Archery release device and method
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1. An archery release device comprising:
- a body comprising;
an index finger engagement surface configured to engage an index finger;
a middle finger engagement surface configured to engage a middle finger;
a cord holder; and
a body mount comprising;
a first coupling surface;
a second coupling surface spaced apart from the first coupling surface to define a first space between the first and second coupling surfaces; and
a guide coupled to at least one of the first and second coupling surfaces, wherein the guide is positioned within the space;
an extension comprising;
a first end configured to be pivotally coupled to the body mount, wherein the first end is pivotal about a pivot axis that extends in a pivot plane, wherein the first end comprises first and second end portions that are configured to be at least partially inserted into the first space, wherein the first and second end portions define a second space between the first and second end portions, wherein the second space is configured to at least partially receive the guide when the first and second end portions are inserted into the first space, wherein the second end portion is configured to flex toward the first end portion in response to a securement force, wherein the securement force is configured to be exerted along a securement axis that intersects with the pivot plane when the first and second end portions are inserted into the first space;
a second end; and
an intermediary portion between the first and second ends, wherein the intermediary portion comprises a supplemental finger engagement surface configured to engage at least one additional finger.
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Abstract
An archery release device and method are described herein. The archery release device, in an embodiment, includes a body and an extension. The extension is configured to be pivotally coupled to the body. A portion of the body is configured to be inserted into the extension. To secure the extension in a desired position relative to the body, a portion of the extension is configured to flex in response to a securement force.
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20 Claims
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1. An archery release device comprising:
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a body comprising; an index finger engagement surface configured to engage an index finger; a middle finger engagement surface configured to engage a middle finger; a cord holder; and a body mount comprising; a first coupling surface; a second coupling surface spaced apart from the first coupling surface to define a first space between the first and second coupling surfaces; and a guide coupled to at least one of the first and second coupling surfaces, wherein the guide is positioned within the space; an extension comprising; a first end configured to be pivotally coupled to the body mount, wherein the first end is pivotal about a pivot axis that extends in a pivot plane, wherein the first end comprises first and second end portions that are configured to be at least partially inserted into the first space, wherein the first and second end portions define a second space between the first and second end portions, wherein the second space is configured to at least partially receive the guide when the first and second end portions are inserted into the first space, wherein the second end portion is configured to flex toward the first end portion in response to a securement force, wherein the securement force is configured to be exerted along a securement axis that intersects with the pivot plane when the first and second end portions are inserted into the first space; a second end; and an intermediary portion between the first and second ends, wherein the intermediary portion comprises a supplemental finger engagement surface configured to engage at least one additional finger. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An archery release device comprising:
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a body comprising a first engagement surface configured to engage at least a first finger, wherein the body extends at least partially along a first axis; an extension comprising a second engagement surface configured to engage at least a second finger, wherein the extension extends at least partially along a second axis, wherein the extension comprises; a first end configured to be pivotally coupled to the body, the first end comprising first and second portions defining a cavity between the first and second portions, wherein the second portion is configured to be flexed toward the first portion in response to a securement force; and a second end, wherein the first end is configured to be pivoted to adjust an angle between the first and second axes. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method for manufacturing an archery release device, the method comprising:
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structuring a body so that the body comprises a first engagement surface configured to engage at least a first finger; pivotally coupling a cord holder to the body, wherein the cord holder is configured to;
(a) hold a cord that is urged toward a target without fully surrounding the cord; and
(b) retain the cord until a release event occurs; andstructuring an extension so that; the extension comprises a second engagement surface configured to engage at least a second finger; the extension comprises a first end configured to be pivotally coupled to the body; the first end comprises first and second portions defining a cavity between the first and second portions; the second portion is configured to flex toward the first portion in response to a securement force; and the extension comprises a second end. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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