Abstract: A crossbow includes a stock defining a projectile axis, a drawstring configured to move along the projectile axis between an undrawn position and a drawn position, the undrawn position defining a first power stroke end, the drawn position defining a second power stroke end, and a scope rail mount including a first support and a second support, the first support coupled to the stock at a first mount location positioned rearward of the first power stroke end, the second support coupled with the stock at a second mount location positioned rearward of the first mount location and forward of the second power stroke end.

Abstract: An archery bow sight can include a housing, one or more pins, and a level indicator. In some examples, the housing has a first section that defines a radius of curvature. A second section of the housing can be disposed closer to a center of the curvature than the first section. In some examples, a first section of the housing can define a projected shape and a minimum distance between a second section and the center of the projected shape can be less than a radius of the projected shape. In some examples, the housing can include first and second lateral sections having respective distal ends that are displaced from one another.

Abstract: A method of aiming an archery bow includes the steps of providing a nose button which comprises a longitudinal axis, first and second split rings spaced apart along the longitudinal axis, a plurality of connecting beams spanning between the split rings, and with the second split ring further comprising a radial array of projections with tips residing in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. With the bowstring drawn, nose button presents one from among its radial array of projections to contact a point on an archer's nose. The button is secured to the string by depositing a cord between the split rings and looping the cord around the bowstring. A gap defined by two adjacent but spaced apart connecting beams and the first and second split rings defines an aperture within which the cord contacts the bowstring with its loops transverse to the axis of the bowstring.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a crossbow scope with a built-in laser rangefinder. The crossbow scope is designed to be integrated to crossbows during crossbows' manufacturing or retrofitted to existing crossbows. The scope is activated using a push button coupled to the scope and positioned on the crossbow. The scope has a laser diode emitting a laser towards a target and a range sensor for determining a range or distance to the target and a tilt of the crossbow relative to the target. Users can adjust their crossbow position to accommodate the laser reticle within the sight to match the laser beam with the target. The scope improves crossbow shot accuracy while hunting, during competition, shooting practice and more.

Abstract: Embodiments include archery sights mounted or mountable on an archery bow. The sight incorporates a sight pin and an adjustment assembly in combination with an electronic module to indicate or control the desired position of the sight pin. The electronic module calculates and displays correlated target distances based on the position of the sight pin.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an archery bow comprises a riser comprising a grip, a bowstring comprising a nocking point, a cable and a cable guard arranged to apply a force to the cable at a contact location. The bow defines a shooting axis, which is positioned in a longitudinal plane and a lateral plane. The longitudinal plane is orthogonal to the lateral plane. The bowstring is positioned in the longitudinal plane. The contact location is positioned on the lateral plane.

Abstract: A targeting system operable to be used with a bow to assist an operator with striking a target with an arrow. The targeting system may comprise a processor, a target sighting window, a ranging module and a projector. The processor may be configured to control the projector to project a first sighting element onto the target sighting window to select the target, determine a range to the selected target based on the reflected beam, determine an orientation of the bow based at least partially on the determined range to the selected target, determine a location on the target sighting window to present a compensated sighting mark corresponding to the determined orientation, and control the projector to present the variable compensated sighting mark on the target sighting window.

Abstract: A bow sight light mounting kit for illuminating an archery bow includes a bow sight light control unit that includes a power source, a motion sensor, and a customizable timer; an LED light, the LED light adapted for being attached to the bow sight light control unit; and a first mounting plate, the first mounting plate attaching the bow sigh light control unit to the archery bow. The motion sensor detects a movement of the archery bow and sends a signal to the customizable timer; wherein the customizable timer adjusts the LED light to mode-1 after receiving the signal and keeps the LED light on mode-1 for a pre-set time period; the customizable timer adjusts the LED light to mode-2 after the pre-set time period; and the mode-1 and mode-2 are pre-set by a user to control a brightness and a blinking frequency of the LED light.

Abstract: An optical sight configured to be mounted to a weapon includes a lens assembly, a display, and a controller. The display is configured to display a target animal through the lens assembly. The controller is configured to determine a range from the optical sight to the target animal and display the range on the display. The controller is configured to determine an animal type, a known animal dimension, and a display area for the target animal, where the display area for the target animal is a percentage of the display occupied by the target image. The controller is configured to determine the range from the known animal dimension and the display area for the animal.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure deal with archery sights mounted or mountable on an archery bow. The sight incorporates a sight pin and an adjustment assembly in combination with an electronic module to indicate or control the desired position of the sight pin. The electronic module calculates and displays correlated target distances based on the position of the sight pin.

Abstract: An archery assembly and method are disclosed herein. The archery assembly, in an embodiment, includes a coupler configured to be coupled to a riser of an archery bow. At least part of the coupler is configured to be positioned behind a rear surface of the riser. The archery assembly also includes a device configured to be coupled to the coupler. The coupler and the device are configured to cooperate so that the device is adjustably moveable relative to the coupler, and such movement occurs along a vertical axis.

Abstract: A range finder assembly comprising one or more sight pin leads having a light emitting end and a light receiver end, one or more PCBs, a range finder assembly, one or more LEDs, a power supply, a device application and an optical coupling assembly. The one or more PCBs comprises one or more processors and a memory. The one or more processors are configured for executing the device application. The device application is configured for interpreting a range signal from the range finder assembly and generating a range display signal. The one or more LEDs generate light signals. The one or more LEDs are selectively routed into the light receiver end of the one or more sight pin leads using the optical coupling assembly. The light emitting end connect to one or more display pins within bow sight.

Abstract: A sight apparatus with a rotatable sight housing. The rotatable sight housing having a first sight pin and second sight pin. The sight housing is rotatable between a first position and second position to change between use of the first sight pin for a first target and second sight pin for a second target.

Abstract: A bow sight light mounting kit for illuminating an archery bow includes a bow sight light control unit that includes a power source, a motion sensor, and a customizable timer; a LED light, the LED light adapted for being attached to the bow sight light control unit; and a first mounting plate, the first mounting plate attaching the bow sigh light control unit to the archery bow. The motion sensor detects a movement of the archery bow and sends a signal to the customizable timer; the customizable timer turns on the LED light after receiving the signal and keeps the LED light on for a pre-set time period; and the customizable timer turns off the LED light after the pre-set time period.

Abstract: The range finder bow release may comprise a cuff, a support armature, a bow release, and a range finder. The cuff may be adapted to be worn on a forearm of an archer. The support armature may be coupled to the cuff and may be adapted to position the bow release adjacent to a hand of the archer. The bow release may be a mechanical aid for releasing a bow string more precisely than the archer's fingers. The range finder may be an optical instrument that is operable to determine the distance to a target. The range finder may be coupled to the cuff and may be adapted to be used by the archer when the archer bends an elbow, brings the range finder up to an eye, and views the target through the range finder.

Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a mounting bracket for coupling a sight or other targeting device to a bow. In an illustrative example, the sight may be a thermal or night-vision sight, and an electronic device may optically couple to the sight for displaying a view through the sight on a display screen of the electronic device. The sight may fixedly couple to the mounting bracket via, for example, a Picatinny-style rail/mount. An on-the-fly windage/elevation adjustment mechanism may allow for adjustments, for example, to the windage and/or elevation of the sight coupled to the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket may utilize, for example, a thermal or night-vision sight that may be beneficial for use in low light conditions, such as bow hunting at night.

Abstract: A level indicator system for an aiming system comprising a base assembly, a level assembly. The base assembly comprises a base member defining a base axis, a plate, and a support member. The level assembly comprises a level indicator defining a level axis. The base member and the plate support the support member such that a location of the plate relative to the base member is adjustable. The support member supports the level assembly such that a location of the level axis relative to the base axis is altered when a location of the plate relative to the base member is adjusted.

Abstract: A sight apparatus with a sight pin and a dial. The dial having a first set of markings for a first factor and a second set of markings for a second factor. Rotating the dial rotates the first set of markings and the second set of markings and causes the sight pin to move.

Abstract: A method of micro adjusting cam timing on an archery bow includes separating filaments of a cable or bow string to form a split area and inserting an adjustment spacer into the split area. The adjustment spacer causes a length of a bow string or cable to be shortened. The split in the cable or bowstring requires moving the limbs toward each other to allow the filaments of a cable or bowstring to be separated for insertion of the adjustment spacer. However, the cable or bow string may be sold with a pre-inserted split holder to allow the adjustment spacer to be inserted into the bow string without the need for a bow press. The adjustment spacer includes a middle perimeter, which tapers outward in opposing directions to a larger retention perimeter. The split holder is preferably a thin disc with a plurality of notches formed around a perimeter thereof.

Abstract: A system and method of correcting the trajectory of a hunting arrow is disclosed and described. The arrow can include a compensator coupled to a shaft of the arrow and the compensator has diameter that is larger than a diameter of the shaft of the arrow. A thickness of the compensator, which is measured as the difference in the diameter of the compensator and the diameter of the shaft of the arrow, is configured to enable a user to aim the arrow with a bow that has been sighted for a standard arrow.

Abstract: A light emission assembly for a weapon sight, and methods of making and using such a light emission assembly, whereby the light emission assembly includes a light conductive member having a light conductive member length disposed between light conductive member first and second ends; a chamber disposed inside of the light conductive member proximate the light conductive member second end, whereby the chamber can be configured to contain a light emitting element; and a light conductive protrusion axially coupled to the light conductive member proximate the light conductive member first end, whereby the light conductive protrusion terminates in a viewing end, the viewing end cross-sectional area lesser than a light conductive member first end cross-sectional area.

Abstract: A targeting system operable to be used with a bow to assist an operator with striking a target with an arrow. The targeting system comprising a processor, a target sighting window, a ranging module and a projector. The processor is operable to determine a range (distance) to the target and determine an orientation of the bow to strike the target. The processor is configured to present a first sighting element on the target sighting window and project a second sighting element onto the target sighting window. The projected second sighting element appears to be closer to the target than the first sighting element, which may be aligned with the second sighting element to aim the bow. The projector is also operable to present a variable compensated sighting mark onto the target sighting window that is indicative of a compensated targeting axis.

Abstract: A level indicator system for an aiming system comprising a base assembly, a level assembly. The base assembly comprises a base member defining a base axis, a plate, and a support member. The level assembly comprises a level indicator defining a level axis. The base member and the plate support the support member such that a location of the plate relative to the base member is adjustable. The support member supports the level assembly such that a location of the level axis relative to the base axis is altered when a location of the plate relative to the base member is adjusted.

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to improved sighting for sporting goods, such as bows, for use in hunting and target shooting. The sight may have a pendulum level. The sight can be configured to be aimed at the bottom of an animal, and have an adjustable range finder.

Abstract: An adjustable archery training bow assembly includes a single resistance element and an adjustment mechanism that can be actuated by a user to vary the tension level in the resistance element for training purposes. The training bow also includes an integrated laser sight that allows the user to precisely aim at a target. The adjustable archery training bow is used to enhance the user's skills, such as his/her strength, stability and accuracy in delivering an arrow fired from a real, non-training bow to the target.

Abstract: A system and apparatus for mounting accessory devices on projectile launching devices is described. Particularly, a mounting system for rangefinders which facilitates rotary movement of mounting elements about multiple axes and linear movement of mounting elements along multiple paths is described. In the case of a device for mounting rangefinders on shooting devices, the mounting device enables the position of the rangefinder to be fixed prior to mounting the rangefinder on the shooting device so that the rangefinder when mounted is aligned and calibrated to the viewfinder of the shooting device. This enables a user to compensate for the trajectory of a projectile over the range or distance between the user and the target.

Abstract: A scope may include an adjustment dial, which may be moved among a plurality of positions to configure the scope to compensate for projectile drops. The adjustment dial may be labeled with dial-calibration data, which may include one or more distance indicators and/or one or more windage hold-off indicators. The scope may be attached to a gun, bow or crossbow and the dial-calibration data may be at least partially generated using ballistics performance data based on shots, bullets, arrows or bolts fired by the gun, bow or crossbow. The dial-calibration data may be at least partially generated using shooting conditions. A system and method for generating customized adjustment dials can incorporate ballistics, projectile, and/or shooting conditions into program. The system and method can also include a derived distance calculation module, which may be configured to use a distance to a target and actual shooting conditions to calculate a derived distance.

Abstract: This bow constrictor allows a peep sight or other device to be easily served in to a bowstring or bow cable without the expense and time-consuming services of a professional. A user simply splits the bowstring strands then inserts the bowstring constrictor with an associated device, guiding the bowstring through the grooves of the constrictor. The grooves couple the constrictor tightly to the bowstring applying minimal stress with minimal resultant wear. The attachment mechanism may be incorporated as a single unit into peep sights, knotting devices, cable weights or other devices of use to an archer or bow hunter. An independent, standalone version may also be used to spread and then constrict cable strands to support other items. Though designed to meet the needs of an archer or bow hunter with regard to a bowstring or bow cable, the described mechanism is scalable for other uses as well.

Abstract: An electro-optical apparatus including an electronic apparatus and at least one light-emitting module is provided. The electronic apparatus has a containing area. The light-emitting module is disposed in the containing area and includes at least one light-emitting element, a taper light guide element, and a strip light guide element. The light-emitting element emits at least one beam. The taper light guide element is disposed on the transmission path of the beam and has a first end and a second end opposite to each other. The taper light guide element tapers off from the first end toward the second end. The first end is adjacent to the light-emitting element. The strip light guide element is disposed on the transmission path of the beam from the taper light guide element. The second end is adjacent to the strip light guide element. A scene apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: A peep sight for an archery bow includes a peep sight body with a sight aperture extending therethrough. The sight aperture has an inner surface to create a sight window with a central axis. A rear sight post is located in the sight aperture for alignment with a sight pin or the like of a front sight mounted to the riser of a bow. The rear sight post has a width sufficiently wide to ensure at least a portion of the rear sight post is viewable when in the aiming position in close proximity to the eye yet on the other hand, yet sufficiently narrow to allow ambient light to illuminate the sides of the sight post.

Abstract: A light emission assembly for weapon sights which provides a viewable illuminated aiming indicia of substantially fixed area and uniform brightness regardless of the ambient light conditions.

Abstract: An archery accessory coupler and method for coupling a bow accessory to an archery bow is described. The archery accessory coupler, in one embodiment, includes an accessory support configured to support an accessory, and the coupler includes a body coupled to the accessory support. The archery accessory coupler facilitates vertical adjustment of the bow accessory relative to the bow.

Abstract: A bow sight is described herein. The bow sight includes, in an embodiment, a frame configured to be coupled to an archery bow. The frame defines or includes a track or slot which extends vertically. At least one sight pin is coupled to frame and is movable between a plurality of vertical positions. At least one biasing member is coupled to the sight pin. The biasing member maintains the sight pin in a selected position to facilitate adjustment of the sight pin.

Abstract: A peep sight for an archery bow includes a peep sight body with a sight aperture extending therethrough. The sight aperture has an inner surface to create a sight window with a central axis. A rear sight post is located in the sight aperture for alignment with a sight pin or the like of a front sight mounted to the riser of a bow. The rear sight post has a width sufficiently wide to ensure at least a portion of the rear sight post is viewable when in the aiming position in close proximity to the eye yet on the other hand, yet sufficiently narrow to allow ambient light to illuminate the sides of the sight post.

Abstract: A coupler and method for coupling a bow accessory to a bow is described. The coupler, in one embodiment, includes an accessory support configured to support an accessory and a mount connected to the accessory support. The mount includes a plurality of flexible riser engagers configured to be coupled to the riser portion.

Abstract: A bow sighting system for sighting in a bow includes a bow that has a sight. An arrow is selectively shot from the bow. A laser unit is selectively coupled to the arrow. The laser may emit a visible beam of laser light and the arrow is positioned in the bow. Thus, the visible beam of laser light is aligned with the sight thereby facilitating the bow to be sighted in.

Abstract: An archery scope includes a housing having a light receiving region arranged on an exterior surface of a cylindrical sight portion and at least one sight pin connected with the housing and arranged within the sight portion. At least one optical fiber extends through the sight pin and through the light receiving region to receive ambient light and deliver it to the end of the sight pin. The optical fiber is arranged on the exterior surface in a serpentine pattern to maximize the length of the fiber exposed to ambient light. A shield is rotatably connected with the housing sight portion for movement between open and closed positions to increase and decrease the amount of ambient light directed to the optical fiber, respectively, so that an archer can control the brightness of the sight pin.

Abstract: A system includes at least one processor; a memory configured to store for each of the plurality of sight tapes, a first distance separating two sight marks included on each of the plurality of sight tapes, respectively, the two sight marks including a first sight mark associated with a first known shot-distance and a second sight mark associated with a second known shot-distance; a sight setting module configured to determine sight settings for the selected archery equipment and determine a second distance separating a first sight setting associated with the first known shot-distance and a second sight setting associated with the second known shot-distance; and a comparison module configured to compare a value of the second distance with a value of the respective first distances to determine which of the respective first distances most closely matches the second distance.

Abstract: An adjustable mechanism for an archery sight is characterized by a unique elevation and tension adjustment assemblies which allow a user to quickly and easily set the sight for optimum performance. The mechanism includes an elevation base having an elevation rail and carriage assembly connected therewith for sliding movement along the base in a first direction. A windage carriage is connected with the elevation carriage for movement in a second direction, and a sight is connected with the windage carriage. A tension assembly including a unique traction wheel, yoke and cam mechanism is provided for adjusting the tension between the rail and the base, and an adjustable detent assembly is provided to stop movement of the elevation rail and carriage in selected elevation locations relative to the base.

Abstract: A combination of a bow and a range finder system. The bow having a body with a draw string. The range finder system having a frame with a mounting bracket secured to one end, the mounting bracket being configured to engage with the body of the bow; a housing secured to the frame; a camera carried by the housing; and a display secured to the frame conductively coupled to the camera.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present disclosure deal with an archery sight mounted or mountable on an archery bow. The sight incorporates an indicator or adjustment assembly to indicate or control the desired position of a sight pins based on a previous sighted in position of the sight pin.

Abstract: A hybrid bracket assembly for mounting an archery sight or other accessory to an archery bow includes a core and a frame. The core has a plate constructed of a material having a first stiffness. The plate has a first side, an opposing second side, and a peripheral edge located between the first and second sides, and at least one set of mounting holes extending through a thickness of the plate for mounting the hybrid bracket assembly to the archery bow. The frame includes a moldable material with a second stiffness less than the first stiffness. The moldable material extends around at least a segment of the peripheral edge and overlaps an area of the first and second sides of the plate.

Abstract: A non-transitory computer-readable medium whose contents cause a processing device including a touch screen display to perform a method for generating an archery sight setting, the method including acts of rendering a graphical user interface in the touch screen display, receiving a first input to the graphical user interface to select at least one archery parameter, and presenting a plurality of sight marks in the graphical user interface including at least a first sight mark and a second sight mark, the plurality of sight marks scaled within the graphical user interface to provide a 1:1 ratio between a first distance separating the first sight mark and the second sight mark in the graphical user interface and a second distance separating a first sighted-in position and a second sighted-in position in an archery sight including at least one mechanically-adjusted sight pin.

Abstract: An archery sight with a plurality of sight pins and a perimeter guard essentially surrounding the pins. The sight can be structured such that a first sight pin is disposed at a fixed position, relative to the guard, at a plurality of sight-in distance configurations for the first sight pin. In that case, the position of at least a second sight pin is changed, relative to the guard, as a sight-in distance configuration is changed for the first sight pin. Sights may provide visual cant and/or yaw feedback for an archer. Some guards may be partially or virtually enclosed to resist damage to sight pins or other internal mechanisms, and may provide visual magnification.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A sight and range finder for a projectile launching device are disclosed. The range finder calculates a range between a target and a projectile launching device, and transmits a signal indicative of the range. The sight visually aligns the target with the projectile launching device. A drive assembly moves an alignment member of the sight, and at least one processor receives the signal and actuates the drive assembly to move the alignment portion a selected distance based on the range.

Abstract: Provided are devices for determining the correct aiming point of a low velocity projectile and methods and systems for using the devices.

Abstract: A bow sight that decouples the shooter's bow cant from elevation adjustments. A segmented support assembly includes a proximal portion and a distal portion. The proximal portion is configured to attach to the bow. The distal portion is rotatably attached to the proximal portion and configured to rotate around a Y-axis relative to the proximal portion. A micro-adjust controls the rotational position around the Y-axis of the distal portion relative to the proximal portion. An elevation assembly is attached to the distal portion. A bezel assembly is attached to the elevation assembly. The elevation adjustment moves the bezel assembly along a substantially vertical axis while the bow is held at a bow cant greater than zero. The micro-adjust decouples the shooter's bow cant from operation of the elevation assembly. A windage assembly is optionally located between the elevation assembly and the distal portion.

Abstract: A hunting sight has a plurality of pins that each have a head having a unique characteristic such as a color or shape. Each pin head is sighted for a particular discrete distance from the sight to a target. A plurality of markers are anchored in arcs at discrete predetermined radial distances from a hunting location such as a hunting stand or hunting blind. Each of the markers have a characteristic such as a color or shape that matches the unique characteristic of the pin head that corresponds to the distance between the sight and marker. A method of correlating the archery sight with distance indicators, and of using the archery sight with correlated distance indicators, is also disclosed.

Abstract: A hunting equipment sight cover comprises a pouch shaped to receive a sight; first and second flaps extending from the pouch to wrap about a frame of the sight or a portion of an equipment from which the sight extends; and connectors for connecting distal portions of the first and second flaps to the pouch.