Sliding arrow stabilizer
First Claim
1. A stabilizer for a non-self-powered projectile, said stabilizer comprising an annular wing.
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Abstract
An improved arrow and sliding stabilizer therefor are provided. The sliding stabilizer is used instead of fixed or glued tail feathers, vanes or other fletching as a means for stabilizing arrow flight. The invention improves current projectile technology with reduced assembly labor cost, the elimination of bow clearance issues, improved accuracy with the consistent production of the sliding stabilizer, easy replacement of the stabilizer in the field, and improved arrow storage. A sliding stabilizer is designed to slide along the shaft of an arrow and comprises an annular wing and a plurality of fins. In use, the stabilizer is positioned at the front of the arrow prior to launch, and the arrow slides quickly through the stabilizer until secured at a stop position at or near the trailing end of the arrow.
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Citations
61 Claims
- 1. A stabilizer for a non-self-powered projectile, said stabilizer comprising an annular wing.
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17. A stabilizer for a non-self-powered projectile comprising:
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a pair of nested annular structures, each said structure having a substantially circular or ovular cross-section; and
at least one support member bridging said nested annular structures.
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18. An arrow comprising:
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a shaft having a leading end and a trailing end; and
a stabilizer comprising an annular wing, said stabilizer slidably disposed on or fixed to said shaft. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A shaft for an arrow, said shaft comprising:
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an elongated member; and
a stop adapted to engage a stabilizer disposed on said shaft. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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34. An arrow comprising:
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a shaft having a leading and a trailing end; and
means for engagement with a stabilizer disposed on said shaft. - View Dependent Claims (35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41)
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- 42. A stop device for engagement with a stabilizer for an arrow, said stop device comprising a mating feature sized and shaped to engage with a stabilizer on the shaft of an arrow, wherein said stop device is fixedly or removably attached to the shaft of an arrow.
- 47. A nock for an arrow, said nock comprising a stop device for engagement with a stabilizer for a non-self-powered projectile, wherein said nock is fixedly or removably attached to the shaft of an arrow.
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51. An arrow comprising:
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a shaft having a longitudinal axis; and
a component slidably mounted on said shaft and adapted for travel along the longitudinal axis of said shaft. - View Dependent Claims (52)
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53. A set of archery tools comprising:
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a shaft for an arrow; and
a sliding component slidably mountable on said shaft and adapted for travel along the longitudinal axis of said shaft. - View Dependent Claims (54, 55, 56)
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57. A set of archery tools comprising:
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a stabilizer comprising an annular wing; and
a stop adapted for engagement with said stabilizer at a predetermined location along the shaft of an arrow.
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58. A set of stabilizers for a non-self-powered projectile comprising:
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a plurality of stabilizers, each said stabilizer comprising an annular wing;
wherein at least two said stabilizers have at least one differing dimension from one another. - View Dependent Claims (59)
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60. A set of stabilizers for a non-self-powered projectile comprising:
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a plurality of stabilizers, each said stabilizer having an annular wing;
wherein at least two said stabilizers are different in color from one another.
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61. A set of archery tools comprising:
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a shaft for an arrow; and
a stop for preventing travel of a stabilizer beyond a predetermined location along said shaft.
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Specification