Bow string release

US5067472A · kind A · utility

Inventors

• Michael Vogel · Saterland, DE
• Martin D. Sears · Jackson, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 26, 1990
• Grant date: Nov 26, 1991
• Expiry date: Jul 26, 2010

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F41B5/1469
• WIPO field: Other special machines
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A bow string release characterized by its ability to easily release the bow string and arrow smoothly and without deviation to improve accuracy. A body universally swivelly affixed to a wrist strap includes pivoted string retainers controlled by a pair of retainer operators through a toggle lever mechanism. The operators include handle portions extending from the lateral sides of the body wherein the release may be operated by a pinch or squeeze movement of the fingers, pivoted levers having pivots approaching an "on center" relationship permit high string pressure to be easily released and a safety mechanism prevents premature string release during the draw.