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Abstract

A dynamic stabilizer comprising an elastomerically cushioned weight coaxially and movably mounted on an elastomerically cushioned support rod. In the preferred embodiment, the stabilizer includes a support rod, end caps, a vibration-absorbing mechanism, and a weight. The support rod is a generally cylindrical, elongated rigid member. The end caps are removably attached to each end of the support rod along the longitudinal central axis of the support rod. A threaded shaft, coaxial with the longitudinal central axis of the support rod, projects from the free end of one end cap to permit the stabilizer to removably attach to a threaded aperture in the forward face of a bow, or to a threaded aperture in a shock dampener or other archery bow accessory. The free end of the other end cap includes a threaded aperture, also coaxial with the longitudinal central axis of the support rod, to permit the removable attachment of other bow accessories to the stabilizer. The vibration-absorbing mechanism includes an elongated elastomeric tubular member that extends around and cushions the support rod, as well as a plurality of elastomeric cushioning rings that adjoin the weight coaxially on the support rod. The weight, coaxially rides along the elastomerically cushioned support rod between the elastomeric cushioning rings and the end caps. In other embodiments of the invention, the support rod may be lengthened and additional weights and cushioning rings may be added to achieve the desired stabilization effect. Additionally, the weights may be made adjustable by incorporating a means to add and/or remove ballast as necessary to achieve the desired stabilization effect.

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First Claim