US Patent 7152595 Brace for holding archery bow

An archer must have some strength to both pull a bowstring and hold the archery bow in position. Disclosed is an aid to archers who wish to relieve the arm holding the bow in position. A bow brace extending between the archery bow and the archer transmits the force of the drawn bowstring to the archer's torso instead of to his or her arm. The bow brace is affixed to the archery bow and includes a pad at the end engaging the archer's torso. The bow brace may be removable or foldable for transport and storage.