Protective cover for a bow sight

Abstract

An open ended foam-lined flexible fabric cover for a bow sight having closure and/or retention means for closing the open end and securing the cover on the bow sight after installation.

1 . A protective cover for a bow sight, comprising: 
 a fabric pouch having a closed end and an open end adapated for placement over a bow sight; and    retetention means for securing said fabric pouch over the bow sight.    
   
   
       2 . The protective bow sight cover of  claim 1 , further including a foam liner disposed on the interior surface of said fabric pouch.  
   
   
       3 . The protective bow sight cover of  claim 1 , wherein said retention means comprises an elastic fabric strap connected at its ends to the edges of said open first end.  
   
   
       4 . The protective bow sight cover of  claim 3 , wherein said elastic fabric strap is divided into two portions by a clip.  
   
   
       5 . The protective bow sight cover of  claim 1 , wherein said fabric pouch is made from a fabric selected from the group consisting of canvas, nylon, silicone coated nylon, GOR-TEX®, WINDSTOPPER®, KEVLAR®, NOMEX®, vinyl, and vinylized canvas.  
   
   
       6 . The protective bow sight cover of  claim 1 , wherein said fabric pouch is substantially cylindrical in shape and wherein said open end has a circumference.  
   
   
       7 . The protective bow sight cover of  claim 1 , wherein said retention means comprises a drawstring disposed around said circumference of said open end.  
   
   
       8 . A bow sight cover, said apparatus comprising: 
 a substantially cylindrical material pouch having an interior surface, an open end and a closed end;    a flexible foam liner disposed on said interior surface of said pouch, whereby said pouch and said liner can be folded into a compact form for carrying and storage when not in use; and    closure means for closing said open end after installation over a bow sight.    
   
   
       9 . The bow sight cover of  claim 8 , wherein said material pouch is fabricated from a material selected from the group consisting of canvas, nylon, silicone coated nylon, other coated nylons, such as nylon microfiber having a water-repellent coating and a backing of urethane or polyurethane spray or laminate that prevents water intrusion, GOR-TEX®, WINDSTOPPER®, KEVLAR®, NOMEX®, vinyl, and vinylized canvas.  
   
   
       10 . The bow sight cover of  claim 8 , wherein said closure means comprises a drawstring.  
   
   
       11 . The bow sight cover of  claim 10 , wherein said open end has a circumference and said drawstring is disposed around said circumference of said open end.  
   
   
       12 . The bow sight cover of  claim 11 , wherein said drawstring includes a pushbutton drawstring lock.  
   
   
       13 . A protective bow sight cover for a bow sight having optical fiber pins, said protective bow sight cover comprising: 
 a flexible cover having a padded interior liner and an opening dimensioned to accommodate bow sights employing a fiber optic pin sighting system;    closure means for closing said open end and securing said flexible cover on the bow sight; and    locking means disposed on said closure means so that said protective cover does not become dislodged during use.    
   
   
       14 . The bow sight cover of  claim 13 , wherein said closure means is a strap having a clasp.  
   
   
       15 . The bow sight cover of  claim 13 , wherein said closure means is a drawstring disposed proximate said open end.  
   
   
       16 . The bow sight cover of  claim 13 , wherein said locking means is a pushbutton drawstring lock.