Archery Bow Patents (Class 33/265)
  • Patent number: 6817105
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Tru-Glo, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul M. LoRocco
  • Publication number: 20040205971
    Abstract: A layout device is used with an archery bow. The bow has a riser and a pair of flexible limbs extending oppositely from the riser. The layout device includes a frame with an arm configured for coupling with the riser. The arm has a longitudinal axis. An axial adjustment mechanism is carried by the frame, and is movable relative to the frame in a direction generally orthogonal to the longitidinal axis. A laser is carried by the axial adjustment mechanism. The laser is rotatable at least approximately 180° about a rotation axis extending generally orthogonal to the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2003
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Inventors: Edgell Terry, Herman Sells, Marvin Hoover
  • Patent number: 6802131
    Abstract: An illuminated target structure for viewing a scene includes a transparent medium having a transparent-medium peripheral rim and a light-reflective target within a transparent-medium central region. A circumferentially uniform ring illumination source is in contact with the transparent-medium peripheral rim. The ring illumination source projects a substantially uniform illumination into the transparent-medium peripheral rim and thence onto the light-reflective target. The ring illumination source preferably is a modified optical fiber structure having a modified lateral surface in facing relation to the transparent-medium peripheral rim and having a light leakage through the modified lateral surface. An image intensifier may be positioned in facing relation to a transparent-medium front face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Robert Scholz, Jiangang Xia
  • Patent number: 6802129
    Abstract: An archery sight and an optic assembly, an elevation adjustment mechanism, a windage adjustment mechanism, and a third-axis leveling mechanism for use in an archery sight. The optic assembly includes a lens holder having a housing made from a light-transferring material and an aperture; at least one fiber-optic pin positioned in the aperture; and means for illuminating the fiber-optic pin. The elevation adjustment mechanism includes a slider upon which an optic can be mounted and a rack and pinion mechanism for varying the elevation of the optic. The windage adjustment mechanism includes a slidably mounted windage bar adapted for mounting an optic and a means for translating the windage bar to adjust the windage of the optic. The third-axis leveling mechanism includes an adjustable leveling vial integrated with the optic house. A method and apparatus for leveling an archery bow and sight are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Inventor: Reinhold F. Wirth
  • Patent number: 6796039
    Abstract: A bow sight including a fixed rear sight element and forward sight element that is adjustable to compensate for targets at varying ranges while an archer is drawing and/or aiming the bow. By moving the lever, the archer adjusts the forward sight element to accurately align thy bow sight with a target at a specific range. A range scale pointer is coupled to the forward sight element and points to a selected range on a range scale. Preferably, the range scale, pointer and both sight elements are in the archer's sight line so that the archer can confirm alignment of the bow sight with the target at a specific range as the archer is drawing and/or aiming the bow. The bow sight includes forward and rearward sight guards dimensioned that appear the same size to the archer while aiming to provide initial alignment of the bow sight with a target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Inventor: Kirt L. Walbrink
  • Patent number: 6796038
    Abstract: An environmentally sealed, self-contained, adjustable beam laser sight and stabilizer combination for use in archery. The laser sighting device of present invention is comprised of a single cylindrical compartment housing a power source, a laser module coupled to the power source and having a laser diode for emitting laser beams, a cam operated laser module elevating mechanism and an inner cylindrical body. The cylinder has a front face and a laser light exit formed at the center of the face and aligned with the laser diode. The outer cylinder is rotated axially about the inner body and acting on the laser positioning cam. The cam converts rotary motion into a linear position change acting on the face of the laser module producing an angular displacement about its pivoting axis resulting in a change of vertical divergence of the laser beam with respect to the bow. A user calibrated waterproof self-adhesive range scale is installed on the moving cylinder adjacent to a stationary base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Inventor: Lee Nelson Humphries
  • Patent number: 6796037
    Abstract: The bracket of the present invention has a connection plate for mounting to the right side of the attaching section of the bow. The bracket has first and second mounting sections, which are preferably coplanar and generally lie in a plane defined by the left side of the attaching section of the bow. In a preferred embodiment, the connection plate has a curved channel formed therein. The first and second mounting sections are supported by an aiming piece, which is slideable in the curved channel of the connection plate. The end of a first fiber optic cable illuminates a pin sight mounted to the first mounting section. The ends of a plurality of second fiber optic cables illuminate a peep sight mounted to the second mounting section. A single variable resistor simultaneously varies the brightness of all fiber optic cables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Inventors: David L. Geffers, Steven C. Hardel
  • Patent number: 6754968
    Abstract: An aiming apparatus for a slingshot. The aiming apparatus comprises a light projecting device adapted to project a light beam. A mounting apparatus is adapted to support the light projecting device on the slingshot and disposes the light projecting device with the light beam directed toward a target of a user of the slingshot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Inventor: Aldric K. Lee
  • Publication number: 20040111900
    Abstract: A bow sight having a vertical pin and a sight point pivotally connected to the bow, the pin and sight point being vertically and laterally adjustable. The bow sight includes a structure, pivotal in relation to a bow handle. The pivotal structure may be pivotally connected to a stationary structure, which is fixedly attached or connected to a bow handle. The moveable nature of the pivotal structure provides compensation for changes in targeting distance due to changing the position of the bow. Additionally, various features provide vertical and lateral adjustment of the sight points. The bow sight of the present invention accommodates for changes in shooting angle without having to manually readjust the sight points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventor: Christopher A. Rager
  • Publication number: 20040111899
    Abstract: A laser sighting system comprised of three modular assemblies. The first modular component provides a means of attachment to any bow with the provisions for a standard {fraction (5/16)}-24NF threaded stabilizer mount. The third module functions as a waterproof and shockproof housing for a 650 nm laser diode assembly consisting of precision optical power control electronics, collimating lens and power source. The second module has provisions for adjustment of elevation and windage relative to bow and flight of the arrow. This allows for the “zero” setting at a given distance. The third module is attached to the first module via the second module. The third module provides a means to quickly and accurately change the vertical elevation of the light beam to compensate for needed trajectory changes. (I.E.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventor: Lee Nelson Humphries
  • Publication number: 20040107587
    Abstract: A combined target sight and range finder with a bulls-eye pin and slotted sight plate that receives an adjustable “belly bar” is disclosed. A “set-in” procedure is used to establish a set-in distance and to generate a scale of various target sizes. The “set-in” procedure involves adjusting such that the bulls-eye pin is consistently aimed at the bulls-eye of a target, yet hits the target at a distance above the target. The archer moves progressively farther away from the target until a “set-in” distance at which aiming at the bulls-eye produces shots that hit the bulls-eye is reached. Various targets are presented at the set-in distance, and the belly bar is positioned such that the bulls-eye pin and belly bar frame each target. The belly bar can then later quickly be placed in its slot at the position corresponding to the target size, thereby accounting for the distance between the shooter and the target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2003
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventors: Charles R. Floied, Stevey Maynard, Ricky L. Maynard, Jerry D. Maynard
  • Patent number: 6745482
    Abstract: An improved bow sight of the type having a base for mounting to a bow, at least one sight pin extending from the base, and a sight pin guard attached to the base and overlying the at least one sight pin. The improvement includes the sight pin guard being replaceably attached to the base in such a manner so as to allow the sight pin guard to be removed from the base without a need for tools and not obstruct view of a target during aiming and be replaced onto the base without a need for tools when protecting the at least one sight pin from damage is desired. The improvement further includes two embodiments of apparatus for replaceably attaching the sight pin guard to the base without a need for tools. The first embodiment includes terminal ends of the sight pin guard and ends of the base having cooperating slots. The second embodiment includes the terminal ends of the sight pin guard formed with indents that cooperate with spring clips on the ends of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Inventor: Anthony Mallozzi
  • Publication number: 20040088871
    Abstract: A fixed pin bow sight is comprised of a bow sight having an attachment portion, a sight pin mounting portion and a sight pin having a plurality of sight tips on said sight pin. Each of the sight tips are predisposed on the sight pin and spaced to provide accurate targeting of an arrow shot from a bow having a particular shooting speed. The spacing between sight tips is defined by the desired targeting distances from the bow. For example, the uppermost sight tip may be configured for a target that is twenty yards away with subsequent sight tips provided for ten yard increments (e.g., 30, 40, 50 and 60 yards). The sight tips are configured to be vertically aligned relative to the ground when firing the bow so that as the distance from target is increased the appropriate sight tip moves from top to bottom of the sight pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventor: Abbas Ben Afshari
  • Publication number: 20040088872
    Abstract: A bow sight system includes a bow sight assembly adjustably mounted to a base plate. The bow sight can include a conventional forward sight, such as a pin sight and a V shaped rear sight. Sighting through the V shaped rear sight groove will allow the archer to see the forward sight if the bow and archer are in proper alignment. A misalignment will cause the groove to obscure the archer's view of the forward sight preventing a misaligned shot. Unlike prior art peep sights, the V groove rear sight allows the archer to have an almost unlimited view of the target field such that the archer can quickly acquire a target. Illuminated alignment marks positioned on either side of the V groove ease the archer's ability to aim in low light conditions. The rear sight can also obscure unused pins of a multiple pin front sight and can also give an indication of target distance based on the number of pins of a multiple pin system visible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventor: Melvin Deien
  • Patent number: 6732727
    Abstract: An archery bow including a bow speed specific sight pin block having sight pin openings for sight pins located therein relative to each other at fixed distances for a given bow speed, so that when a single sight pin is manually positioned to indicate its corresponding arrow flight range, each of the other sight pins in the other openings will be in position to indicate their corresponding arrow flight range. The sight pin block may be mounted in a riser opening and allen screws may be included in the bowsight pin block frame for moving wedges located in the bowsight pin block frame into engagement with a sidewall of the riser opening for mounting the bowsight pin block in the riser opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: Bear Archery, LLC
    Inventor: Henry M. Gallops, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6725854
    Abstract: A sighting device for use with a firearm or bow comprises a fiber optic member having a sight end visible by a user for aiming the firearm or bow at a target. A non-electrical, light-emitting material is disposed over a length of the fiber optic element in order to illuminate the fiber optic element in low light or no ambient light conditions. The non-electrical, light-emitting material may be incorporated into the sighting device in order to provide sufficient surface contact with the fiber optic member to provide adequate illumination as well as illumination of the sighting device itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Inventor: Abbas Ben Afshari
  • Patent number: 6701632
    Abstract: A hunting, target or three dimensional single pin sight system, including a vertical and horizontal screw adjustment apparatus. The single sight pin housing system attaches to the end of the windage cross slide rod system. Both systems are designed to be located, parallel and perpendicular to the horizontal sight drive system. The windage cross slide rod system is positioned with a direct drive locating system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Inventor: Donald J Henry
  • Publication number: 20040031162
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2003
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Applicant: Trophy Ridge, LLC
    Inventor: Christopher A. Rager
  • Patent number: 6688008
    Abstract: An improved bow sight adjustment mechanism for use with an archery bow is provided. The bow sight adjustment mechanism includes the provision of a dowel pin or similar article disposed between a slide lock and a slide stop to maintain a spaced apart relationship. The dowel pin also extends through the slide with a flexible bushing disposed between the dowel pin and the slide to minimize inadvertent movement of the bow sight adjustment mechanism which could effect the position of the bow sight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Inventor: Jeffrey J. Wuthrich
  • Patent number: 6681512
    Abstract: An improved optical device for use in aiming guns is provided by combining a conventional telescopic gunsight with a reticle having an optical center, an edge and one or more aiming points, and a ring which is positioned optically between the optical center and the edge whereby said ring can be visually centered in a field of view for aiding users in aligning their line of sight through the optical device. The optical device can be any conventional optical device used by shooters as an aid to aiming such as, for example, gunsights, riflescopes, spotting scopes, binoculars and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Assignee: Horus Vision, LLC
    Inventor: Dennis J. Sammut
  • Publication number: 20040006879
    Abstract: A bow sight is comprised of at least two support structures, each support structure supporting a vertically oriented sight pin. Each support structure is adjustably attached to a mounting member that allows individual vertical adjustment of each support structure. The sight pins may be vertically aligned in an overlying manner to visually provide a single sight pin with multiple sight tips or horizontally aligned but vertically spaced to provide individually vertically adjustable sight tips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2003
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Inventor: Abbas Ben Afshari
  • Publication number: 20030233757
    Abstract: A unique bow range finder, weighing less than {fraction (1/16)} of an once, is custom calibrated for an archer's full draw distance and a specific hunted game, or traget object. A reference line and distance marker lines based on geometric calibrations using the full draw distance and known distances of spaced apart features of a game animal are imprinted on a decal or other adhesively attached sheet material. The decal, selected for full draw distance and desired game, is removably attached to an archer's current bow sighting frame. The range finder allows targets to be ranged at full draw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2002
    Publication date: December 25, 2003
    Inventor: Jason S. Nordberg
  • Patent number: 6651350
    Abstract: Orbiting sight includes a pivotable sight-mounting member; and, attached in a pivoting relationship to said member, a sighting unit. The sighting unit can remain positioned in a fixed orientation in relation to an axis. The orbiting sight can be attached to a projectile-type weapon, especially, an archery bow. Provided also, in a projectile-type weapon other than an archery bow, the improvement of an orbiting sight including a pivotable sight-mounting member, which heed not necessarily be, but advantageously is, such that it remain positioned in a fixed orientation to an axis; and, attached to it, a sighting unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Inventors: Marvin L. Manns, Wayne A. Manns, Patrick A. Manns
  • Publication number: 20030208916
    Abstract: A bow sight having a support structure, and at least one pin connected to the support structure, the pin having a sight point. The support structure can be movably connected to a mounting base for attachment to a bow. The support structure is movable from a first position to a second position, thus changing the position of the pin in respect to the archer. In a preferred embodiment, when in the first position, the pin extends vertically and when in the second position, the pin extends horizontally.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2003
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventor: Christopher A. Rager
  • Patent number: 6644297
    Abstract: A three-part, fully adjustable, left-right reversible mount attaches a Red Dot scope, or any scope with Weaver mounts, to a bow for archery. The mount is easy to use, with an approximate installation time of ten minutes, and able to accommodate a large variety of modifications according to the user's needs. It is easy to adjust, lightweight to carry, has no protruding parts to snag on trees or when climbing into tree stands, and is made from very durable materials to last the life of the bow. The mount is meant to work with all types of bows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Inventor: Boyce W. Brown, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6637122
    Abstract: The invention relates a bow vice that permits easy leveling of the vice in a horizontal plane. The vice has a base with a plurality of securing holes and having a base pocket on a first surface; a pivoting block having an attachment member for holding an object and having a pivot pocket on a first surface; a ball bearing disposed in said base pocket and said pivot pocket and holding said pivoting block and said base apart in spaced apart relation to each other; and a plurality of pivot bolts having a first end attached to said pivoting block and a second end attached to said base, said plurality of pivot bolts configured to pivot said pivoting block with respect to said base in two horizontal directions to thereby level said pivot block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Inventor: Donald J. Henry
  • Patent number: 6634110
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Assignee: Center Spot, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven C. Johnson
  • Patent number: 6634111
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Assignee: Tru-Glo, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul M. LoRocco
  • Publication number: 20030177651
    Abstract: An archery bow sight assembly comprising a bracket attached to a bow's riser terminating in front and rear mounting plates for multiple front sight pins and a rear sight which when aligned determine the aiming point to send the arrow to the target at various distances. The front and rear mounts provide features that allow for easy adjustment for front sight pins and rear sight that are secured in such a way as to prevent slippage and loss of adjustment due to vibrations from release of bowstring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2003
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventor: Steven D. Stone
  • Patent number: 6618949
    Abstract: A system and method for adjusting sighting pins in an archery sight for multiple target distances after the uppermost pin has been adjusted for a target distance such as 20 yards. An archery target is utilized with a horizontal reference indicator. Vertical offset distances from the reference indicator are determined for various target distances and arrow velocities, indicating where an arrow destined for the reference indicator on an imaginary target at a longer range such as 30 yards would strike the target at 20 yards. A vertical offset impact point is marked on the target at the offset distance from the reference indicator. A second pin corresponding to 30 yards is adjusted to visually overlie the reference indicator when the first pin is aimed at the offset impact point. By determining and marking offset distances corresponding to multiple target distances, multiple sighting pins can be adjusted in a similar manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Inventor: Shawn D. Keener
  • Patent number: 6612299
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: Martin Archery, Inc.
    Inventors: Dan J. Martin, Dave Conlee
  • Patent number: 6609306
    Abstract: A simple light weight bow sight mounting apparatus which has a rigid frame slidably mountable on a bow frame for movement along a first linear path corresponding in direction generally to the archers line of sight. A threaded rod is mounted on the frame for rotation about the longitudinal axis of the rod and carries thereon a slide bock that is moved along a second linear path by rotating the threaded rod. A sight mounting block is mounted on the slide block for rotation about an axis parallel to the first linear path. A sight element is mountable on the slide block and adjustably movable along a third linear path. The first, second and third linear paths are mutually perpendicular.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Inventors: Jesse H. Johnson, Michael D. Brangers
  • Patent number: 6601308
    Abstract: An ambient light collecting bow sight having a light collecting filament, wherein the light collecting filament is preferably a scintillating fiber optic filament of sufficient length to enable extensive wrapping or winding of the fiber optic filament around a preferably translucent bow sight. The multiple wrapping or winding of an extensive strand of fiber optic filament provides the filament with more surface area in which to harness ambient light passing through the translucent bow-sight. A portion of the fiber optic filament is attached to a pin or crosshair of the bow sight, thus functioning as a lit targeting pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Inventor: Bahram Khoshnood
  • Publication number: 20030136012
    Abstract: A bow sight including a fixed rear sight element and forward sight element that is adjustable to compensate for targets at varying ranges while an archer is drawing and/or aiming the bow. By moving the lever, the archer adjusts the forward sight element to accurately align thy bow sight with a target at a specific range. A range scale pointer is coupled to the forward sight element and points to a selected range on a range scale. Preferably, the range scale, pointer and both sight elements are in the archer's sight line so that the archer can confirm alignment of the bow sight with the target at a specific range as the archer is drawing and/or aiming the bow. The bow sight includes forward and rearward sight guards dimensioned that appear the same size to the archer while aiming to provide initial alignment of the bow sight with a target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2003
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Inventor: Kirt L. Walbrink
  • Publication number: 20030121163
    Abstract: An ambient light collecting bow sight having a light collecting filament, wherein the light collecting filament is preferably a scintillating fiber optic filament of sufficient length to enable extensive wrapping or winding of the fiber optic filament around a preferably translucent bow sight. The multiple wrapping or winding of an extensive strand of fiber optic filament provides the filament with more surface area in which to harness ambient light passing through the translucent bow-sight. A portion of the fiber optic filament is attached to a pin or crosshair of the bow sight, thus functioning as a lit targeting pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2002
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Inventor: Bahram Khoshnood
  • Publication number: 20030110647
    Abstract: A hunting, target or three dimensional single pin sight system, including a vertical and horizontal screw adjustment apparatus. The single sight pin housing system attaches to the end of the windage cross slide rod system. Both systems are designed to be located, parallel and perpendicular to the horizontal sight drive system. The windage cross slide rod system is positioned with a direct drive locating system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2001
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Inventor: Donald J. Henry
  • Publication number: 20030110648
    Abstract: A pin-type bow sight has dog-leg pins and straight pins so that the heads of the pins align along a common axis. The bow sight has a generally circular pin guard with a highlight of a distinctive color applied on the archer side to assist in distinguishing from the target background. The pins are each provided with an optical fiber light guide that passes through an eye or aperture at the tip of the pin. The optic fiber is formed with a set bend at its tip to avoid light loss at the bend, the bend having a radius at least five times the radius of the fiber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Applicant: Copper John Corporation
    Inventor: Eric C. Springer
  • Publication number: 20030101604
    Abstract: A programmable sighting system for a hunting bow or professional archery bow. The system comprises a housing assembly for mounting the sighting system on the bow. A transparent window is positioned in the housing for viewing therethrough by a user to a target, and for projecting display data thereon. A programmable subsystem is contained within the housing assembly for causing display of the display data at selected locations on the window in response to control by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2002
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Inventor: Joseph F. McGivern
  • Patent number: 6571482
    Abstract: The subject invention pertains to a method of sighting and a sighting apparatus which can operate during the day and/or night. The subject device can be used on projectile type weapons such as guns and archery products. The subject method and device can be utilized with these various weapons such that a user can use the weapon during the day and/or night and sight under essentially all lighting conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignee: Nanoptics, Inc.
    Inventor: Jacob R. Tymianski
  • Publication number: 20030097760
    Abstract: A gaseous illuminated pin sight, including a mounting bracket, at least one sight pin securing to the mounting bracket, each sight pin having an inclined or straight urface to provide clearance between adjacent sight pins, each sight pin capable of being secured to the mounting bracket at its base end when adjusted, the opposite and outer end of each sight pin incorporating a capsule of illuminating gas, and the capsule of illuminating gas being secured or embedded to either the straight or inclined outer end of each sight pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2001
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Inventor: Scott O. Slates
  • Patent number: 6568092
    Abstract: The invention relates to a targeting device comprising a casing which houses a wheel. The wheel is weighted and free to rotate relative to the casing. A mount on the casing mates with a receiving apparatus on the rifle, thereby securing the casing to the rifle. The wheel's absolute orientation remains fixed, while the casing rotates with the rifle as it is aimed upward or downward. The casing has a window through which the wheel is visible. For any angle at which the rifle is positioned, a marker inscribed on the wheel aligns with a cosine number inscribed on the window, indicating the cosine of the angle at which the rifle is positioned. The cosine numbers are readable without requiring the shooter to break his cheek weld with the rifle. The shooter can then calculate the horizontal distance to target by multiplying the cosine by the straight-line distance to target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Inventor: Ward William Brien
  • Patent number: 6564462
    Abstract: A hunting or three-dimensional bow sight apparatus, including four illuminated sight pins positioned in their own individual housings. Each individual sight pin and it's housing is precisionally adjusted by a threaded drive-screw system. The sight pins and their individual housings are assembled and protected in a sight pin window bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: HTM Precision Machining, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald J Henry
  • Patent number: 6560884
    Abstract: A fixed pin bow sight is comprised of a bow sight having an attachment portion, a sight pin mounting portion and a sight pin having a plurality of sight tips on said sight pin. Each of the sight tips are predisposed on the sight pin and spaced to provide accurate targeting of an arrow shot from a bow having a particular shooting speed. The spacing between sight tips is defined by the desired targeting distances from the bow. For example, the uppermost sight tip may be configured for a target that is twenty yards away with subsequent sight tips provided for ten yard increments (e.g., 30, 40, 50 and 60 yards). The sight tips are configured to be vertically aligned relative to the ground when firing the bow so that as the distance from target is increased the appropriate sight tip moves from top to bottom of the sight pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Inventor: Abbas Ben Afshari
  • Patent number: 6539637
    Abstract: A bow sight has a plurality of subassemblies adjustably attached to a main frame to permit vertical adjustment of the cross hairs. The subassemblies lie in different planes so that when the bow sight is used with a high powered, high speed bow, two or more of the cross hairs to be stacked or closely positioned, if necessary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Inventor: Gregory L. Hollabaugh
  • Publication number: 20030056379
    Abstract: A simple light weight bow sight mounting apparatus which has a rigid frame slidably mountable on a bow frame for movement along a first linear path corresponding in direction generally to the archers line of sight. A threaded rod is mounted on the frame for rotation about the longitudinal axis of the rod and carries thereon a slide bock that is moved along a second linear path by rotating the threaded rod. A sight mounting block is mounted on the slide block for rotation about an axis parallel to the first linear path. A sight element is mountable on the slide block and adjustably movable along a third linear path. The first, second and third linear paths are mutually perpendicular.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2001
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Inventors: Jesse H. Johnson, Michael D. Brangers
  • Publication number: 20030046820
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2002
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Applicant: Trophy Ridge, LLC
    Inventor: Christopher A. Rager
  • Patent number: 6526666
    Abstract: A novel archery device which defines the position of the arrow rest so that upon release of the bowstring the arrow is center-shot, i.e., it will fire straight ahead with optimum flight. The device has a visible light source arrow rest adjustment fixture which is temporarily secured to existing site mounting holes on a riser portion of a strung bow and includes an aligning component. The aligning component can move both laterally and pivotally so that a light emission from the fixture can transverse the entire length of an arrow attached to the nock point/portion of the bowstring and rest on a properly positioned arrow rest so that the arrow when fired has optimum flight. The light source can be a visible light beam, a laser light beam, and the like. The fixture is simple, lightweight, portable and accurate. The fixture can be easily removed prior to shooting the arrow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: Archer's Concept's Inc.
    Inventor: Donald L. Lastinger, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6519859
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Inventor: Anthony Alan Beshires
  • Patent number: 6520170
    Abstract: An adjustment knob assembly for selectably adjusting and securing an arrow deployment parameter of an archery bow. The adjustment knob assembly includes a base block mounted on the archery bow with a base throughbore extending between inner and outer base ends, and an index surface surrounding an outer base aperture leading into the base throughbore. A pivot shaft is rotatably received within the base throughbore and is obstructed from axial displacement in an outward direction. The pivot shaft has one end connected to an adjustment knob and the other end operating to adjust the arrow deployment parameter when rotated by the adjustment knob. Spring-loaded detents of the inner deck engage detent recesses on the index surface as the adjustment knob is rotated to various angular positions. And a preferably screw-type fastener has a threaded shank positioned within a threaded knob throughbore of the adjustment knob, and a knob head connected to the threaded shank which.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Inventor: Daniel K. Adkins
  • Publication number: 20030019118
    Abstract: A series of transparent rear bow sights having fiber optic of various configurations for adding to the bowstring having preferably at least four strands. The bowstring can be undivided or divided up to four strand groups for attachment of the bow sight. A battery can be attached to the bowstring with its cord acting as a guide equivalent to a rubber cord guide. The simplest form of a rear bow sight has a dark colored opaque base including a plastic fiber optic pin containing tritium and supporting an inclined or perpendicularly oriented circular apertured and transparent sight window with external notches for embedding the individual or grouped strands of the drawstring. Other embodiments include various arrangements of the colored fiber optic as a U-shaped tube, a singular straight tube, two parallel straight tubes, and a combination of a straight tube intersecting the U-shaped tube portion and parallel to its legs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2001
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Inventor: Keith W. Wilson