Bow string vibration suppressor

Abstract

A bowstring vibration and noise suppressor, the vibration and noise suppressor being carried by a support having an attachment device at an end of the support for attachment to a limb of an archery bow. The support carries the vibration and noise suppressor which is configured and arranged to suppress vibration and noise created by the bowstring when launching an arrow.

1. A bowstring vibration and noise suppressor, comprising:
 a vibration and noise suppressor support having an attachment device at an end of the support for attachment to an end of a limb of an archery bow comprising a bowstring, the support comprising at least one cut-out to reduce weight, the support carrying a vibration and noise suppressor which is configured and arranged to suppress vibration and noise created by the bowstring when launching an arrow, wherein the vibration and noise suppressor contacts the bowstring when the bowstring is in a rest position. 
 
     
     
       2. The bowstring vibration and noise suppressor of  claim 1  wherein the support is made of aluminum. 
     
     
       3. The bowstring vibration and noise suppressor of  claim 1  wherein the support is made of plastic. 
     
     
       4. The bowstring vibration and noise suppressor of  claim 1  wherein the support is made of composite material. 
     
     
       5. The bowstring vibration and noise suppressor of  claim 1  wherein the attachment device comprises a section of the support glued to the limb. 
     
     
       6. The bowstring vibration and noise suppressor of  claim 1  wherein the vibration and noise suppressor is made of an elastomer. 
     
     
       7. The bowstring vibration and noise suppressor of  claim 1  wherein the archery bow is a compound bow. 
     
     
       8. The bowstring vibration and noise suppressor of  claim 1  wherein the archery bow is a crossbow. 
     
     
       9. The bowstring vibration and noise suppressor of  claim 1  wherein the archery bow is a recurve bow. 
     
     
       10. The bowstring vibration and noise suppressor of  claim 1  wherein the vibration and noise suppressor is a thermoplastic elastomer material. 
     
     
       11. The bowstring vibration and noise suppressor of  claim 10  wherein the vibration and noise suppressor is a styrenic thermoplastic elastomer material. 
     
     
       12. The bowstring vibration and noise suppressor of  claim 11  wherein the styrenic thermoplastic elastomer has a Shore “A” hardness of approximately 30. 
     
     
       13. A bowstring vibration and noise suppressor, comprising:
 a vibration and noise suppressor support having an attachment device at an end of the support for attachment to a limb of an archery bow, the support carrying a vibration and noise suppressor which is configured and arranged to suppress vibration and noise crested created by the bowstring when launching an arrow, wherein the attachment device comprises a U-shaped bracket configured to attach to the tip of the limb of the archery bow. 
 
     
     
       14. The bowstring vibration and noise suppressor of  claim 13 , wherein the U-shaped bracket is attached to the limb of the archery bow by bolting the bracket through the limb of the archery bow. 
     
     
       15. The bowstring vibration and noise suppressor of  claim 13 , further including a shock absorbing layer which is placed between the U-shaped bracket and the limb of the archery bow to prevent vibration between the U-shaped bracket and the limb of the archery bow. 
     
     
       16. A bowstring vibration and noise suppressor, comprising:
 a vibration and noise suppressor support having an attachment device at an end of the support for attachment to a limb of an archery bow, the support carrying a vibration and noise suppressor which is configured and arranged to suppress vibration and noise created by the bowstring when launching an arrow, wherein the vibration and noise suppressor is made of an a semi-solid gel material. 
 
     
     
       17. An archery bow comprising:
 a handle; 
 first and second bow limbs attached to the handle at inner ends; 
 a bowstring attached to the archery bow; 
 a first vibration and noise suppressor support having an attachment device at an end of the support for attachment to an outer end of the first limb of the archery bow, the first support carrying a first vibration and noise suppressor which is configured and arranged to suppress vibration and noise created by the bowstring when launching an arrow, wherein the first support extends past the outer end of the first limb toward the bowstring and the first vibration and noise suppressor contacts the bowstring when the bowstring is in a rest position. 
 
     
     
       18. The archery bow of  claim 17  further including a second vibration and noise suppressor support having an attachment device at an end of the support for attachment to the second limb of the archery bow, the second support carrying a second vibration and noise suppressor which is configured and arranged to suppress vibration and noise created by the bowstring when launching an arrow. 
     
     
       19. A bowstring vibration and noise suppressor, comprising:
 a vibration and noise suppressor support having an attachment device at an end of the support for attachment to an end of a limb of an archery bow comprising a bowstring, the support comprising at least one cut-out to reduce weight, the support carrying a vibration and noise suppressor which is arranged to suppress vibration and noise created by the bowstring when launching an arrow, wherein the vibration and noise suppressor contacts the bowstring as the bowstring vibrates when launching an arrow.   
     
     
       20. The bowstring vibration and noise suppressor of claim 19, wherein the suppressor comprises an elastomeric material. 
     
     
       21. The bowstring vibration and noise suppressor of claim 19, wherein the suppressor comprises a groove that receives the bowstring. 
     
     
       22. An archery bow comprising:
 a handle;   a first limb attached to the handle, the first limb supporting an axle;   a second limb attached to the handle;   a bowstring attached to the archery bow;   a vibration and noise suppressor comprising a support and a suppressor, the support comprising an attachment device attached to said first limb, the attachment device spanning across said axle.   
     
     
       23. An archery bow having a first side and a second side, the archery bow comprising:
 a handle;   first and second bow limbs attached to the handle at inner ends;   a bowstring attached to the archery bow;   a first vibration and noise suppressor comprising a support and a suppressor, the support attached to an outer end of the first limb of the archery bow and extending past the outer end toward the bowstring, the first vibration and noise suppressor arranged to suppress vibration and noise created by the bowstring when launching an arrow; and   a second vibration and noise suppressor comprising a support and a suppressor, the support attached to an outer end of the second limb of the archery bow, the second vibration and noise suppressor arranged to suppress vibration and noise created by the bowstring when launching an arrow.   
     
     
       24. The archery bow of claim 23, wherein the first vibration and noise suppressor is attached to the first side of the archery bow and the second vibration and noise suppressor is attached to the second side of the archery bow. 
     
     
       25. The bowstring vibration and noise suppressor of claim 23, wherein at least one vibration and noise suppressor comprises an elastomeric material. 
     
     
       26. The bowstring vibration and noise suppressor of claim 23, wherein at least one vibration and noise suppressor comprises a groove that receives the bowstring. 
     
     
       27. The bowstring vibration and noise suppressor of claim 23, wherein the first vibration and noise suppressor is attached to a side of the first limb.