Crossbow
First Claim
1. A crossbow comprising:
- a frame having a rear end;
a firing assembly associated with the frame, the firing assembly having a finger-pull mechanism; and
a butt member being associated with the frame, the butt member having a rear end which is configured to abut a front of a shoulder of a user, the butt member positioned between the finger-pull mechanism and the rear end of the frame.
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Abstract
A crossbow is provided which, in a first preferred embodiment, has a frame having a rear end, and a firing assembly and a butt member, each of which are associated with the frame. The firing assembly also has a finger-pull mechanism. The butt member has a rear end which is configured to abut a front of a shoulder of a user, and the butt member is positioned between the finger-pull mechanism and the rear end of the frame. In a second preferred embodiment, the crossbow has a frame having a rear end and first and second limbs secured to the frame. A bowstring extends between the first and second limbs and is configured to move between a forward rest position and a rearward cocked position. The rear end of the frame is configured to be positioned rearward of a front of a shoulder of a user.
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Citations
15 Claims
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1. A crossbow comprising:
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a frame having a rear end; a firing assembly associated with the frame, the firing assembly having a finger-pull mechanism; and a butt member being associated with the frame, the butt member having a rear end which is configured to abut a front of a shoulder of a user, the butt member positioned between the finger-pull mechanism and the rear end of the frame. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of aiming a crossbow, the method comprising the steps of:
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a) providing a crossbow having a forward end, a rearward end, and a firing assembly, the firing assembly having a finger-pull mechanism which is provided between the forward and rearward ends of the crossbow; b) positioning the rear end of the crossbow rearward of a front of a shoulder of a user who is aiming the crossbow; and c) manipulating the crossbow to position the forward end of the crossbow in a desired direction. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15)
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Specification