Bow sight with improved laser rangefinder
US8739419B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 15, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41G1/467
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A targeting system for a bow is disclosed. A laser rangefinder is offset from a designated pin on the bow sight such that a theoretical line of sight for the designated pin intersects with a rangefinder laser beam emitted by the laser rangefinder at a preset distance. An adjustment mechanism is provided that permits the position of the laser rangefinder relative to the bow to be adjusted such that the rangefinder laser beam and a user's actual line of sight along the designated pin intersect at a target located at the preset distant. The designated pin permits the user to aim the laser rangefinder at a selected target and adjust an elevation of the bow to an angle corresponding at least approximately to a range to the selected target displayed by the laser rangefinder. In one embodiment, the rangefinder laser and the bow sight form a unitary bow sight assembly. In another embodiment, electronics and other components associated with operation of the laser rangefinder are incorporated into a bow sight housing to form a unitary bow sight assembly that does not need to be operably connected to a bow mounting bracket for the supply of power or electrical signals thereto.
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