US20130000622A1

US20130000622A1 - Scope Mount For Archery Bow

Info

Publication number: US20130000622A1
Application number: US13/171,671
Authority: US
Inventors: Jake McCauley
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2011-06-29
Filing date: 2011-06-29
Publication date: 2013-01-03

Abstract

A scope mount for an archery bow comprising an elongated arm that extends horizontally between a bow end and a string end, where the bow end is closest to the archery bow and the string end is closest to a string of the archery bow; a securing means at the string end of the arm, where the securing means attaches a scope to the arm to enable a user to better view a target while using the archery bow; a pair of receiving holes at the bow end of the arm; a bracket with a pair of lateral ends, where the pair lateral ends attaches to the pair of receiving holes, where a bow riser of the archery bow is positioned between the bracket and the arm, and where a central portion of the bracket is attached to the bow riser.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to an elongated mount for an archery bow that enables a user to attach a scope to the mount thereby providing a better viewing means for the user to see their target.
2. Description of Related Art
Hunting a sport enjoyed by many individuals ranging from young children to more seasoned adults. A rather enthusiastic specialty of hunting is bow hunting wherein a bow and arrow are used to engage a target. While the bow and arrow may be one of the oldest hunting weapons it is also one of the most difficult to gain expertise. Bow hunters take pride in their skills of using a bow and arrow because of the great precision and accuracy required for use. Whether using common, composite or compound bows all require a great deal of skill that takes months or even years to perfect.
A problem that many archers and hunters face is viewing an object at a great distance especially when their eyesight begins to fail. They may feel defeated because they are no longer able to focus like they used to thereby preventing them from enjoying the sport they love. To address the problem of better viewing a distant object, mounts have been developed to fasten scopes to the bows. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 4,553,338 by Gary J. LeBeau discloses an archery bow adjustable scope mount wherein the mount attaches to the bow and includes a pivoting arm to attach the scope. The arm allows the scope to raise and lower from an operative to an inoperative position. Also, U.S. Pat. No. 5,509,402 by Donald R. Sappington discloses a dual archery sight wherein a mount enables a sight to be positioned in from of the bow. Finally, U.S. Pat. No. 6,895,676 by Patrick Mendyk discloses an archery scope mount wherein the mount attaches a scope near the handle of the bow to allow the user to more easily view their target.
While all of these mounts allow for a scope to be attached to a bow they are complicated devices that may be difficult for a user, especially one with poor vision to assemble and attach. Therefore, it would be desirable in the art to provide a scope mount that easily attaches to a bow. It would also be desirable in the art to provide a scope mount for a bow that provides an elongated body to bring the scope closer to the user's eye.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the prior art, the general purpose of the present invention is to provide a scope mount for an archery bow, configured to include all of the advantages of the prior art, and to overcome the drawbacks inherent therein.
Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a scope mount for a bow wherein the mount includes an elongated arm that fastens directly to the bow riser of the bow, and then extends back horizontally as a single piece.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a set of securing means to attach a rifle-style scope to the opposite end of the arm from where it attaches to the bow, to enable a user to bring their eye directly to the eye piece of the scope for use.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a hook at the far end of the arm as a stop for the user when pulling the bow string taut.
To achieve the above objects, in an aspect of the present invention, a scope mount for an archery bow is disclosed comprising an elongated arm that extends horizontally between a bow end and a string end, where the bow end is closest to the archery bow and the string end is closest to a string of the archery bow; a securing means at the string end of the arm, where the securing means attaches a scope to the arm to enable a user to better view a target while using the archery bow; a pair of receiving holes at the bow end of the arm; a bracket with a pair of lateral ends, where the pair lateral ends attaches to the pair of receiving holes, where a bow riser of the archery bow is positioned between the bracket and the arm, and where a central portion of the bracket is attached to the bow riser.
These together with other aspects of the present invention, along with the various features of novelty that characterize the present invention, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed hereto and form a part of this present invention. For a better understanding of the present invention, its operating advantages, and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there are illustrated exemplary embodiments of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The advantages and features of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following detailed description and claims taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like elements are identified with like symbols, and in which:

FIG. 1(A) depicts a perspective view of a scope mount for archery bow in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 1(B) depicts a perspective view of a bracket in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 depicts a top view of a scope mount for archery bow in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3(A) depicts a perspective view of a scope mount for archery bow in accordance with an alternative embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3(B) depicts an enlarged view of a bracket in accordance with an alternative embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 depicts a top enlarged view of a scope mount for archery bow in accordance with an alternative embodiment of the present invention; and

FIG. 5 depicts a perspective view of a scope mount for archery bow attached to an archery bow in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the description of several views of the drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present invention relates to an elongated mount for an archery bow that enables a user to attach a scope to the mount thereby providing a better viewing means for the user to see their target. The present invention provides a scope mount for archery bow wherein the mount includes an elongated arm attached to the bow riser of the bow. The elongated arm positions a rifle-style scope at eyelevel for a user, so that the user may simply look through the scope to focus on their target. The mount may be made from aluminum for a lightweight and durable structure All of the pieces are easily disassembled for easy transport and storage of the mount. The scope mount for archery bow is a simple device, allowing users ranging from amateurs to professionals to utilize the benefits of the scope on the bow without difficulty or complications.
Tuning now descriptively to the drawings, referring to FIG. 1, a perspective view of a scope mount for archery bow (100) is shown in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The scope mount for archery bow (100) includes an elongated arm (102) that extends horizontally the entire length of the scope mount for archery bow (100). The arm (102) may be made from aluminum, plastic or another lightweight material able to maintain its shape without support on the horizontal plane. The length of the arm (102) is the width of the archery bow at the widest portion when the bow string is pulled from the archery bow. The arm (102) may be between 18-30 inches depending on the needs and preferences of the user, where optimally the arm is 24 inches long.
At a first end or bow end (104) of the arm (102) may be a pair of bracket bars (106). The bow end (104) is the portion of the arm (102) that is closest to the archery bow. The pair of bracket bars (106) includes receiving holes to provide an attachment means for a bracket (116) to the arm (102). The pair of bracket bars (106) may receive a pair of bolts or screws that secure the bracket (116) to the bow end (104) of the arm (102). In turn the bracket (116) fastens the bow end (104) of the arm (102) to the archery bow. When attached to the archery bow the arm (102) is only attached at the bow end (104) while the rest of the arm (102) extends back perpendicularly from the bow.
At an opposing end or string end (108) of the arm (102) is a hook (110). The hook (110) provides a stopping point or anchor for when the bow string is at full extension and serves as a physical indicator for the user to know when to stop pulling. The hook (110) stops the bow string before it reaches the end of the arm (102) to ensure that the bow string does not get caught or snagged on the arm (102) after release.
Attached to the arm (102) at the string end (108), in front of the hook (110) may be a scope mount (112). The scope mount (112) enables the user to attach a hunting scope (130) or rifle scope. The scope mount (112) may secure the hunting scope (130) with a pair of securing means (114). The securing means (114) may be straps, brackets, hooks or clips, where the scope (130) is removably attached enabling the user to attach and remove the scope (130) as desired. The hunting scope (130) includes an eye piece (132) at an end of the scope (130) away from the bow and a lens (134) at an opposing end of the scope (130) facing the bow end (104). During use, the user looks into the eye piece (132) to find their target and pulls the string until it reaches the hook (110). The eye piece (132) and lens (134) may include focusers to permit the user to adjust their view of the desired target. This way the user is able to more easily view targets at a far distance. Alternatively, users with poor eye sight are able to accurately see the targets allowing them to use the archery bow where otherwise they would typically have to pass on participation.
Referring to FIG. 1(B) a perspective view of the bracket (116) is shown in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The bracket (116) may be made of aluminum or plastic like the arm (102). Also, the bracket (116) may comprise a generally rectangular shape wherein the bracket (116) aligns in an elongated fashion along the arm (102). Within a central portion of the bracket (116) may be a bow hole (118) where the bracket (116) receives a screw to attach to a bow riser of the archery bow. Towards the lateral ends of the bracket (116) may be a pair of arm holes (120), one at each end. The arm holes (120) receive the screws or bolts that attach the bracket (116) to the arm (102). The screws through the arm holes (120) attach the bracket (116) at the bow end (104) where the bracket bars (106) are positioned. Throughout the bracket (116) may be a plurality of openings (122) that allow the bracket (116) to be more lightweight.
Accordingly, referring to FIG. 2 a top view of the scope mount for archery bow (100) is shown in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 illustrates where the bracket (116) is secured to the arm (102) at the bow end (104). The bracket (116) is secured to the side of the arm (102) by threading the screws through the arm holes (120) into the bracket bars (106). All along the arm (102) may be a plurality of arm openings (124) that allow the arm (102) to be more lightweight than a solid piece of material. Between the bracket (116) and the arm (102) is a bow receiving area (126) where the archery bow is placed and fastened to the scope mount for archery bow (100).
Referring to FIG. 3(A) a perspective view of a scope mount for archery bow (200) is shown in accordance with an alternative embodiment of the present invention. The scope mount for archery bow (200) includes an arm (202) extending between a bow end (204) and a string end (208). The bow end (204) may include a pair of receiving holes (206) to provide a location for a bracket (212) to attach to the arm (202). The receiving holes (206) may protrude down below the arm (202) thereby the bracket bolts are secured below the arm (202) as well. The string end (208) includes a scope mount (210) and a hook (not shown) similarly arranged as in FIG. 1. The scope mount (210) secures a scope (230) to the string end (208) of the arm (202).
Referring to FIG. 3(B) an enlarged view of the bracket (212) is shown in accordance with an alternative embodiment of the present invention. From the front view, the bracket (212) may comprise a generally bowed shape wherein the central portion of the bracket (212) is higher than the lateral ends. Within the central portion of the bracket (214) may be a pair of bow holes (214) one arranged above the other. The bow holes (214) receive a pair of screws or bolts to attach the bracket (212) to a bow riser of an archery bow. At the lateral ends of the bracket (212) may be a pair of arm holes (216), one positioned at each end. The arm holes (216) receive a pair bolts that secure the bracket (212) to the receiving holes (206) below the arm (202). Throughout the bracket (212) may be a plurality of openings (218). The openings (218) provide air pockets or holes to make the bracket (212) more lightweight than a solid piece of material.
Accordingly, referring to FIG. 4 a top enlarged view of the scope mount for archery bow (200) is shown in accordance with an alternative embodiment of the present invention. The bracket (212) may fasten to the arm (202) with a set of attachment means. The attachment means may be a pair of bolts (222) with coordinating nuts (224) to secure the lateral ends of the bracket (212) to the arm (102), and a pair of screws (226) that fasten the central portion of the bracket (212) to the bow riser (240). The bracket (212) is positioned on a side of the arm (202) while being fastened to the receiving holes (206) beneath the arm (202). The bracket (212) may comprise a long U-shape when viewed from above to allow the lateral ends and the arm holes (216) to wrap around the bow riser (240) and reach the arm (202). Also, the U-shaped bracket (212) leaves access for the bow to fit into the bow receiving area (228) thereby permitting attachment of the bow holes (214) to the bow riser (240). Like the arm of FIG. 2, the arm (202) may include a plurality of arm openings (220) to decrease the weight of the scope mount for archery bow (200).
Finally, referring to FIG. 5 a perspective view of a scope mount for archery bow (100) is shown attached to an archery bow (140) in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The archery bow (140) is illustrated as a compound bow and is in the extended or engaged position wherein the bow string (142) is pulled to full extension. When the bow string (142) is in the fully extended position it meets the hook (110) at the far end or string end of the arm (102). The user (150) is able to easily look through the eye piece (132) of the scope (130) while the lens (134) focuses and allows the user (150) to aim the archery bow (14) at a target. The scope (130) is secured to the arm (102) with the securing means (114) to ensure that the eye piece (132) is at the optimal level for the user (150).
The bracket (116) is illustrated fastened to the bow riser (144) to securely attach the scope mount for archery bow (100) to the archery bow (140). By attaching the bracket (116) and arm (102) to the bow riser (144), the scope (130) is at the optimal eye level for the user (150). Therefore, the user (150) does not have to position themselves in uncomfortable ways or hold the bow (140) in an awkward position for the user (150) to utilize the scope mount for archery bow (100). The user may simply point, focus and shoot to without hesitation.
The simplicity of attachment for the scope mount for archery bow (100) prevents the string (142) from becoming snagged on the arm (102), scope (130) or bracket (116). With the bracket (116) being the only portion that attaches to the bow (140) the user (150) is granted ease of use by not having to position or fasten complicated pieces. The arm (102) is strong enough to support the scope (130) in a horizontal position without sag or interference to the string (142). Therefore, with the arm (102) in the horizontal position the user (150) is able to easily view their targets with the scope (130) at optimal eye level
The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The exemplary embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.

Claims

1. A scope mount for an archery bow comprising:

an elongated arm that extends horizontally between a bow end and a string end, where said bow end is closest to said archery bow and said string end is closest to a string of said archery bow;

a securing means at said string end of said arm, where said securing means attaches a scope to said arm to enable a user to better view a target while using said archery bow;

a pair of receiving holes at said bow end of said arm;

a bracket with a pair of lateral ends, where said pair lateral ends attaches to said pair of receiving holes, where a bow riser of said archery bow is positioned between said bracket and said arm, and where a central portion of said bracket is attached to said bow riser.

2. The scope mount for an archery bow according to claim 1, wherein said arm includes a hook at said string end to provide an anchor for said string.

3. The scope mount for an archery bow according to claim 1, wherein said securing means are one of at least a set of straps, brackets, hooks and clips to removably attach said scope to said arm.

4. The scope mount for an archery bow according to claim 1, wherein said pair of receiving holes are within a pair of bracket bars positioned on a side of said arm to fasten said bracket to said side.

5. The scope mount for an archery bow according to claim 1, wherein said pair of receiving holes is positioned beneath said arm.

6. The scope mount for an archery bow according to claim 5, wherein said bracket is positioned on a side of said arm while secured with said pair bolts beneath said arm.

7. The scope mount for an archery bow according to claim 6, wherein, front a top of said bracket, said bracket is U-shaped to wrap said lateral ends around said bow riser and to extend said lateral ends toward said arm for attachment.

8. The scope mount for an archery bow according to claim 7, wherein, from a front of said bracket, said bracket is bowed with said central portion higher than said lateral ends to enable attachment of said lateral ends to said pair of receiving holes positioned beneath said arm.

9. The scope mount for an archery bow according to claim 1, wherein said arm and said bracket are made from aluminum.

10. The scope mount for an archery bow according to claim 1, wherein said arm and said bracket are made from plastic.

11. The scope mount for an archery bow according to claim 1, wherein said arm and said bracket include a plurality of openings so that said arm and said bracket are lightweight.