Abstract: Provided are devices for determining the correct aiming point of a low velocity projectile and methods and systems for using the devices.

Abstract: A reflective sighting device includes a reflective sight component having a reflective surface for facing a user and a light source arranged for projecting a reflected image onto the reflective sight component for view by the user along a line of sight. A first focal plane of the reflected image is closer to the reflective sight component than a second focal plane of a distant target, so that movement of the reflected image is minimized as perceived by a viewer when the reflective sighting device is subjected to small unwanted movement.

Abstract: An illuminated sighting device for an archery bow includes a bracket member for mounting to an archery bow, a frame portion with a sight window adapted for connection to the bracket member, and a first set of optical fibers connected to the plurality of sight pins. Each optical fiber has a distal end forming an illuminated sight dot coincident with its respective sight pin. A plurality of elongate light collectors, in the form of a second set of fluorescent-doped optical fibers, are optically coupled to the first set of optical fibers via a retaining member that is removably connected to one of the bracket member, frame portion and sight pins such that one or more of the light collectors can be removed and replaced independently of the first set of optical fibers.

Abstract: A sighting device for a bow that includes a support assembly adapted to attach to the bow. A bezel assembly is attached to the support assembly. The bezel assembly includes a micro-adjust with a lead screw located adjacent to a bezel opening. A plurality of pin carriers each include a slider selectively moveable between an engaged position coupled to the lead screw and a disengaged position. As a result, each pin carrier is adapted to be selectively and independently displaced or not displaced by rotation of the micro-adjust. A plurality of sight pins are coupled to the pin carriers. Each sight pin includes a sight point at a distal end located in the bezel opening and a proximal end coupled to one of the pin carriers. The sight points are adapted to align the bow with a target viewed through the bezel opening.

Abstract: A bow sighting improvement device employing fiber optic elements and using an electro-mechanical control to illuminate one pin only and to provide a leveling control function to the optic system. The device is secured to the archery bow and fiber optic bow sight. It is comprised of a revolver device with a power source, light source and a control system with features; a means to attach the revolver to an optical bow sight that sight having at least two fiber optic sight tips powered each by a fiber strand; a means to attach the revolver device to an archery bow wherein the control system may singularly power one fiber optic strand and light one sight tip and wherein the intensity of the lighting of the tip may be controlled; a tilt/torque switch assembly; and a means for connecting the tilt switch assembly to the revolver control system.

Abstract: A bow sight with light gathering point shaped pins with illuminated yardage indicia. The point shaped pins are individually adjustable with both gross set point adjustments and micro set point adjustments. The sight pins are structured as plates stacked within a pin housing supported by an adjustment bracket connecting to a riser mount secured to the bow stock. The light gathering sight and structures provide brighter illumination while retaining a fine resolution point along with illuminated yardage indicators facing towards the archer. Each of the sight pins is grossly adjustable in a vertical orientation and finely adjustable through separate sets of adjustment bolts. The pin housing surrounds the sight pin tips to form a sight window through which the archer may aim the bow. Structures are provided on the external surface of the surrounding pin housing to support Picatinny Rails for accessory attachments.

Abstract: A sighting system, having front and rear sights, for a shooting device, such as an archery bow, cross bow or a firearm. The front sight includes at least one sighting element. The rear sight includes a rear sight frame that has a lens located therein. At least one sighting aperture is defined on the lens such that the aperture may be aligned with the sighting element of the front sight during aiming of the shooting device.

Abstract: A rear sight for a bow comprising a sighting window including a frame and a magnification and clarification lens disposed within the frame. The lens is for magnifying and clarifying an archer's view of a target and of a sighting pin of a front sight. The sighting window further includes a V-shaped sight guide disposed on the lens, wherein the V-shaped sight guide includes two opposing legs that are connected to define a V-notch between the legs. The V-shaped sight guide is configured to insure that the archer is “in form” when aiming the bow at the target. Furthermore, the sighting window includes at least one pair of alignment dots disposed in distal end portions of the legs, wherein the alignment dots are configured to provide the archer with reverence points to which the archer can align a head of the sighting pin when aiming the bow at the target.

Abstract: A targeting system for a bow is disclosed. A laser rangefinder is offset from a designated pin on the bow sight such that a theoretical line of sight for the designated pin intersects with a rangefinder laser beam emitted by the laser rangefinder at a preset distance. An adjustment mechanism is provided that permits the position of the laser rangefinder relative to the bow to be adjusted such that the rangefinder laser beam and a user's actual line of sight along the designated pin intersect at a target located at the preset distant. The designated pin permits the user to aim the laser rangefinder at a selected target and adjust an elevation of the bow to an angle corresponding at least approximately to a range to the selected target displayed by the laser rangefinder. In one embodiment, the rangefinder laser and the bow sight form a unitary bow sight assembly.

Abstract: An archery sight for a bow for shooting arrows is disclosed. The user sight portion is disposed and configured to promote user eye contact with a target in the event of a bow string stretching and/or twisting. The sight is detachably secured to an external portion of a bow string, such that a center of gravity of the sight is aligned with the bow string. The sight minimizes bow string wobble after shooting an arrow. The sight allows the user to adjust forward and rear sight members of an archery bow in cooperation with the sight for increased accuracy.

Abstract: Described herein are technologies related to a weapon-mounted scope to facilitate an aiming of a projectile (e.g., bullet, arrow, etc.) towards an intended target.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are a rearward-mounted bow sight for use with a bow, such as a compound bow, a bow having a rearward-mounted sight, and a method for mounting a bow sight rearwardly of a bow's riser. The bow has a front side facing away from a user of the bow and a rear side closer to the user of the bow while the user is holding the bow in a shooting position. The bow sight includes a front side and a rear side, such that when the sight is mounted on the bow's riser, the front side of the sight housing is facing the user of the bow while the user is holding the bow in the shooting position, and the rear side of the sight housing is facing away from the user of the bow in the shooting position.

Abstract: A selective light assembly for a sighting device associated with an archer bow or the like has a plurality of light collectors, such as optical fibers, that serve as sight points. An artificial light source is adapted for projecting radiant energy in a direction toward the light collectors and a base member is operatively associated with the light source. The base member has at least one window adapted for alignment with at least one of the light collectors. At least one of the light source and base member is adjustable between first and second positions, such that the radiant energy projects through the base member and onto first and second light collectors for selectively illuminating a sight dot associated with one of the light collectors.

Abstract: A bow sight that decouples the shooter's bow cant from elevation adjustments. A segmented support assembly includes a proximal portion and a distal portion. The proximal portion is adapted to attach to the bow. The distal portion is rotatably attached to the proximal portion and adapted to rotate around a Y-axis relative to the proximal portion. A micro-adjust controls the rotational position around the Y-axis of the distal portion relative to the proximal portion. An elevation assembly is attached to the distal portion. A bezel assembly is attached to the elevation assembly. The elevation adjustment moves the bezel assembly along a substantially vertical axis while the bow is held at a bow cant greater than zero. The micro-adjust decouples the shooter's bow cant from operation of the elevation assembly. A windage assembly is optionally located between the elevation assembly and the distal portion.

Abstract: A sight and range finder for a projectile launching device are disclosed. The range finder calculates a range between a target and a projectile launching device, and transmits a signal indicative of the range. The sight visually aligns the target with the projectile launching device. A drive assembly moves an alignment member of the sight, and at least one processor receives the signal and actuates the drive assembly to move the alignment portion a selected distance based on the range.

Abstract: An archery sight assembly for aiming bows including, without limitation, compound bows. An adjustable mounting bracket connects the archery sight assembly to a bow and permits position adjustment of a sight window relative to the bow. At least two rigid optical sight pins are visible through the sight window. A length of fiber optic cable extends from the tip of a first optical sight pin, through a transparent housing, and attaches to the tip of a second optical sight pin. The optical sight pins have an offset angle to provide a gap between the pins, thereby improving the archer's field of vision.

Abstract: A bow sight with at least one sight pin mounted to a frame assembly. At least one optical fiber is attached to the sight pin. The optical fiber is exposed to gather ambient light and to transmit light to a sight point located within the frame assembly. The eye alignment assembly includes an optical structure mounted to the frame assembly including a sight point of an optical fiber located near a proximal end of the optical structure and a lens with alignment indicia located at a distal end of the optical structure. An adjustment system permits the optical structure to be reoriented relative to the frame assembly. The eye alignment assembly provides an indication of orientation of the shooter relative to the bow in at least two degrees of freedom.

Abstract: A bow sight includes a mounting assembly, a sight component, and an adjustment system. The bow sight is mounted to an archery bow with the mounting assembly. The adjustment system couples the sight component to the mounting assembly. The mounting assembly includes at least one support rail and a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket connects to the archery bow and is infinitely adjustable along a length of the at least one support rail to adjust a position of the sight component toward and away from the archery bow.

Abstract: A sight and range finder for a projectile launching device are disclosed. The range finder calculates a range between a target and a projectile launching device, and transmits a signal indicative of the range. The sight visually aligns the target with the projectile launching device. A drive assembly moves an alignment member of the sight, and at least one processor receives the signal and actuates the drive assembly to move the alignment portion a selected distance based on the range.

Abstract: The handgrip is inclined to one side of the bow's lengthwise axis—to the right for a right-handed archer and to the left for a left-handed archer. Thus in the firing position the hand holding the grip has its palm facing towards the ground. The hand grip also has a hemispherical thrust surface which fits into the hollow of the hand, and the arrow is fired from a position above the hand.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present disclosure deal with an archery sight mounted or mountable on an archery bow. The sight incorporates an indicator or adjustment assembly to indicate or control the desired position of one or more additional sight pins based on sighted in positions of two base sight pins.

Abstract: A sight device for aiming an archery bow includes a body, and a fluid conduit assembly coupled to the body and containing a liquid, the level of the liquid in at least a portion of the fluid conduit assembly providing a sight indication for the archery bow.

Abstract: The disclosed subject matter relates to an apparatus that can facilitate archery bow sight tuning by way of a laser light device. The apparatus can be mounted to a riser of a bow by way of a substantially arc-shaped mounting slot or aperture. Thus, the apparatus is not confined to a single configuration based upon a fixed location of mounting screws.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bowfishing method, bowfishing system and laser bowfishing sight for targeting and illuminating an underwater target. The position of the target is compensated for the refraction of light in the practice of the method and sighting in of the system of the present invention. The laser bowfishing sight includes a rotational adjustment for compensating for the refraction of light.

Abstract: A peep sight assembly for an archery bow includes a peep sight housing adapted for connection to a bow string of an archery bow and a plurality of interchangeable peep sight inserts for installation in the peep sight housing. Each peep sight insert has a different aperture size and/or color for accommodating different users and/or shooting conditions. Mutually engageable sloped surfaces on the peep sight housing and the peep sight inserts provide a large contact area for frictionally holding the inserts within the housing. Outer flanges on the peep sight also assist to hold the inserts within the housing.

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: An archery range finder that is mounted to a bow sight. The range finder is manufactured such that there is an individual range finder for each type of game. The huntsman selects the range finder that is predetermined in size such that the predetermined sizes will fit the size of the game that is being hunted. For purposes of using these range finders the devices provide an easy and convenient means by which the range finders can be easily attached to a bow sight and removed from the bow sight.

Abstract: A sight pin for an archery sight comprises a sight pin member having an integrally formed fiber channel. The fiber channel is arranged to hold the optical fiber in a curvilinear arrangement so that light emergent from the fiber is directed in a rearward direction from a sight reference point on the sight pin member. At least a portion the fiber channel comprises rows of depressions formed on opposing transverse surfaces of the sight pin member that overlap to form transverse passages through the sight pin member. An optical fiber in the fiber channel is exposed by the depressions and passages from transverse directions but protected from a forward direction by a forward-facing surface of the sight pin member.

Abstract: An arrow rest for an archery bow includes a frame and a vertical post extending upwardly from the frame so that the frame at least partially encircles the vertical post to form an arrow shaft pass-through. The arrow rest further includes a pair of spring arms, brushes and/or rollers extending generally toward the arrow shaft pass-through.

Abstract: An illuminated sighting device for an archery bow includes a bracket member for mounting to an archery bow, a frame portion with a sight window adapted for connection to the bracket member, and a first set of optical fibers connected to the plurality of sight pins. Each optical fiber has a distal end forming an illuminated sight dot coincident with its respective sight pin. A plurality of elongate light collectors, in the form of a second set of fluorescent-doped optical fibers, are optically coupled to the first set of optical fibers via a retaining member that is removably connected to one of the bracket member, frame portion and sight pins such that one or more of the light collectors can be removed and replaced independently of the first set of optical fibers.

Abstract: Archery bow string dampers and peep sights comprised of a rigid ellipsoidal inner core and an elastomeric outer surface are disclosed.

Abstract: Provided are devices for determining the correct aiming point of a low velocity projectile and methods and systems for using the devices. For example, the devices can be attached to a bow and used to improve accuracy for hunting game.

Abstract: The pendulum crosshair for a weapon sight incorporates a thin, rigid wire pivotally suspended at its upper end to a point at or immediately above the peripheral end point of the fixed vertical crosshair in the reticle of a weapon sight. If the weapon, and thus the sight, is tilted or canted from the vertical when aiming, the pendulum crosshair will misalign with the fixed vertical crosshair in the sight to indicate to the shooter that the weapon is canted. This allows the shooter to correct the cant or tilt of the weapon to avoid the lateral displacement of the shot that would otherwise occur due to lateral displacement of the elevation correction for the sight line.

Abstract: A bow sight automatically corrects and compensates for various dynamically changing aiming, shooting, and/or environmental conditions. The bow sight can perform situation-specific aim evaluations and corrections to correct or compensate for situation-specific shooting and environmental factors, at a given time and on a per-shot basis. The bow sight includes integrated sensor-type devices, such as a range finder, an inclinometer, and an anemometer, which detects values of situation-specific shooting and environmental factors and communicates such detected values with a processor or other control device. The processor uses the situational specific data, as well as bow and arrow performance data, and data from shot calibrations, to calculate precise vertical and horizontal aim compensations required to accurately hit the desired target point.

Abstract: A unit for fastening a bowstring of a throwing device the containing a first pulley mounted with a possibility of rotation about the axis of rotation of the first pulley and having the first and the second peripheral surfaces, the second pulley mounted with a possibility of rotation about the axis of rotation of the second pulley, spaced apart from the axis of rotation of the first pulley and having the first and the second peripheral surfaces, a bowstring for throwing a projectile having one end fixed to the first pulley, and other end fixed to the second pulley so the bowstring for throwing a projectile is, at least, partly wrapping the first peripheral surfaces of the first and the second pulleys, the first tension bowstring having one end fixed to the axis of rotation of the first pulley, and other end fixed to the second pulley so the first tension bowstring is, at least, partly wrapping the second peripheral surface of the second pulley, the second tension bowstring having one end fixed to the axis of r

Abstract: An archery peep sight is disclosed that combines integrally a bowstring dampener and a peep sight.

Abstract: Disclosed is an archery bow sighting device that incorporates a laser range finder, an automatically adjusting sight pin, trigger control and distance indicator. The device incorporates imbedded electronics and a gearing mechanism to adjust a sighting pin based on distance to target and calibrated distance data. The user aims the laser range finder at a designated target for determination of its distance, after which the sight pin is automatically adjusted to account for the distance and is used to aim at the target. To accurately aim the range finder, a peep sight along the length of the bow string is aligned with crosshairs within the range finder while aiming at the intended target. A trigger button along the bow pulses the laser range finder to determine distance, and the sighting pin elevation is updated accordingly by the imbedded electronic circuit and interpolation of preset distances.

Abstract: An archery sight device for selectively illuminating fiber optic range markers calibrated to a specific distance, a selector switch and a range indicator display for accurately aiming and releasing an arrow at a designated target. The sight device comprises a housing that attaches between the upper and lower limb of an archery bow, and provides a sight window with a plurality of fiber optic pins with illuminating tips. A selective pin or set of pins is illuminated at a time, corresponding to a distance indicated by a digital display for the user to reference. A selector switch extending from the device and attached to the bow allows the user to cycle through pre-calibrated distances for a specific bow, while a range finder device may be incorporated to accurately measure the distance to a target and adjust the display and chosen illuminated pin as required.

Abstract: A distance indicating mechanism can be used in combination with a bow sight to quickly determine distances to targets from an elevated position. The distance indicating mechanism has a generally circular, fluid-filled tubular device with one or more adjustable indicators located thereon. The indicators are positionable to correspond with the fluid level in the tubular device to indicate the orientation of the mechanism when aiming at a known distance. Each indicator generally corresponds to a sight pin of a bow site that indicates a corresponding linear distance for which an arrow will be at a desired vertical position when shot by a bow operator.

Abstract: A sight is provided and may include a housing having a first end, a second end, and an opening extending along a longitudinal axis between the first end and the second end. The sight may also include an optical fiber supported by the housing and a sighting pin having an aiming point extending into the opening of the housing and receiving light from the optical fiber to illuminate the aiming point. The sighting pin may include a longitudinal axis disposed substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the opening.

Abstract: A sighting system for use on an archery bow includes a sighting pin defining a front focus point and a plurality of contact knocks coupled to the bow string. An archer adjusts the distance of a shot by positioning a reference feature relative to a contact knock while placing the sighting pin on a target. A range finder for determining a distance to the target includes a sighting pin having a focus point and first and second yardage bars on opposite sides of the sighting pin. The first and second yardage bars are configured to be located relative to known features of the target at certain distances from the target.

Abstract: A laser beam generating module capable of projecting a series of concentric circles of light is connected to the frame of a firearm in substantial alignment with the gun barrel. The laser beam can be actuated on demand, and the resultant pattern will be projected onto the target. Due to the intrinsic fan angle of the spatially projected beams, the circles displayed on the target will appear to be spaced further apart when the target is further away, and appear to be spaced closer when the target is nearer. By selecting a suitable laser fan angle, it is possible to get an immediate visual indication of the approximate range to the target increasing the potential accuracy.

Abstract: A sighting device for a weapon has a light gathering fiber optic that projects an image onto a partially reflective optical lens which reflects the image back to the shooter. The lens has a reticle to allow the shooter to align the image on the lens and sight the device onto the target.

Abstract: A method for mounting an electrical device to plurality of weapons includes attaching a universal mounting member having a head to the electrical device and receiving the head into a first track of first weapon mount to from a first mated coupling. The method further includes inserting a screw through the first track and into the head to secure the mated coupling.

Abstract: An exterior surface has a vertical mid-plane and a horizontal aperture there through. An annular recess is provided at the vertical mid-plane. The exterior surface has planar end faces parallel with each other. The horizontal aperture has opposed frusto-conical surfaces with a central axis. The frusto-conical surfaces have interior edges at the vertical mid-plane and exterior edges at the planar end faces. The exterior edges are larger than the interior edges. Coupling grooves extend to opposite sides of the recess. The coupling grooves have a generally semi-circular configuration. The grooves are parallel with each other at an angle with respect to the central axis. The grooves have midpoints spanning the central axis. The coupling grooves are adapted to receive separated strands of draw string.

Abstract: An optical sighting system for use with a targeting device. The optical sighting system includes a structural member, a first sighting member, and a second sighting member. The first sighting member is connected to the structural member. The second sighting member is configured for optical alignment with the first sighting member to thereby orient the targeting device. The second sighting member has a weighted element that orients the second sighting member substantially independently of the structural member.

Abstract: A unitary, bow string-supported, peepsight for archery comprises a solid block having a central sighting opening. The bow string, which is aligned with the center of the sight opening extends through a slot in the block, the slot comprising first and second slot portions in a first face of the block, and a third slot portion in an opposite face of the block, the third slot portion being between the first and second slot portions with reference to the length of the slot. Tension in the string causes the string to tighten against the slot walls, thereby firmly securing the block to the string.

Abstract: An archery sight can include a scope with a Venturi-like inner opening, smaller in diameter at a narrow position and increasing in diameter toward each end, to provide a circular field of view through a range of off-axis angles. Archery sights with pins, such as extending into a scope, can include sight pin components that include bodies, tube-like parts extending to sight pin ends, optical fibers in the bodies and tube-like parts, and flexible, light-transmissive tubing that engages the bodies and surrounds the fibers along most of their exterior length. Each tube-like part can be attached to its body by inserting it into a portion of the body that surrounds it and then bending the portion of the body to produce one or more bends or kinks but without reducing inside diameter, so that a fiber can then be threaded through the tube-like part.

Abstract: An archery sight can include a scope with a Venturi-like inner opening, smaller in diameter at a narrow position and increasing in diameter toward each end, to provide a circular field of view through a range of off-axis angles. Archery sights with pins, such as extending into a scope, can include sight pin components that include bodies, tube-like parts extending to sight pin ends, optical fibers in the bodies and tube-like parts, and flexible, light-transmissive tubing that engages the bodies and surrounds the fibers along most of their exterior length. Each tube-like part can be attached to its body by inserting it into a portion of the body that surrounds it and then bending the portion of the body to produce one or more bends or kinks but without reducing inside diameter, so that a fiber can then be threaded through the tube-like part.

Abstract: A sight and range finder for a projectile launching device are disclosed. The range finder calculates a range between a target and a projectile launching device, and transmits a signal indicative of the range. The sight visually aligns the target with the projectile launching device. A drive assembly moves an alignment member of the sight, and at least one processor receives the signal and actuates the drive assembly to move the alignment portion a selected distance based on the range.