GAME TRACKING DEVICE
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1. A game tracking device comprising:
- a transmitter operable to emit a locating signal capable of detection by a remote receiving device;
a power source for providing electrical power to the transmitter;
a housing containing the transmitter and power source therein; and
a catching member having one or more hooking elements for attaching the housing containing the transmitter and the power source to a target;
wherein the catching member is configured to project from a retracted position where the hooking elements are generally concealed within the housing to a deployed position where the hooking elements protrude external to the housing.
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Abstract
A game tracking device for tracking a target that has been hit by a projectile is configured to attach to a projectile and includes a transmitter and a power source disposed within a transmitter housing having one or more catching members. The transmitter is operable to emit a locating signal that is capable of detection by a remote receiving device. The catching members include hooking elements or barbs configured to attach the tracking device to the target. The catching members remain in a retracted position where the hooking elements are generally concealed within the transmitter housing until deployed.
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1. A game tracking device comprising:
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a transmitter operable to emit a locating signal capable of detection by a remote receiving device; a power source for providing electrical power to the transmitter; a housing containing the transmitter and power source therein; and a catching member having one or more hooking elements for attaching the housing containing the transmitter and the power source to a target;
wherein the catching member is configured to project from a retracted position where the hooking elements are generally concealed within the housing to a deployed position where the hooking elements protrude external to the housing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method of tracking a target, the method comprising:
providing a tracking device having a transmitter and a power source disposed within a housing and having a catching member, wherein the catching member is configured to project from a retracted position where the hooking elements are generally concealed within the housing to a deployed position where the hooking elements protrude external to the housing so as to attach the housing with the transmitter and the power source therein to a target.
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