ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 21 -- United States Patent no. 12,607,429, issued on April 21.

"Bow attachment weight rest" was invented by Cole Mallory (Haslett, Mich.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A weight support apparatus and method of use for attachment to an archery bow. The apparatus includes a base having two wings that extend laterally out to support the weight of a bow. Arms are positioned perpendicularly on the base forming a gap between opposing arms to receive a portion of a bow. One or more arms are provided to mount the apparatus on a bow by introducing a portion of the bow between the arms. A through bolt is also provided that secures the apparatus to the bow by tightening the arms ag...