Stock for crossbow or gun
AssigneeP.T. Archery LLC
InventorPaul Trpkovski
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Abstract
Embodiments include a stock for a crossbow or gun that includes two stock plates coupled to each other. The two stock plates define a gap. In an embodiment, the two stock plates are coupled to each other with one or more dampening elements. In an embodiment, the two stock plates diverge from each other towards one end of the stock, such that the gap widens towards the front end of the stock. In an embodiment, the stock is configured to shoot an arrow with the cock feather oriented vertically upwards or away from the stock. Other embodiments are also included herein.
Claims17
A crossbow, comprising:
- a stock, the stock comprising a first stock plate and a second stock plate, wherein the first stock plate and the second stock plate define a gap;
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- a bow portion comprising:
- a riser assembly,
- a first limb coupled to the riser assembly,
- a second limb coupled to the riser assembly;
- and
- a drawstring extending from a distal end of the first limb to a distal end of the second limb;
- wherein the bow portion is coupled to the stock;
- wherein a width of the gap is at least ½ inch and not more than 2 inches;
- wherein the first stock plate and the second stock plate are each no more than ¼ inch thick;
- wherein the first stock plate and the second stock plate diverge from each other along a portion of the length of the stock to increase the size of the gap.
A stock for a crossbow or rifle, comprising:
- a first stock plate and a second stock plate, wherein the first stock plate and the second stock plate define a gap, wherein a width of the gap varies along the length of the stock;
- a bow or rifle mounting element coupled to or defined by the first stock plate or the second stock plate.
A crossbow, comprising:
- a stock, the stock comprising a first stock plate and a second stock plate, wherein the first stock plate and the second stock plate define a gap, the stock further comprising an arrow channel element, wherein the arrow channel element defines an arrow channel, wherein the arrow channel element is configured to receive an arrow with a cock feather orientated vertically away from a bottom portion of the stock, wherein a handle portion extends from the bottom portion of the stock;
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- a bow portion comprising:
- a riser assembly,
- a first limb coupled to the riser assembly,
- a second limb coupled to the riser assembly;
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- a drawstring extending from a distal end of the first limb to a distal end of the second limb;
- wherein the bow portion is coupled to the stock;
- wherein a width of the gap is at least ½ inch and not more than 2 inches;
- wherein the first stock plate and the second stock plate are each no more than ¼ inch thick.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.