Patent ID: 9395144
Filing Date: 2016-07-19
CPC Classification: F41B

Claim Text:
1. A bowstring release device comprising: a housing; a first jaw associated with the housing, the first jaw having a first hook portion with a first face; a second jaw associated with the housing, the second jaw having a second hook portion with a second face disposed in juxtaposition with the first face; at least one of the jaws being movable with respect to the other of the jaws between a closed position wherein the first and second hook portions form an enclosed space for receiving and retaining a bowstring, and an open position to thereby open the enclosed space and release the bowstring therefrom; a trigger section operatively associated with the housing and the at least one jaw for moving the at least one jaw between the closed and open positions; a first adjustment mechanism operatively associated with one of the jaws for adjusting a gap between the first and second faces when in the closed position to thereby ensure retention of the bowstring within the enclosed space despite variations that may occur in the gap during manufacture or use; and a second adjustment mechanism for adjusting a pull sensitivity of the trigger section; wherein the first adjustment mechanism forms part of one of the first and second jaws and comprises a slot extending into a body of the one jaw to thereby form a first adjustment jaw portion and a second adjustment jaw portion with a lever arm extending therebetween; and a fastener extends between the first and second adjustment jaw portions and being adjustable for increasing and decreasing a width of the slot to thereby decrease and increase, respectively, the gap between the first and second faces.