade receiving pocket being open on at least one side. A magnetic plate is positioned within the blade hood and mounted to the base with at least a portion of the blade edges being held by the magnetic plate.

Abstract: An assembly is disclosed, which may include at least one latch element having at least one retaining wall comprising a tapered surface. Further, the assembly may include at least one base element having at least one tapered side surface configured to couple to a respective tapered surface of the at least one retaining wall. Optionally, the latch element may include at least two retaining walls and the base element may include at least two tapered side surfaces. A movable locking element may be configured to be selectively positioned at a first position to couple the at least one base element to the at least one latch element and at least a second position to decouple the at least one base element and the at least one latch element. An archery system including such an assembly is disclosed as well as a method of coupling a base element to a latch element. Adjustable quivers and components are disclosed.

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: An arrow quiver for carrying arrows is provided. The arrow quiver comprises a cross member having a first end and a second end. A gripping mechanism is secured to the first end of the cross member. A blade hood is secured to the second end of the cross member for forming a blade receiving pocket with the blade hood having a base and a cover with the cover movable from the base.

Abstract: A quiver lock assembly includes a quiver lock including a base section that has a rectilinear shape and oppositely disposed end portions laterally spaced from a support member of the bow. The base section is aligned subjacent to the central support member and is provided with juxtaposed recessed notches spaced along the longitudinal length thereof. The recessed notches are sized and shaped for receiving and maintaining the projectiles. The assembly further includes articulated locking arms pivotally connected to the base section. Each locking arm is provided with an arcuate inner edge engageable with the projectiles such that the user may bias one of the locking arms and remove one of the projectiles. The locking arms are formed from non-skid rubber material for maintaining effective contact with the projectiles and are positioned distal to the base section for assisting the user to manipulate the locking arms between open and locked positions.

Abstract: Preferred embodiments of the present invention provide a quiver assembly, bow and method for dampening vibrations. Quiver assemblies useable with the present invention are often of conventional types mounted to various types of archery bows to hold one or more arrows in a convenient, portable location for the archer. These quiver assemblies can be used with various types of compound or recurve bows conventionally known in the industry. In a preferred feature, the present assembly provides one or more dampeners for reducing vibrations imparted to the quiver assembly and the overall bow construct. In a preferred embodiment, one or more dampeners are associated with the frame of the quiver assembly, and preferably are in floating engagement with the frame.

Abstract: A crossbow having an open-top track mounts a protective shield for a loaded arrow. The shield is an upwardly convex elongated cover of sufficient length to substantially overlie the portions of a loaded arrow which are not already covered. The cover has a flat portion that mounts to a bracket on the crossbow. The cover shape spaces the shield from the loaded arrow so as to not affect the flight of the arrow when fired and extends sufficiently forward to cover and protect the tip of the loaded arrow from engagement by external objects to prevent inadvertent dislodgement of the arrow from its loaded position. The cover mounts a quiver atop the cover for storing spare arrows.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided comprising a first device for holding one or more arrows and a second device fixed to the first device for attaching the first device and the one or more arrows to an archery bow. The second device is comprised of a flexible material, which can be wrapped around a trunk of the archery bow to attach the second device and the first device to the archery bow. A second apparatus may be provided which is identical to the first apparatus. The second apparatus may be comprised of a third device which can be used together with the first device for holding one or more arrows; and a fourth device fixed to the third device for attaching the third device and the one or more arrows to an archery bow.

Abstract: A new form of bow-mounted arrow quiver, which will safely and satisfactorily carry a plurality of different kinds of broadhead-tipped arrows, particularly, mechanical broadhead arrows, regardless of shaft size (diameter), while maintaining each different broadhead out of contact with the others contained within the broadhead shield.

Abstract: A relatively simple and lightweight rotatable quiver can be mounted on a bow. The quiver includes a rotatable subassembly including slotted discs mounted on a central rod. The rotatable subassembly is mounted within a stationary subassembly including two spaced apart split rings mounted on a quiver bracket. When slots in the disc are aligned with an opening formed by the distal ends of the split ring, an arrow can be inserted or removed. An O-ring mounted on the disc intersects the slots and urges the arrows radially outward into engagement with the inside surface of the split rings so that the arrows are held tightly in the quiver regardless of the size of the arrow. A lock mechanism and device mounting components can also be mounted on the quiver bracket.

Abstract: A new form of bow-mounted arrow quiver, which will safely and satisfactorily carry a plurality of different kinds of broadhead-tipped arrows, particularly, mechanical broadhead arrows, regardless of shaft size (diameter), while maintaining each different broadhead out of contact with the others contained within the broadhead shield.

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: A quiver has arrow-holding cells, holding arrows, each cell closed along a top wall, a bottom wall, and one or more longitudinal closure sidewalls, as well as having one or more open sides. The cells pivot with respect to each other, on hinges. The quivers have an enclosing configuration, and an open configuration, preferably a plurality of potential open configurations. In open configurations, closure side walls can have free edges adjacent each other, or closure side walls bearing free edges are adjacent each other, or open side walls provide access to arrows about substantially a full circle about the longitudinal axis of the quiver, or the quiver exposes more than 180 degrees of open wall, and/or arrow holders hold the arrows against unintended falling out at any orientation of the quiver.

Abstract: An archery quiver, for holding a broadhead, having a support structure with at least one mounting bore and an insert positionable within each mounting bore. The insert has a plurality of arms which extend radially outward from a center portion of the insert, each arm forming a void for housing a blade of the broadhead. When the broadhead is in an inserted position within the insert, a plurality of areas of an inner surface of the insert preferably contact a portion of at least one of a ferrule of the broadhead and an arrow shaft attached to the broadhead to securely center the broadhead within the insert.