ARROW NOCK INCLUDING METAL REINFORCEMENT MEMBER
First Claim
1. A nock for an arrow that is configured to be propelled by a bowstring, the nock comprising:
- a body having a nock portion and an attachment portion;
the nock portion having a pair of opposed arms forming a bowstring opening at the first end and a closed second end, the arms spaced at the first open end to allow the bowstring to pass between the arms;
the attachment portion having a circular cross-section sized to enter the arrow shaft fletched end; and
a reinforcing member connecting the nock portion and the attachment portion and having a length extending from the attachment portion into the arrow shaft.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to an arrow nock having a metal insert therein. The arrow nock is provided for installation at the fletched end of an arrow shaft, and is configured to receive a bowstring of a hunting bow therein. The arrow nock imparts the force of the bowstring into the arrow shaft to propel the arrow to the target. Repeated use can cause failure of the nock. The solution is to provide the nock with a reinforcement to prevent the failure or breakage of the arrow nock and/or shaft. A reinforcing rod, preferably of metal, extends the length of the nock and is molded into the arrow nock. Optionally, the rod may extend beyond the nock body and into the arrow shaft providing additional support.
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18 Claims
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1. A nock for an arrow that is configured to be propelled by a bowstring, the nock comprising:
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a body having a nock portion and an attachment portion; the nock portion having a pair of opposed arms forming a bowstring opening at the first end and a closed second end, the arms spaced at the first open end to allow the bowstring to pass between the arms; the attachment portion having a circular cross-section sized to enter the arrow shaft fletched end; and a reinforcing member connecting the nock portion and the attachment portion and having a length extending from the attachment portion into the arrow shaft. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A nock for an arrow, the arrow comprised of a shaft having a first end for receiving a broadhead and a second end for receiving the nock, the shaft having fletching at the rear of the shaft, the arrow for use with a bow having a bowstring, the nock for disengageably engaging the rear fletched end and the bowstring, wherein the nock comprises:
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a body having an end including a portion that engages the tail of the arrow shaft such that the body is retained on the shaft; the body having a pair of arms spaced apart to form a bowstring notch at another end, the body further having a stop opposite the notch to prevent the arms from being inserted into the arrow shaft; and a reinforcing member extending from the pair of arms to beyond the body engaging the tail of the arrow. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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