Title:

Fletching clearence tool

United States Patent Application 20020165052

Kind Code:

A1

Abstract:

This invention simply moves your arrow forward on your rest to check the clearance between your fletching and the bow riser. This device is comprised of two tubes one being able to slide inside the other. One end has an arrow nock or clip attached, so it could be attached to the bowstring. The other side is fitted with an internally tapered cup to allow your arrow nock to slide into it. This cup may also have a pin or divider inside to allow your arrow to clip onto it. This invention can slide open to accommodate most brace heights. This invention aids in the bow and arrow tuning process. The sliding tubes may have a rail and raised guide channel attached to prevent turning. The smaller diameter tube may have a raised rail its entire length. The larger diameter tube may have a raised guide channel its entire length to allow the small tube to slide open without turning.

Inventors:

Zummo, Joseph (Patchogue, NY, US)

Application Number:

09/849871

Publication Date:

11/07/2002

Filing Date:

05/07/2001

Export Citation:

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Assignee:

ZUMMO JOSEPH

Primary Class:

473/578

International Classes:

F41B5/14; (IPC1-7): F42B6/04

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Primary Examiner:

RICCI, JOHN A

Attorney, Agent or Firm:

JOSEPH ZUMMO (PATCHOGUE, NY, US)

Claims:

1. A bow-tuning device comprised of two tubes one being able to slide inside the other. One end has an arrow nock attached so it can be attached to the bowstring. The other side is fitted with an internally tapered cup to accommodate your arrow nock. This cup may also have a pin or divider inside to allow your arrow to clip onto it.

2. I claim this invention will aid in the bow and arrow tuning process by allowing a quick check with your arrow to insure that there is no fletching contact with the bow riser.

3. I claim the sliding tubes may have a rail and raised guide channel attached to prevent turning. The smaller diameter tube may have a raised rail its entire length. The larger diameter tube may have a raised guide channel its entire length to allow the small tube to slide open without turning.

Description:

BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

[0001] 1) Field of Invention

[0002] This invention relates to a device that will aide in the tuning of the bow and arrow by allowing a visual check of your arrow fletching clearance against the riser

[0003] 2) Description of Prior Art

[0004] I claim unlike other art designs, my invention allows for a visual check of your arrow fletching clearance against the bow riser.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

[0005] A bow-tuning device comprised of two tubes one being able to slide inside the other. One end has an arrow nock attached so it can be attached to the bowstring. The other side is fitted with an internally tapered cup to accommodate your arrow nock. This cup may also have a pin or divider inside to allow your arrow to clip onto it. The sliding tubes may have a rail and raised guide channel attached to prevent turning. The smaller diameter tube may have a raised rail its entire length. The larger diameter tube may have a raised guide channel its entire length to allow the small tube to slide open without turning.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0006] FIG. 1A is a diagram of the two-piece tubular design with a raised guide channel.

[0007] FIG. 1B is a diagram of the inner tube with raised rail.

[0008] FIG. 2A is a diagram of the outer tube without a rail and channel system.

[0009] FIG. 2B is a diagram of the inner tube without a rail and channel system.

[0010] FIG. 3 is a diagram of the arrow receiver to be used with or without rail and channel system.

[0011] FIG. 4 is a diagram of the clearance tool nock to be used with or without rail and channel system.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] FIG. 1A

[0013] A. The overall length is 4⅜″.

[0014] B. The outer tube diameter is {fraction (21/64)}″

[0015] C. The wall thickness is 0.017″

[0016] D. The raised channel height is 0.125″

[0017] E. The raised channel with is 0.125″

[0018] FIG. 1B

[0019] A. The overall length is 4⅜″

[0020] B. The outer tube diameter is 0.294″

[0021] C. The wall thickness is 0.025″

[0022] D. The raised rail is 0.100″ high

[0023] E. The raised rail is 0.100″ wide

[0024] FIG. 2A

[0025] A. The overall length is 4⅜″

[0026] B. The outer tube diameter is {fraction (21/64)}″

[0027] C. The wall thickness is 0.017″

[0028] FIG. 2B

[0029] A. The overall length is 4⅜″

[0030] B. The outer tube diameter is 0.294″

[0031] C. The wall thickness is 0.025″

[0032] FIG. 3

[0033] A. The overall length is 1⅝″

[0034] B. The receiver opening is {fraction (7/16)}″ diameter

[0035] C. The nock or pin attaching guide is set back ¾″

[0036] D. The lip is 0.017″

[0037] E. The receiver attachment lug diameter is {fraction (5/16)}″

[0038] F. The attachment lug length is ¾″

[0039] FIG. 4

[0040] A. The nock length is ⅝″

[0041] B. The nock attaching lug is 0.244″

[0042] C. The nock flange is 0.294″

[0043] D. The nock throat is ⅛″

[0044] E. The throat end guides taper to {fraction (1/16)}″

[0045] While certain specific details have been disclosed hear in, it is not intended to limit

[0046] This invention to the precise details disclosed since various changes and modifications will suggest themselves to anyone skilled in the art that may read this specification.

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