Release aid for bow string

Abstract

A release aid for a string bow of a typical archery bow that allows a user of the release aid to set a particular draw length. The release aid has a plurality of adjustment members slidable on a rod that is inserted through the main body of the release aid. The adjustment members can be added or removed from a first portion of the rod to either increase or decrease the draw length. Additionally, a connector assembly of the release aid can be rotated three hundred sixty degrees until secured such that a user can select a specific position of the bow string connector assembly relative to the rod and main body.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A release aid for a bow string, comprising:
 a main body;   the main body having a channel;   a rod insertable into the channel;   the rod having a first section;   the first section on a first side of the main body;   at least one adjustment member on the first section;   the at least one adjustment member having a thickness;   a bow string connector assembly;   wherein the thickness of the at least one adjustment member on the first section determines a distance between the main body and the bow string connector assembly;   wherein the distance can be modified by utilizing an adjustment member or a combination of adjustment members with a different thickness.   
     
     
         2 . The release aid of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the rod has a second section;   the second section located on a second side of the main body;   a plurality of adjustment members are on the rod;   wherein a set number of adjustment members can be placed on the first side of the main body to define a certain distance between the bow string connector assembly and the main body;   wherein each adjustment member can be placed on either the first section or the second section;   wherein a combination of the number of adjustment members and the thickness of the adjustment members determine the distance.   
     
     
         3 . The release aid of  claim 2 , wherein:
 the bow string connector assembly comprises a hinge;   the bow string connector assembly further comprises a sear;   the bow string connector assembly further comprises at least one cam.   
     
     
         4 . The release aid of  claim 3 , wherein:
 the bow string connector assembly rotatable relative to a longitudinal axis of the rod.   
     
     
         5 . The release aid of  claim 4 , wherein:
 the bow string connector assembly can be selectively positioned relative to the main body.   
     
     
         6 . The release aid of  claim 5 , wherein:
 a retention member connectable to the rod;   wherein the retention membert maintains a selected position of the bow string connector assembly.   
     
     
         7 . The release aid of  claim 6 , wherein:
 the connector assembly has two cams;   wherein the cams are offset to produce an audible click.   
     
     
         8 . The release aid of  claim 7 , wherein:
 the main body comprises at least three finger grooves.   
     
     
         9 . A release aid for a bow string, comprising:
 a main body;   a bow string connector assembly;   the bow string connector assembly rotatable relative to a longitudinal axis of the main body;   wherein a user can selectively set the bow string connector assembly in a preferred position relative to the longitudinal axis of the main body.   
     
     
         10 . The release aid of  claim 9 , further comprising:
 a rod;   the main body comprises a channel;   the rod insertable into the channel;   the bow string connector assembly attached to the rod;   a retention member;   wherein the retention member secures the rod and the bow string connector assembly in the preferred position.   
     
     
         11 . The release aid of  claim 10 , further comprising:
 a plurality of adjustment members;   the adjustment members slidable over the rod;   the adjustment members selectively movable from a first side of the main body to a second side of the main body;   wherein the number of adjustment members on the first side at least partially determine a distance the bow string connector assembly is from the main body.   
     
     
         12 . The release aid of  claim 11 , wherein:
 the bow string connector assembly comprises a hinge;   the bow string connector assembly further comprises a sear;   the bow string connector assembly further comprises at least one cam.   
     
     
         13 . The release aid of  claim 12 , wherein:
 the bow string connector assembly has two cams;   wherein the cams are offset to produce an audible click.   
     
     
         14 . The release aid of  claim 13 , wherein:
 the main body comprises at least three finger grooves.   
     
     
         15 . A release aid for a bow string, comprising:
 a main body;   the main body having a channel;   a rod insertable into the channel;   the rod having a first section and a second section;   the first section on a first side of the main body;   the second section on a second side of the main body;   wherein the placement of the rod relative to the main body determines the first section and second section;   adjustment members selectively movable from the first section to the second section;   each adjustment member having a thickness;   a bow string connector assembly;   the bow string connector assembly is a distance from the main body;   wherein a combination of the number of adjustment members on the first section and the thicknesses of the adjustment members on the first section determine the distance.   
     
     
         16 . The release aid of  claim 15 , wherein:
 the bow string connector assembly rotatable relative to a longitudinal axis of the rod.   
     
     
         17 . The release aid of  claim 16 , wherein:
 the bow string connector assembly has two cams;   wherein the cams are offset to produce an audible click.   
     
     
         18 . The release aid of  claim 17 , wherein:
 the rod is cylindrical;   the adjustment members are circular.   
     
     
         19 . The release aid of  claim 18 , further comprising:
 a retention member;   the retention member insertable into the rod;   wherein the retention member can be tightened in order to secure the bow string connector assembly in a particular position.   
     
     
         20 . The release aid of  claim 19 , wherein:
 the main body comprises a thumb rest member.