Patent ID: 7980235
Filing Date: 2011-07-19
Classification: F41B

Abstract:
1. A portable bow press for tensioning limbs of a compound archery bow, the compound bow having limbs, each limb having a limb end, and at least one limb end fitted with a pulley, comprising: a first loop assembly having first retaining means adapted for detachably interconnecting to the compound archery bow and further comprising a first loop element opposite from said first retaining means; a second loop assembly having second retaining means for interconnecting to the compound archery bow and further comprising a second loop element opposite from said second retaining means; a connection cable having a length, a first end, and a second end; a first releasably fastening means; a second releasably fastening means; said first releasably fastening means attached to said connection cable first end and adapted to permanently maintain relative position to said first end; said second releasably fastening means attached to said connection cable second end and adapted to permanently maintain relative position to said second end; said first releasably fastening means adapted to interact with said first loop element such that outward force exerted on said first loop assembly and said first releasably fastening means in opposite directions precludes detachment of first releasably fastening means from said first loop element; said second releasably fastening means adapted to interact with said second loop element such that outward force exerted on said second loop assembly and said second releasably fastening means in opposite directions along a single dimension precludes detachment of second releasably fastening means from said second loop element.