Patent ID: 6650669
Filing Date: 2003-11-18
Classification: F41A,F41B,F41G

Abstract:
A laser activation system for use with a crossbow having a trigger mechanism mounted on a crossbow stock, said laser activation system being free of any microprocessor and comprising:an electrical circuit having laser generating means mounted on said crossbow stock for producing a laser beam when said electrical circuit is closed, primary switch means for opening and closing said electrical circuit, and energy source means; safety means for releasably locking said trigger mechanism between a locked position which mechanically moves said primary switch means to open said electrical circuit, and an unlocked position which mechanically moves said primary switch means to close said electrical circuit and produce said laser beam thereby; and reset means moved by the pulling of said trigger mechanism prior to a release of said trigger mechanism to mechanically operate said primary switch means to open said electrical circuit and turn off said laser beam.