Patent ID: 6012440
Filing Date: 2000-01-11
Classification: F41B

Abstract:
A brace for an archery bow having a bow frame with an upper limb and a lower limb, and a bow string disposed therebetween, comprising:a. a front brace leg having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is adapted to be removably attached to the bow frame such that the front brace leg extends perpendicularly from the bow frame towards the bow string;b. a middle brace leg having a first end pivotally attached adjacent to the second end of said front brace leg adapted for longitudinal rotation, and a second end;c. a first pivot stop means for selectively preventing the front brace leg from pivoting at a predetermined point relative to the middle brace leg;d. a rear brace leg having a first end pivotally attached adjacent to the second end of said middle brace leg adapted for longitudinal rotation, and a second end;e. a second pivot stop means for selectively locking said middle brace leg relative to said rear brace leg at an angle of less than 180 degrees; andf. a means for attaching a bow string catch adjacent to the second end of said rear brace leg to permit selective release of the bow string.