U.S. patent application number 12/254081 was filed with the patent office on 2010-04-22 for bow stabilizer.
Invention is credited to Gary Cooper.
Application Number | 20100095943 12/254081 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 42107639 |
Filed Date | 2010-04-22 |
United States Patent
Application |
20100095943 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Cooper; Gary |
April 22, 2010 |
BOW STABILIZER
Abstract
An archery bow stabilizer consisting of a flexible planar member
with one end attached to a bow handle; second weighted end
extending so end moves at a substantially perpendicular direction
to bow handle.
Inventors: |
Cooper; Gary; (Jonesboro,
AR) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Polster, Lieder, Woodruff & Lucchesi, L.C.
12412 Powerscourt Dr. Suite 200
St. Louis
MO
63131-3615
US
|
Family ID: |
42107639 |
Appl. No.: |
12/254081 |
Filed: |
October 20, 2008 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
124/89 |
Current CPC
Class: |
F41B 5/1426
20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
124/89 |
International
Class: |
F41B 5/20 20060101
F41B005/20 |
Claims
1. An archery bow stabilizer consisting of a flexible planar member
with one end attached to a bow handle, a second end of said planar
member having an attached weight, said planar member and said
weight extending forwardly and to a position at which said weight
lies in a substantially parallel plane to said bow handle.
2. The stabilizer of claim 1 wherein said flexible planar member is
rubber.
3. The stabilizer of claim 1 wherein said flexible planar member is
spring steel.
4. The stabilizer of claim 1 wherein said flexible planar is
curvilinear.
5. The stabilizer of claim 1 wherein said planar member consists of
a length of spring steel and said attached weight is molded to one
end.
6. The stabilizer of claim 1 wherein said stabilizer consists of a
length of spring steel, said weight being screwed to an outer
end.
7. The stabilizer of claim 1 wherein a pliable member is attached
to said planar member.
8. An archery bow stabilizer consisting of a planar member with one
end attached to a bow handle, a second end of planar member having
an attached weight, wherein a first portion of said planar member
extends outward in a substantially perpendicular direction to said
bow handle, and a second portion extends in a substantially
parallel direction to said bow handle.
9. An archery bow stabilizer consisting of a flexible planar member
with a weighted end attached to an archery bow with a separate
upper limb and a separate lower limb attached to a handle, wherein
at least a portion of the weighted end of the stabilizer projects
below the attachment point of the limbs to the handle.
10. The bow of claim 9 wherein said planar member is arcuate.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] Not Applicable.
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH
[0002] Not Applicable.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] In the shooting of an archery bow it is desirable for the
bow to be in a balanced position in the grip so that it does not
tip upward when shot. As in U.S. Pat. No. 3,196,860 a stabilizing
weighted extension, or stabilizer works to counterbalance the bow
so that it is in a balanced position.
[0004] Also as a bow is shot it may move forward as the limbs
rebound forward. A resiliently mounted stabilizer weight cushions
against and limits this movement.
[0005] Additionally bowhunters value a quiet shot which does not
alarm animals, and have found resiliently mounted stabilizers like
that in U.S. Pat. No. 3,412,725 siphon off vibrations silently and
quiet the bow.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006] The present invention consists of a stabilizer made of a
planar member with a weighted end the other end of which is
attached to a bow. The planar member extends outward and to a
position where the weighted end is in a substantially parallel
plane to the bow. The projected weight balances the bow and moves
in a substantially horizontal movement opposing the forward
movement of the bow. The preferred embodiment consists of a planar
member of spring steel with a molded weight such as lead molded to
one end, the other end attaching to the bow with a screw. This
simple novel arrangement of three parts provides for economy,
durability, balance, cushioning and silence. In an additional
embodiment a pliable member may be attached to the flexible planar
member to silently vibrate to further reduce noise.
[0007] Briefly stated, one object of the present invention is to
provide a durable and economical stabilizer to improve the balance
of a bow when held.
[0008] Another object is to provide a stabilizer that cushions the
bow from forward movement when shot.
[0009] Another object is to siphon vibrations from the bow to a
resiliently mounted stabilizer for a quieter shot.
[0010] The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of
the invention as well as presently preferred embodiments thereof
will become more apparent from the reading of the following
description in connection with the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS
[0011] In the accompanying drawings which form part of the
specification:
[0012] FIG. 1 is a view in front elevation of one embodiment of the
stabilizer of this invention.
[0013] FIG. 2 is a view in side elevation of the stabilizer shown
in FIG. 1, with the addition of a screw;
[0014] FIG. 3 is a view in side elevation of a second embodiment of
stabilizer;
[0015] FIG. 4 is a view in side elevation of a third embodiment of
stabilizer;
[0016] FIG. 5 is a view in side elevation of a fourth
embodiment;
[0017] FIG. 6 is a view in side elevation of somewhat schematic, of
a compound bow with the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 attached
to a handle of the bow; and
[0018] FIG. 7 is a view in side elevation of a fifth
embodiment.
[0019] Corresponding reference numerals indicate corresponding
parts throughout the several figures of the drawings.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0020] The following detailed description illustrates the invention
by way of example and not by way of limitation. The description
clearly enables one skilled in the art to make and use the
invention, describes several embodiments, adaptations, variations,
alternatives, and uses of the invention, including what is
presently believed to be the best mode of carrying out the
invention.
[0021] Referring now to FIG. 1, a weighted end 1 is attached to a
flexible planar member 2. The planar member 2 has integral with one
end, a mounting tab 100, with a screw attachment hole 3 through it.
The mounting tab 100 and screw attachment hole 3 are common to all
of the embodiments, as is the planar member, depending from the
mounting tab 100, and a weight at the end of the planar member.
[0022] Referring to FIG. 2, a weighted member 4 is attached to
flexible member 5. In this illustrative embodiment, the weighted
member 4 is lead, molded to the outer end of the flexible member 4.
A screw 6 extends through the hole 3 in the tab 100.
[0023] Referring now to FIG. 3, a weighted member is formed in two
parts, 7 and 8, attached to a flexible planar member 9 with a screw
10 extending through a hole in the planar member 9. In this
embodiment, a pliable member 11 is attached to flexible planar
member 9, to silently vibrate to further reduce noise. A screw 12
is inserted through a hole in mounting tab 100.
[0024] Referring to FIG. 4, planar member 25 is linear, as
distinguished from the arcuate planar members 5 and 9 of FIGS. 2
and 3, member 14 of FIG. 5 and member 18 of FIG. 6. Planar member
25 does project forwardly and downwardly from the mounting tab 100.
In this illustrative embodiment, weight 24 is molded to the end of
planar member 25.
[0025] Referring to FIG. 5, a weighted member 13 is attached to a
flexible planar member 14 with the screw 15. A mounting screw 16
extends through the hole in mounting tab 100.
[0026] Referring now to FIG. 6, a weighted member 17 is attached to
an arcuate flexible planar member 18, which is attached to bow
handle 19 with a screw 20. The weight 17 is in a preferred position
below the handle 19 and lower arm of the compound bow of which the
handle 19 is a part.
[0027] Referring now to FIG. 7, a weighted member 21 is attached to
the lower end of an inverted L-shaped flexible planar member 22. A
mounting screw 23 extends through a mounting hole in the mounting
tab 100, which in this embodiment is at right angles to a
substantially horizontal leg of the flexible planar member 22.
[0028] The mounting screws 6, 12, 26, 16, and 23 can be wood screws
or short carriage bolts, preferably taking into internally threaded
bushings, set in the handle.
[0029] Numerous variations in the construction of the stabilizer of
this invention within the scope of the appended claims will occur
to those skilled in the art in light of foregoing disclosure. For
example while in the preferred embodiment the planar member is made
of spring steel, other materials such as rubber, plastic, etc. may
be used. While the preferred width of the planar member is 3/4 to
1.0'', the planar member can be wider or narrower, so long as it
does not twist when an arrow is shot. The weighted portion may be
of lead, brass or other metals or materials. While the preferred
weight is 4 to 6 ounces, other weight may be used, depending upon
the bow weight for example. Other shapes may be used if desired.
The pliable member attached to the flexible planar member may be of
any shape, preferably with a portion of the pliable member free to
silently vibrate. The pliable member may be attached by any means
such as glue or constriction. All or part of the stabilizer may be
rubber coated. The shape of the planar member may be preformed or
shaped by its flex. Since the stabilizer is made of a lower
extending planar member multiple stabilizers may be piggy backed
using one screw. While the preferred location of the stabilizer is
below the grip, it may be located above the grip, and may be
inverted, and multiple stabilizers may be located along the handle
length. These are merely illustrative.
[0030] In view of the above, it will be seen that the several
objects of the invention are achieved and other advantageous
results are obtained. As various changes could be made in the above
constructions without departing from the scope of the invention, it
is intended that all matter contained in the above description or
shown in the accompanying drawings shall be interpreted as
illustrative and not in a limiting sense.
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