Abstract:
Bow and fixed firearm sights, employing fiber optic materials and tritium to provide illumination during periods of low-light, and no-light. As contemplated the bow sights are usable with or without an elastic alignment cord attached to the bow riser/limb and/or forward cable system of a compound bow. In its simplest form the bow sight comprises a bow sight having an opaque base, a transparent housing disposed on and integral with the base, a sight window having peripheral notches therearound and a fiber optic pin embedded in the transparent housing.

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0001]    1. Field of the Invention 
         [0002]    The present invention generally relates to sports equipment. More specifically, the present invention is drawn to high-performance sighting devices for target-practice for hunting bows and fixed sight firearms. 
         [0003]    2. Description of the Related Art 
         [0004]    Utilizing a bow, or firearm for hunting and/or target shooting is very popular to a growing segment of the sporting population. Heretofore, the use of bows and firearms for hunting has been limited in the early morning or evening hours when natural light is low. Since most jurisdictions prohibit the use of flashlights or the like, bow and firearm hunting has been virtually non-existent without high performance sights at these hours. An efficient bow or firearm sight that is extremely effective in normal daylight hours and, in low-light or, in no-light scenarios would certainly be a welcome addition to the art. 
         [0005]    The related art, as identified and cited in the accompanying IDS, is replete with bow and firearm sights. However, none of the above identified and cited inventions and patents, taken either singly or in combination, is seen to disclose fiber optic sights, and fiber optic sights combined with tritium sights as will be subsequently described and claimed in the instant invention. 
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0006]    The present invention is directed to bow and firearm sights employing fiber optic materials, as well as tritium to provide illumination during periods of light, low-light, and no-light. Unique to the invention is the utilization of fiber optics for sighting on a bow drawstring and the creation of shaped sight windows within the sight base. As contemplated, the bow sights are usable with or without an elastic cord alignment cord attached to the bow handle and/or bow string. In its simplest form the bow sight comprises a bow sight having an opaque base, a housing (machined aluminum, injection molded fiber optic resin material, or transparent acrylic) disposed on and integral with the base, a sight window having peripheral notches therearound and a fiber optic pin, and tritium embedded in the transparent housing. On the rear bow sights contained herein, the fiber optic sight pins can utilize optional fiber optic sight pins in which tritium is encased directly within the same respective fiber optic strands. Other variations and embodiments will be disclosed below. 
         [0007]    Accordingly, the invention presents unique bow and firearm sights that are efficient and easy to use. The invention provides for improved elements thereof in an arrangement for the purposes described that are inexpensive, dependable and fully effective in accomplishing their intended purposes. 
         [0008]    A clear understanding of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following specifications and drawings. 
     
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0009]      FIG. 1  is an environmental, perspective view of a first embodiment of a rear bow sight mounted on the bowstring according to the present invention. 
           [0010]      FIG. 2A  is a front elevational view of the first embodiment of the present invention having a parallel pair of fiber optic sight pins embedded in the base which supports a sight window with four external notches for the separated strands of the bowstring. 
           [0011]      FIG. 2B  is a rear elevational view of the first embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0012]      FIG. 2C  is a side elevational view of the first embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0013]      FIG. 3A  is a front elevational view of a second embodiment of the present invention having a U-shaped fiber optic sight pin and a sight window with four spaced notches for the separated bowstring strands. 
           [0014]      FIG. 3B  is a rear elevational view of the second embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0015]      FIG. 3C  is a side elevational view of the second embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0016]      FIG. 4A  is a front elevational view of a third embodiment of the present invention having a U-shaped fiber optic sight pin, a base post, and a sight window with three spaced notches for the bowstring strands. 
           [0017]      FIG. 4B  is a rear elevational view of a third embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0018]      FIG. 4C  is a side elevational view of a third embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0019]      FIG. 5A  is a front elevational view of a fourth embodiment of the present invention having a rectangular planar opaque base with an opaque T-shaped support for a U-shaped fiber optic pin on an upper side and a groove in the bottom for securing the bowstring with a pair of clamp bars. 
           [0020]      FIG. 5B  is a rear elevational view of the fourth embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0021]      FIG. 5C  is a right side elevational view of the fourth embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0022]      FIG. 5D  is a left side elevational view of the fourth embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0023]      FIG. 6A  is a top plan view of a fifth embodiment of a bow sight with a single straight fiber optic sight pin. 
           [0024]      FIG. 6B  is a top plan view of a sixth embodiment of a bow sight with a single U-shaped fiber optic sight pin. 
           [0025]      FIG. 6C  is a top plan view of a seventh embodiment of a bow sight with two straight and parallel fiber optic sight pins. 
           [0026]      FIG. 6D  is a top plan view of an eighth embodiment of a bow sight with three fiber optic sight pins comprising a centered straight pin intersecting a U-shaped sight pin. 
           [0027]      FIG. 7  is a side elevational view of a ninth embodiment of a bow sight with three parallel fiber optic sight pins with the center fiber optic sight pin not in line with the other two sight pins. 
           [0028]      FIG. 8  is a side elevational view of a tenth embodiment of a bow sight with two intersecting notches on opposite sides of the sight window. 
           [0029]      FIG. 9A  is a side elevational view of an eleventh embodiment of a bow sight having an inclined sight window and a coiled fiber optic pin around an aligned post. 
           [0030]      FIG. 9B  is a top plan view of a twelfth embodiment of a bow sight having a perpendicular sight window and a skewed post around which is coiled the fiber optic pins. 
           [0031]      FIG. 10  is a front view of a thirteenth embodiment of a bow sight according to the present invention. 
           [0032]      FIG. 10A  is a side elevational view of a thirteenth embodiment of a bow sight according to the present invention. 
           [0033]      FIG. 10B  shows various sight configurations that the thirteenth embodiment can assume. 
           [0034]      FIG. 11  is the front view of a fourteenth embodiment of a bow sight according to the present invention. 
           [0035]      FIG. 11A  is a side elevational view of a fourteenth embodiment of a bow sight according to the present invention. 
           [0036]      FIG. 11B  shows various sight configurations that the fourteenth embodiment can assume. 
           [0037]      FIG. 12  is a front view of a fifteenth embodiment of a bow sight, which is affixed externally to the bowstring, according to the present invention. 
           [0038]      FIG. 12A  is a front view of a fifteenth embodiment of a bow sight, which is affixed within two equal divisions of the bowstring, according to the present invention. 
           [0039]      FIG. 12B  is a side elevational view of  FIG. 12  of a fifteenth embodiment of a bow sight, shown mounted on a bowstring according to the present invention. 
           [0040]      FIG. 12C  shows various sight configurations that the fifteenth embodiment can assume. 
           [0041]      FIG. 13  is a perspective view of a sixteenth embodiment of a sight arrangement mounted to a universal mounting bracket according to the present invention. 
           [0042]      FIG. 14  is a partial view of a seventeenth embodiment of a bow sight, whereas the sight window is centered within the sight base, it shows the fiber optic strands wrapped around the bowstring above the sight according to the present invention. 
           [0043]      FIG. 15  is a partial view of a seventeenth embodiment of a bow sight showing the fiber optic strands wrapped around the bowstring below the sight according to the present invention. 
           [0044]      FIG. 16  is a side elevational view of a seventeenth embodiment of a bow sight showing the fiber optic strands wrapped around the sight alignment post of the sight according to the present invention. 
           [0045]      FIG. 17  is a partial view of an eighteenth embodiment of a bow sight, whereas the sight window is located at the bottom, or lower most end of the sight base, it shows the fiber optic strands wrapped around the bowstring above the sight according to the present invention. 
           [0046]      FIG. 18  is a partial view of an eighteenth embodiment of a bow sight showing the fiber optic strands wrapped around the bowstring below the sight according to the present invention. 
           [0047]      FIG. 19  is a side elevational view of an eighteenth embodiment of a bow sight showing the fiber optic strands wrapped around the sight alignment post of the sight according to the present invention. 
           [0048]      FIG. 20  is a front perspective view of a nineteenth and preferred embodiment of a bow sight according to the present invention. 
           [0049]      FIG. 21  is a rear perspective view of a nineteenth and preferred embodiment of a bow sight according to the present invention. 
           [0050]      FIG. 22  is a partial view of a nineteenth and preferred embodiment of a bow sight showing the fiber optic strands wrapped around and tied to the bowstring above the sight base according to the present invention. 
           [0051]      FIG. 23  is a partial view of a nineteenth and preferred embodiment of a bow sight showing the fiber optic strands wrapped around and tied to the bowstring below the sight base according to the present invention. 
           [0052]      FIG. 24  is a side view of a nineteenth and preferred embodiment of a bow sight affixed to a bowstring, shown at an angle when at full draw, utilizing an optional inserted and securely fastened screw in the bottom of the sight base for alignment. 
           [0053]      FIG. 25  is a side view of a nineteenth and preferred embodiment of a bow sight affixed to a bowstring, shown at an angle when at full draw, utilizing an optional inserted and securely fastened screw in the bottom of the sight base for sight alignment, with an elastic alignment cord affixed. 
           [0054]      FIG. 26  is a perspective view of a twentieth embodiment of a sight arrangement mounted to a universal mounting bracket according to the present invention. 
           [0055]      FIG. 27  is a side view of a forward fiber optic bow sight pin utilizing a tritium night sight according to the present invention. 
           [0056]      FIG. 28  is a front view of a forward fiber optic bow sight pin utilizing a tritium night sight according to the present invention. 
           [0057]      FIG. 29  is a front view of a forward fiber optic bow sight pin wherein the fiber optic strand is wrapped around the sight pin base, and in combination is shown utilizing a tritium night sight according to the present invention. 
           [0058]      FIG. 30  is a perspective view of a forward fiber optic bow sight pin wherein the fiber optic strand goes through the sight pin base, and in combination is shown utilizing a tritium night sight according to the present invention. 
           [0059]      FIG. 31  is a perspective view of a forward fiber optic sight, for use with firearms utilizing fixed sights, and in combination is shown utilizing a tritium night sight according to the present invention. 
           [0060]      FIG. 32  is a perspective view of a rear fiber optic sight, for use with firearms utilizing fixed sights, and in combination is shown utilizing a tritium night sight according to the present invention. 
           [0061]      FIG. 33  is a perspective view of another style of a rear fiber optic sight, for use with firearms utilizing fixed sights, and in combination is shown utilizing a tritium night sight according to the present invention. 
       
    
    
       [0062]    Similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the attached drawings. 
       DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
       [0063]    Attention is first directed to  FIG. 1 , which shows a compound hunter&#39;s bow  10  with a hunter  12  drawing an arrow  14  on a bowstring  16  and sighting through a rear sight  18  and a forward sight pin  20 . The device  18  is illuminated in situ with a light source  22  such as a light emitting diode (LED) energized by a battery (not shown) such as a silver oxide or lithium battery. The battery is in a casing  24 . A coiled electrical cord  26  extends from casing  24  to the sight  18 . A quiet on/off switch  25  is operative to activate rear sight  18 . 
         [0064]    Turning to  FIGS. 2A to 2C , the first embodiment of a transparent rear bow sight  18  has a rectangular planar opaque base  28  having a longitudinal axis  30  ( FIG. 2C ), a front end  32  and a rear end  34 . The base  28  is preferably made from aircraft grade aluminum 6061 0 -T6, then anodized for yet further protection against weathering elements. The base anodized  36  contains partially embedded on its top surface a parallel pair of straight colored fiber optic pins  38  which are stiff clear plastic compositions containing tritium. The sight pins  38  can vary in diameter, as in colors. The smaller diameters of sight pins are the preferred. As to the alternative colors of the fiber optic sight pins, and tritium night sights, many alternatives can apply, however; yellow and green have proven to perform the best, and are the preferred. Alternatively, a single colored fiber optic pin could be used, but the accuracy of aiming is enhanced by using two parallel fiber optic pins. The base  28  can be another metal or any type of a composite material such as machined Delrin plastic, acrylic, and the like. 
         [0065]    A transparent circular sight window portion  40  made of acrylic plastic, or from injection-molded fiber optic resin material, has a rim  42  enclosing an enlarged aperture  44 . Sight window portion  40  is positioned proximate the front end  32  of the base  28 , and inclined towards the end  32  at a specific angle in the range of 60 degrees to 70 degrees. The opening  44  can be 7/16 inch in diameter. The rim  42  has a plurality of spaced external notches  46  coincident with its central axis Three notches  46  are depicted in  FIGS. 4A , &amp;  4 C, but can number two as a minimum for equally grouping the strands of the bowstring in each notch. Furthermore, it should be noted that the notches  46  located in  FIGS. 2A , &amp;  2 C, embodiment are spaced such that the upper two notches  48  have a wider spacing than the lower notches from the upper notches. It has been found that this arrangement enhances a more secure placement of the sight on the bowstring  16 . 
         [0066]    In  FIGS. 3A ,  3 B and  3 C, a second embodiment of a rear transparent bow sight  48  is illustrated. The aperture  50  has been shaped to dip between the colored fiber optic pins  52  which are now inclined upward toward the sight window  40  and joined to a U-shaped configuration  54 . These pins are made from flexible plastic compositions. It has been found that the inclination of the pins  52  on the rectangular opaque base  28  aids in a better view without a part of the optic sight  48  obstructing the hunter&#39;s view. 
         [0067]    In  FIGS. 4A ,  4 B and  4 C, a third embodiment of a rear transparent bow sight  56  is illustrated. The notches  46  have been reduced to three in number to accommodate a division of three strands, wherein two strands are a minimum for this type of sight. It has been found that the lesser the division of strands of a bowstring, the better the visibility through the sight. The base  58  is configured as a cylindrical rod  60  supporting a planar portion  62 , and the rod  60  has been shifted to the rear end of the bow sight  56 . 
         [0068]    In  FIGS. 5A ,  5 B,  5 C, and  5 D, a fourth embodiment of an offset rear transparent fiber optic bow sight  64 , which is clamped vertically onto the bowstring, is illustrated. A substantially rectangular planar opaque base  66  has a longitudinal axis, a top end  68  and a bottom end  70 . An elongated transparent housing  72  made of acrylic plastic contains a U-shaped colored fiber optic pair of pins  74  integral and aligned with a rectangular opaque T-shaped support  76  ( FIG. 5D ), attached to the base  66  by any fastening means such as an adhesive. The pins  74  are intentionally misaligned at an angle of approximately 45 degrees to the horizontal longitudinal axis of the base  66  (FIGS. SC, and  5 D). The T-shaped support  76  is also parallel to an opaque post  78  extending from approximately the center of the support  76 . The post  78  is utilized to attach a rubber tubing (not shown) to the bow, or forward cable system, for alignment purposes as is conventional in the archery art. 
         [0069]    A groove  80  in the bottom of the base  66  accepts the bowstring, which is clamped down by a pair of clamp bars  82  fastened to the base  66  by fasteners  84 . Alternatively, a single centered clamp bar  82  can be used. By routine experimentation, the best position for this bow sight  64  can be determined and the base  66  clamped securely to the bowstring. 
         [0070]    In the fifth to eighth embodiments of  FIGS. 6A , through  6 D, respectively, various configurations of the colored fiber optic strands of a rear transparent bow sight are illustrated. The fifth embodiment of  FIG. 6A , shows a single straight colored fiber optic pin  86  encased in a transparent acrylic housing  88 . The sixth embodiment of  FIG. 6B , depicts a U-shaped colored fiber optic pin  90  encased in a housing  88 . The seventh embodiment of  FIG. 6C  illustrates two straight and parallel fiber optic pins  92  encased in a housing  88 . Finally, the eighth embodiment of  FIG. 6D , shows a combination colored fiber optic strands  94  encased in a housing  88 , wherein a U-shaped pin  96  is intersected by a straight pin  98  which is parallel to the legs of the U-shaped pin  96 . In the configurations illustrated in  FIGS. 6A , through  6 D, the hunter has a choice of which fiber optic configuration is best for him or her. 
         [0071]    In the ninth embodiment of  FIG. 7 , the bow sight  100  is shown in a front elevational view as positioned on a bowstring for a right-handed archer. Bow sight  100  has three parallel colored fiber optic sight pins  102  in a transparent housing  104  with the center pin not in line with the other two outside pins. The housing  104  is attached perpendicularly to the opaque base  106 . The base  106  is attached to the bowstring by a single clamp  108  and a pair of fasteners  110 . 
         [0072]    In the tenth embodiment of  FIG. 8 , the bow sight  112  has an inclined sight window  114  with two intersecting notches  116  on opposite sides of the sight window for attaching the bowstring. These notches  116  allow this sight to be positioned at two different angles to be properly set on a bowstring for a short (more inclined notch) or a long draw length for a specific archer. The intersecting notches can be applied to all other aforementioned embodiments wherein sights are attached to a bowstring. A U-shaped colored fiber optic pin  118  is inclined upward in a transparent housing  120  positioned on an opaque base  122 . This arrangement enhances the stability of the bow sight  112 . 
         [0073]    In the eleventh embodiment of  FIG. 9A , the bow sight  124  has a single colored fiber optic pin  126  coiled initially around an aligned post  128  approximately twice to maximize the available light. The sight window  130  has three notches  132  spaced 120 degrees apart with the middle notch on top. The window  130  is inclined away from the coils on an opaque rectangular base  134  and includes a transparent housing  136  having the straight portion of the fiber optic pin  126  inclined upward. 
         [0074]    In the twelfth embodiment of  FIG. 9B , the bow sight  138  has a similar single colored fiber optic pin  140  coiled around a post  142  at one end which is skewed approximately 40 degrees from a substantially rectangular primary base  144  with round corners  146  and on its bottom a groove and clamp bars similar to those shown in  FIG. 5C . The sight window  148  is positioned similar to that in  FIG. 9A . However, the sight window  148  is positioned perpendicularly on the primary base  144  and skewed relative to the longitudinal axis of the base  144 . The transparent housing  152  is positioned on a smaller secondary opaque base  154  and houses the straight portion of the colored fiber optic pin  140  along one side. The coiling aspect of the colored fiber optic pin can be applied to all the other aforementioned embodiments to improve their light gathering. Also, the addition of tritium gas inside each colored optic sight pin enhances the gathering of light in every embodiment. 
         [0075]    Attention is now directed to  FIG. 10 , thru  FIG. 10B , which is shown to encompass yet another embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment utilizes injection molded fiber optic resin materials, thus enabling the fabrication of various shaped sight windows. When complete, each sight is a one piece sight, constructed entirely of fiber optic resin materials.  FIGS. 10 , and  10 A show the sight, encompassing this new thirteenth embodiment.  FIG. 10  shows bow sight  166  in a front elevational view, wherein the shaped sight window  168  is directly facing the bow shooter&#39;s eye when the bow is in a firing position, or at full draw.  FIG. 10A , shows a side elevational view of this same sight  166  attached to a bowstring  16 , shown at an angle when at full draw. Angled notches  170  are provided on the outside edges of the base so as to allow the sight window to be perpendicular to the shooters eye when at full draw. The notch  172  goes around the periphery of the base for secure bowstring placement.  FIG. 10B  shows optional sight window configurations that can be fabricated from injection molded fiber optic resin materials. The inside optional shaped sight windows are illuminated by the ambient light in which to sight thru for good target acquisition. Additionally, tritium night sights can be embedded within the sight base to yet further enhance sighting potential. 
         [0076]    Another style or type of sight in which injection molded fiber optic resin materials is utilized is shown in  FIGS. 11 and 11A .  FIG. 11  shows a front view of sight  184  wherein the shaped sight window  186  is directly facing the bow shooter&#39;s eye when the bow is in a firing position, or at full draw.  FIG. 11A  shows a side elevational view of this sight, in which notches  188  are provided on the outside edges of the base so as to allow the sight window to be perpendicular to the shooters eye when at full draw. The notch  188 , on the outside edge of the periphery of the base, is for securing bowstring placement. Sight  184  can be fabricated to assume various shaped sight windows as shown in  FIG. 11B . Additionally, tritium night sights can be embedded within the sight base to yet further enhance sighting potential. 
         [0077]    Another style or type of sight in which sights are fabricated from injection molded fiber optic resin materials is utilized is shown in  FIGS. 12-12B .  FIGS. 12 and 12A  show a sight  200  wherein shaped sight windows  210  is directly facing the bow shooter&#39;s eye when the bow is in a firing position, or at full draw.  FIG. 12  shows a front view of sight  200  and a clamp plate  206 .  FIG. 12B  shows a side elevational view of sight  200  mounted to the bowstring  16  by utilizing a clamp plate  206  attached to a base  202 . Two fasteners  208  are employed to accomplish attachment.  FIG. 12A  shows sight  200  with a base  204  supporting a notch  212  around the periphery. Notches  212  are shown for securing bowstring placement. Sight  200  can be fabricated to assume various shaped sight windows as shown in  FIG. 12C . Additionally, tritium night sights can be embedded within the sight base to yet further enhance sighting potential. 
         [0078]    Rather than mounting these sights on the bowstring, the sights which are fabricated from injection molded fiber optic resin materials, can be mounted on universal mounting brackets, which brackets can either be attached to the bow riser, or to the cable guard.  FIG. 13 , shows a typical universal mounting bracket  228 , attached to the bow riser  224 . An injection molded sight employs a one piece, wherein each end is fabricated into two triangularly shaped sight members  234 . The triangular shaped sight naturally draws the eye toward the center for optimum rear to forward sight alignment. The members  234  are held in proper position and are supported in a housing  232 . Housing  232  is fabricated from 6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminum, then anodized. Sights  234 , are utilized with a forward sight  242 . Pin  242  (also fabricated from injection molded fiber optic resin materials) is triangular in shape at the end pointed to the viewer. Rear sight window options can take on configurations similar to those as shown in  FIG. 12C . This new forward bow sight pin works well with all sights listed within this package. 
         [0079]    Attention is now directed to  FIGS. 14-19 , wherein yet other embodiments of the bow sights are illustrated. These new embodiments utilize wrapped fiber optic strands, which are encased within a flexible clear plastic surgical tubing  254 .  FIGS. 14 and 17  show the sight bases  256  and  272  respectively utilizing fiber optic strands wrapped and tied to the bowstring above the mounted sights.  FIGS. 15 and 18  show these new sight bases  256  and  272  respectively utilizing fiber optic strands wrapped and tied to the bowstring below the mounted sight. This is the preferred method when utilizing smaller compact bows.  FIGS. 16 and 19  show side elevational views of sight bases  256  and  272  respectively. These sights utilize fiber optic strands wrapped around posts  258  and  274  respectively in which the alignment cord is affixed. On these sights, the posts  258  and  274  respectively are longer than current state of art posts so as to accommodate the wrapping of the fiber optic strand, or strands  254  and  270  respectively. The fiber optics utilized can be either, two fiber optic strands, or it can be a single individual fiber optic strand. If a single fiber optic strand  254  and  270  respectively is utilized, then each end of the fiber optic strand is used as a sight pin. The latter described option is preferred. 
         [0080]    Attention is now directed to  FIGS. 20-25  which illustrate the preferred embodiment of the invention. The preferred bow sight is generally indicated at  286  and utilizes fiber optic strands encased within a flexible clear plastic surgical tubing. Sight  286 , incorporates a sight window as in the above embodiments. Additionally, the circular sight window hole within the center of sight  286  can be tapered, wherein the forward diameter side of the sight window is smaller in diameter than that of the rear side diameter. Both fiber optics and tritium night sights are employed to enhance sighting. Fiber optic sights will dim in brilliance when ambient light becomes very low. In these low light situations, tritium sights will become brighter and permit proper sight alignment. Fiber optic sight holes are drilled in the bow sight base  288  and at least two colored fiber optic strands  290  inserted therein. Tritium sight holes  292  are positioned adjacent the fiber optic sight holes. Base  288  is fabricated from 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum and is anodized. Diagonal notches  294  are provided adjacent to each other, and function to hold the sight base  288  at its proper angle when sight  286  is properly positioned, between the two equaled divisions of the bowstring. Once properly positioned a groove or notch  296  around the periphery of the sight base  288  will serve to hold string, so as to tie and permanently secure sight  286  to bowstring. Before being permanently tied, notch  296  also serves to support the tritium night sights and fiber optic sights to be tied. Once properly tied with appropriate string  298  on each adjacent side, bow string  298  can then be wrapped around sight base  288 . The string will go into notch  296 , which in turn will cover the bowstring divisions, and the tied string used to secure the tritium night sights and the fiber optic sights. The bowstring should also be tied above and below the sight base  288 . After this is complete, installation of sight  286  is complete, with the exception of still having to wrap and tie the fiber optic strands in place. Depending on preference, the fiber optic strands  290  can be wrapped and tied either above or below installed sight base  288 .  FIG. 21  shows sight  286  from the rear side of the sight window.  FIG. 22  shows sight  286  mounted with the fiber optic strands  290  wrapped and tied above the mounted sight base  288 .  FIG. 23  shows sight  286  mounted with the fiber optic strands  290  wrapped and tied below the mounted sight base  288 .  FIG. 24  shows sight  286  mounted on a bowstring  16 , at an angle when at full draw. Sight  286  has an optional alien screw with thread locker  295  inserted and securely fastened into a predrilled hole in the center bottom portion of sight base  288 .  FIG. 25  shows sight  286  mounted on a bowstring  16  wherein sight  286  has an affixed elastic alignment cord  297  affixed to the mounted alien screw  295 . Other end of alignment cord is affixed to either the forward cable system, or limb of the bow. 
         [0081]      FIG. 26 , is illustrative of another style or type of sight configuration, and shows a rear bow sight  300  attached to a universal mounting bracket  302  which includes a forward sight  304 . Universal mounting bracket  302  is mounted to bow riser  306 . Each fiber optic sight pin is combined with a tritium night sight thus making up one complete sight  308 . In sight configuration four sights  308  are utilized, in sight  300  for the rear sight, three sights  308  are utilized and one sight  308  is utilized for the forward sight  304 . Fiber optic sight pins  310  and tritium night sights  312  are oriented in the respective sights to allow brighter illumination points toward the center of the sight. The forward fiber optic sight pin  310  is to the innermost center, while the tritium night sight  312  is directly next to, and in fact touches the fiber optic sight pin  310 . In this embodiment, the forward sight  304  is identical to the rear sight  300 . The sight pins can be fabricated from optical grade resins, or they can utilize current state of art fiber optic strands, with the tritium night sights  312  imbedded directly next to the fiber optic sight pin  310 . 
         [0082]      FIG. 27 , shows a side elevational view of a vertical forward bow sight pin  324 , constructed of current state of art hard metal. The very top portion is used to support the fiber optic strand, or an injection molded fiber optic sight pin  326 . Directly beneath sight pin  326 , and in fact just touching the fiber optic sight pin  326 , is the tritium night sight  328 , which is new to this invention. 
         [0083]      FIG. 28  shows a front elevational view of the same vertical forward bow sight pin  324  mentioned above. Therefore, it also is constructed of current state of art hard metal. Again, the very top portion is used to support the fiber optic strand, or an injection molded fiber optic sight pin  326 . Directly beneath sight pin  326 , and in fact just touching the fiber optic sight pin  326 , is the tritium night sight  328 . The view is shown so as to better see what a shooter is looking at when in a firing position. 
         [0084]      FIG. 29  shows a front elevational view of a typical forward fiber optic bow sight pin  330 , whereas the fiber optic strand  332 , is wrapped around the sight pin base. The sight is constructed of current state of art hard metal. In this view, the far left portion is used to support the fiber optic strand  326 , or an injection molded fiber optic sight pin  326 . Directly to the right of sight pin  326 , and in fact just touching the fiber optic sight pin  326 , is the tritium night sight  328 . 
         [0085]      FIG. 30 , shows a front perspective view of a typical forward fiber optic bow sight pin  334 , wherein the fiber optic strand  336 , is wrapped in a U shape, and encased in acrylic directly behind the sight base. This sight base is constructed of current state of art hard metal. In this view the far left portion is used to support the fiber optic strand  326 , or an injection molded fiber optic sight pin  326 . Directly to the right of sight pin  326 , and in fact just touching the fiber optic sight pin  326 , is the tritium night sight  328 . 
         [0086]      FIG. 31 , shows a front perspective view of a typical forward firearm sight  338  (firearms refer to: pistols, shotguns, or rifles that utilize fixed sights—firearms not utilizing scopes, or sighting systems of the like). The fiber optic sight pin  326 , is at the very top. This sight is constructed of current state of art hard metal. Directly beneath the fiber optic sight pin  326 , and in fact just touching the fiber optic sight pin  326 , is the tritium night sight  328 . 
         [0087]      FIG. 32  shows a front perspective view of a typical rear firearm sight  340 . The fiber optic sight pins  326 , are to the innermost center of the sight  340 . The sight  340  is constructed of current state of art hard metal. Directly positioned to the outermost adjacent sides respectively, and just touching the fiber optic sight pins  326 , are the tritium night sights  328 . 
         [0088]      FIG. 33 , shows a front perspective view of another typical rear firearm sight  342 . The fiber optic sight pins  326  are to the innermost center of the sight  342 . However, instead of two individual fiber optic sight pins, or strands, used for each individual sight pin, there is only one fiber optic strand utilized—in which, each end serves as an individual fiber optic sight pin. This sight  342  is constructed of current state of art hard metal. Directly positioned to the outermost adjacent sides respectively, and just touching the fiber optic sight pins  326 , are the tritium night sights  328 . 
         [0089]    It is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, but encompasses any and all embodiments within the scope of the following claims.