U.S. patent application number 10/603923 was filed with the patent office on 2004-01-15 for brown's scope mount for archery.
Invention is credited to Brown, Boyce W. JR..
Application Number | 20040007224 10/603923 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 46299488 |
Filed Date | 2004-01-15 |
United States Patent
Application |
20040007224 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Brown, Boyce W. JR. |
January 15, 2004 |
Brown's scope mount for archery
Abstract
A three-part, fully adjustable, left-right reversible mount
attaches a Red Dot scope, or any scope with Weaver mounts, to a bow
for archery. The mount is easy to use, with an approximate
installation time of ten minutes, and able to accommodate a large
variety of modifications according to the user's needs. It is easy
to adjust, lightweight to carry, has no protruding parts to snag on
trees or when climbing into tree stands, and is made from very
durable materials to last the life of the bow. The mount is meant
to work with all types of bows.
Inventors: |
Brown, Boyce W. JR.;
(Cadillac, MI) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Donald W. Meeker
Patent Agent
924 East Ocean Front #E
Newport Beach
CA
92661
US
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Family ID: |
46299488 |
Appl. No.: |
10/603923 |
Filed: |
June 24, 2003 |
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Application
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10603923 |
Jun 24, 2003 |
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10175170 |
Jun 18, 2002 |
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6644297 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
124/87 ;
124/23.1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
F41G 1/467 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
124/87 ;
124/23.1 |
International
Class: |
F41B 005/00 |
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. An adjustable mount for archery bow sights using a Weaver type
mount, the adjustable mount being capable of mounting to both a
left and a right side of a bow riser for both right-handed and
left-handed archers, the adjustable mount comprising: a first
bracket comprising a bow mounting portion capable of attaching
alternately to a right side and a left side of a bow riser with at
least two connectors for a rigid mount, and a vertical bracket
receiving portion spaced apart from the bow mounting portion, and
having a pair of vertical parallel slots formed therethrough; a
second bracket capable of being adjustably mounted to the vertical
bracket receiving portion of the first bracket alternately to a
left side and a right side of the first bracket by an adjustable
connector in each of the two vertical slots, so that the second
bracket is capable of being vertically adjusted relative to the
first bracket, the second bracket having a horizontal bracket
receiving portion having a pair of horizontal spaced parallel slots
formed therethrough; a third bracket capable of being adjustably
mounted to the horizontal bracket receiving portion by an
adjustable connector in each of the two horizontal slots, so that
the third bracket is capable of being horizontally adjusted
relative to the second bracket, the third bracket having a bow
sight receiving portion with a slotted slide means oriented in a
reversible forward and rearward direction, the slotted slide means
capable of receiving a bow sight mounted adjustably thereon.
2. The adjustable mount of claim 1 wherein the slotted slide means
comprises an elongated element having a notch along its length on
each of two sides adjacent to a top surface of the slotted slide
means, the slotted slide means being capable of receiving an
archery scope having a Weaver type connection.
3 The adjustable mount of claim 2 wherein the slotted slide means
further comprises two spaced transverse slots in the top surface,
the slots being capable of receiving elements from the archery
scope.
4. The adjustable mount of claim 1 wherein the bow mounting portion
of the first bracket comprises a rigid element having two opposing
flat vertical faces each capable of engaging a side of a bow riser,
and having at least two vertically spaced openings therethrough for
receiving connectors capable of engaging the bow riser.
5. The adjustable mount of claim 1 wherein the brackets are
machined from machinable aluminum.
6. The adjustable mount of claim 1 wherein the second bracket
further comprises a series of transverse grooves and the third
bracket further comprises a mating series of longitudinal grooves
so that the two brackets are capable of instant mutually
perpendicular alignment with the grooves interconnected.
Description
REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This is a continuation-in-part of patent application Ser.
No. 10/175,170 filed Jun. 18, 2002.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] 1. Field of the Invention
[0003] The present invention relates to scope mounts for bows and,
in particular, to a three-part, fully adjustable, left-right
reversible mount which attaches a Red Dot scope, or any scope with
weaver mounts, to a bow for archery.
[0004] 2. Description of the Prior Art
[0005] For archery hunters at dusk and dawn the sight pins on a bow
are hard to see. But with a Red Dot scope, as long as the hunter
can see the target, the hunter will be able to see the dot in the
scope. A precision scope such as the Red Dot scope requires
precision mounting and adjusting.
[0006] Scope mounts for archery and Weaver mounts have been the
subject of earlier patents. Of particular interest is the U.S. Pat.
No. 5,893,356 to Johns which discloses a bow sight support for
attachment to a bow riser. A first piece mounts to the bow and
allows a second piece to be vertically adjusted. A third piece
attaches to the second and allows limited horizontal and rotational
motion of a user selected bracket piece. The bracket does not have
to function for a Weaver mount system. This patent also discloses
an adjustment means for variable distance shooting.
[0007] Furthermore, the U.S. Pat. No. 5,495,675 to Huang shows a
laser sight mounting system that is adjustable in the horizontal
and vertical directions. The initial bracket is mounted to the bow
back. The system allows for rotational adjustment of the laser's
angle of inclination and uses dovetail grooves for most of the
adjustability, but does not specifically mention what grooving
system attaches the laser module. In addition, the patents to Ross
describe Weaver mounts. The U.S. Pat. No. 4,328,624 to Ross
describes a mount in relation to pistols. The design patents to
Ross show drawings of Weaver-type mounts.
[0008] What is needed is a precision mount for archery sights,
using Weaver type mounts, which is easy to install and has fine
tuning adjustability in all directions, and also possess
lightweight and durable qualities.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0009] An object of the present invention is to provide a bow sight
bracket with a fast installation time that adjusts easily requiring
only one tool, a 1/8" Allen wrench.
[0010] Another object of the present invention is to provide
reversible components so that it fits right handed or left handed
bows.
[0011] An additional object of the present invention is that the
three movable components may accommodate many combinations of
modifications in three directions.
[0012] One more object of the present invention is that it is
fabricated of machined aluminum so that it is lightweight.
[0013] An essential object of the present invention is that it
holds a Red Dot Scope.
[0014] A corollary object of the present invention is that it
provides a number of different attachment features to accommodate
attachment to a variety of bows and to receive a wide variety of
scopes.
[0015] Yet one more object of the present invention is to provide
mating V-grooves between two of the components, transverse grooves
in one component to mate with longitudinal grooves in the other, to
assure perpendicular alignment of the two components, prevent
slippage or movement there between, and allow for instant rapid
interconnection and automatic alignment of the two components.
[0016] A further object of the present invention is the safety of
the user and of the invention itself, since it is meant to be
concealed between the bow riser and the bow string, so that when
the user carries it up into a tree stand, the equipment won't hit
any tree limbs that might cause the bow to be dropped or the user
to loose his balance.
[0017] An added object of the present invention is that it is made
of thick durable components secured together to make the sight
bracket very strong.
[0018] In brief, a bracket that mounts a scope, using weaver
mounts, to a bow for archery. The mount of the present invention is
different from other mounts and easier to use. The mount is a three
piece, easy to install, easy to adjust bracket. Part 1 is attached
to the bow on the inside or outside of the riser (making it usable
for right or left handed archers). Part 2 is attached to part 1
with 10-24 button head cap screws. Part 3 attaches to part 2 with
10-24 button head screws with lock nuts on bottom. Part 2 has
transverse V-grooves and Part 3 has mating longitudinal grooves for
instant guaranteed secure automatic alignment and instant
interconnection of the two parts. The scope attaches to part 3.
Part 2 and 3 can be adjusted right or left and up and down to sight
in the scope.
[0019] The brackets are mounted to the bow riser of a compound bow
so that the scope is between the bow riser and the bow string. The
brackets allow horizontal and vertical adjustment of the scope.
[0020] An advantage of the present invention is that it installs
quickly, in approximately ten minutes, and adjusts easily.
[0021] Another advantage of the present invention is that it fits
both right and left handed bows.
[0022] An additional advantage of the present invention is that it
accommodates a large variety of adjustments.
[0023] One more advantage of the present invention is that it is
lightweight and easy to carry to remote hunting sites and into tree
stands.
[0024] A further advantage of the present invention is that it
assures perpendicular alignment of the components.
[0025] A corollary advantage of the present invention is that it
prevents slippage or movement between components.
[0026] Yet another advantage of the present invention is that it
allows for instant rapid interconnection and automatic alignment of
the components.
[0027] A further advantage of the present invention is that the
sight bracket does not protrude from the bow, allowing it to be
protected form catching on tree branches when climbing into tree
stands or moving through heavily forested areas.
[0028] Yet another advantage of the present invention is its
durability. It is very strong to resist breaking and is built to
last the life of the bow.
[0029] Still another advantage of the present invention is that it
is compatible with all bow types.
[0030] Another related advantage of the present invention is that
it does not add significant weight to the bow.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0031] These and other details of my invention will be described in
connection with the accompanying drawings, which are furnished only
by way of illustration and not in limitation of the invention, and
in which drawings:
[0032] FIG. 1 is an elevational view from the archer's perspective
showing a scope mounted on the bow using Brown's scope mount for
archery;
[0033] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the invention of claim
1 mounted on the bow for a right-handed archer;
[0034] FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the invention of claim
1 mounted on the bow for a left-handed archer;
[0035] FIG. 4 is a top plan view showing the three elements of the
invention aligned for mounting on the bow;
[0036] FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a preferred embodiment
of the invention with secure universal fittings mounted on the bow
for a right-handed archer;
[0037] FIG. 6 is an elevational view from the archer's perspective
showing a scope mounted on the bow using the preferred embodiment
of FIG. 5 of Brown's scope mount for archery.
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
[0038] In FIGS. 1-6, an adjustable mount for archery bow sights
using a Weaver type mount is capable of mounting to both a left and
a right side of a bow riser 50 for both right-handed and
left-handed archers.
[0039] In FIGS. 1-6, a first bracket 20 is comprised of a bow
mounting portion 26 capable of attaching alternately to a right
side and a left side of a bow riser 50 using at least two
connectors, such as screws, through vertically aligned holes 22 to
create a rigid mount. A vertical bracket receiving portion 25 is
spaced apart from the bow mounting portion by a horizontal arm 24.
The bracket receiving portion 25 has a pair of vertical parallel
slots 21 formed through the bracket 20. The right sided mount is
shown in FIG. 2 for right-handed archers, and, the left sided mount
is shown in FIG. 3 for left-handed archers.
[0040] In FIGS. 1-6, a second bracket 30 is capable of being
adjustably mounted to the vertical bracket receiving portion 25 of
the first bracket 20, alternately to a left side (FIG. 2) and a
right side (FIG. 3) of the first bracket 20, by an adjustable
connector, such as a bolt through holes 32 in each of the two
vertical slots 21, in the vertical bracket receiving portion 25 of
the first bracket 20. The perpendicular end block 35 assures
perpendicular alignment of the second bracket with the first. The
second bracket 30 is capable of being vertically adjusted relative
to the first bracket 20 by sliding in the slots 21. The second
bracket 30 possess a horizontal bracket receiving portion 34 having
a pair of horizontal spaced parallel slots 31 formed therethrough
and, in the preferred embodiment of FIGS. 5 and 6, a series of
transverse V-shaped grooves 36.
[0041] In FIGS. 1-6, a third bracket 40 is capable of being
adjustably mounted to the horizontal bracket receiving portion 34
of the second bracket 30 by an adjustable connector such as a bolt
or screw through two of the holes 43 and into each of the two
horizontal slots 31 of the second bracket 30. The third bracket 40
is capable of being horizontally adjusted relative to the second
bracket 30 by sliding in the slots 31. In the preferred embodiment
of FIGS. 5 and 6, longitudinal V-shaped grooves 45 in the third
bracket 40A mate with the transverse V-shaped grooves 36 of the
second bracket 30A so that the two brackets are instantly aligned
and maintain in a perpendicular alignment. Horizontal adjustment of
the third bracket 40A relative to the third bracket 30A of the
preferred embodiment is accomplished by loosening the connecting
bolts or screws and moving the third bracket to mate with different
grooves in the second bracket and tightening the bolts or screws.
The third bracket 40 and 40A possesses a bow sight receiving
portion with a pair of V-shaped slotted slide means 44 and
transverse slots 41 capable of receiving a bow sight 70 mounted
adjustably thereon. The third bracket 40 is capable of receiving an
archery scope 70 having a Weaver type connection. A series of three
holes 43A allow attachment of the third bracket 40A to the second
bracket 30A in different positions. A pair of larger end holes 43B
in the third bracket 40A enable attachment of a variety of
different scopes to the braceket.
[0042] The brackets 20, 30, 30A, 40 and 40A are machined from
machinable aluminum, nylon, other machinable material.
[0043] It is understood that the preceding description is given
merely by way of illustration and not in limitation of the
invention and that various modifications may be made thereto
without departing from the spirit of the invention as claimed.
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