Bow string assembly and method of construction

Abstract

A bow string assembly includes a bow string, a string loop and a pair of spaced sight holders pre-installed on the bow string. The string loop and sight holders are adjustable along the length of the bow string when connected to an archery bow and can be secured in place when locations for a nocking point and peep sight are determined. The pre-installed arrangement facilitates bow assembly and reduces the amount of time needed to tune a bow for an individual user with a unique set of requirements.

1 . A bow string assembly for mounting to a bow prior to calibrating the bow string assembly for a particular user, the bow string assembly comprising:
 a bow string;   a string loop slidably connected to the bow string for adjustment to a particular location on the bow string as required by the user; and   a pair of spaced sight holders slidably connected to the bow string above the string loop, the sight holders being independently adjustable for receiving a peep sight at a particular location on the bow string as required by the user;   the string loop and sight holders being capable of securement to the bow string against sliding movement at their respective particular locations.   
   
   
       2 . A bow string assembly according to  claim 1 , wherein the bow string comprises a plurality of strands. 
   
   
       3 . A bow string assembly according to  claim 2 , and further comprising a sleeve formed around the strands to provide support for the string loop. 
   
   
       4 . A bow string assembly according to  claim 3 , wherein the string loop comprises a single length of string having a loop section and upper and lower securing sections, each securing section being loosely tied around the sleeve in a clove hitch knot. 
   
   
       5 . A bow string assembly according to  claim 4 , wherein each spaced sight holder comprises an elongate cord tied around the plurality of strands in a nail knot. 
   
   
       6 . A bow string assembly according to  claim 5 , and further comprising a peep sight adapted for connection to the bow string between the spaced sight holders. 
   
   
       7 . A bow string assembly according to  claim 2 , wherein each spaced sight holder comprises an elongate cord tied around the plurality of strands in a nail knot. 
   
   
       8 . A bow string assembly according to  claim 2 , and further comprising a pair of string silencers adapted for connection to opposite ends of the bow string. 
   
   
       9 . A kit for assembling a bow string to an archery bow, the kit comprising:
 a bow string;   a string loop slidably connected to the bow string; and   a pair of spaced sight holders slidably connected to the bow string above the string loop.   
   
   
       10 . A kit according to  claim 9 , wherein the bow string comprises a plurality of strands. 
   
   
       11 . A kit according to  claim 10 , and further comprising a sleeve formed around the strands to provide support for the string loop. 
   
   
       12 . A kit according to  claim 11 , wherein the string loop comprises a single length of string having a loop section and upper and lower securing sections, each securing section being loosely tied around the sleeve in a clove hitch knot. 
   
   
       13 . A kit according to  claim 12 , wherein each spaced sight holder comprises an elongate cord tied around the plurality of strands in a nail knot. 
   
   
       14 . A kit according to  claim 13 , and further comprising a peep sight adapted for connection to the bow string between the spaced sight holders. 
   
   
       15 . A kit according to  claim 9 , and further comprising a peep sight adapted for connection to the bow string between the spaced sight holders. 
   
   
       16 . A kit according to  claim 9  and further comprising a pair of string silencers adapted for connection to opposite ends of the bow string. 
   
   
       17 . A method of assembling an archery bow, the method comprising:
 providing a bow string;   slidably connecting a string loop to the bow string;   connecting the bow string to the archery bow;   determining a nock point on the bow string;   sliding the string loop along the bow string until the string loop is aligned with the determined nock point; and   securing the string loop against sliding movement at the aligned position.   
   
   
       18 . A method according to  claim 17 , and further comprising:
 slidably connecting spaced sight holders to the bow string prior to connecting the bow string to the archery bow.   
   
   
       19 . A method according to  claim 18 , and further comprising:
 determining a peep sight location after connecting the bow string to the archery bow;   installing a peep sight at the peep sight location; and   sliding the sight holders toward the peep sight to thereby secure the peep sight to the archery bow.   
   
   
       20 . A method according to  claim 17 , wherein the step of slidably connecting further comprises loosely tying opposite ends of the string loop to the bow string with a clove hitch knot.