Arrowhead guard

Abstract

A preferred embodiment of an arrowhead guard comprises a conically-shaped cover that moves from a shielding position to a non-shielding position as an arrow is drawn back for firing. The shielding and non-shielding positions are achieved by providing a pipe having an internal spiral groove, and a rod housed within the pipe having a guiding pin positioned within the spiral groove. As the arrow is drawn back for firing, the pin follows the spiral groove causing the rod, and hence the cover, to rotate out of the intended path of the arrow to be fired.

Description

[0001]This application claims priority of U.S. provisional application, Ser. No. 61 / 011,415 filed on Jan. 17, 2008.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention relates to a protective apparatus for preventing harm and / or damage to individuals and inanimate objects. More specifically, the invention relates to an apparatus for shielding sharp points and edges. Even more particularly, this invention relates to an arrowhead guard that shields the tip of an arrow while the arrow is mounted on a bow in a firing position so as to prevent the arrowhead from cutting or piercing an individual and / or unintentionally causing damage.BACKGROUND OF INVENTION[0003]In the wilderness, bow hunters must overcome many elements of adversity in order to have a successful hunt. For example, a hunter must cope with environmental factors, such as inclement weather and rough, mountainous, slippery or otherwise irregular terrain. Likewise, a hunter must also be stealthy and manage the amount of noise and movemen...

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Benefits of technology

[0008]In view of the deficiencies and drawbacks in the prior art, it is a primary object of the present invention to provide a protective apparatus for preventing harm and death caused by an exposed arrowhead;

[0009]It is a further object of the present invention to provide a arrowhead guard that allows hunters to walk through the wilderness with a mounted arrow that is ready to be fired without fear of being injured by the arrowhead;

[0010]It is another object of the present invention to provide a arrowhead guard that prevents accidental damage to the arrowhead itself;

[0011]It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a selectively retractable arrowhead guard that is retracted as a bowstring and / or arrow is drawn so that the arrowhead is exposed for a reduced amount of time before the arrow is fired;

[0012]A further object of the present invention is to provide a cover for an arrowhead to prevent light from reflecting off of the edges and / or facets of the arrowhead which may alert prey to the approach of a hunter;

[0013]Another object of the present invention is to provide a multi-purpose arrowhead guard that stabilizes an arrow and prevents it from falling off an arrow rest when the arrow is mounted in a firing position;

Problems solved by technology

Furthermore, a hunter must take precautions to prevent unexpected and serious injuries in the wilderness which can result in death.

However, until now, it was dangerous to walk in the wilderness with an arrow placed in a firing position because the sharp arrowhead is exposed.

When the head of a mounted arrow is exposed, there is a significant risk that the head will penetrate the skin and flesh, which may lead to a loss of blood and even death if not promptly treated.

The risk of harm may be manifested when the hunter, for example, trips or falls as a result of the irregular terrain, causing an arrowhead to penetrate his own flesh or that of a fellow hunter.

Moreover, even if the risk of bodily harm is not of particular concern, another deficiency in current designs is that there are limited means by which to protect the arrowhead itself.

In particular, even though the arrowhead is shielded when the arrow is positioned in a quiver, an arrowhead is typically exposed when the arrow is mounted on a bow ready for firing.

Leaving the arrowhead or tip exposed increases the risk of contact with a tree or rock and / or other hard objects and surfaces which in turn may cause the arrowhead or tip to become deformed, dull or even break.

Reflections of light may alert prey to the approach of a hunter, causing the hunter to lose the opportunity to make successful strike.

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