| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 124240100 | Having projectile guide | 52 |
| 20080236556 | Fall-away arrow rest - Fall away arrow rests for archery bows. The rests have an arm with an arrow-supporting feature and an arm-associated axle which pivots the arm to displace the arrow-supporting feature between a first, arrow-loading position and a second, more elevated, arrow-launching position. The arrow support arm can be adjusted vertically, laterally, and in fore-and-aft directions relative to a riser or other rigid bow component on which the rest is mounted. Radial arms rotatable with the axle and connectable to a buss cable or cable slide by a flexible link rotate the arm to elevate the arrow-supporting feature to its arrow-launching when the bow is drawn and offer further adjustment of the arrow rest operation. A coil spring installed in an axle housing returns the arrow-supporting feature to its first, loading position concomitantly with arrow launch, moving the support out of the path the arrow travels as it leaves the bow. Axle-associated stops automatically stop the arm-associated axle as the arrow-supporting feature respectively reaches its arrow-launching and arrow-loading positions. One or more dampers can be advantageously attached to arrow rest structural members to reduce shock and vibrations, including noise, as the arrow support arm displaces the arrow-supporting feature between its first and second positions, especially as an arrow is launched from the bow. Noise reduction can be furthered by a installing a Teflon or comparable component on the arrow-supporting feature of the arm and/or by installing an elastomeric pad on the rigid bow component in the path followed by the arrow-supporting feature as that feature approaches its arrow-loading position. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20110186024 | Bow and arrow - A bow-and-arrow set includes a bow, a buffer, a string and an arrow. The bow includes a pipe inserted through an aperture defined therein. The buffer is located in the pipe. The string is tied to the bow. The arrow includes a pile, a pile and a body formed between the pile and the butt. The pile is movable in the pipe while the butt is movable against the string so that the string can shoot the arrow and move the pile within the pipe on releasing of the butt. The buffer can encounter and buffer the pile. | 08-04-2011 |
| 124025000 | Crossbow | 50 |
| 20130042848 | DUAL INVERTED LIMB - A bow is adapted to shoot a projectile along a direction of flight. The bow includes a riser, a first limb, a second limb, and a drawstring. The riser extends perpendicular to the direction of flight. The riser includes a first mount adjacent a first end and a second mount adjacent a second end of the riser. The first and the second limbs extend along first and second contours from a proximal end to a distal end. The first limb is mounted to the first mount of the riser. The first contour includes a first attachment segment positioned adjacent the first mount. The second limb is mounted to the second mount of the riser. The second contour includes a second attachment segment positioned adjacent the second mount. The drawstring is operably connected to the first and the second limbs adjacent the distal ends. The first and the second attachment segments at least partially extend in the direction of flight from the proximal end to the distal end of the corresponding attachment segment. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20090194086 | Shooting bow - A trigger assembly for a crossbow or other weapon system. The trigger assembly includes a trigger arm coupled between a trigger and a sear. The trigger arm is not parallel to the line of fire, thereby allowing for increased mechanical advantage and a smoother, safer trigger pull. The trigger assembly incorporates various safety measures, including a dry fire mechanism which prevents the unintentional damaging and potentially dangerous release of the bowstring before an arrow is positioned on the rail of the crossbow. The trigger assembly allows for various adjustments to vary the trigger length and pull, while maintaining smoothness and preventing the unintentional or inadvertent release of the bowstring. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20100116259 | REVERSE CROSSBOW - The invention relates sports and hunting throwing weapon. Reverse crossbow contains limbs riser | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100154762 | Compound archery bow with intermediate cable pulleys - A compound archery bow includes a bow handle having projecting limbs, and first and second pulleys mounted on the respective limbs for rotation around respective axes. A bow cable system includes a bowstring cable extending between the pulleys, and first and second power cables extending from the respective first and second pulleys toward the opposing pulley. Third and fourth pulleys are mounted on the handle. The third and fourth pulleys are engaged by the power cables and are at least partially offset from the bowstring cable so that the third and fourth pulleys hold the first and second power cables away from the bowstring cable, and the bowstring cable and an arrow engaged by the bowstring cable are unobstructed by the first and second power cables. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20120222661 | CROSSBOW WITH LIGHTED SAFETY MECHANISM - A crossbow may comprise a safety device that provides the user a visual means other than the mechanical positioning of the various components of the crossbow to quickly and accurately determine the firing condition of the crossbow. The safety device may comprise an illuminated marker that emits a specific color of light to denote the firing condition of the crossbow. In another embodiment, the safety device may comprise a mechanical assembly that is raised and lowered to denote the firing condition of the crossbow. In yet another embodiment, the safety device may comprise an electric switch that causes an illuminated marker to emit a light or a mechanical assembly to raise or lower in order to denote the firing condition of the crossbow. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20130061836 | Dual stirrup crossbow - The present invention pertains to the field of archery devices, specifically to devices known as crossbows. Historically. crossbows have had a single foot stirrup, centered at the front end of the crossbow, to assist the user in the cocking procedure. Though functional, a single stirrup does not allow the user to naturally center the crossbow with his body while cocking the crossbow, which may cause miss-alignment of the bow string, as well as possible loss of balance and fatigue. By placing a stirrup on both sides of the barrel of the crossbow, the user may use his left foot, right foot, or both feet to cock the crossbow, and the crossbow is automatically centered to the users body. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130098343 | CROSSBOW WITH ARROW RETAINER - An archery crossbow having an arrow retainer provided by a yieldable member located within a bore located on a sight guide or a trigger housing of the bow and including an arrow contact portion that extends outwardly of the bore to contact the arrow. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130061837 | CROSSBOW RISER - Provided is a crossbow riser that may comprise a plurality of cells defined by walls. The walls may consist essentially of a material wherein the yield tensile strength at 0.2% strain is greater than 780 MPa, and either the specific strength is greater than 200 kN·m/kg, or the density is less than 6.0 g/cc. The cells may collectively define a first volume. The walls may collectively define a second volume. The ratio of the first volume to the second volume may be greater than 1.5. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130118462 | Multi-Pellet Launcher - A system and method for propelling pellets from a launch tube includes a retainer plug for holding the pellets inside the launch tube between the retainer plug and a compressed spring. A latch is established on the launch tube to restrain forward movement of the retainer ring in response to the bias force imposed by the compressed spring. In operation, the launch tube is propelled in a forward direction by a man-powered weapon. This creates an acceleration force on the tube that moves the retainer plug and pellets in a rearward direction relative to the launch tube to further compress the spring and release the latch from the retainer plug. After the initial acceleration has subsided, force from the compressed spring provides a forward propulsion of the retainer plug and the plurality of pellets from the launch tube for travel of the pellets toward an intended target. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130125868 | SLIP CLUTCH - One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a bowstring drawing mechanism for drawing and controllably releasing a crossbow bowstring comprises a clutch mechanism. The clutch mechanism protects the bowstring drawing mechanism from damage caused by over-cranking and allows the user to controllably release the bowstring from the drawn position. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20090101126 | Crossbow having elongated draw length - A novel embodiment of a crossbow ( | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090114200 | Anti dry-fire device for crossbows - An anti dry-fire device for crossbows mounted on a viewfinder mount has a catch rotationally attached to a catch holder by way of an attachment pin. A catch biasing means to bias the catch. A lock-unlock means slidingly engaged on the top of the viewfinder mount. The lock-unlock means moving the catch from an operative mode into an inoperative mode. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20110271938 | CROSSBOW - A crossbow has a stock assembly and a bow assembly. The stock assembly has a body, a retainer and a buffering spacer. The retainer is made of hardened plastic and has a vibrating frequency, a bolt groove, a mounting hole and a holding protrusion. The buffering spacer is made of hardened plastic and has a shape corresponding to the retainer, a vibrating frequency different from the vibrating frequency of the retainer, a gap, a through hole and a holding hole. The bow assembly is securely connected to the stock assembly and has a mounting base, two bow arms, a bowstring and a fastener. The different vibrating frequencies between the buffering spacer and the retainer can destroy the transmission of the shock wave between the retainer and the buffering spacer to disperse and reduce the impact force of the crossbow after shooting a bolt. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110283983 | Multi-Position Draw Weight Crossbow - A crossbow may include a main beam: (a) a bow assembly including a bow and a bow string adapted to propel an arrow; (b) a trigger mechanism mounted to the main beam; (c) and a bow assembly mounting apparatus for use in selectively mounting the bow assembly at a first location on the main beam to provide a first draw weight and for use in selectively mounting the bow assembly to a second location on the main beam to provide a second draw weight that is substantially different from the first draw weight. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20090314271 | Sport bow and crossbow, with one or both limbs elastically deforming by deflection or simultaneous deflection and bending - Bows and crossbows having two limbs, of which at least one limb ( | 12-24-2009 |
| 20110197869 | BOW HAVING IMPROVED LIMBS, TRIGGER RELEASES, SAFETY MECHANISMS AND/OR DRY FIRE MECHANISMS - The present disclosure provides improved bows (e.g., crossbows and/or vertical bows). More particularly, the present disclosure provides advantageous bows having improved limbs, trigger releases, safety mechanisms and/or dry fire mechanisms. In exemplary embodiments, the present disclosure provides for systems and methods for fabricating bows (e.g., crossbows/vertical bows) having improved limbs (e.g., crossbow limbs), trigger releases, safety mechanisms and/or dry fire mechanisms, and wherein the bows provide increased arrow speed and/or more efficient release of stored energy. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110203561 | Narrow Crossbow With Large Power Stroke - A crossbow may include a main beam; a compound bow assembly mounted to the main beam; and, a trigger mechanism mounted to the main beam for use in holding a bowstring in a cocked position. The crossbow may include wheels at opposite ends of the bow that operatively receive the bowstring. The wheels may be separated by a wheel distance (WD) when the crossbow is in an un-cocked position. The crossbow may also have a power stroke distance (PD) and the ratio WD/PD may be less than 2.0. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20080251058 | Compact Crossbow with Improved Efficiency - A “cross-over” compound crossbow includes a stock and barrel assembly attached to a horizontally mounted compound bow. The compound bow component is similar to that of U.S. Pat. No. 7,047,958 and includes an alternative arrow support system to achieve higher arrow velocity at a reduced draw weight. The crossover compound bow also provides draw weight adjustability and positive cam synchronization. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20100000503 | Multi-Position Draw Weight Crossbow - A crossbow may include a main beam: (a) a bow assembly including a bow and a bow string adapted to propel an arrow; (b) a trigger mechanism mounted to the main beam; (c) and a bow assembly mounting apparatus for use in selectively mounting the bow assembly at a first location on the main beam to provide a first draw weight and for use in selectively mounting the bow assembly to a second location on the main beam to provide a second draw weight that is substantially different from the first draw weight. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100269807 | Crossbow cocking assembly - A crossbow with an improved cocking assembly. The improvement includes a means for automatically disengaging a hook associated with a cocking assembly from a bowstring once the bowstring has been drawn the desired distance behind a bowstring retainer. The automatic disengagement of the hook from the bowstring reduces movement and sound associated with disengagement, and reduces the likelihood of injury associated with placement of the fingers in front of the cocked bowstring. The disengagement mechanism may either be mechanical or magnetic as desired. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20090178657 | Vibration Dampening Arrow Retention Spring - A crossbow includes a body having a stock member and a barrel connected to the stock member. The barrel has an arrow receiving area for receiving an arrow. The crossbow also includes a bow having a pair of bow arms, a bowstring connected to the bow arms, a bowstring release mechanism used to hold and release the bowstring and, a scope mount used to hold a scope. An arrow retention spring is provided for retaining the arrow to the arrow receiving area. A vibration dampener may be positioned between the arrow retention spring and the scope mount in order to dampen the arrow retention spring vibrations made when shooting the crossbow. This greatly reduces unwanted noise. | 07-16-2009 |
| 20090178658 | Crossbow with Removable Prod - A crossbow ( | 07-16-2009 |
| 20120192842 | CROSSBOW STOCK WITH IMPROVED TRACK ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A flight track assembly of a crossbow stock having a base component dimensioned to attach to an upper portion of the crossbow stock and a flight track component disposed on an upper surface of the base component. The flight track component is formed by one continuous piece or two rails. The flight track component is secured to the base component by an attachment mechanism. For example, the attachment mechanism is a projection extending from a lower surface of the flight track component designed to slide into a recess in the upper surface of the base component. Alternatively, the attachment mechanism is a projection extending from the lower surface of the flight track component designed to engage a cooperating projection on the upper surface of the base component. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20100186728 | Crossbow Angled Grip - An angled grip may allow a wrist, a palm, and a forearm of an associated user to be substantially aligned when aiming or discharging a weapon. The angled grip may be selectively attachable to the weapon and may comprise a ball joint mount for operatively connecting the angled grip to a weapon. The ball joint mount may comprise a shaft and a spherical portion. The shaft can be fixedly received in a stock of the weapon. The spherical portion can be rotatably received in a socket formed in an end of the angled grip. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100224176 | Modular Crossbow - A crossbow comprising a tiller, a prod and a trigger mechanism. The tiller comprises a butt and at least one track, and is configured to support a bolt. The prod comprises a bow; a bow string; and a bow base arranged to connect the bow to the track(s). The trigger mechanism is arranged to hold the bow string in a cocked state and to allow releasing the bow string and thereby shooting the bolt. Either the prod; the trigger mechanism; or both, are movably connected to the track(s) such that cocking the bow string utilizes the movable connection. The crossbow exhibits a predefined drawing weight. One crossbow comprises a force enhancing mechanism arranged to allow cocking the bow string with a cocking weight substantially smaller than the predefined drawing weight, utilizing the movable connection of the prod, the trigger mechanism, or both, to the track(s). | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100224177 | MODULAR CROSSBOW - A modular crossbow for shooting a bolt and a method of customizing thereof. One modular crossbow comprises a tiller; a prod comprising a bow and a bow string, the bow attached to the tiller by a prod fastener at a predefined prod location; and a trigger mechanism attached to the tiller by a trigger mechanism fastener at a predefined trigger mechanism location, the trigger mechanism arranged to hold the bow string in a cocked position and allow shooting the bolt by releasing the bow string. The prod fastener is configured to allow changing the predefined prod location along the tiller, and the trigger mechanism fastener is configured to allow changing the predefined trigger mechanism location along the tiller. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20120125302 | DEVICE FOR FIRING A PROJECTILE OR ANOTHER OBJECT TO BE FIRED - The present disclosure relates to a device for firing a projectile. The device comprises a stock, at least two elastic members, two levers symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the stock, a first flexible element connecting the two levers with each other and intended for pushing the projectile during the firing, and a loading arrangement for shifting the device from a rest condition to a loaded condition. The two levers are movable with respect to the stock between a first position when the device is in the rest condition and a second position when the device is in the loaded condition; the two levers are operatively connected with the at least two elastic members for correlating a movement of the two levers between said first and second positions to a variation of deformation of the at least two elastic members. and vice versa. The loading arrangement includes a first loading member configured to receive a foot of a user, and a second loading member protruding from the device and configured to rest against a support surface for supporting the device during the loading phase. One between said first and second loading members is associated with the stock and the other between said first and second loading members is movable together with the two levers. A distance between the first loading member and the second loading member is lower in the loaded condition than in the rest condition. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20090277435 | Cocking Winch Apparatus For A Crossbow, Crossbow System Including The Cocking Winch Apparatus, And Method Of Using Same - A crossbow having a bowstring cocking winch apparatus, a cocking winch apparatus usable with a crossbow, and a method of operating the apparatus are described. The cocking winch apparatus includes a projecting alignment member having a non-round cross-sectional shape, where the alignment member is removably securable to a butt portion of a crossbow stock by inserting the alignment member into a correspondingly-shaped hole formed in the stock. The cocking winch apparatus provides a straight and balanced draw to the crossbow bowstring, enabling a user to easily cock the bowstring by rotating a handle to draw the bowstring back, and to place it in cocked position in the crossbow trigger mechanism. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20100170489 | Crossbow Stock Having Lower Floating Rail - A crossbow has a riser, flexible limbs, a bowstring extending between the tips of the limbs for propelling an arrow, and an elongated frame extending from the riser. A bowstring release proximate the rear end of the elongated frame includes a trigger for releasing the bowstring, and firing an arrow. A first grip is disposed proximate to the trigger for being grasped by the user's first hand. A “Picatinny” type support rail extends along and below the elongated frame, secured at its rearmost end to the elongated frame, but otherwise spaced herefrom. The support rail can receive fore-grips, a bi-pod, or can be rested against a support surface to help steady the crossbow during firing. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20110030666 | COMPOUND ARCHERY CROSSBOW - The invention is directed to a compound archery crossbow wherein the power cables and the bowstring remain substantially parallel allowing the bowstring to be positioned for increased power and accuracy of an arrow and/or wherein the power stroke has been extended by positioning the bowstring farther from the string catch. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110041820 | DEVICE FOR LAUNCHING A PROJECTILE OR A LAUNCH OBJECT IN GENERAL | 02-24-2011 |
| 20120199106 | CROSSBOW COMPRISING A COMPOSITE MATERIAL COMPONENT - A crossbow may include a crossbow barrel having reduced weight and increased strength and shock resistance to the crossbow. This invention may also aid in improving torsional resistance, improving specific stiffness, and increasing compresses strength. The invention may also reduce friction between a barrel and a bow string to increase bow string life. The invention may also reduce the friction between a barrel and a bow to allow added arrow distance. Additionally, the crossbow may decrease both vibration and sound. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20110253118 | Shooting bow - A trigger assembly for a crossbow or other weapon system. The trigger assembly includes a trigger arm coupled between a trigger and a sear. The trigger arm is not parallel to the line of fire, thereby allowing for increased mechanical advantage and a smoother, safer trigger pull. The trigger assembly incorporates various safety measures, including a dry fire mechanism which prevents the unintentional damaging and potentially dangerous release of the bowstring before an arrow is positioned on the rail of the crossbow. The trigger assembly allows for various adjustments to vary the trigger length and pull, while maintaining smoothness and preventing the unintentional or inadvertent release of the bowstring. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20080202487 | CROSSBOW DRY FIRE ARRESTOR AND CROSSBOW IMPACT COMPENSATOR - Disclosed in a dry fire arrestor for a crossbow having a trigger mechanism operable to fire an arrow or bolt, that includes a spring plate, trigger sear connected to the trigger mechanism, an anti-dry fire bar for engaging and disengaging the trigger sear. The dry fire arrestor utilizes tension provided by the spring plate to allows anti dry fire bar to automatically engage the trigger sear, precluding movement of the trigger when an arrow in not properly inserted in the dry fire arrestor. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20120304974 | STOCK AND TRIGGER ASSEMBLY FOR CROSSBOW - A kit for converting a compound bow into an inline crossbow includes a draw-lock bar with a mechanism to attach the bow to one end. Near the other end of the draw-lock bar is a trigger assembly that attaches to one side of the bar and a string latch and release assembly that attaches to an opposite side of the bar. The trigger assembly and the latch/release assembly-can be attached on either side of the bar such that the bow is configured for left or right hand shooting. The trigger assembly is attached to the bar well forward of the latch/release assembly, and an actuator rod that passes inside of the draw-lock bar connects the trigger with the string latch/release. A sliding cover over the string latch prevents the released bow string from stinging the archer's check. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20120204849 | Integrated Cocking Device - A cocking device for drawing the bowstring of a crossbow that can be selectively installed on an existing crossbow. The cocking device comprises a shape designed to prevent the cocking device from being improperly installed. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120006311 | Barrel Cable Suppressor - A crossbow may comprise a main beam, a trigger mechanism, a bow assembly, and a barrel cable suppressor. The trigger mechanism may be mounted to the main beam for selectively retaining and releasing a bowstring. The bow assembly may extend transversely from a distal end of the main beam and may comprise a first limb, a second limb, a cam assembly, the bowstring, a first cable, and a second cable. The cam assembly may comprise a first cam, wherein the first cam is operatively connected to an end of the first limb to rotate about a first axle; and, a second cam, wherein the second cam is operatively connected to an end of the second limb to rotate about a second axle. The bowstring may extend between the first and second limbs and may be received by the first and second cams such that the drawing of the bowstring causes the first and second cams to rotate in a first direction. The first cable may be operatively connected to the end of the first limb and may be received by the second cam. The second cable may be operatively connected to the end of the second limb and may be received by the first cam. The first and second cables may pass through a cable slot formed in the barrel member. The first and second cables may be received by the first and second cams respectively such that the rotation of the first and second cams in the first direction causes the first and second limbs to be pulled generally inward towards the main beam. The barrel cable suppressor may be positioned at least partially within the cable slot and may at least partially suppresses vibrations and noise caused by the first and second cables when the bowstring is released from the trigger mechanism. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120006310 | Archery bows and archery bow components I - Compound bows and cross bows with flexible bow limbs and novel, limb-associated mechanisms for adjusting the poundage of the bow. Each flexible bow limb (or element of a split limb bow) is bent against a fulcrum located between the leading and trailing ends of the bow limb or limb element. A poundage adjuster at the same location as the fulcrum or at the leading edge of the limb or limb element is used to set the curvature in the limb (The poundage of the bow is directly related to the curvature of the limb or limb element). An independently acting poundage mechanism as just described is preferably provided for both limbs of a solid limb bow and for all four limbs of a split limb bow. Also disclosed are novel bottom (or power) cams which have reduced lean and wobble during the end part of bow draw, thereby reducing noise and vibration as an arrow is shot from the bow and contributing to the accuracy of the bows in which they are installed. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120152219 | Surprisingly Superior Crossbow Serving - A bowstring for use with a crossbow, the bowstring including a plurality of strands and a first serving material wrapped around the entire length of the plurality of strands between opposite looped ends, such that the first serving material is self-secured to the bowstring and a method of making the same. A second serving material is wrapped around selected portions of the first serving material to provide a composite crossbow bowstring of surprisingly improved durability and performance. The second serving material having a first end, a second end and middle portion extending therebetween. The middle portion of the second serving material being wrapped over at least a portion of the first end and the second end such that the second serving material is self-secured to the first serving material and the stands of the bowstring. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20100288254 | UNDERWATER HUNTING GUN OF THE CROSSBOW TYPE WITH EFFORTLESS STRING-DRAWING DEVICE AND LOW RECOIL - An underwater hunting gun of the crossbow type uses push-rods for tensioning elastic links, the push-rods being placed laterally on a moving headpiece activated by a lever-operated arming system. The elastic links run freely around the push-rods such that front ends of the elastic links are permanently and preferably fixed to the base and rear ends are fixed under no tension in a slot of a bolt or arrow. The sliding of the moving headpiece in the forward bolt-support segment intensifies the drawing of the elastic links from the back forwards over and under the push-rods, thus optimizing, at the time of firing, the range of the bolt without recoil of the crossbow through the fact that the bolt is expelled in the manner of a whiplash. The crossbow incorporates a power regulator and an arrow rail offering stealthy firing suited to the range to the target. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100012108 | Crossbow Grip Guard - A crossbow having a crossbow grip guard that has a member that extends outwardly in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the crossbow barrel or stock, and wherein the member extends for a length in a direction that is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the crossbow barrel or stock. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100012107 | Crossbow Support Rod - A weapon, such as a crossbow or firearm, may have a main beam, a trigger mechanism mounted to the main beam and, a support rod that can be positioned into a first use position and a second stowed position. The support rod may have a first end used to support the main beam and a second end used to contact a ground surface. In one embodiment, a contact member with a hemispherical contact surface is attached to the second end of the support rod. In another embodiment, the support rod has a handgrip portion that receives a user's hand in supporting the weapon when shooting the weapon when the support rod is in the second stowed position. In still another embodiment, a mounting bracket is used to provide at least two locations for attaching the support rod to the main beam. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20120073555 | NARROW CROSSBOW WITH LARGE POWER STROKE - A crossbow may include a main beam; a compound bow assembly mounted to the main beam; and, a trigger mechanism mounted to the main beam for use in holding a bowstring in a cocked position. The crossbow may include wheels at opposite ends of the bow that operatively receive the bowstring. The wheels may be separated by a wheel distance (WD) when the crossbow is in an un-cocked position. The crossbow may also have a power stroke distance (PD) and the ratio WD/PD may be less than 2.0. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20100170487 | Release Assembly for Crossbow - A crossbow includes an elongated frame coupled to a riser at a first end thereof. The riser supports a pair of flexible limbs, and a bowstring extends between such limbs. A movable bowstring release is used both to retract the bowstring into a drawn position, and to release the bowstring under the operation of a trigger assembly. The bowstring release is initially positioned near the bowstring at rest, and a bowstring hook is engaged therewith. A bowstring retractor includes a retractor rope secured to the bowstring release for retracting the bowstring. An upper housing is secured to the second end of the elongated frame, and supports a rope spool used to wind the retractor rope. The bowstring release is retracted into the upper housing proximate a trigger assembly for selectively releasing the bowstring when a user pulls a trigger. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20120298087 | BULLPUP CROSSBOW - In some embodiments, a crossbow comprises a stock and a bow portion comprising at least one limb and a string. A riser attaches said bow portion to the stock. A latch is located in proximity to a butt of the stock. The latch is configured to retain the string in a drawn condition. A trigger is arranged to release the latch. An extension member extends from the butt of the stock to the latch. The extension member and the stock define a cavity, and the latch assembly is oriented within the cavity. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20100170486 | Crossbow Accessory for Lower Receiver of Rifle and Related Method - A crossbow accessory for coupling to a modular lower receiver of a rifle includes an elongated frame coupled to a riser at a first end, and coupled above the lower receiver at its second end. An upper housing secured to the second end of the frame includes a rope spool and winding gears for retracting the bowstring toward a drawn position. A rope extends from the rope spool to a bowstring release for retracting the bowstring. The bowstring release is retracted into the upper housing proximate the modular lower receiver for selectively releasing the bowstring when a user pulls the trigger of the lower receiver. A method for creating a crossbow using the modular lower receiver is also disclosed. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20120080021 | NARROW CROSSBOW WITH LARGE POWER STROKE - A crossbow may include a main beam; a compound bow assembly mounted to the main beam; and, a trigger mechanism mounted to the main beam for use in holding a bowstring in a cocked position. The crossbow may include wheels at opposite ends of the bow that operatively receive the bowstring. The wheels may be separated by a wheel distance (WD) when the crossbow is in an un-cocked position. The crossbow may also have a power stroke distance (PD) and the ratio WD/PD may be less than 2.0. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120080020 | NARROW CROSSBOW WITH LARGE POWER STROKE - A crossbow may include a main beam; a compound bow assembly mounted to the main beam; and, a trigger mechanism mounted to the main beam for use in holding a bowstring in a cocked position. The crossbow may include wheels at opposite ends of the bow that operatively receive the bowstring. The wheels may be separated by a wheel distance (WD) when the crossbow is in an un-cocked position. The crossbow may also have a power stroke distance (PD) and the ratio WD/PD may be less than 2.0. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20110308508 | Bowstring Cam Arrangement for Compound Long Bow or Crossbow - A compound bow or crossbow employs bowstring cams with bowstring cam grooves and power cord cam grooves. Preferably a pair of generally identical power cord cam grooves are positioned axially above and below the bowstring cam groove. The power cords are anchored to a fixed anchor point, e.g., a pylon, on the near end of the riser or on the near side of the crossbow bar or stock. The power cords do not cross over to the other limb. The reduction in the number of cam wheels and pulleys and in the number of strings or cords results in greater efficiency and higher transfer of energy from the bow to the arrow or bolt. There is no drop-off in pull weight at full draw. The bolt or arrow accelerates throughout the travel of the bowstring, resulting in significantly higher velocity. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20100170488 | Compact Winding Mechanism for Crossbow - A crossbow includes an elongated frame coupled to a riser at a first end thereof and attached to an upper housing at its second end generally above the trigger region. The riser supports a pair of flexible limbs, and a bowstring extends between such limbs. A bowstring retractor is provided within the upper housing and includes a rope spool used to wind a retractor rope for retracting the bowstring. First and second spool gears surround the rope spool for rotation therewith. A spur gear mounted on a drive axle engages one of the spool gears, and a crank can be engaged with the drive axle. A pawl engages the other spool gear to prevent unintentional unwinding of the retractor rope from the rope spool. A pawl release member disengages the pawl from its associated spool gear. Drawing the bowstring beyond its full draw position also disengages the pawl. | 07-08-2010 |
