Bow Stabilizer Assembly

Abstract

A bow stabilizer assembly for stabilizing an archery bow having a hand grip on a riser portion of the bow, the bow stabilizer assembly including a rod having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end of the rod connects to the riser portion at a location spaced above the hand grip. The bow stabilizer assembly further includes a bow stick mounting assembly comprising a bracket rotatably connected to the rod, a pivot connected to the bracket and extending below and perpendicular to the rod, and a coupling connected to the pivot and having a distal end that is movable toward and away from the bow. A bow stick assembly may be connected to the coupling to use in combination with the bow stabilizer assembly.

1 . A bow stabilizer assembly for stabilizing an archery bow having a hand grip on a riser portion of the bow, the bow stabilizer assembly comprising:
 a rod having a proximal end and a distal end;   the proximal end of the rod connects to the riser portion at a location spaced above the hand grip; and   a bow stick mounting assembly comprising a bracket rotatably connected to the rod, a pivot connected to the bracket and extending below and perpendicular to the rod, and a coupling connected to the pivot and having a distal end that is movable toward and away from the bow.   
     
     
         2 . The bow stabilizer assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the proximal end of the rod connects to an opening in the riser portion. 
     
     
         3 . The bow stabilizer assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the rod is rotatably adjustable relative to the riser portion. 
     
     
         4 . The bow stabilizer assembly of  claim 3 , wherein resistance to torqueing of the bow is adjustable via rotational adjustment of the rod relative to the riser portion. 
     
     
         5 . The bow stabilizer assembly of  claim 1 , wherein a backstop is located on the rod, and the bracket is located between the backstop and the distal end of the rod. 
     
     
         6 . The bow stabilizer assembly of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one damper connected to a distal portion of the rod. 
     
     
         7 . The bow stabilizer assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the rod has a plurality of bends and a distal portion that extends forward from and at a height below the proximal end of the rod such that the distal end of the rod is directly in front of at least a portion of the hand grip. 
     
     
         8 . The bow stabilizer assembly of  claim 7 , wherein rotation of the rod relative to the riser portion provides selected directional resistance to torqueing of the bow. 
     
     
         9 . The bow stabilizer assembly of  claim 1  in combination with a bow stick assembly, wherein the bow stick assembly connects to the coupling. 
     
     
         10 . The bow stabilizer assembly of  claim 9 , wherein the bow stick assembly is rotatable relative to the coupling. 
     
     
         11 . The bow stabilizer assembly of  claim 9 , wherein the coupling further comprises a first connector and a proximal end of the bow stick assembly further comprises a second connector that is rotatable relative to the first connector. 
     
     
         12 . The bow stabilizer assembly of  claim 11 , wherein the first connector further comprises a hub and the second connector further comprises a hub receiver that receives and is rotatable relative to the hub. 
     
     
         13 . The bow stabilizer assembly of  claim 11 , wherein the first connector and the second connector have a quick connect and disconnect configuration. 
     
     
         14 . The bow stabilizer assembly of  claim 9 , wherein the bow stick assembly further comprises a bipod including two elongated sticks having proximal ends that are pivotally connected. 
     
     
         15 . The bow stabilizer assembly of  claim 14 , wherein the elongated sticks of the bow stick assembly are foldable. 
     
     
         16 . The bow stabilizer assembly of  claim 14 , wherein the elongated sticks of the bow stick assembly are flexible. 
     
     
         17 . A bow stabilizer assembly for stabilizing an archery bow having a hand grip on a riser portion of the bow, the bow stabilizer assembly comprising:
 a rod having a proximal end and a distal end;   the proximal end of the rod connects to the riser portion at a location spaced above the hand grip; and   wherein the rod has a plurality of bends and a distal portion that extends forward from and at a height below the proximal end of the rod such that the distal end of the rod is directly in front of at least a portion of the hand grip.   
     
     
         18 . The bow stabilizer assembly of  claim 17 , wherein the proximal end of the rod connects to an opening in the riser portion and the rod is rotatably adjustable relative to the riser portion. 
     
     
         19 . The bow stabilizer assembly of  claim 18 , wherein resistance to torqueing of the bow is adjustable via rotational adjustment of the rod relative to the riser portion. 
     
     
         20 . The bow stabilizer assembly of  claim 17 , further comprising a bow stick mounting assembly comprising a bracket rotatably connected to the rod, a pivot connected to the bracket and extending below and perpendicular to the rod, and a coupling connected to the pivot and having a distal end that is movable toward and away from the bow.