Abstract: The present invention relates to bow rests which are portable, lightweight and easily adjustable. The bow rests of the present invention generally comprise a plate wherein an opening is formed in a first end section of the plate and the second end section of the plate is bent such that an angle is formed between the plane of the first end section and the plane formed by the second end section. A mount, which is configured to be fixed to a bow is pivotally attached to the second end section. The opening is adapted and configured such that a shaft such as, for example, walking/wading sticks, staffs, canes and tree limbs can be inserted through the opening and the height of the bow rest above a surface can be quickly and easily adjusted. The bow rest is adapted and configured such that the weight of a bow is transferred to the bow rest and shaft thereby improving the accuracy of a sportsman shooting the bow.

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: A traveling bowstring vibration dampener for use in a compound bow is moveable in response to the draw and release of the bowstring.

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 traveling bowstring vibration dampener for use in a compound bow is moveable in response to the draw and release of the bowstring.

Abstract: An enhancer assembly for connection to a compound bow by means of a bracket that mounts the enhancer assembly to the compound bow at a position proximate to the cables in a position off-set from the bowstring to retain the cables from being in the path of the bowstring. The enhancer assembly comprises an enhancer composed of a non-metal material and at least one cable guide connected to one end of the enhancer for slidably receiving the cables, whereby the enhancer reduces the amount of shock and noise produced upon release of the drawn bowstring to propel an arrow and increase the speed of the arrow.

Abstract: A connector apparatus for removably securing an archery bow accessory to an archery bow. The connector apparatus includes a base that is discrete from the archery bow. The base has a first portion configured for removably securing the archery bow accessory thereon and a second portion spaced from the first portion. The second portion defines a stem that extends axially from the second portion. The stem terminates to define at least one projection extending laterally and generally perpendicularly relative the stem axis. The projection is spaced from the second portion of the base. The invention further includes a discrete body to be removably secured to an archery bow. The discrete body defines an outer surface and bore having a peripheral wall extending from the outer surface to a lowermost elevation spaced from the outer surface. A pair of ledges extend laterally inwardly from opposite sides of the peripheral wall, and the pair of ledges are spaced from the lowermost elevation.

Abstract: An archery apparatus for viewing and recording the continuous trajectory of the flight of an arrow released from a complex archery bow that has a vibration damping rod extending therefrom. A movie or video camera is mounted on the distal end of the vibration damping rod. The camera is aligned with the line of sight of the target. The camera records the arrow trajectory after release of the arrow from the bow. The archery bow is operative in either one of two modes: (a) a target shooting mode, or (b) a hunting mode.

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: The present invention provides an improved bowfishing arrow that prevents the bowfishing line from tangling with the bow string during release which can cause the arrow to snap back to cause serious injury. The improved arrow achieves this prevention by including a slide and a stop on the arrow shaft. The bowfishing line is tied to the slide which stays in front of the archer's hand and the arrow rest during drawback. After arrow release, the slide slides back to the stop, which is located close to the rearward end of the arrow. The stop is designed to not touch the arrow rest or the bow handle during release. Because the slide slides back to the rearward end of the arrow during release, the rubbing of the fishing line against the arrow shaft and thus the wear of the fishing line is greatly reduced.

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: A damping mechanism to safely allow an archer to draw and release a bow without an arrow. The bow has one or more conventional attachment mounting holes in the handle provided by a manufacturer for mounting an arrow rest, stabilizer, archery sight or some other accessory. The damping mechanism includes a damping cylinder with a piston rod attached to the bow string and a clamp for mounting the damping cylinder to the bow using one or more of the attachment mounting holes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bow rests which are portable, lightweight and easily adjustable. The bow rests of the present invention generally comprise a plate wherein an opening is formed in a first end section of the plate and the second end section of the plate is bent such that an angle is formed between the plane of the first end section and the plane formed by the second end section. A mount, which is configured to be fixed to a bow is pivotally attached to the second end section. The opening is adapted and configured such that a shaft such as, for example, walking/wading sticks, staffs, canes and tree limbs can be inserted through the opening and the height of the bow rest above a surface can be quickly and easily adjusted. The bow rest is adapted and configured such that the weight of a bow is transferred to the bow rest and shaft thereby improving the accuracy of a sportsman shooting the bow.

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.

Abstract: A compound archery bow having a cable guard comprising a cable saver adjustably mounted on the cable guard for movement to and from the bow string.

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: A stand for an archery bow, preferably for competition comprising two bow arms (1) at their inner ends joined by a stock with a handle (2), at their outer ends (3), joined by at least one bow string (4,5) is described. A longitudinal stabilizer (6) with a relatively small cross section is fastened to the stock or handle, pointing out from the same. The stand is especially characterized in that the stand (8) comprises a joint means (9), fastened to the stabilizer. It holds with elastic load a longitudinal support element (10) in an optional first or second position. The support element is in the first position substantially parallel to the stabilizer (6) and forms in the second position such an angle or to the same, that one bow arm (1), the stabilizer (6) and the support element (10) form a structure with three support points at a substratum.

Abstract: A quickly detachable, modular arrow quiver adapted for mounting to a bow, hip belt, tree stand, or other suitable structure. The quiver typically includes a hood to shield broadheads, and an arrow holder spaced from the hood by a rail. A preferred resilient mount is self-biased to interface along an axis of the rail and hold the quiver in a tool-free, height adjustable position relative to structure on which the mount is installed. The resilient mount and suspended quiver mass act in concert as a vibration dampening system when installed on a bow. The modular quiver may be adjusted for length or appearance by use of different interchangeable rail, arrow holder, or hood components.

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 case for archery equipment includes, interengaging first and second half portions connected for movement between open and closed positions. The first half portion includes a first wall defining a first interior recess and having a first mating rim. The first half portion further includes a plurality of first supports formed in the first wall, and located within the first interior recess. The second half portion includes a second wall defining a second interior recess and having a second mating rim. The second half portion further includes a plurality of second supports formed in the second wall and located within the second interior recess. Each first support has a first longitudinal axis and is aligned along a common first axis which intersects each first longitudinal axis normally within and defining a first common plane.

Abstract: An arrow quiver for retractable-blade and other broadheads includes an arrowhead-receiving housing comprising a cup-shaped member, and a liner inside said housing having a transverse wall portion defining a series of adjacent openings for receiving and retaining a broadhead having a tip, a mid section adjacent the tip, and a plurality of blades adjacent the mid section. The openings have a centrally located recess to receive the tip of the broadhead and a plurality of slot arms extending outwardly from the recess to receive the blades of the broadhead. The recess is configured to contact the tip of the broadhead when the broadhead is inserted into the housing and thereby prevent the blades of the broadhead from undesired contact with the interior of the housing.

Abstract: A bow press for use in stringing or repairing bows, including compound bows, has a riser operated by a winch mechanism. The bow press includes a riser bar for supporting an inclined riser beam having spaced apertures for positioning two handle rollers thereon. Left and right inclined spacer bars each support a limb roller thereon. Each of the handle rollers and limb rollers includes an axle, and two spaced portions defining an inclined groove therebetween. The inclined groove receives a portion of a bow to support the bow during stringing or re-stringing operations. The riser bar is adjustably movable upwards and downwards by operation of a winch. The base member adjustably supports left and right spacer bars. The left and right spacer bars are adjusted along the base member, and secured in position by respective tensioning members. The base member is a table or other support surface. Alternately, the base member is attached to upstanding leg members, which support the bow press upon the floor.

Abstract: A unique low profile archery bow quiver is disclosed wherein a cable guard removably grips a plurality of arrows along their shafts, the heads of the arrows are removably gripped by an arrow head receiver, and the arrows are stored in the quiver in a plane which crosses the longitudinal arrow launching plane of the bow.

Abstract: A hunting bow hanger in the form of a cylindrical shaft of substantially the same length and diameter as a hunting arrow, having self-starting wood screw threads on one end, and a hook that includes a crank portion on the other end. The crank is used to turn the shaft manually to screw the threads into a tree trunk. To prevent bending of the shaft under load, a cable tether is provided that spans from the hook end of the shaft diagonally upward to an anchor higher on the tree trunk. The anchor has self-starting wood screw threads and a crank portion for tool-less threading into the tree trunk. The cable is attached to the hanger shaft near the hook end, and has a free end with a loop that slips over a retention portion of the anchor crank. This provides a sturdy bow hanger that is carried in the quiver in place of one of the arrows.

Abstract: An arrow gripping structure for selectively grasping an arrow shaft is disclosed carried by a bow string release for selectively securing and releasing the string of a bow for firing an arrow therefrom. The arrow gripping structure can be carried by a wide varied of release body structures such as glove style releases, wrist strap releases, and hand-held releases. Also disclosed is a method of pulling arrows from a target by providing a bowstring release with an arrow gripping member, grasping an arrow, and pulling the arrow away from the target, and a method of using a bowstring release to remove arrows from a target.

Abstract: A bow tuning apparatus with a nock travel indicator includes a mounting platform for mounting a compound bow having cam wheels, the mounting platform having first and second deflection measuring gauges on respective first and second sides, to contact the cam wheels for measuring bow deflection as the bow is drawn. An outer frame is mounted to the mounting platform, the outer frame including indicia for measuring bow string travel distance. An inner frame is slidably received in the outer frame, the inner frame having a bow press with rollers to deflect the bow limbs as the inner frame is retracted into the outer frame. A first winch, having a strain gauge, is used to draw the bowstring. A marking pen may be secured to the bowstring, to mark a surface as the bowstring is drawn. A second winch is used to retract the inner frame into the outer frame, to slacken the bowstring.

Abstract: A device and method for protecting the lower limb of an archery bow is disclosed. The device comprises a sheet of flexible material of sufficient size to attach to the lower limb and fold under the lower limb and a fastening mechanism for attaching the device to the bow.

Abstract: The present invention describes a mechanism for assisting an archer in drawing back a bowstring. The bowstring draw assist mechanism includes two interactive components. The first component, a support frame in the form of cable guards and a cross bar, is affixed to the bow, and the second component, a gauntlet, is worn by an archer. The first and second components engage one another and utilize compressed gas to pressurize a cylinder, assisting an archer in drawing the bowstring.

Abstract: An adjustable archery bow stand to support a bow in a vertical position, allowing an effective support system on all types of terrain, including uneven ground; the disclosed invention has at least two legs that extend out from the front of a bow and independently adjust to keep the bow in a vertical position; in one embodiment, the legs are radially mounted to swivels that independently rotate about an axis directed out from the bow; in other embodiments the legs are adjustable in all azimuths, either by forming the legs' upper portions of a bendable material, or by multiple mechanical joints.

Abstract: A rapid connect/disconnect system including a base mount, key pin, beveled washer, nut and mounting stud. This rapid connect/disconnect system can be used to secure two members together in a wide variety of applications where rapid connection and/or disconnection of the two members is desired. The base mount is secured to one member while the key pin, beveled washer, nut and mounting stud are secured to the second member. The nut and the key pin are threaded onto the mounting stud and the beveled washer is inserted onto the mounting stud between the nut and the key pin. A keyed socket is machined into the base mount to receive the mounting stud and key pin. From connection of the system, the key pin on the mounting stud is inserted into the keyed socket and the mounting stud rotated such that the key pin is threaded toward the nut along the length of the mounting stud.

Abstract: The invention comprises an archery bow with a drawlock device adapted for use with an overdraw arrow rest. The device includes an elongated mounting bracket attached at its forward end to the bow's handle, and having intermediate its forward and rearward ends an overdraw arrow rest. The device further includes a draw tube attached to the rearward end of the mounting bracket and a draw rod in telescoping engagement with the draw tube. In a preferred embodiment, the draw tube can be attached to the mounting bracket at a selectable angle to align with the axis of the arrow between nock point and arrow rest after vertical adjustment to a tuned knocking point. The back end of the draw rod supports a bow string mechanical release. A latching device locks and holds the draw rod at a full draw position when the bow string is drawn beyond the full draw position.

Abstract: The archery bow shot cover device may be attached to various types of bows and is used to produce a natural sound for covering up the noise emanating from the bow when an arrow is released from the bow. The archery bow shot cover device includes a housing which is attached to the bow. The housing contains a pull string which is attached to the string of the bow, a retracting system for retracting the pull string back into the housing when an arrow is shot from the bow, and a sound mechanism for producing a natural sound when the pull string is retracted back into the housing.

Abstract: A compound archery bow having an incrementally adjustable cable guard for permitting the cable restrainer and bowstring to be as close as practicable while permitting the free passage of an arrow therebetween. The cable restrainer is mounted on a support arm which is removably fixed to the handle so that the distance between the support arm and the bowstring may be laterally varied.

Abstract: An archery bow stand provides a horizontal slot for loosely receiving the bow adjacent the upper or lower end and a base comprising a pair of legs. The bow is placed in the slot and leaned forwardly so the bow stabilizer contacts the ground. The bow stand is inclined relative to the bow so the slot inclines thereby placing the bow and bow stand in a bind. The bow stand preferably has two legs so the bow, in its supported position, is a stable tripod-like arrangement.

Abstract: A bow-mounted quiver includes a novel bracket and a lightweight, dual-wire frame that renders the quiver adjustable vertically and rotationally relative to the bow to which it is mounted. The quiver includes an arrow keeper that is adapted to hold arrows of various shaft diameters without adjustment. The arrow keeper includes a novel arrow-gripping notch that allows an arrow to be installed and removed silently.

Abstract: A bow arm support stabilizer system for supporting the weight of the bow while aiming and shooting is disclosed. The system has a horizontal connecting shaft with a rear end attached to the riser section of the bow through a single stud received in the threaded bore conventionally formed in the riser section. A pair of clamping arms attached to the horizontal connecting shaft extend rearwardly to locate clamping jaws respectively adjacent side surfaces of the riser section. The clamping arms are pivoted on the horizontal section to urge the jaws into clamping contact with the riser section. A telescopic support rod assembly is pivotally mounted to the front end of the horizontal shaft. The rod assembly includes at least three rods telescopically connected together with internal locking mechanisms between adjacent rod sections to effectively control the length of the rod assembly by rotation of one rod relative to another in a locking direction or reverse rotation in an unlocking direction.

Abstract: The invention provides a portable bow holder which is removably attached to a tree or other vertical support. The device has an arm that is adjustable in length and is capable of rotating horizontally around the point of attachment so that the holder may be aimed in varying directions around the hunter. A bow hook for holding the bow is also adjustable in a vertical plane to allow the hunter to position the bow at the proper height. In a preferred embodiment, the arm of the device automatically retracts out of the hunter's line of vision when the weight of the bow is removed, thereby enhancing the hunter's opportunity to successfully target the prey. Preferably, the rate of retraction of the arm can be adjusted by the hunter by rotating a hydraulic cylinder attached to both the arm and body of the device. The device also requires little movement by the user and therefore promotes a success hunt and hunter safety.

Abstract: A fletching cover for arrows having a flexible body having an exterior surface, a rim forming a main opening which is sized to receive the fletching of an arrow, and a pocket which is in communication with the main opening formed by the rim enabling the flexible body to cover the fletching of the arrow.

Abstract: A instrument and method for measuring archery tackle performance is disclosed. A low power, electronics measurement unit attached onto or mounted internal to a bow in communication with a sensor which detects a signal from an external trigger mechanism mounted onto or internal to an arrow shaft for the purposes of measuring arrow velocity or collecting data indicative of arrow position. The statistical parameters of the collected data may then be used to determine and improve archery tackle performance in any shooting situation.

Abstract: A combination archery bow stabilizer and string tracker having a built-in shock- and vibration-damping system comprising a body portion containing a chamber for holding a spool of tracking string and a chamber housing a temperature-insensitive vibration-damping and shock-absorbing viscoelastic polymer element in which a bow-mounting rod is embedded. The viscoelastic polymer element material is preferably a flexible polyurethane of essentially linear structure, containing unsatisfied hydroxyl groups, and having a compression set of less than 15%, an elongation at break of at least 500%, and a recovery after compression which is delayed by at least 0.7 seconds. The system minimizes the vibration due to shock created by the release of the arrow and by the pay out of the tracking string.

Abstract: An archer's bow rest is used with a support structure and supports an archer's bow. The bow rest includes a cup member and a brace. More particularly, the cup member is connected with the support structure and defines a recess that is adapted to removably receive an end of the archer's bow. In one aspect, the cup member further includes a generally J-shaped member and a ring member. The J-shaped member has a first leg, a bite portion, and a second leg, with the first and second legs extending in the same general direction from the bite portion. In another aspect, the ring member is connected with each of the first and second legs, whereby the ring member, the first leg, the bite portion, and at least a portion of the second leg define the recess. At least one of the ring member and the J-shaped member may be constructed of an elongated pliable member.

Abstract: A compound archery bow equipped with a cable guard can be suspended in front of a seat in an elevated tree stand by a support mechanism attached to the front edge of the seat. The support mechanism includes a mounting bracket attached to the undersurface of the seat, and a support member affixed to the terminal end of the cable guard. The support member has a slide pin adapted for insertion into an open top socket on the mounting bracket, such that the archery bow can be supported in a stable position in front of the hunter. The seated hunter can readily remove the bow from the support mechanism for shooting purposes.

Abstract: A brace for an archery bow is provided which safely keeps the bow in a cocked position for an extended period of time without fatigue. The brace has a front leg, a middle leg, a rear leg. In the cocked position, the brace legs are selectively prevented from pivoting longitudinally by first and second pivot stops. The coordination of the relative angles between the front, middle and rear brace legs provides the brace with stability to withstand the tension of shooting an arrow.

Abstract: A bow-mounted archery quiver having a twin-hood design provides improved noise reduction and balance features. Arrows are held in a vertical position and may be removed in either of two directions relative to the archer. An arrow-holding element is formed from an elastomeric material, preferably a viscoelastic polyurethane elastomer. The quiver is provided with an offset configuration so as not to interfere with operation of the bow. The quiver may be mounted to the side of the handle riser of a bow using a dovetail mounting arrangement. A quick release mechanism allows for positive one-hand push-button release of the quiver from the archery bow.

Abstract: A bow mount includes a support member, a frame member, and two clamping arms. The clamping arms are spaced from each other and extend laterally from the front side of the frame member. A bow is secured in the clamping arms. The frame member is then rotated and tilted with respect to said frame member to determine the level conditions of a bow. An arrow is then attached to the bow string and an arrow stabilizer. The arrow rest is then placed and the sight pins are properly aligned.

Abstract: An archer's bow includes a riser between upper and lower limbs, and secured to limbs with bolt fasteners. A housing contains a spool with flexible webbing wound thereon. A leg extends at an acute angle to the housing and includes an aperture for securement to one of the bolt fasteners. Webbing extends through an opening in the housing and is wound to one side of the riser so as to be maintained clear of the sight window. The webbing automatically retracts when worn by a user to adjust tension in the webbing as a bow is carried while climbing or running. Further, the webbing automatically retracts immediately upon dismount and clears the sight window before even a quick shot can be taken.

Abstract: A take-down type bow has a bow handle formed of forged aluminum alloy, and vibration attenuators are provided between both end portions of the bow handle and bow limbs so as to prevent an archer from vibrations produced in a string at release of an arrow, thereby enhancing a stability of shooting.

Abstract: An accessory (1) for a bow to be used for deflecting the bow and includes a tensioning member (6) that is removably attached to both ends (4, 5) of the bow. A catcher (7) in operative engagement with a cog tooth member (8) is movable into a locking position (SI) with the cog tooth member (8) by a weight (9) when the bow is held in an upright position (I) and is released to be permitted to move relative to the cog tooth member (8) when the bow (2) is held in an opposite upright position and the bow (2) is adapted to be deflected.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for calibrating an archery bow. More specifically, the present invention relates to a device wherein the draw of a bow can be calibrated against the movement of its limbs and pulleys. In its broadest context, the present invention includes a work surface to which both a winch, a bow securing means and first and second side measuring devices are secured. In use, the bow is drawn to its valley. Then through the use of the winch the tension in the cabling is released. In releasing the tension, measurements in the first and second side measuring devices are noted. In this manner the draw of the bow is calibrated against movement of the bow's limbs and pulleys.

Abstract: A portable hunting blind for attachment to an aiming device, such as an archery bow, a firearm, or other hunting device. The portable blind is a camouflage screen supported by a frame of stay rods extending from a central block. The central block has a first set of sockets for receiving the stay rods in an orientation in which the screen is extended and a second set of sockets for receiving the stay rods in an orientation in which the screen is collapsed. The blind is mounted to the bow or other aiming device by a mounting frame that allows the support frame and camouflage screen to be folded out of the way when carrying the aiming device. Alternative mounting frames are shown for a bow, for a firearm, and for a camera.