Crossbow having a no let-off cam

• US 6,155,243 A
• Filed: 01/24/2000
• Issued: 12/05/2000
• Est. Priority Date: 01/24/2000
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: Sop Services Incorporated (Escalade Incorporated)
• Original Assignee: Bear Archery Incorporated (Escalade Incorporated)
• Inventors: Gallops, Henry M. Jr.
• Primary Examiner(s): Ricci, John A.
• Application Number:
  US09/490,043
• Time in Patent Office: 316 Days
• Field of Search: 124/20.1, 124/25, 124/25.6, 124/900
• US Class Current: 124/25
• CPC Class Codes: F41B 5/105 Cams or pulleys for compound bows
• CPC Class Codes: F41B 5/123 Compound crossbows

Abstract

A crossbow includes having no let-off cams permits storage of more energy than a conventional compound crossbow.

Claims

1. A crossbow comprising a base;

flexible limbs attached to either side of said base;

at least one no let-off cam attached to at least one end of a flexible limb;

a bowstring cable attached to said at least one no let-off cam;

at least one anchor cable attached to said at least one no let-off cam;

an elongated barrel attached to said base; and

a trigger mechanism for capturing and releasing the bowstring cable when it is drawn.

2. A crossbow according to claim 1, which includes two no let-off cams and two anchor cables.

3. A crossbow according to claim 1 which includes a stirrup attached to the bow.

4. A crossbow according to claim 1 which includes a butt attached to the elongated barrel.