Patent ID: 6098608
Filing Date: 2000-08-08
Classification: F41G

Abstract:
A backsight for use in combination with a front sight of a hunting bow comprising:a mounting member secured to said bow;a support member, having a first end and a second end, said first end secured to said mounting member;a receptacle adapted to receive said support member at said second end, said receptacle also having a first engaging member and a second engaging member, said first engaging member adapted to rigidly secure said receptacle to said support member at a selected point along a continuum of points along said support member;a first rod, slidably engaged within said receptacle, and having a rod engaging member, said second engaging member adapted to rigidly secure said first rod to said receptacle at a selected point along a continuum of points along said first rod, said first rod adapted to receive a second rod, said second rod slidably engaged within said first rod, said rod engaging member of said first rod adapted to rigidly secure said second rod to said first rod at a selected point along a continuum of points along said second rod; and,a sighting member, secured to one end of said second rod, for alignment with said front sight.