who invented the compound bow

The compound bow was invented by Holless Wilbur Allen of Kansas City, Missouri, USA. He developed the first compound bow in the early 1960s, patented it on June 23, 1966, and was granted U.S. patent 3,486,495 in December 1969. Allen's design featured a system of pulleys and cables that allowed the bow to have a reduced draw weight at full draw, making it easier to hold and aim. This invention revolutionized archery and bowhunting, leading to the modern compound bows widely used today.