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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8439026 | Mechanical full draw, hold, lock and arrow release device for compound bows The invention comprises a lever support arm tube attached perpendicular at one end to a compound bow and at the other end has an attached pulley assembly. Attached in between is a shoulder rest assembly, a lever arm hinged at the tube and a slip-lock ring. The draw ... | 05/14/2013 |
| 8402957 | Release device for archery A release device for archery. The release device features a string holding component having a first end for temporarily engaging a string; and a trigger component disposed in front of the string holding component, the trigger is positioned so as to be parallel with ... | 03/26/2013 |
| 8276575 | Archery bowstring release An archery bowstring release includes a pair of bowstring-gripping jaws actuatable by a trigger, with the trigger and jaws both being pivotally linked to the housing. A cam situated within the housing has a trigger cam pivot which translates and rotates with respect... | 10/02/2012 |
| 8146578 | Archery release An archery release including a release body having a longitudinal axis, a fixed jaw having a bowstring facing surface and a movable jaw. The movable jaw can define a bowstring notch. The fixed jaw bowstring facing surface can define a fixed jaw bowstring notch. The ... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8061340 | System for removably connecting an object to a wrist strap A quick connect/disconnect system for connecting and disconnecting an object, such as an archery release aid, to a wrist strap on a human wrist has a first member adapted to be attached to the wrist strap and a second member adapted to be attached to the object. The... | 11/22/2011 |
| 7946282 | Archery release An archery release including a release body having a longitudinal axis, a fixed jaw having a bowstring facing surface being offset at a first predetermined angle from the longitudinal axis, and a movable jaw. The moveable jaw can define a bowstring notch, and can in... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7926476 | Strap for bow string release A strap for a bow string release is provided to form a semi-closed (or open) hand receiving condition wrist strap for facilitating quick attachment and detachment of the strap to the wrist. The strap facilitates one-handed coupling about an archer's wrist by selecti... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7926475 | Archery release An archery release including a release head, a moveable hook, and an adjustable jaw. The adjustable jaw can be moved relative to the hook to adjust a gap defined between the hook and the adjustable jaw when the hook is in a closed position to capture a bowstring. Op... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7753043 | Bowstring release movable between (and fixable into) stowed and shooting positions An archery bowstring release includes a string grip for holding and releasing a bowstring, and a band for mounting the string grip about an archer's wrist or hand. The string grip may rotate about the band between an in-use position wherein the string grip is adjace... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7712460 | Release device with follow-through A release device with a follow-through or recoil motion for use with mechanically launched projectiles. A recoil motion is in a direction opposite the path of the projectile. Releasing an arrow from a bow provides correct form and follow-through motion of a user han... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7644709 | Wrist strap for bow string release assembly A wrist strap for use with a bow string release assembly, including a pair of interconnected fabric limbs extending angularly from a common central area and a fabric covered magnet in the free end of each limb; the magnets being arranged to attract one another when ... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7607423 | Draw holding and draw releasing mechanism A draw holding and draw releasing mechanism assembly comprises a mounting bracket, with a passageway controlled by a levered cam, secured to a bow. A draw bar is movable and lockable within the passageway by the levered cam. The draw bar includes a hand grip and an ... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7581536 | Bow string capture and release device Described herein is a three stage bow string entrapment and release device. The device is unique and novel in that it incorporates trigger travel amplification such that a movement of X at the trigger results in a movement of approximately 1.5X at the critical relea... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7574999 | Bow string release A bow string release includes a retention portion having an interior area for containing a portion of a bow string and a barrier for selectively separating the interior area from an area external thereto. The barrier is movable from an open configuration in which th... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7422008 | Strap for bow string release A strap for a bow string release is provided to form a semi-closed (or open) hand receiving condition wrist strap for facilitating quick attachment and detachment of the strap to the wrist. The strap facilitates one-handed coupling about an archers wrist by selectiv... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7363921 | Crossbow A crossbow having an increased powerstroke and reduced noise. The powerstroke is increased by inverting the limb orientation from the standard crossbow arrangement and locating string guides at least partially forward and rearward of the ends of the limbs. The bowst... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7337773 | Electrically activated archery component An archery component mountable with respect to an archery bow. The archery component includes a sensor that senses a movement of an archery arrow with respect to the archery bow and/or a movement of the archery bow. The sensor transmits a signal, upon sensing at lea... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7328694 | Archery bowstring release Disclosed is an archery bowstring release that increases the power and length of the draw by having the pincer of the release being recessed a few inches behind the trigger of the release in relation to the bowstring. The present release achieves this result by havi... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7325539 | Mechanical release or trigger device A mechanical release or trigger device including a body. A trigger forming a shaft is movably mounted with respect to the body. At least one caliper is mounted with respect to the body and operatively connected to the trigger. The caliper is movable between a closed... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7320318 | Strap for bow string release A no stretch strap for a bow string release is provided to form a semi-closed (or open) hand receiving condition wrist strap for facilitating quick attachment and detachment of the strap to the wrist. The strap resists stretching and facilitates on-handed coupling a... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7314045 | Bow string release having floating jaws and a trigger force adjustment mechanism A string release for providing accurate release of a tensioned bow string. The release has a pair of jaws which are retained and controlled by a pivot ball and a jaw cup. The pivot ball being mounted on a shaft which is attached to an inner race which is in turn con... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7299795 | Holding-weight transfer for a bow A device for transferring the drawn weight of a bowstring from a user's bowstring gripping hand to a user's bow gripping hand. The device includes a shaft and a means for releasably connecting the bowstring to the device, such as a trigger release. The device also i... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7284546 | Archer's glove for use with a bow string release A glove for use in archery with a bow string release mechanism includes a finger section and a base section. The finger section includes a series of finger and thumb sheaths. The base section has an upper edge connected to the finger section and a lower edge definin... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7278415 | Archery bowstring release wrist strap assembly An archery bowstring release assembly is provided with a flexible and infinitely adjustable connection between the bowstring release and the pull ring. A ring with a slot through the solid portion is attached to a wrist strap. The slot is threaded with a web materia... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7240672 | Adjustable trigger pressure archery release (stealth) An adjustable trigger pressure archery release including a bayonet mounted trigger utilizing an actuator ramp to reduce trigger travel. The caliper jaws and cam profile combine to create an automatic closing action to close the release, whereby rearward pulling or s... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7235290 | Prepreg, a composite and their uses A prepreg containing fibers and a curable matrix, the prepreg having a core and a surface part encasing the core, where the matrix of the core and of the surface part are made of the same material and where the proportion of the matrix to the fibers is higher in the... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7189170 | Arrow nock An arrow nock has a nock body, an actuator and a pair of retaining tabs. The retaining tabs retain the bowstring in the arrow nock while the bowstring is drawn. When the bowstring is released, the bowstring moves the actuator to a forward position and the actuator m... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7188616 | Archery bow breech device A bowstring archery bow breech structure having a trigger for releasing the drawn bowstring solely by the physical action of the shooter, wherein a spring mechanism is provided which functions to impart a lost motion action to the pull at a preselected drawstring pu... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7089697 | Trigger transition filter for a paintball marker A method of preventing trigger bounce during the launching of a projectile by a projectile launcher includes the step of first providing a projectile launcher having a trigger capable of actuating between a full non-firing position and a full firing position. An amo... | 08/15/2006 |
| 6968836 | Archery drawlock device with simultaneous lock release and fire The present invention is directed to a drawlock device employed with a bow, such as a compound bow, that provides for drawing and locking the bowstring at the let-off point, then drawing the bowstring a short distance at which point the lock disengages the bowstring... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6957644 | Mechanical release or trigger device A mechanical release or trigger device including a body. A trigger forming a shaft is movably mounted with respect to the body. At least one caliper is mounted with respect to the body and operatively connected to the trigger. The caliper is movable between a closed... | 10/25/2005 |
| RE38833 | Caliper type bow string release having push/pull trigger and automatic alignment and locking features A caliper type bow string release includes a reversible trigger which is operable selectively in either the push fire mode or the pull fire mode. The caliper jaws of the release include automatic alignment and locking features. Movement of the string into the releas... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6953035 | Holding and releasing bowstrings A device to hold and release a bowstring includes a part that can be locked, held in position, or caused to move with a user-held portion such as a handle. A back tension release device can, for example, include a handle portion; a release assembly on the handle por... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6951071 | Electronic rifle trigger mechanism The present invention is directed to a trigger mechanism of an electronic weapon. The trigger mechanism eliminates the need of a shooter having to master the pulling of the trigger of a rifle with the tip of his index finger and also minimizes the importance of prop... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6945241 | Triggerless release aids and laser-equipped pneumatic training aid for safe drawing of the bowstring A bowstring release includes a handle, a bowstring catch, and a link between the handle and catch. The catch includes a hook for retaining the bowstring, and a cam for holding and releasing the hook. The handle is initially rotatably mounted with respect to the link... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6925996 | Bowstring release device with string loop and built-in nock receiver A bowstring release aid has a string loop. The release aid is mounted on a bowstring and drawn to an arrow release position by a hand-held string release device. The hand-held release device releases the string loop so that both the bowstring with the release aid pr... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6925995 | Archery bow breech device An archery bow breech structure having a bowstring keeper and a trigger for releasing the drawn bowstring solely by the phyiscal action of the shooter, wherein a spring mechanism is provided which functions to impart a lost motion action to the pull at a preselected... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6895951 | Adjustable back tension rope release A triggerless back tension release for use with a bow string comprising a handle; a release head assembly including a rope loop and a first component pivotally mounted relative to a portion of the handle, the first component carrying a sear element having a sear edg... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6823855 | Slingshot, slingshot releaser, and releaser-incorporated slingshot device A slingshot device having an improved target hitting rate. The slingshot device includes a slingshot, which is provided with a front sight and a handgrip, and a releaser, which is provided with a rear sight. The releaser is used to stretch an elastic band of the sli... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6766794 | Device for hands-free firing of projectile device A device to aid in firing a projectile firing device is disclosed. The device includes a hands-free switch which signals a firing mechanism to fire the projectile firing device. ... | 07/27/2004 |
