Abstract: A stabilizer unit, or vibration dampening device, for hand-held implements, generally, and for archery bows, in particular. A closed container incorporated within or attached to the hand-held device is partially filled with a gelatinous mass which mass is attached to the interior of the closed container. A solid weight is suspended in the gelatinous mass.

Abstract: An archery bow shock dampener includes three main components—a base, a vibration-absorbing body, and a securement ring. The vibration-absorbing body is formed of an elastomeric material, such as a visco-elastic polymer and is sandwiched between the base and a securement ring. Within the vibration-absorbing body is a central disk having a shaft mounted to one face and projecting outwardly through the vibration-absorbing body and through an opening in the securement ring. An integrated threaded shaft on the base permits the shock dampener to be mounted, in a conventional fashion, on to the body of a bow while the threaded shaft on the central disk permits additional accessories, such as stabilizers, to be connected to the dampener. The dampener also includes an integrated washer, disposed between the vibration-absorbing body and the securement ring, which may tightened against the vibration-absorbing body to eliminate any sag that may occur if additional accessories are mounted on the dampener.

Abstract: An apparatus for use with an archery bow which comprises a resilient elastomeric member having at least one end, a coupler for coupling the one end of the resilient elastomeric member to an archery bow and a stabilizer weight provided in the resilient elastomeric member adjacent an opposite end from the one end. In other embodiments the apparatus has another end, a coupling provided in the another end, is barreled and has energy dispersion rings.

Abstract: A dampening assembly is provided for an archery bow component. The dampening assembly includes a first constraining layer formed from a portion of the component. The dampening assembly also includes a second constraining layer formed from the remaining portion of the component. The first constraining layer is coupled to the second constraining layer. In addition, the dampening assembly includes a dampening layer positioned between the first and second constraining layers for absorbing vibrational energy and noise as a load bears upon the component.

Abstract: A suspension system is provided for dampening vibrational energy and noise in an archery bow. The suspension system includes a limb including an axle clearance hole extending axially therethrough, an axle shaft extending through the axle clearance hole, and a bushing seated within the axle clearance hole for rotatably receiving the axle shaft therethrough. In addition, the suspension system includes a dampening member positioned and extending radially between the bushing and the limb for decoupling the axle shaft from the limb and dampening vibrational energy exerted through the axle shaft.

Abstract: Disclosed is a finned vibration damper to damp vibrations in an object, especially in an archery bow. The invention is comprised of a base and a plurality of fins extending up from the base. The vibration damper is made of an elastic, rubbery material, such as an elastomer or elastic polymer. The base of the damper has a bottom surface which can be attached to an object by glue or an adhesive. In an alternative embodiment, the damper has interlocking extensions that allow the damper to be wrapped around and object so that extensions overlap and interlock. In another disclosed embodiment, the damper is a ring with fins extending radially out from a ring base.

Abstract: An archery bow vibration damper that is mounted in an open chamber passing through a bow riser from front to back. A tube of soft but supportive material, such as rubber is pushed into the chamber. A tightly fitting shaft, preferably of metal with internal threads at each end, is pushed into the tube. The shaft provides damped mass and shock mounting for stabilizers and other accessories on the front and/or back of the bow riser. Installation of the damper requires pushing the soft tube through the chamber from the front of the riser, then pushing the shaft through the tube from the front or back. The shaft preferably has a cross section outline that varies in size or shape along the length of the shaft to resist slippage of the shaft in the tube.

Abstract: A device for reducing vibration and shock in an archery bow includes a base and an integral body formed of a flexible material. The body includes a non-uniform cross-section as the body extends away from the base and terminates in a peripheral mass positioned on a distal portion of the body opposite the base. As a result of such an arrangement, including the alternative of positioning two devices in axial alignment on an archery bow limb, vibration and shock following discharge of an arrow are greatly reduced in the archery bow.

Abstract: Devices for modifying the decay pattern of shock and vibrations set up in a bow when an arrow is released to thereby reduce bow jump and the level of sound. Those devices are fabricated in part from an elastomeric material which flexes and stretches to attenuate vibrations reaching the component. An element of the distortoring elastomeric component so touches the bow as to further dampen the vibrations with a consequent reduction in sound and bow jump.

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 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: A coupler for mounting a vibration damper to a limb of an archery bow, including a solid body having an attachment groove provided in a bottom portion of the body, which has a cross sectional shape for engaging with a projecting portion of a limb retainer, and a coupling hole provided in the top portion of the solid body to which the vibration damper is attached.

Abstract: A bow stabilizer for an archery bow having a hollow body with at least one opening and forming a chamber. A plug is removably mounted within at least one opening. An element, which extends from the plug, has a fixed end portion contacting the plug and a free end portion positioned at a distance from the plug. At least a portion of the element is exposed within the chamber and at least a portion of the element converges in a direction from the fixed end portion to the free end portion. The elements provide a decrease in a vibration amplitude during a recoil cycle after an archery arrow is released from the archery bow.

Abstract: An archery bow vibration damper that is mounted in an open chamber passing through a bow riser from front to back. A tube of soft but supportive material, such as rubber is pushed into the chamber. A tightly fitting shaft, preferably of metal with internal threads at each end, is pushed into the tube. The shaft provides damped mass and shock mounting for stabilizers and other accessories on the front and/or back of the bow riser. Installation of the damper requires pushing the soft tube through the chamber from the front of the riser, then pushing the shaft through the tube from the front or back. The shaft preferably has a cross section outline that varies in size or shape along the length of the shaft to resist slippage of the shaft in the tube.

Abstract: A base for an archery bow stabilizer of the type having a number of parallel, elongate rods, for removably attaching the bow stabilizer to the handle of an archery bow, consisting of a first section having a distal end and a proximal end and having at least one bore therethrough, each bore being adapted to pass one end of one of the parallel, elongate rods therethrough, the rods being received at the distal end and exiting the first section at the proximal end; a second section removably attachable to the first section at the proximal end of the first section and having at least one second bore therethrough, each of the second bores being adapted to receive the end of one of the parallel, elongate rods passed through the first section and also having a removable attachment to the bow handle; and a single connector securing the first section to the second section.

Abstract: A base for an archery bow stabilizer of the type having a number of parallel, elongate rods, for removably attaching the bow stabilizer to the handle of an archery bow, consisting of a first section having a distal end and a proximal end and having at least one bore therethrough, each bore being adapted to pass one end of one of the parallel, elongate rods therethrough, the rods being received at the distal end and exiting the first section at the proximal end; a second section removably attachable to the first section at the proximal end of the first section and having at least one second bore therethrough, each of the second bores being adapted to receive the end of one of the parallel, elongate rods passed through the first section and also having a removable attachment to the bow handle; and a single connector securing the first section to the second section.

Abstract: A dampening device for an archery bow, the dampening device absorbing vibrational energy as the limbs of the bow return to a rest position from a drawn position, the dampening device comprising at least one counterweight mounted to a resilient member. The resilient member mounted to a dampening device mounting region located on a portion of the bow or bow accessory.

Abstract: A bow, preferably a crossbow, is provided herein. The bow is provided with a recoil energy dissipation system. When applied to a crossbow, the crossbow comprises a stock member including a barrel at a forward portion thereof, the barrel being configured for supporting an arrow for firing of the crossbow. A riser block assembly is provided at a forward end of the barrel, the riser block assembly supporting first and second bow limbs extending outwardly, the first and second bow limbs carrying a bowstring between the outward tips thereof, and extending transversely to the barrel. The stock member further has a trigger mechanism associated therewith selectively to hold and release the bowstring from a cocked position in which the bowstring is drawn in a direction away from the first and second bow limbs to tension the bow limbs.

Abstract: A stabilizer unit, or vibration dampening device, for hand-held implements, generally, and for archery bows, in particular. A closed container incorporated within or attached to the hand-held device is partially filled with a gelatinous mass which mass is attached to the interior of the closed container. A solid weight is suspended in the gelatinous mass.

Abstract: Dampener device for archery bows of wedge shape form, with one or more of such devices (10) placed on a bow and dampening a wide range of frequency oscillations, each device made of elastomeric material (or combination of various materials) and having a base portion (12) adhered to the bow and or extension triangular portion (14) suspended from the base.

Abstract: Devices for modifying the pattern of vibrations set up in a bow when an arrow is released. These devices have an integral head and stem and are fabricated from an elastomeric material. Versions suitable for attachment to bow with solid and split limbs are disclosed as are models designed for attachment to a bow stabilizer.

Abstract: A bow stabilizer for an archery bow having a hollow body with at least one opening and forming a chamber. A plug is removably mounted within at least one opening. An element, which extends from the plug, has a fixed end portion contacting the plug and a free end portion positioned at a distance from the plug. At least a portion of the element is exposed within the chamber and at least a portion of the element converges in a direction from the fixed end portion to the free end portion. The elements provide a decrease in a vibration amplitude during a recoil cycle after an archery arrow is released from the archery bow.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stabilizer for an archery bow, a crossbow or similar weapon where vibrations occur, and which is formed by a housing which is provided with a coupling at one of its ends in order to enable releasable interconnection of the stabilizer and the weapon, and that a material is received in the interior of the housing which material consists of foam plastic with a damper body contained therein conisistinig of metal, for example lead or other material, which presents a larger density than the foam plastic. According to the invention, several balls or similar small damper bodies are contained in and attached to the foam plastic material, which consists of an inertia elastic polyurethane foam plastic with open cells.

Abstract: A dampening device for an archery bow, the dampening device absorbing vibrational energy as the limbs of the bow return to a rest position from a drawn position, the dampening device comprising at least one counterweight mounted to a resilient member. The resilient member mounted to a dampening device mounting region located on the handle, riser or limbs of the bow.

Abstract: A bow stabilizer having a hollow body with at least one opening and forming a chamber. A plug is removeably mounted within each opening. At least a portion of the plug is positioned between two contact surfaces of a sealing device. The sealing device further has a threaded member rotatably mounted with respect to the plug and mateably engageable with an internally threaded bore formed by a first plate of the sealing device. As the threaded member is rotated, the two plates of the sealing device move towards each other which compresses and deforms at least a portion of the plug. An outer surface of a portion of the plug is enlarged and compressed against an inner surface of the hollow body to form a tight seal that contains a fill within the chamber.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bow with limbs which have a curved cross-section and whose longitudinal edges are oriented in a direction away from the bowstring, the cross-section of the limb (2, 3) extending with continuous curvature between the bow edges (2', 3'), at least in the tensioned state.

Abstract: The invention encompasses archery bows with stabilizer receivers and archery bow stabilizer receivers. In one aspect, the invention includes an archery bow handle defining a major longitudinal handle axis comprising: a) a handle body; b) a first end of the handle body; c) a second end of the handle body longitudinally displaced from the first end; d) a handgrip portion positioned longitudinally between the first and second ends and configured to be grasped by an archer's hand; e) a stabilizer receiver displaced from the handgrip portion and configured to receive an archery bow stabilizer, the stabilizer receiver and the handgrip portion overlapping at a common longitudinal displacement from the first end, the stabilizer receiver being removably attached to the handle body; and f) a cavity between the stabilizer receiver and the handgrip portion, the cavity being sized to enable one or more of the fingers of the archer's hand to slide between the handgrip portion and the stabilizer receiver.

Abstract: An archery bow stabilizer includes a first weight body and a second weight body. One of the weight bodies has structure (such as a threaded stem attached to a central longitudinal axis thereof or a threaded bore along a central longitudinal axis thereof cooperative with a threaded set screw) for engaging it to an archery bow. The other weight body has structure (such a threaded bore at central longitudinal axis thereof cooperative with the threaded stem of the other weight body or a set screw having a first end portion and a second end portion, the first end portion engaging the threaded bore of one of the weight bodies and the second end portion engaging the threaded bore of the other weight body) to releasably connect the weight bodies to each other in a single longitudinal axially aligned plane intersecting the bow and disposing the bow between the weight bodies to thereby form a stabilizer assembly having sufficient mass to provide inertia resistance for stabilizing the bow against movement.

Abstract: An archery bow stabilizer is made up of a plurality of blocks of a solid resilient material such as a rubber material joined together in end-to-end relationship. Threaded sleeves in each end of each block allow the blocks to be joined together and the joined together blocks to be secured to the handle riser of a bow in normal manner using threaded studs. Usually three to four joined blocks will provide satisfactory stabilization for most bows but more or less blocks may be used when desired. The invention also contemplates stabilizers with rubber or similar resilient material exterior surfaces to eliminate most noise created by the stabilizer during knock-around in the field.

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: 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: A damped archery bow stabilizer includes a primary tube having a hollow interior. A shock absorber assembly is disposed within of the primary tube hollow interior. The shock absorber assembly employs a shock absorber housing, a damping construction, and damping fluid. The shock absorber housing includes a hollow sleeve bounded by a first endcap and a second endcap. The damping construction is disposed within the shock absorber housing and includes a vibration absorbing mass held in place by biasing springs. The biasing springs cooperate with the damping fluid to limit the motion of the vibration absorbing mass. The damping fluid has a relatively temperature-independent viscosity. In an alternate embodiment, the hollow interior of the primary tube includes vibration-absorption material disposed between the inside surface of the primary tube and the outside surface of the shock absorber assembly.

Abstract: A stabilizer is provided which is movable in two planes relative to the bow. The stabilizer includes an arm and a stabilizer bar. The arm has a fixed end which is pivotally mounted to the bow so that the stabilizer can be pivoted relative to the bow. The stabilizer bar is received in a free end of the arm and is slidable relative to the arm. Thus, the stabilizer is movable in a generally vertical plane and a generally horizontal plane. Tighteners are provided to secure the stabilizer in a desired angular and horizontal position.

Abstract: A stabilizer for an archery bow includes an exterior tube, with end caps at each end, with a central shaft supported within the tube between the end caps, and projecting beyond an end cap for threaded attachment to the bow. Various piston weights and resilient dampening elements are provided and slidably mountable on the shaft within the tube; the number and sequence of weights and/or dampening elements may be selected to customize the stabilizer to a particular bow or the preference of the archer. The assembly of weights and/or dampening elements are held on the shaft between collars, which may be moved along the shaft to adjust the center of gravity of the stabilizer. The collars may be adjusted to apply compression against the assembly to adjust the vibration dampening characteristics.

Abstract: The invention comprises a combination stabilizer/drawlock device adapted for use with an overdraw arrow rest in archery and bowhunting. The stabilizer/drawlock device includes an elongated mounting bracket having near its forward end a bolt slot for attaching the bracket to an archery bow's handle, and having intermediate its forward and rearward ends a support for an overdraw arrow rest that permits the arrow rest to be positioned at a selectable distance to the rear of the bow's handle. 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. The draw tube can be attached to the bow at a selectable angle or permitted to pivot freely to align with the axis of the arrow between nock point and arrow rest after vertical adjustment to a tuned nocking point. The back end of the draw rod supports a bow string mechanical release.

Abstract: The improved archery device has improved shock-absorbing and vibration-dampening properties. It includes an about circular ring and either of solid construction or is hollow with a fill port for liquids and/or particles which increase the inertial properties of the ring. The ring preferably is circular but can be oval and defines a central space in which is disposed at about the center thereof a disc which is preferably flat and circular and which includes a central opening to enable the device to be connected directly to an archery bow or to a stabilizer projecting outwardly from an archery bow. The ring and disc are connected to each other by a number of springs spaced preferably symmetrically along the periphery of the ring and disc. The spring can either be of metal with integral connectors at the opposite ends thereof or can be elastic bands with attached connectors at opposite ends thereof. Preferably the ring contains external grooves within which the connectors are seated.

Abstract: The invention encompasses archery bows with stabilizer receivers and archery bow stabilizer receivers. In one aspect, the invention includes an archery bow handle defining a major longitudinal handle axis comprising: a) a handle body; b) a first end of the handle body; c) a second end of the handle body longitudinally displaced from the first end; d) a handgrip portion positioned longitudinally between the first and second ends and configured to be grasped by an archer's hand; e) a stabilizer receiver displaced from the handgrip portion and configured to receive an archery bow stabilizer, the stabilizer receiver and the handgrip portion overlapping at a common longitudinal displacement from the first end, the stabilizer receiver being removably attached to the handle body; and f) a cavity between the stabilizer receiver and the handgrip portion, the cavity being sized to enable one or more of the fingers of the archer's hand to slide between the handgrip portion and the stabilizer receiver.

Abstract: A bow stabilizer according to the present invention includes a body for attachment to the bow which defines an internal chamber. A guide rod is supported by the body within the internal chamber. The guide rod carries a movable part and a pair of biasing members arranged to apply opposing biasing forces to the movable part. A pair of stabilizer arms are removably connected to the movable part and extend external to the internal chamber through openings in the body. Each stabilizer arm carries a removable stabilizer weight. The movable part moves forwardly and rearwardly along the guide rod against the biasing forces of the biasing members, carrying the stabilizer arms forwardly and rearwardly within their respective openings, to counteract the bow vibration created by launching an arrow.

Abstract: A method of producing a set of archery bow risers having a variety of shapes is taught in which a workpiece is designed having a shape that encompasses each one of the variety of shapes. A set of dies is produced for producing the workpiece and the dies are used to form a set of workpieces via forging, die-casting or composite resin/fiber molding. Finally, a set of bows having mutually different shapes are machined from the workpieces. The method taught avoids the expense of producing a new set of dies for each new archery bow riser design.

Abstract: The invention encompasses archery bows with stabilizer receivers and archery bow stabilizer receivers. In one aspect, the invention encompasses an archery bow handle defining a major longitudinal handle axis comprising: a) a first end; b) a second end longitudinally displaced from the first end; c) a handgrip portion positioned longitudinally between the first and second ends and configured to be grasped by an archer's hand; d) a stabilizer receiver forwardly displaced from the handgrip portion and configured to receive an archery bow stabilizer, the stabilizer receiver and the handgrip portion overlapping at a common longitudinal displacement from the first end; and e) a cavity between the stabilizer receiver and the handgrip portion, the cavity being sized to enable one or more of the fingers of the archer's hand to slide between the handgrip portion and the stabilizer receiver.

Abstract: An elongate stabilizer for an archery bow includes an elongate housing having a plurality of separate internal chambers suitable to receive damping material or damping devices therein. One end of the stabilizer may be mounted on a bow riser in normal manner. In a preferred embodiment of the stabilizer, separate chambers extend inwardly from opposite ends of the elongate housing and are closed by end pieces secured to the opposite ends of the housing. The chambers are separated by an intermediate portion of the housing. Damping material or devices may be contained in one or more of the chambers and when more than one chamber contains damping material or devices, such damping material or devices may be of different types.

Abstract: An improved telescopic stabilizer basically having a plurality of telescopic tubes, one sliding over another. A centering device maintains center alignment of the tubes when the tubes are locked in a telescopic position. Threaded bores are provided at the outer ends of the tubes for attachment of the improved telescopic stabilizer to an archery bow and for the attachment of weights, additional stabilizer, or for use as a bow prop device. Plugs with threaded bores are typically used on inner ends for attachment of a locking member. The locking member is eccentrically and rotably attached to the plug. A bolt extends through the off center bore through the locking member. The bolt is screwed and tightened into an eccentrically located threaded bore on the plug. The locking member in the preferred embodiment has an internal interlock that locks the locking member to the bolt. This helps prevent the tubes from loosening during repeated shooting of the bow.

Abstract: A quick-release coupling for connecting a stabilizer to an archery bow. The coupling has a sleeve that is moveable linearly away from the bow in order to separate the two halves of the coupling, one of which is connected to the bow and the other connected to the stabilizer.

Abstract: A combination archery bow stabilizer and string tracker mounting adaptor having a telescopic capability to raise or lower the string tracker. Used in conjunction with a 360 degree rotatable arm to which the string tracker is mounted, minimization of the noise created by slack string tightening upon launching an arrow is possible. The adaptor and rotable arm are capable of adjustment for the needs of the individual archer or archery bow to which it is mounted.

Abstract: A T-shaped connecting piece is provided to enable a front stabiliser and two counter-stabilisers to be fastened on the central bow part of a sports bow. The connecting piece may be screwed in the threaded hole provided in the central bow part for this purpose and may be clamped on the central bow part in the correct rotational position by means of a threaded tube. The counter-stabilisers are shifted further forward owing to the T-shape of the connecting piece, so they do not impair the archer. Owing to the clamped connection between the connecting piece and the central bow part, the transmission of the strong vibrations produced during the firing of an arrow from the sports bow to the stabilisers is optimally guaranteed so excellent shots may be fired.

Abstract: An archery bow holder for holding an archery bow in a desired position and orientation by supporting an archery bow counterweight from a surface. The archery bow holder comprises a bow counterweight support and a threaded shaft extending therefrom. The threaded shaft is twisted into the surface; and the bow counterweight is inserted into the bow counterweight support, thereby supporting the archery bow from the surface.

Abstract: An archery bow stabilizer and prop generally having a locking adaptor that attaches to the bow. A transition elbow attaches to the locking adaptor. A stabilizer-prop extends downward from the transition elbow. The stabilizer-prop in the preferred embodiment is telescoping to provide height adjustment. The lower end of the stabilizer-prop is inserted into a reciever attached to a hunting surface. The transition elbow also allows a conventional stabilizer to be used in conjunction with the stabilizer-prop. The stabilizer screws into another threaded bore at the end of the transition elbow. There is fixed and a stationary type transition elbow. Both allow attachment of the stabilizer-prop in a downward vertical position to hold the bow in an upright position. Both allow a conventional stabilizer to be screwed into the end, holding the stabilizer in an extended position, which is conventional in nature.

Abstract: The improved stabilizer has a hollow elongated preferably cylindrical housing with a central space extending the length thereof to open opposite ends. An end cap closes one end of the housing and bears a connector for attachment of the housing to a weapon. The opposite end of the housing has an end cap rotatably secured thereto to close the housing. The housing is filled with oil or grease. First and second springs, preferably coiled springs, are connected to the interior of the two end caps and to opposite ends of a weight suspended in the space of the housing. An indexer is provided on the rotatable end cap to indicate its rotated position and to releasably hold it in that position. As the end cap is rotated it increases or decreases, depending on its direction of rotation and the extent of its rotation, the tension on the springs, thus controlling their degree of resistance to displacement of the weight during shock absorption.

Abstract: A weight collar for use with a stabilizer adapted to be connected to a bow. The weight collar is removably connected to a stabilizer outer peripheral surface of the stabilizer. The weight collar includes a pad constructed of a compressible material whereby the weight collar is movable in upwardly and downwardly directions perpendicular to an axial center line of the weight collar and movable in angular directions relative to the axial center line of the weight collar while remaining attached to the weight collar. A stabilizer for use with a bow having a stabilizer tube with an opening extending therethrough forming a stabilizer chamber, the stabilizer chamber defining a stabilizer in a peripheral surface. A resonator suppressor ring is disposed in the stabilizer chamber between the first and the second ends of the stabilizer tube.