US4380340A
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Bleeder attachment for arrows
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-09-10
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Granted: 1983-04-19
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Expires: 2001-09-10
Abstract
Abstract A bleeder attachment for arrows which fits over the arrow shaft directly behind the arrowhead. The bleeder attachment body may be bulbous or any other suitable shape, and includes a plurality of barbs which extend outwardly and are disposed toward its front end. A lip on the front end of the bleeder attachment body may be used to secure the bleeder attachment to the arrow by disposing the lip between the arrowhead and the arrow shaft. Grooves may be provided on the outer surface of the bleeder attachment body to promote fluid drainage. The bleeder attachment assures quick and sure killing of an animal hit by an arrow of this invention and is readily removable from the arrow.
Inventors
- 👤 Miroslav A. Simo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 22:18
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B6/00; F42B6/02; F42B6/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A bleeder attachment for fitting over the shaft portion of an arrow having a detachable arrowhead portion, said bleeder attachment comprising: a body element of generally tubular shape having a bulbous outer surface, a forward and a rearward end and having a cylindrical through opening centered about its long axis, the forward end of said cylindrical through opening having an inwardly extending lip; and a plurality of barbs secured to said outer surface extending outwardly and disposed toward said forward end.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A bleeder attachment for fitting over the shaft portion of an arrow having a detachable arrowhead portion, said bleeder attachment comprising: a body element of generally tubular shape having a bulbous outer surface, a forward and a rearward end and having a cylindrical through opening centered about its long axis, the forward end of said cylindrical through opening having an inwardly extending lip; and a plurality of barbs secured to said outer surface extending outwardly and disposed toward said forward end.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The bleeder attachment of claim 1 wherein said body has a plurality of grooves extending longitudinally along its outer surface to promote fluid drainage.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
71 words
An arrow comprising: an arrow shaft; a detachable arrowhead secured to said shaft; a bleeder attachment secured over the front end of said arrow shaft, said bleeder attachment comprising a body element of generally tubular shape having a forward and a rear end and having an outer surface greater in diameter than said shaft; and a plurality of barbs secured to said outer surface extending outwardly disposed toward said forward end.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
71 words
An arrow comprising: an arrow shaft; a detachable arrowhead secured to said shaft; a bleeder attachment secured over the front end of said arrow shaft, said bleeder attachment comprising a body element of generally tubular shape having a forward and a rear end and having an outer surface greater in diameter than said shaft; and a plurality of barbs secured to said outer surface extending outwardly disposed toward said forward end.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
10 words
The arrow of claim 3 wherein said body is bulbous.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
The bleeder attachment of claim 4 wherein said body has a lip extending inwardly at said forward end, the diameter of the opening provided by said lip being smaller than the diameter of said arrow shaft for securement of said bleeder attachment to said shaft.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The arrow of claim 4 wherein said body has a plurality of grooves extending longitudinally along its outer surface to promote fluid drainage.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
44 words
The arrow of claim 3 wherein said body has a lip extending inwardly at said forward end, the diameter of the opening provided by said lip being smaller than the diameter of said arrow shaft for securement of said bleeder attachment to said shaft.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The arrow of claim 7 wherein said body has a plurality of grooves extending longitudinally along its outer surface to promote fluid drainage.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The arrow of claim 3 wherein said body has a plurality of grooves extending longitudinally along its outer surface to promote fluid drainage.
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