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Archers arrow with chemical light source
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-11-28
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Granted: 1989-08-15
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Expires: 2008-11-28
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to an archer's arrow having a chemical light source for locating the arrow after flight.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip M. Hardison
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 11:35
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B12/00; F42B12/02; F42B12/36; F42B12/362; F42B12/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
An archer's arrow having a chemical light source, comprising: (a) an elongated body forming arrow shaft, said shaft having sharp point and fletching; (b) a plastic body forming nock, having at one end an insert for attaching to said shaft, and at other end a notch to receive a bow string, said nock having a cavity in main body; and (c) a chemical lightstick inserted in said cavity of said nock for light emission; (e) two backstop plates located off center at each end of said cavity for retaining said lightstick.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
An archer's arrow having a chemical light source, comprising: (a) an elongated body forming arrow shaft, said shaft having sharp point and fletching; (b) a plastic body forming nock, having at one end an insert for attaching to said shaft, and at other end a notch to receive a bow string, said nock having a cavity in main body; and (c) a chemical lightstick inserted in said cavity of said nock for light emission; (e) two backstop plates located off center at each end of said cavity for retaining said lightstick.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
An archer's arrow as recited in claim 1 wherein said nock is made of transparent plastic material.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-08-14 | 1993-02-13 | 1993-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-08-14 | 1997-02-13 | 1997-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-08-14 | 2001-02-13 | 2001-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |