Projectile stabilizers, projectiles with stabilizers, and methods of manufacturing

US11821712B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• Brian Terry · Livingston, US
• Steven Terry · Irving, US
• Brandon Cummings · Three Oaks, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 10, 2021
• Grant date: Nov 21, 2023
• Expiry date: Oct 5, 2041

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F42B10/12
• WIPO field: Other special machines
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A projectile and 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 projectile 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 projectile storage. A sliding stabilizer is designed to slide along the shaft of a projectile and comprises a circumferentially extending wing and a plurality of fins. In use, the stabilizer is positioned at the front of the projectile prior to launch, and the projectile slides quickly through the stabilizer until secured at a stop position at or near the trailing end of the projectile. An annular arrow fletch and arrow stabilizer are also provided. The annular arrow fletch may be used for; stabilizing arrow flight, providing better clearance and functionality then conventional fixed glued tail feathers. A stabilizer may be used with light emitting diode arrow nocks. The stabilizer may improve arrow shaft stabilization technology …