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US 5,203,573 AGranted
Ballistic arrow tip
AssigneeMichael M. Sakovich
InventorLarry D. Brailean
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AssigneeMichael M. Sakovich
InventorLarry D. Brailean
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An arrowhead for use in a ballistic arrow having a radio locating transmitter comprises a composite structure of a dielectric shank having a plurality of electrically conductive blades that function as a counterpoise for a primary antenna of the transmitter. The blades are disposed symmetrically about a long axis of the shank in respective, uniformly spaced planes that extend radially outwardly from the outer surface of the shank. Another embodiment of the composite arrowhead comprises a unitary dielectric shank and blades wherein the counterpoise is formed by deposition of a thin metal layer on at least a portion of the shank and blade surfaces. The combination of the dielectric shank which is of low density and the electrically conductive counterpoise that is of small mass, effects an overall weight reduction in the arrow to achieve a flatter trajectory and increased flight range.
A ballistic arrow with radio locating means, comprising:
In a ballistic arrow having a shaft with a leading end and a fletched trailing end terminated in a nock, the improvement of a composite arrowhead adapted to be retainably engaged with the leading end, the arrowhead comprising the combination of a dielectric portion of low density and an electrically conductive coating of small mass deposited on at least a part of the dielectric portion which imparts durability to the arrowhead and effects an overall weight reduction to achieve a flatter trajectory and increased flight range for the arrow.
A composite arrowhead for a ballistic arrow having a shaft with a leading end and a fletched trailing end terminated in a nock, comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.