U.S. patent application number 13/238212 was filed with the patent office on 2013-03-21 for archery bow sight and range finder.
This patent application is currently assigned to Eagle Eye Outdoor Products, LLC. The applicant listed for this patent is Jerry D. Maynard, Ricky L. Maynard, Steve Maynard. Invention is credited to Jerry D. Maynard, Ricky L. Maynard, Steve Maynard.
Application Number | 20130067755 13/238212 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 47879255 |
Filed Date | 2013-03-21 |
United States Patent
Application |
20130067755 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Maynard; Jerry D. ; et
al. |
March 21, 2013 |
ARCHERY BOW SIGHT AND RANGE FINDER
Abstract
A bow sight with an adjustable range finder is described herein.
The sight of the present invention is affixed in substantially the
same vertical position as the bow to which it is attached. The
range finder of the present invention moves independently of the
sight. As the archer applies pressure to a conveniently positioned
trigger, a ranging pin is rotated in relation to a guide pin and,
as a result, the archer must raise the bow to accommodate. The
archer will therefore necessarily shoot at an increased trajectory
to compensate for the increased distance between the archer and the
target.
Inventors: |
Maynard; Jerry D.; (Leander,
TX) ; Maynard; Ricky L.; (Liberty Hill, TX) ;
Maynard; Steve; (Buchanan Dam, TX) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Maynard; Jerry D.
Maynard; Ricky L.
Maynard; Steve |
Leander
Liberty Hill
Buchanan Dam |
TX
TX
TX |
US
US
US |
|
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Assignee: |
Eagle Eye Outdoor Products,
LLC
Austin
TX
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Family ID: |
47879255 |
Appl. No.: |
13/238212 |
Filed: |
September 21, 2011 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
33/228 ;
33/265 |
Current CPC
Class: |
F41G 1/467 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
33/228 ;
33/265 |
International
Class: |
F41G 1/467 20060101
F41G001/467 |
Claims
1. A device for aiming a projectile at a target comprising: a sight
frame attached to a bow and positioned in a substantially vertical
orientation and having a flange extending downwardly therefrom; a
first connecting member rotatably connected to the sight frame at
the flange and extending downwardly and distally therefrom; a
second connecting member rotatably connected to a distal end of the
first connecting member and extending substantially horizontally
therefrom, the second connecting member also having a trigger
mechanism extending substantially vertically therefrom wherein the
trigger mechanism is configured to draw the second connecting
member closer to the bow; a third connecting member rotatably
connected to a distal end of the second connecting member and
extending upwardly and proximally therefrom; a pin guide rotatably
connected to the uppermost end of the third connecting member at a
first pivot point, and also separately rotatably connected to the
sight frame at a second pivot point, the first pivot point being
located distally from the second pivot point, and the pin guide
also having a guide pin and a ranging pin positioned thereon and
extending perpendicular therefrom, wherein the guide pin is
positioned closer to the second pivot point than the ranging pin;
wherein as the trigger mechanism is drawn towards the bow, movement
of the second connecting member causes the third connecting member
to pivot around the first pivot point and around the second pivot
point such that the vertical movement of the guide pin is less than
the vertical movement of the ranging pin.
2. The device of claim 1, wherein as the trigger mechanism is drawn
towards the bow, the guide pin moves around a first radius r1 and
the ranging pin moves around a second radius r2 and the second
radius r2 is greater than the first radius r1.
3. The device of claim 1, wherein the guide pin is movable relative
to the second pivot point.
4. The device of claim 1, wherein a circular sight is affixed to
the sight frame wherein the pin guide, the guide pin and the
ranging pin are inside the aperture of the circular sight and the
circular sight remains stationary during use.
5. A device for aiming a projectile at a target comprising: a sight
frame affixed to a bow in a substantially vertical configuration; a
pin guide rotatably affixed to the sight frame at a pivot point at
its lower end, an adjustable guide pin extending horizontally
therefrom, wherein the guide pin, the ranging pin and the pivot
point all being in substantially vertical alignment; wherein, the
pivot point, the guide pin and the ranging pin are all in a
substantially vertical alignment with the guide pin being
positioned nearer the pivot point than the ranging pin initially
but, in use, the guide pin and the ranging pin rotate around the
pivot point such that the vertical movement of the guide pin is
less than the vertical movement of the ranging pin.
6. The device of claim 5, wherein, in use, the guide pin moves
around a first radius r1 and the ranging pin moves around a second
radius r2 and the second radius r2 is greater than the first radius
r1.
7. The device of claim 5, wherein the guide pin is adjustable
relative to the second pivot point.
8. The device of claim 5, wherein a circular sight is affixed to
the sight frame wherein the pin guide, the guide pin and the
ranging pin are inside the aperture of the circular sight and the
circular sight remains stationary during use.
9. A method for aiming a projectile at a target comprising:
affixing a sight frame to a bow, said sight frame having a pin
guide rotatably affixed thereto, the pin guide having a pivot point
at its lower end, an adjustable guide pin extending horizontally
therefrom, and a ranging pin extending horizontally therefrom, the
guide pin, the ranging pin and the pivot point all being in an
initial position in substantially vertical alignment with the guide
pin being positioned nearer the pivot point than the ranging pin;
calibrating the sight by shooting an arrow from the bow at a
distance of twenty yards with the sight in the initial position so
that, when the guide pin is placed the desired distance below the
target, the ranging pin is positioned on the target; sighting a
target at a distance greater than twenty yards by rotating the
guide pin and the ranging pin around the pivot point such that the
vertical movement of the guide pin is less than the vertical
movement of the ranging pin.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention generally relates to a range finder
and bow sight used on archery bows for sighting of a target. More
specifically, the present invention relates to an adjustable mount
to be mounted on a bow which allows adjustment of a range finder
attached to the mount.
[0002] Bow sights are devices that may be attached to an archery
bow to help the archer aim the bow. Although it is possible to
shoot a bow without a sight at short range, it is difficult to do
so accurately at longer ranges. Because of this, most conventional
bows, and particularly compound bows, are outfitted with a bow
sight.
[0003] The trajectory of an arrow changes significantly as a
function of the distance between the bow and the target. In order
to compensate for arrow drop over distance, many bow sights include
multiple sight pins to assist the archer in determining the angle
at which to hold the bow in order to properly accommodate the arrow
drop. Some sight pins includes sight indicia, such as a fiber optic
point, to make it easier for the archer to see, particularly in low
light conditions. The sight indicia of the multiple sight points
are most often aligned along a single, vertical axis or line, one
over another. Depending on the range of the target, the archer must
select a sight pin corresponding to the vertical distance to the
target, and then align the sight indicia with the target.
[0004] There are many bow sight mounts on the market today which
are adjustable. The problem with most adjustable bow sight mounts
are that they are not easily adjusted during the aiming process on
the fly or have a large complicated distance indexing systems for a
single pin sight.
[0005] Accordingly, there is a need for a bow sight that allows
easy adjustment for different distances immediately prior to
shooting the bow.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006] According to one aspect of the invention, a bow sight and
range finder are coupled with a mounting bracket, for securing the
sight to a bow. The bow sight is oriented in substantially the same
direction as the bow such that, when the bow is oriented in a
vertical direction, the sight frame is oriented in substantially a
vertical direction. The sight is attached to a sight frame and a
first connecting member oriented in a generally downwardly
direction is attached thereto. The distal end of the first
connecting member is movably connected to the lower end of a second
connecting member at a pivot point. The second connecting member is
rotatably connected at a pivot point to the distal end of the first
connecting member.
[0007] The second connecting member is generally horizontally
configured with a finger grip positioned at or near the proximal
end of connecting member and positioned to be within easy grasp of
an archer using the bow. The distal end of the second connecting
member is configured with a method of securing the distal end of
the second connecting member to the lower end of the third
connecting member at a pivot point by attaching the distal end of
the second connecting member to the lower end of a third connecting
member. The third connecting member is rotatably connected to the
distal end of the second connecting member at a pivot point.
[0008] The third connecting member is generally vertically aligned
on the same axis as the bow and is rotatably connected to a pin
guide at a pivot point such that, as the finger grip is drawn
towards the bow, the pivot point is drawn downward through the
interrelated movement of the second connecting member and the third
connecting member. As the finger grip is drawn towards the bow, the
guide pin and the ranging pin pivot around a stationary pivot point
causing the ranging pin to move vertically closer to the guide
pin.
[0009] In one embodiment of the present invention an archer would
place an arrow in the bow and apply tension to the bowstring to a
point where the arrow is engaged and ready to shoot. By applying
pressure to the finger grip, the archer can adjust the guide pin
and the ranging pin to accommodate various shooting distances.
[0010] The foregoing has outlined rather broadly certain aspects of
the present invention in order that the detailed description of the
invention that follows may be better understood. Additional
features and advantages of the invention will be described
hereinafter which form the subject of the claims of the invention.
It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the
conception and specific embodiment disclosed may be readily
utilized as a basis for modifying or designing other structures or
processes for carrying out the same purposes of the present
invention. It should also be realized by those skilled in the art
that such equivalent constructions do not depart from the spirit
and scope of the invention as set forth in the appended claims.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0011] For a more complete understanding of the present invention,
and the advantages thereof, reference is now made to the following
descriptions taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings,
in which:
[0012] FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view of one embodiment of the
bow sight and range finder of the present invention in an at rest
position;
[0013] FIG. 2 is a front elevation view of one embodiment of the
bow sight and range finder of the present invention in an at rest
position;
[0014] FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of one embodiment of the
bow sight and range finder of the present invention in an at rest
position;
[0015] FIG. 4 is a right side elevation view of one embodiment of
the bow sight and range finder of the present invention in an at
rest position;
[0016] FIG. 5A is a right side elevation view of one embodiment of
the bow sight and range finder of the present invention in an at
extended position;
[0017] FIG. 5B is a right side elevation view of one embodiment of
the bow sight and range finder of the present invention in an at
extended position;
[0018] FIG. 6 is a front perspective view of one embodiment of the
bow sight and range finder of the present invention in an extended
position;
[0019] FIG. 7 is a left side elevation view of one embodiment of
the bow sight and range finder of the present invention in an at
rest position;
[0020] FIG. 8 is a left side elevation view of one embodiment of
the bow sight and range finder of the present invention in an
extended position;
[0021] FIG. 9 is a left side elevation view of one embodiment of
the bow sight and range finder of the present invention in an at
rest position; and
[0022] FIG. 10 is a front perspective view of one embodiment of the
bow sight and range finder of the present invention in an at rest
position.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0023] The present invention is directed to an improved archery bow
sight and range finder. The configuration and use of the presently
preferred embodiments are discussed in detail below. It should be
appreciated, however, that the present invention provides many
applicable inventive concepts that can be embodied in a wide
variety of contexts other than traditional payment card processing.
Accordingly, the specific embodiments discussed are merely
illustrative of specific ways to make and use the invention, and do
not limit the scope of the invention. In addition, the following
terms shall have the associated meaning when used herein:
[0024] "bow sight" means an optical sight removably or otherwise
attached to a bow for the purpose of generally outlining the
desired target; and
[0025] "range finder" means a device causing the archer to shoot at
an increased trajectory to compensate for the increased distance
between the archer and the target.
[0026] Referring now to FIG. 1, a bow sight and range finder 100
are coupled with a mounting bracket 110, for securing the sight to
a bow. The mounting bracket 110 may be secured to the bow 105 using
any means known in the art. Mounting arm 115 connects mounting
bracket 110 with sight frame 120 and is secured to the bow 105 in a
manner that allows mounting arm 115 to be adjusted in a
substantially horizontal plane. The adjustable attachment between
mounting arm 115 and bow 105 may be accomplished through any means
commonly known in the art.
[0027] In one embodiment of the present invention, sight frame 120
is oriented in substantially the same direction as bow 105 such
that, when bow 105 is oriented in a vertical direction sight frame
120 is oriented in substantially a vertical direction. Flange 125
is positioned at the lower end of sight frame 120 and is configured
with a method of securing flange 125 to the proximal end of first
connecting member 130, such as, for example, by attaching flange
125 to the proximal end of first connecting member 130 by a bolt
positioned through a bore therethrough, by a rivet positioned
through a bore therethrough, or by other means known in the art.
First connecting member 130 is rotatably connected to flange
125.
[0028] First connecting member 130 may be any width and thickness
suitable for the present application. However, in one embodiment
the overall length of first connecting member 130 is between 1.25
inches and 1.75 inches, with a preferred length of approximately
1.58 inches and the thickness of first connecting member is between
0.1 inches and 0.4 inches, with a preferred thickness of
approximately 0.25 inches.
[0029] The distal end of first connecting member 130 is movably
secured to the lower end of second connecting member 135 at pivot
point 133 such as, for example, by attaching the distal end of
first connecting member 130 to the lower end of second connecting
member 135 by a bolt positioned through a bore therethrough, by a
rivet positioned through a bore therethrough, or by other means
known in the art. Second connecting member 135 is rotatably
connected at pivot point 133 to the distal end of first connecting
member 130.
[0030] Second connecting member 135 may be any width and thickness
suitable for the present application. However, in one embodiment
the overall length of second connecting member 135 is between 1.75
inches and 2.25 inches, with a preferred length of approximately
2.00 inches and the thickness of second connecting member is
between 0.1 inches and 0.4 inches, with a preferred thickness of
approximately 0.25 inches.
[0031] Second connecting member 135 is configured with a finger
grip 140 positioned at or near its proximal end of connecting
member 135 and positioned to be within easy grasp of an archer
using bow 105. The finger grip 140 may be any configuration by
which an archer may draw the proximal end of connecting member 135
towards bow 105.
[0032] The distal end of second connecting member 135 is configured
with a method of securing the distal end of second connecting
member 135 to the lower end of third connecting member 145 at pivot
point 138 such as, for example, by attaching the distal end of
second connecting member 135 to the lower end of third connecting
member 145 by a bolt positioned through a bore therethrough, by a
rivet positioned through a bore therethrough, or by other means
known in the art. Third connecting member 145 is rotatably
connected to the distal end of second connecting member 135 at
pivot point 138.
[0033] Third connecting member 145 may be any width and thickness
suitable for the present application. However, in one embodiment
the overall length of third connecting member 145 is between 2.75
inches and 3.25 inches, with a preferred length of approximately
3.06 inches and the thickness of second connecting member is
between 0.1 inches and 0.4 inches, with a preferred thickness of
approximately 0.25 inches. The distance between pivot point 138 and
pivot point 150 may be approximately 2.5 inches.
[0034] Third connecting member 145 is rotatably connected to pin
guide 148 at pivot point 150 such that, as finger grip 140 is drawn
towards bow 105, pivot point 150 is drawn downward through the
interrelated movement of second connecting member 135 and third
connecting member 145. As will be described further below, as
finger grip 140 is drawn towards bow 105, pivot point 150 causes
guide pin 160 and ranging pin 165 to pivot around stationary pivot
point 155. Pivot point 150 may be connected to pin guide 148 by a
bolt positioned through a bore therethrough, by a rivet positioned
through a bore therethrough, or by other means known in the art.
Bow sight 180 is either integrally connected or securely attached
to sight frame 120.
[0035] Each of the first connecting member 130, second connecting
member 135, third connecting member 145 and pin guide 148 may be
constructed from an aluminum alloy, such as Aluminum 6061, which in
certain embodiments is anodized to a black finish. The black finish
reduces or eliminates glare and reflection and the use of an
aluminum alloy provides the necessary strength at low weight. It
may also be desirable to add grooves 182 in sight 180 or to remove
other portions of the foregoing members in order to further reduce
the weight of bow sight and range finder 100.
[0036] Referring now to FIG. 2, showing a right side elevation view
of one embodiment of the bow sight and range finder of the present
invention in an at rest position, and to FIG. 3, showing a front
perspective view of one embodiment of the bow sight and range
finder of the present invention in an at rest position. Mounting
arm 115 connects mounting bracket 110 (not shown) with sight frame
120 and is secured to the bow 105 in a manner that allows mounting
arm 115 to be adjusted in a substantially horizontal plane. The
distal end of first connecting member 130 is movably secured to the
lower end of second connecting member 135 at pivot point 133.
Second connecting member 135 is rotatably connected at pivot point
133 to the distal end of first connecting member 130.
[0037] Second connecting member 135 is configured with a finger
grip 140 positioned at or near its proximal end of connecting
member 135. The finger grip 140 may be any configuration by which
an archer may draw the proximal end of connecting member 135
towards bow 105. The distal end of second connecting member 135 is
configured with a method of securing the distal end of second
connecting member 135 to the lower end of third connecting member
145 at pivot point 138. Third connecting member 145 is rotatably
connected to the distal end of second connecting member 135 at
pivot point 138.
[0038] Third connecting member 145 is rotatably connected to pin
guide 148 at pivot point 150 such that, as finger grip 140 is drawn
towards bow 105, pivot point 150 is drawn downward through the
interrelated movement of second connecting member 135 and third
connecting member 145.
[0039] Guide pin 160 and ranging pin 165 may be any length known in
the art. However, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, guide pin 160
is substantially longer than ranging pin 165 so that, in use, guide
pin 160 is not confused with ranging pin 165. Guide pin 160 and
ranging pin 165 are preferably made of aluminum or other metal and
consist of a thin, needle-like rod extending laterally from sight
180. At its end farthest from the base, ranging pin 165 may have a
bulb which may be colored red, green or other color desired by the
archer. The end of ranging pin 165 may be a small, bright dot which
is to ultimately (e.g., after ranging) be aimed at the desired area
of the target. Guide pin 160 may alternatively be a substantially
solid pin-like element and may extend all or part of the distance
from sight frame 120 to sight 180.
[0040] As can be seen in FIG. 4, guide pin 160 and ranging pin 165
are adjustable using adjuster 161 and adjuster 166 respectively.
Adjuster 161 and 166 can be any adjustment mechanism known in the
art, such as a thumbscrew, a nut and bolt, a compression attachment
or the like. The function and operation of this adjustment
mechanism will be readily understood by persons of ordinary skill
in the art.
[0041] Also as shown in FIG. 4, the distal end of first connecting
member 130 is movably secured to the lower end of second connecting
member 135 at pivot point 133 and a spring mechanism is positioned
between first connecting member 130 and second connecting member
135 around pivot point 133 in such a manner that, as finger grip
140 is drawn toward bow 105, spring mechanism 142 is increasingly
placed in tension. When finger grip 140 is released, spring
mechanism 142 returns to its original position, thereby causing
first connecting member 130 and second connecting member 135 to
pivot around pivot point 133 to return to their original
position.
[0042] Referring now to FIG. 5A, FIG. 5B and FIG. 6 which show the
range finder of the present invention in an extended position. As
finger grip 140 is drawn towards bow 105, second connecting member
135 is drawn towards bow 105 in a downwardly direction causing
third connecting member 145 to pivot around pivot point 138,
whereby third connecting member 145 causes pin guide 148 to rotate
around pivot point 155. As pin guide 148 rotates around pivot point
155, guide pin 160 rotates in an arc with radius r1 and ranging pin
165 rotates in an arc with radius r2. As can be seen from FIG. 5A,
the difference in distance between pivot point 155 and guide pin
160 and between pivot point 155 and ranging pin 165 causes guide
pin 160 to move more slowly in the vertical position than ranging
pin 165 as finger grip 140 is drawn toward bow 105. This relative
movement of guide pin 160 and ranging pin 165 causes the sight to
be considerably more accurate than those known in the art. Spring
mechanism 142 acts to draw all members back to their original
position upon release of finger grip 140.
[0043] As is the case with all archery sights, the bow sight and
range finder 100 must undergo some initial adjustments once mounted
on a bow 105. An archer will mount the sight to a bow 105 with
mounting bracket 110. The archer will then perform basic windage
and elevation adjustments by standing at a predetermined distance
from the target and shooting arrows at a bulls-eye or other small
target area. The archer can then adjust guide pin 160 upwardly or
downwardly, using calibrations 170 as a guide.
[0044] More specifically, when using the device of the present
invention, an archer would first calibrate the sight by shooting at
a known distance. In one embodiment of the invention, the sight is
calibrated at 20 yards. Guide pin 160 is placed directly underneath
the target and ranging pin 165 is placed at the desired point of
contact. One or both of the guide pin 160 and the ranging pin 165
may be adjusted for calibration. However, in a preferred embodiment
of the invention, guide pin 160 is adjusted using calibrations 170
as a guide so that ranging pin 165 will be a desired position above
the pre-determined point. For example, the distance between the
belly and the back of a white tail deer is approximately 12 inches.
When calibrating the sight for a white tail deer, the hunter would
stand 20 yards from the target and position guide pin 160 a fixed
distance X determined by the distance above the bottom of the belly
the archer will target, but less than 12 inches. When shooting at
20 yards and placing guide pin 160 X inches under the desired
target, ranging pin 165 should be directly on the desired
target.
[0045] After calibration, the archer will move away from the target
and place an arrow 185 in the bow as shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 and
apply tension to the bowstring to a point where the arrow 185 is
engaged and ready to shoot. By applying pressure to finger grip
140, the archer can adjust guide pin 160 and ranging pin 165 to
accommodate various shooting distances. FIG. 7 shows an archer that
has applied slight pressure to finger grip 140, thereby causing
slight movement to ranging pin 165 and FIG. 8 shows an archer that
has applied greater pressure to finger grip 140, thereby causing
ranging pin 165 to move further in relation to guide pin 160.
[0046] More specifically, the archer will place guide pin 160
directly under the belly of the animal being hunted. For example, a
moose, may present a target area on the order of 30-32 inches, so a
target 30-32 inches in height may be used to calibrate the bow. In
this case, an archer would shoot from a distance which would not
result in any downward arc due to gravitational pull, such as
approximately 15 to 20 yards, and place the guide pin 160 at a
distance that is approximately 30-32 inches below ranging pin 165.
The archer may adjust the guide pin 160 using the thumbscrew or
other means described above. By establishing guide pin 165 at
ranging pin 165 in its initial position, the sight will have
effectively been calibrated to accurately perform a ranging
function up to distances of about 75 yards or more.
[0047] Once the guide pin 160 has been set, the archer can
incrementally move farther away from the target and shoot
additional arrows at the target while aiming the ranging pin 165 at
the desired spot on the target. The increments at which the archer
moves back from the target may be any of one or more feet,
half-yards, yards, or the increments may be left up to the archer
himself. As the archer moves away from the target, the archer will
find that the distance between the base of the target in relation
to the guide pin 160 and the target spot, or "bull's eye," narrows.
To accommodate, the archer will place draw finger grip closer to
bow 105, thereby causing ranging pin 165 to move closer to guide
pin 160 which, in turn, causes the archer to raise his bow 105
proportionately.
[0048] FIG. 9 shows a bow sight an range finder of the present
invention wherein the archer has drawn bow 105 to its ready
position. The archer has his finger on finger grip 140 and is
prepared to draw finger grip 140 proximal to bow 105. As the archer
applies pressure to finger grip 140, ranging pin 165 begins
rotating around pivot point 155. As ranging pin 165 draws closer to
guide pin 160, the archer will raise bow 105 proportionately as the
distance between guide pin 160 and ranging pin 165 narrows.
[0049] Prior to taking the bow into the field, the archer will
adjust guide pin 160 based on the type of game being hunted using
calibrations 170. If the game being hunted is small, guide pin 160
will be adjusted upwardly using adjustment mechanism 161. If the
game being hunted is larger, guide pin 160 will be adjusted
downwardly using adjustment mechanism 161. Once guide pin 160 is
adjusted, there is no further need to make adjustments or alter the
bow sight in the field.
[0050] Upon encountering the desired game (e.g., a deer) in the
field, the archer will simply look through the sight 180, place
guide pin 160 directly under the belly of the target game, and pull
finger grip 140 until ranging pin 165 is directly over the target.
The target will appear to be smaller at increasing distances and
the framing of the target with guide pin 160 and ranging pin 165
performs a ranging function based on the rotation of ranging pin
around pivot point 155.
[0051] When holding bow 105 at full draw, the archer will see the
movement of guide pin 160 and ranging pin 165 as purely vertical
movement, even though, as seen in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, guide pin 160
and ranging pin 165 actually travel in arcs along two different
radii. Since the archer must keep ranging pin 165 on the target, he
must raise bow 105 as ranging pin 105 moves lower vertically. The
archer will therefore necessarily shoot at an increased trajectory
to compensate for the increased distance between the archer and the
target.
[0052] Referring now to FIG. 10 wherein the bow sight and range
finder 100 of the present invention is in an at rest position.
Arrow 185 has not been drawn back and bow 105 has not been placed
under tension. Bow sight 180 is substantially vertically aligned
with bow 105 and guide pin 160 and ranging pin 165 are
substantially vertically aligned with bow sight 180. As ranging pin
165 rotates around pivot point 155, sight 180 remains substantially
vertically aligned with bow 105.
[0053] A sight according to the present invention can be used for
aiming and ranging in connection with any system in which
projectiles having repeatable, regular initial launch
characteristics are shot or launched. The sight of the present
invention is not limited to use in archery applications, although
that is the use for which it was originally conceived.
[0054] While the present system and method has been disclosed
according to the preferred embodiment of the invention, those of
ordinary skill in the art will understand that other embodiments
have also been enabled. Even though the foregoing discussion has
focused on particular embodiments, it is understood that other
configurations are contemplated. In particular, even though the
expressions "in one embodiment" or "in another embodiment" are used
herein, these phrases are meant to generally reference embodiment
possibilities and are not intended to limit the invention to those
particular embodiment configurations. These terms may reference the
same or different embodiments, and unless indicated otherwise, are
combinable into aggregate embodiments. The terms "a", "an" and
"the" mean "one or more" unless expressly specified otherwise. The
term "connected" means "communicatively connected" unless otherwise
defined.
[0055] When a single embodiment is described herein, it will be
readily apparent that more than one embodiment may be used in place
of a single embodiment. Similarly, where more than one embodiment
is described herein, it will be readily apparent that a single
embodiment may be substituted for that one device.
[0056] In light of the wide variety of bow sighting devices known
in the art, the detailed embodiments are intended to be
illustrative only and should not be taken as limiting the scope of
the invention. Rather, what is claimed as the invention is all such
modifications as may come within the spirit and scope of the
following claims and equivalents thereto.
[0057] None of the description in this specification should be read
as implying that any particular element, step or function is an
essential element which must be included in the claim scope. The
scope of the patented subject matter is defined only by the allowed
claims and their equivalents. Unless explicitly recited, other
aspects of the present invention as described in this specification
do not limit the scope of the claims.
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