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Bow sight and eye alignment assembly with tapered frame

US8079153B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 8, 2010
Grant dateDec 20, 2011
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Expiry dateNov 8, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B2244/04
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sighting device for a bow (or other tool) that includes an eye alignment assembly. A frame is attached to the bow using a mounting bracket. The frame includes a leading edge oriented toward a user, a trailing edge oriented down range of the bow, and a tapered inner surface generally surrounding a viewing opening. The tapered inner surface tapering outward from the leading edge toward the trailing edge. A plurality of sight points on sight pins are located in the viewing opening. The sight points are configured to align the bow with a target viewed through the viewing opening. The eye alignment assembly includes the tapered inner surface substantially concealed behind the leading edge when the frame is located at a particular orientation relative to the user's eye.

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