Abstract: The bow sight of the present invention includes at least one pin that doglegs from one of a multiple set of tracks to align the doglegged pin's head in a common axis with the pin heads of other pins that are positioned in other tracks. Each pin of the bow sight includes an aperture through a pin head that is aligned such that all fiber optic elements received in those apertures align with the archer's line of sight. The pin guard of the bow sight is circular and forms an integral portion of a proper sight picture for an archer.

Abstract: A moving pin archery sight that includes a distance to target indicator/selector mechanism that allows a user to select a distance to target that corresponds with a predicted distance to a target. The distance to target indicator/selector includes a mechanism for generating a slight sound each time the indicator/selector is moved one increment. In one embodiment, the distance to target indicator/selector includes multiple, user selectable scales to allow for a number of different sized incremental distance changes to be made.

Abstract: Apparatus for adjusting the vertical placement of a bow sight on an archery bow is provided with a belt extending over a drive pulley and an idler pulley. A sight mount is secured to the belt for movement therewith between the pulleys and a sight is attached to the sight mount. A sight adjustor lock locks the sight in position by preventing rotation of the drive pulley.

Abstract: A distance indicator that can be used in conjunction with archery sight systems. This distance indicator is used to help determine which sight pin to use when shooting from an elevated position and does not interfere with the archers regular sights when shooting from a flat surface. Our invention is a counter-weighted wheel that rotates on a solid axle. The curved surface of the wheel will receive marks that are relative to given distances that are previously established by the user. As part of the aggregate there is an adjustable pointer that slides up and down on the attachment point which the wheel is mounted. This pointer shall incorporate a setscrew to fix it to a particular location determined by the user. This distance indicator can be manufactured into an archery sight guard. The Distance Indicator can be manufactured as a separate unit that can be attached to the bow or other archery components.

Abstract: A translatable archery bow sight assembly that allows the sight to be vertically adjusted with a rotating shaft located within a vertically oriented carriage thereby protecting the shaft, rotation of the shaft causing a sight bracket to raise and lower whereby the sight bracket is adapted for receiving a sight pin, the shaft being rotated by a knob, and the knob including a polymeric bushing in contact with the carriage, the archery bow sight assembly including a stop means for retarding the movement of the pin, the stop means, for example, being surface features included in the knob such as notches which mate with a ball and a spring located within a bore in the carriage. The sight bracket is closely fitted around the carriage and includes bracket sleeves and rubber gaskets to insure a tight fit between the sight bracket and carriage.

Abstract: A archery bow sight for facilitating the user's ability to focus on the target and the aiming pin at the same time without losing focus on either subject. The archery bow sight includes a sight tube for viewing into by the dominant eye of the user. The sight tube is elongate, with a first end for orienting toward a user and a second end being for orienting toward a target. The sight tube comprises a perimeter wall defining a lumen extending between the first and second ends of the sight tube. A light pin assembly is provided for creating a point of light on a light tip in the lumen being viewable through the first end of the sight tube for aligning with a targe. The second end of the lumen of the sight tube is substantially entirely closed against light transmission therethrough for preventing light transmission through the second end of the sight tube.

Abstract: An archery bow rear sight adapted for use with any front sight, including a multi-pin front sight. The rear sight of the present invention comprising a flexible tension bearing member capable of retaining a sighting cross hair under constant tension. The rear sight of the present invention is attached to the archery bow using attachment means that allow convenient horizontal and vertical adjustment of the rear sight.

Abstract: An improved archery target sight, in which much of the unneeded weight present in support arms is removed. This sight utilizes a pair of lightweight rods, that are positioned lengthwise vertically to each other, and where the rods are gripped between a mounting block and clamp, with the rods placed in recessed grooves defined in the block and clamp. The rods extend outward from the bow to hold and position vertical adjustment sighting apparatus. A stop block may be attached along the length of the rods, where the stop block is adjacent to the mounting block and provides a means to set the placement of the rods in reference to the mounting block, by consistently placing the stop block immediately adjacent to the mounting block, so as to allow disassembly of the rods from the mounting block, and reattachment at a later time with an identical configuration achieved by repositioning the stop block against the mounting block.

Abstract: An archery bow rear sight adapted for use with any front sight, including a multi-pin front sight. The rear sight of the present invention comprising a flexible tension bearing member capable of retaining a sighting cross hair under constant tension. The rear sight of the present invention is attached to the archery bow using attachment means that allow convenient horizontal and vertical adjustment of the rear sight.

Abstract: A cover is provided to protect the sight of an archery bow from distortion caused by falling precipitation, regardless of the horizontal position of the bow. The bow is provided with a sight having a lens; the sight is attached to the bow by a bracket. A cover is pivotally attached to the bracket, and includes an upper protective hood over the sight, and a lower counterweight. The counterweight is of sufficient weight so that the cover will pivot about the bracket as the bow is pivoted about a horizontal axis, or laid down, so the hood will maintain its protective position above the sight.

Abstract: The bow sight may be adjusted for elevation while maintaining the sight normal to an archer's line of sight. The bow sight of the invention enables the elevation block to traverse an arc, when being adjusted for elevation, that has a radius that approximates the distance from the elevation block to the archer's eye. The bow sight may also include a quick release carrier that maintains a predetermined alignment of the sight even through disassembly and reassembly. The bow sight may be disassembled for storage and reassembled without affecting the alignment of the sight. The frame of the bow sight may be easily manufactured by extruding and machining.

Abstract: A sight device for an archery bow comprises a sight arm adjustably attached to the bow. A support for a lens is secured to the sight arm. The support is vertically adjustable. The support includes a horizontally adjustable arm and two attachment lugs (45, 46). The attachment lugs are compressible to hold the lens.

Abstract: A moving pin archery sight that includes a ratio adjustment mechanism for allowing a user to varying the ratio of movement between the user adjustment end of the sight holder slide positioning arm and the sight holder slide to mechanically compensate the moving pin archery sight for use with particular arrow speeds generated by particular bow and arrow combinations and/or different arrows with the same bow.

Abstract: A bow sight includes a balancing disk from which an adjustable sight bracket projects forwardly. The bracket may be angularly adjustably secured to the disk through an arcuate slot and clamp. An eccentric weight keeps the disk in a gravity oriented position. The end of the sight bracket supports a transversely adjustable sight pin which includes on its end a front sight bead. The bow sight is supported between parallel plates mounted on the bow and includes a forwardly projecting brush guard and a locking lever may be employed to lock the disk during movement or transportation to prevent damage or misalignment. When the sight is bore sighted and adjusted on level ground at a distance of about 20 yards, for example, the balancing disk will maintain the disk and sight in a level position throughout the movement of the bow, and will provide the proper elevation for the front sight bead whether shooting uphill or downhill.

Abstract: An archery bow sight is provided in which the sight mount includes a horizontal adjustment mechanism to adjust the horizontal position of the sight relative to the bow, in addition to the vertical position of the sight. Indicia are provided on the horizontal adjustment mechanism to determine the amount of adjustment that has been made to the sight.

Abstract: A moving pin archery sight that includes a distance to target indicator/selector mechanism that allows a user to select a distance to target that corresponds with a predicted distance to a target. The distance to target indicator/selector includes a mechanism for generating a slight sound each time the indicator/selector is moved one increment. In one embodiment, the distance to target indicator/selector includes multiple, user selectable scales to allow for a number of different sized incremental distance changes to be made.

Abstract: A moving pin archery sight that includes a distance to target indicator/selector mechanism that allows a user to select a distance to target that corresponds with a predicted distance to a target. The distance to target indicator/selector includes a mechanism for generating a slight sound each time the indicator/selector is moved one increment. In one embodiment, the distance to target indicator/selector includes multiple, user selectable scales to allow for a number of different sized incremental distance changes to be made.

Abstract: A projectile launcher sight incorporates the combination of a pendulum sight subassembly together with a mechanism for adjusting the position of the pendulum sight subassembly relative to the projectile launcher. The pendulum sight subassembly provides for automatic range compensation, and the position adjusting mechanism provides a means for compensating for the elevation of the shooter relative to the target. This enables the pendulum sight assembly to be calibrated under relatively level shooting conditions, and then used with accuracy under conditions where the elevation of the shooter differs from that of the target. The position adjusting mechanism is provided with an indexing mechanism for setting the position to one of a plurality of precalibrated positions so that the elevation adjustment can be readily made under low light conditions or while wearing gloves. The projectile launcher sight is particularly suited for application as an archery bow sight.

Abstract: A bow sight having a support structure, and two or more vertically aligned vertical pins connected to the support structure is provided. At least two of the vertical pins include a sight point. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a bow sight having a support structure connected to two or more sight points is provided. The two or more sight points are rotationally adjustable such that they can be rotated into vertical alignment. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a bow sight having a support structure, a sight point connected to the support structure, and a dampener is provided.

Abstract: This invention is a pin sight for a bow. The pin sight utilizes fiber optic cables for the pins. The fiber optic cables are partially exposed to ambient light. The pin sight includes an artificial light source which an archer may use to illuminate the pins when ambient light is insufficient. The light source utilizes an angled surface to direct light across the user's vision while the fiber optic cables turn the light and direct the light towards the user. The light source provides generally equal illumination to all pins regardless of position of the pins relative to the light source. The fiber optic cables are held in place by at least one mounting tube without compressive forces. The cables are supported by a pin blade and rest along a channel in the edge of the pin blade. The pins are formed integrally with the pin blades, at least a portion of the pins blades being adjoined to the pin by a step structure allowing the pin blade to be offset from the base of the pin.

Abstract: A archery bow sight for facilitating the user's ability to focus on the target and the aiming pin at the same time without losing focus on either subject. The archery bow sight includes a sight tube for viewing into by the dominant eye of the user. The sight tube is elongate, with a first end for orienting toward a user and a second end being for orienting toward a target. The sight tube comprises a perimeter wall defining a lumen extending between the first and second ends of the sight tube. A light pin assembly is provided for creating a point of light on a light tip in the lumen being viewable through the first end of the sight tube for aligning with a targe. The second end of the lumen of the sight tube is substantially entirely closed against light transmission therethrough for preventing light transmission through the second end of the sight tube.

Abstract: A bow sight provides horizontal, vertical and at least one rotational adjustment mechanism which provides continuous movement of the sight ring without having to release a locking mechanism and still not allow unintentional movement of the sight ring. The sight has a plurality of sight pins having illuminated tips located at spaced-apart locations along a vertical sight line which extends across the sight ring. First adjustment mechanisms allow the sight pins to be rotated in order to set the location of the tips along the sight line and second adjustment mechanisms allow the sight pins to be moved along their longitudinal axes to align them with the sight line after they have been rotated. The sight also includes particular horizontal and vertical micro adjustment mechanisms which allow very small movements of the sight ring in the horizontal and vertical directions without having to release a locking mechanism.

Abstract: A sight pin assembly for an archery bow sight having a shaft portion and a base portion. The base portion is adapted to engage a pin holder on the bow, and has an elongate fiber-receiving aperture therein. The light-gathering optical fiber is engaged by the shaft of the sight pin and has one end closely received in the fiber-receiving aperture. The base portion has a bore which contains a light emitting member. The member is adjacent to the light-gathering fiber.

Abstract: An improved sight holder for an archery bow including an accurate and rapidly adjustable vertical adjustment, an improved adjustment with axial direction to the arrow. The holder is easily used. The vertical adjustment uses a novel double-threaded screw device so as to achieve both a rapid adjustment by a coarse screw and a delicate adjustment by a fine screw with both threads cut into the same screw shaft and separately engageable nut devices. The adjustment on the line of flight is improved by use of a bar which is tapered to allow a forced tight fit to be accomplished by use of a finger-operated set screw.

Abstract: A sight for use with a weapon for aiding a user to fire a projectile toward a target, the sight including a fixture carried by the weapon, a crosshair carried by the fixture and a plurality of sight elements immovably carried by the crosshair.

Abstract: A multiple range sight for an archery bow having at least a first and a second aiming indicia. The aiming indica include a proximal end of a light-gathering optical fiber, wherein light is emitted from the proximal end. Further a holder supports the aiming indicia and is attachable to the archery bow. The first aiming indicia is provided for sighting a target at a first range. The second aiming indicia is provided for sighting a target at a second range. An area of the first aiming indica directly visible to an archer when sighting the target is sized in inverse relation to the length of the range such that the aiming indicia does not obscure the target. An area of the second aiming indicia directly visible to an archer when sighting the target is sized in inverse relation to the length of the range, and is of a different size than the area of the first aiming indicia.

Abstract: An archery sight comprising an elongated bracket secured to the archery bow's front sight threaded bore, and extends rearward of the bow's riser. There being at the end of the bracket a 90 degree bend that forms a laterally extending shelf. The shelf has a slot into which is mounted a vertical standing rear sight pin that is shaped like the letter Y and is attached by means of threaded bore. By aligning the distal end of the selected front sight pin or pins (by others) into the exact bottom of the junction of the Y shaped pin, the bow man is able to control the course of the arrow quite accurately.

Abstract: A fiber optic pin sight includes a fiber optic pin holder which grips the pin to secure the pin in the sight. The pin holder includes a threaded shaft having a bore through which the pin extends and a nut which is threaded about the shaft. The shaft is sloped outwardly at its back end and includes a slot which extends forwardly from the back end to define a pair of spaced apart flexible legs. When the nut is threaded over the expanded back end of the shaft, the legs are urged together to grip the pin.

Abstract: The bow sight of the present invention includes at least one pin that doglegs from one of a multiple set of tracks to align the doglegged pin's head in a common axis with the pin heads of other pins that are positioned in other tracks. Each pin of the bow sight includes an aperture through a pin head that is aligned such that all fiber optic elements received in those apertures align with the archer's line of sight. The pin guard of the bow sight is circular and forms an integral portion of a proper sight picture for an archer.

Abstract: A rear peep sight to be mounted in a bowstring for aiming an arrow includes a lighting body having front and rear surfaces joined by a side surface, a sighting aperture extending from the rear surface to a cavity open to the front surface and locator apertures formed in the rear surface, an insert retained in the cavity for transmitting ambient light incident at the front surface to the rear surface through the locator apertures, and at least one cover mounted on the rear surface. The cover and the insert are selectively moveable relative to one another to an “on” position in which the incident light is visible to an eye of an archer adjacent the rear surface, an “off” position in which the cover blocks the incident light from the eye and at least one intermediate position in which the cover partially blocks the incident light from the eye.

Abstract: An Archery Sight with Zero Pin Spacing Capability consisting of a mounting assembly and a fixed pin assembly. The fixed pin assembly consists of channel containing a plurality of horizontal sight pins each mounted to a vertical support. The stack of the plurality of vertical supports are held rigid by friction from a compression force from screws positioned through the sides of a channel. The sight pin vertical supports may be separated by separating components that are fixed in the vertical direction so that moving one sight pin does not affect other sight pins. The sight pins are moved by finger pressure or by adjusting screw when the compression force is released by loosening other screws. With the above configuration, the pins may be moved so that they touch one another. The fixed pin assembly can be adjusted horizontally and vertically by means in the mounting assembly.

Abstract: The archery sight includes a mounting plate that is mounted on an archery bore. A sight support assembly is attached to the mounting plate by adjustment members. An elongated tubular sight tube is secured to the sight support assembly. A scintillating optical fiber rod is mounted in the forward end of the sight tube. A small diameter hole is bored in the center of the optical fiber rod. An opaque paint or a translucent material is placed in the hole. A tubular sleeve is mounted in the rear end of the sight tube. A light housing with a light and battery is secured to the mounting plate. A fiber optic cable carries light from the light housing to the forward end of the sight tube.

Abstract: Apparatus for the laser guidance of the aiming function used by the shooter, and fiber optics to increase the usability of the weapon. One type of adjustment is provided by a vertically movable and vertically adjustable cam member; and a second adjustment is provided through arm linkage which adjusts a rotatable laser holding member. Futher features are the provision of a novel adjustable base means to adjust the laser for horizontal (windage) adjustment and also provided a standard of testing feature for testing vertical alignment. Fiber optics gives the shooter the means by which he is able to aim and shoot at farther targets in comparison to the lasers' limits of rangeability; and this fiber optic feature supplements the laser feature of the sight device, and the sight provides a novel sight pin feature. An adjustable lens device provides that the laser beam can be adjustably expanded rather than constricted.

Abstract: An apparatus for quantifying the position of a released arrow as it passes across the bow riser. A low power, electronics measurement unit attached onto or mounted internal to a bow in communication with a sensor detects a signal from an arrow shaft for the purposes of collecting data pertaining to arrow position. The electronics measurement unit provides a user configurable gain to control the variation and sensitivity of the collected data. The optical trigger mechanism used to stimulate the sensor does not require arrow shaft modification. Statistical parameters of the collected data are displayed on the bow and are used to determine and improve archery tackle performance.

Abstract: The present invention is a winged peep sight that attaches to a bowstring of an archery bow. The winged peep sight is provided with an oval base having a perimeter groove that is served between the strands of the bowstring. A proximal end of a horizontal wing adjustably secures to the base by means of a retaining bracket and adjustable screw provided on the base. The peep sight body has a hollow front half that removably engages a hollow back half to allow the halves to be separated. When separated, one of a variety of interchangeable inserts between the halves. Each insert is provided with one or more notches in its perimeter that insert around one or more ears provided in the back half.

Abstract: A sight for use with a weapon for aiding a user to fire a projectile toward a target, the sight including a fixture carried by the weapon, a crosshair carried by the fixture and a plurality of sight elements immovably carried by the crosshair.

Abstract: A pendulum sight for archery bows that includes a bow mounting bracket secured to a pendulum support frame and a pendulum pivotally mounted to the pendulum support frame with a pivoting pendulum axle having two axle ends. The improvement includes providing one or more vibration/noise damping elements between moving and or contacting points of the pendulum sight to minimize or eliminate noise generated by the pendulum sight that results from vibrations created by shooting an arrow from a bow to which the pendulum sight is affixed.

Abstract: An adjustable sighting device for an archery bow includes a frame part that is attached to the bow. The sighting device is equipped with an arcuate gauge that is fitted onto its rear part, and a lever that is supported from its middle onto the frame part with the help of a shaft and which turns in a plane. The shaft includes a rear portion, an intermediate portion and a front portion, and the rear portion of which is equipped with a pointer that is set to cooperate with the arcuate gauge, and in which the front portion of the lever includes a sighting bead that is supported in slightly spaced relation from and at the side of the said plane with the help of the transverse part, and a side-shift member for the sighting bead by which the latter can be adjusted to move sideways.

Abstract: A laser is adapted for attachment to an arrow such that a beam projected from the laser is colinear with an axis of a shaft of the arrow. A first target has a first marking and a second marking thereon. The first and second markings are positioned such that when the laser is attached to the arrow, and the arrow is drawn on a bow, and the beam from the laser is projected on the second marking, and a person drawing the bow visually aligns the first marking with a sighting pin and a peep sight on a string of the bow, and the bow is a first pre-determined distance away from the first target, the sighting pin is properly aligned for aiming the arrow without the laser thereon from the bow toward a second target which is positioned a second pre-determined distance away from the bow.

Abstract: A rear sight is adapted to be mounted on the bowstring of an archery bow having a front sight mounted on the bow. The rear sight includes a body adapted to be mounted on the string in a region which will generally be aligned with the user's eye when the string is drawn. A pair of vertically spaced apart illuminated sighting elements on the body with a non-illuminated region therebetween denote a region to be aligned with the front sight for aiming the bow.

Abstract: A sight is adjustable in two modes. A lever mounted on a support is pivotable in a vertical plane to vertically adjust an associated sight element carrier plate. The lever is preferably also adjustable independent of the carrier plate to facilitate convenient recalibration or fine tuning of the sight without making other adjustments such as changing the distance indicia on the support. In another embodiment, a lever pointer is adjustable independent of the lever.

Abstract: The subject back sight comprises a mounting member for mounting the backsight to the bow frame or to the front sight beneath the quiver mount, a support member extending from the mounting member, a first rod slidably engaged to the support member, a second rod slidably engaged to the first rod, a sighting member integral with the second rod, and three (3) engaging members for positively retaining: the first rod to the receptacle; the mounting member to the receptacle; and the second rod to the first rod.

Abstract: A laser sight with automatic angle compensation for bow hunting from tree platforms, comprising a box with open front and back ends attached to a bow handle. A laser pointer is pivotally mounted in the sight box. A cam operated by a pendulum moves the laser pointer to compensate the laser beam direction for different shot distances by detecting the vertical angle of the bow. The higher the bow is aimed, the lower the laser beam is aimed relative to the bow to compensate for the greater drop of the arrow over greater distance. A second pendulum in the sight box operates a peep pin for use with a conventional peep sight on the bowstring. The peep pin maintains an angle via its pendulum that guides the archer's line of sight to the laser spot, allowing the archer to visually acquire the spot quickly even during daylight. The laser beam and peep pin are coordinated via adjustments that are independent of each other and independent of cam or pendulums.

Abstract: Pendulum and fixed bow sights which are fitted with sight rings having monofilament crosshairs and optionally provided with a source of black light for illuminating the crosshairs under conditions of low lighting. The pendulum bow sight is mounted to a bow in pivoting fashion, facilitating sighting of the target in a direct line of sight regardless of the elevation of the hunter. The sight ring in the pendulum bow sight is mounted on a pendulum bracket which is pivotally and adjustably attached to a frame mounted on the bow. The pendulum bracket and thus, the sight ring, may be stabilized by operation of a stabilizing pin and supported in a limited pivoting configuration with respect to the frame, by means of a pendulum bracket support. The fixed bow sight is mounted in fixed relationship on the bow.

Abstract: A sight apparatus for an archery bow which compensates for both the distance to a target and the elevation of the target. The sight apparatus includes a range finder mechanism and a pendulous sight. The range mechanism and the pendulous sight are operatively connected such that the setting for the range to a target positions the pendulous axis. The pendulous sight has a sight element which is suspended from the corresponding pendulous axis to provide a point of aim at the target. The range mechanism includes an adjustment arm which is pivotable to a known or estimated distance. The range mechanism also includes a pair of bracketing pins wherein one of the bracketing pins is movable relative to the other bracketing pin along an arc shaped travel path for bracketing the target and providing a range setting determined from the size of the target.

Abstract: Disclosure relates to an effective, yet inexpensive range finder and sight guide for an archer's bow, particularly for hunting of game, such as deer. The device thereof includes a frame, removably mounted to the archer's bow, having a pair of vertically oriented guide rails for slidably receiving a slide member. A pair of pivotal arms are rotatably mounted to the slide member, where each arm fixedly mounts a horizontally disposed range pin. By manually adjusting the slide member, the respective range pins may be moved closer or farther apart to accurately define the intended game target. Further included is a horizontally disposed sight pin, fixedly secured to the slide member, that remains intermediate to and parallel with the range pins irrespective of the vertical position of the slide member.

Abstract: A peep sight having a body within which is mounted a transparent lens with a pair of substantially parallel faces and a peep hole for use on a weapon such as an archery bow or a firearm. The peep hole has a sidewall that slopes towards a target side of the lens and forms a contrast ring around the peep hole. The sidewall is preferably coated with a dark, non-reflective coating and the lens is colored for improved contrast.

Abstract: A new switch attachment for selectively activating an illuminated sight pin of a bow sighting device. The inventive device includes an outer casing comprising resilient compressible material. The outer casing is designed for attachment to the hand grip of a bow. A pair of spaced apart strips are provided in the interior of the outer casing. A pair of resiliently compressible spacers are provided in the interior of the outer casing between the strips. Electrically connected to each of the strips is a flexible wire which are designed for electrically connecting to an illuminated sight pin device.

Abstract: A sight device for an archery bow comprises a sight arm (5) adjustably attached to an attachment plate (4) which is mounted to the bow handle. The attachment plate includes a plurality of vertically arranged grooves (14) along its length, and the sight arm includes ridges (15) along its length to mate with the grooves. The forward end of the sight arm includes an articulated cylindrical shaft (17). A holder (18) is secured to the cylindrical shaft for lateral adjustment. A C-shaped lateral adjustment unit (9) is screwed to the holder for vertical adjustment. A support (10) for a scope lens (11) is secured to the lateral adjustment unit.

Abstract: A rear peep sight (10) for use with a bow (100) having a bowstring (102), is described. The sight has a body (12) with a sighting member (14) extending upward and outward from a first surface (12F) of the body and an aligning post (22) extending upward and outward from a second surface (12G). The sight has grooves (12E) between the first and second surfaces to allow for mounting between the strings (104) of the bowstring. A sight opening (16) is located in the sighting member such as to be completely spaced beyond the body of the sight and the bowstring. The opening has a gap (18) along one side of the sighting member to allow additional light to enter the opening. The aligning post is connected to a tether (24) which is connected at the other end to the bow or cable (108). When the bowstring is moved into the fully drawn position, the tether becomes taut and moves the sight into the aligned position.