US3822479A
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Archery bow sight
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-09-12
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Granted: 1974-07-09
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Expires: 1992-09-12
Abstract
Abstract An archery bow sight having one or more sighting elements rotatably supported on a screw device presented by a bracket. The bow sight incorporates adjusting means by which each sighting element is moved along the screw device independently of the others; a master dial for rotating the screw device thereby to move all of the sighting elements in unison; and resilient means for releasably holding each sighting element in a sighting or out position. The adjusting means and the master dial are utilized in accurately calibrating the bow sight for master and secondary ranges. In using the bow sight for target practice, hunting or in tournaments, the master dial is utilized to position accurately a selected sighting element at one of the secondary range marks and to return the sighting element to the master range mark.
Inventors
- 👤 R Kowalski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 14:08
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41G; F41G1/00; F41G1/46; F41G1/467
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
205 words
A sight for aiming a bow comprising in combination: an elongated member adapted to be secured to the body of a bow above the arrow receiving area thereof and having upper and lower generally parallel flange portions; a shaft extending between said flange portions; plural sighting assemblies rotatably carried by said shaft at spaced locations along the length thereof and each including a sighting element secured thereto and movable therewith, each of said sighting assemblies being pivotal about said shaft between a sighting position and wherein the sighting element is in the line of sight of the archer using the bow, and an out position wherein the sighting element is out of the line of sight of the archer; an elongated rib-like surface extending between said flange portions in a parallel relation with said shaft spaced from each of said sighting assemblies; spring means carried by each of said sighting assemblies and engageable with said rib-like surface for releasably holding each of said sighting assemblies in each of the sighting and out positions; and a stop surface extending between said flange portions independently of said rib-like surface for locating each of said sighting assemblies at the spaced locations along said shaft in a sighting position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
205 words
A sight for aiming a bow comprising in combination: an elongated member adapted to be secured to the body of a bow above the arrow receiving area thereof and having upper and lower generally parallel flange portions; a shaft extending between said flange portions; plural sighting assemblies rotatably carried by said shaft at spaced locations along the length thereof and each including a sighting element secured thereto and movable therewith, each of said sighting assemblies being pivotal about said shaft between a sighting position and wherein the sighting element is in the line of sight of the archer using the bow, and an out position wherein the sighting element is out of the line of sight of the archer; an elongated rib-like surface extending between said flange portions in a parallel relation with said shaft spaced from each of said sighting assemblies; spring means carried by each of said sighting assemblies and engageable with said rib-like surface for releasably holding each of said sighting assemblies in each of the sighting and out positions; and a stop surface extending between said flange portions independently of said rib-like surface for locating each of said sighting assemblies at the spaced locations along said shaft in a sighting position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said rib-like surface is provided by a second shaft extending between said flange portions and parallel with the first said shaft.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein each of said spring means presents a pair of angularly spaced-apart recesses each engageable with said rib-like surface for holding said sighting assembly in each of said sighting and out positions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said spring means comprises a pair of spring elements having first ends remote from each other secured to the periphery of the sighting assembly, and second ends positioned adjacent to each other and each engageable with said rib-like surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said spring means comprises a spring element having a central portion secured to said sighting assembly, and opposite ends each engageable with said rib-like surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
198 words
A sight for aiming a bow, comprising in combination: a screw device supported for rotation about its longitudinal axis and in spaced-apart relation to the body of said bow above the arrow receiving area thereof; plural sighting assemblies rotatably carried by said screw device at spaced locations along the length thereof and each including a sighting element secured thereto and movable therewith, each of said sighting assemblies being pivotal about said shaft between a sighting position wherein the sighting element is in the line of sight of the archer using the bow and an out position wherein the sighting element is out of the line of sight of the archer; each of said sighting assemblies having adjusting means carrying said sighting assemblies, said adjustment means each being threadedly received on the said screw device for positioning said sighting assembly up or down on said screw device independently of the other sighting assemblies; means for rotating said screw device; and means for preventing rotation of said sighting assemblies adjusting means as the screw device is rotated whereby all of said sighting assemblies and the sighting elements carried thereby are moved in unison upwardly or downwardly along the screw device.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
198 words
A sight for aiming a bow, comprising in combination: a screw device supported for rotation about its longitudinal axis and in spaced-apart relation to the body of said bow above the arrow receiving area thereof; plural sighting assemblies rotatably carried by said screw device at spaced locations along the length thereof and each including a sighting element secured thereto and movable therewith, each of said sighting assemblies being pivotal about said shaft between a sighting position wherein the sighting element is in the line of sight of the archer using the bow and an out position wherein the sighting element is out of the line of sight of the archer; each of said sighting assemblies having adjusting means carrying said sighting assemblies, said adjustment means each being threadedly received on the said screw device for positioning said sighting assembly up or down on said screw device independently of the other sighting assemblies; means for rotating said screw device; and means for preventing rotation of said sighting assemblies adjusting means as the screw device is rotated whereby all of said sighting assemblies and the sighting elements carried thereby are moved in unison upwardly or downwardly along the screw device.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
64 words
The combination of claim 6 wherein said said sighting assemblies comprise a carrier body having a central bore through which said screw device extends; and wherein said adjusting means comprises a hub extending into said central bore of said carrier body, said hub having a threaded central bore threadedly received on the said screw device and a radial flange for manually rotating said hub.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination of claim 6 wherein said means for preventing rotation is further defined as a resilient member for releasably holding each of said sighting assemblies in eAch of said sighting and out positions.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
198 words
A sight for aiming a bow, comprising in combination: a screw device supported for rotation about its longitudinal axis and in spaced-apart relation the the body of said bow above the arrow receiving area thereof; a sighting assembly including adjusting means and at least one carrier body supporting a sighting element, said carrier body having a central bore through which said screw device extends for supporting said carrier body; means for rotating said screw device and for preventing rotation of said sighting assembly as the screw device is rotated, whereby the sighting assembly is moved upwardly or downwardly along said screw device in a vernier adjustment; said adjusting means engaging said carrier body and allowing movement of said carrier body up or down on said screw device independently of rotation of said screw device; said carrier body being pivotal about said longitudinal axis between a sighting position wherein the sighting element is in the line of sight of an archer using the bow and an out position wherein the sighting element is out of the line of sight of the archer; and detent means for releasably holding said carrier body in each of the sighting and out positions.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
198 words
A sight for aiming a bow, comprising in combination: a screw device supported for rotation about its longitudinal axis and in spaced-apart relation the the body of said bow above the arrow receiving area thereof; a sighting assembly including adjusting means and at least one carrier body supporting a sighting element, said carrier body having a central bore through which said screw device extends for supporting said carrier body; means for rotating said screw device and for preventing rotation of said sighting assembly as the screw device is rotated, whereby the sighting assembly is moved upwardly or downwardly along said screw device in a vernier adjustment; said adjusting means engaging said carrier body and allowing movement of said carrier body up or down on said screw device independently of rotation of said screw device; said carrier body being pivotal about said longitudinal axis between a sighting position wherein the sighting element is in the line of sight of an archer using the bow and an out position wherein the sighting element is out of the line of sight of the archer; and detent means for releasably holding said carrier body in each of the sighting and out positions.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
57 words
The combination of claim 9 wherein said adjusting means comprises a hub extending into said central bore of said carrier body, said hub having a threaded central bore threadedly received on said screw device and a radial flange for manually rotating said hub; and connecting means for preventing disengagement of said carrier body longitudinally of said hub.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
114 words
The combination of claim 9 wherein said adjusting means comprises a C-shaped member having arms positioned above and below said carrier body and having a web connecting corresponding ends of said arms, each of said arms having a slot presenting a semicircular end provided with partial threads corresponding to the threads of said screw device and an opposite end, and resilient means for urging said partial threads into threaded engagement with said screw device; said C-shaped member being movable against the force of said resilient means to disengage said partial threads from said screw device, whereby said carrier body is movable freely along said screw device independently of the threads of said screw device.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
80 words
The combination of claim 9 including first gear means freely rotatable about an axis parallel with but spaced apart from said longitudinal axis of said screw device; and second gear means secured to said screw device in meshing relation with said first gear means; said first gear means having a diameter which is greater than that of said first gear means, whereby rotation of said first gear means causes rapid rotation of said second gear means and said screw device.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-07-08 | 1978-01-07 | 1978-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-08 | 1982-01-07 | 1982-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-08 | 1986-01-07 | 1986-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |