Patent Application
20130333680
This disclosure pertains to the field of hunting and fishing, specifically hunting and fishing with use of arrows and a slingshot.
An individual venturing in the outdoors would benefit from outdoor self reliance and survival training. One aspect of this training is the goal of any adventurer to carry a minimal amount of gear needed to survive or to be self reliant. By minimal gear, it is envisioned that the amount, weight, and volume of gear is considered. Another aspect of this training is the goal to acquire food from the environment.
Acquiring food from the environment is preferable to carrying food. As the number of days in the environment increases carrying sufficient amounts of food, especially meat, becomes increasingly more challenging. Also carrying food limits the amount, weight and volume of other gear.
Hunting tools which aid in obtaining food are typically preferable to carrying food. Hunting tools may allow an adventurer to acquire more food in the wilderness than the amount of food the adventurer could carry. Hunting tools may also simplify the number of pieces of gear needed by the adventurer. Hunting tools may also weight less and require less space than the amount of food acquired by use of the hunting tools.
Reusable tools are typically preferable. Some hunting tools, for example bullets, are not reusable and may limit the relevance of certain hunting tools, such as guns. Compact tools are also typically preferable. Some hunting tools, for example bows, are generally bulky and may limit the amount, weight and volume of other gear available to the adventurer. Multifunctional tools are generally preferable. Any tool which performs multiple functions limits the need for additional pieces of gear.
The present disclosure includes a slingshot adapter comprising a plastic body, wherein the body includes plastic reinforcing ribs, wherein the body includes a first part and a second part, the body defining a bolt screw aperature, the bolt screw aperature configured to receive a bolt screw, wherein the bolt screw fastens the first part to the second part, the first part and the second part configured to fasten together around the frame of a slingshot, wherein the body defines slingshot frame passageways and slingshot frame apertures in communication with the passageways, wherein the body defines an open orifice, the protrusions defining sight markers, wherein the tips of the protrusions define the open portion of the orifice.
The present disclosure also includes a method of shooting an arrow, the method comprising the steps of providing a slingshot, a slingshot adapter mounted to the slingshot, and an band capable of shooting an arrow, nocking the arrow to the parachute cord loop in the pocket and, locating the arrow within an open orifice of the slingshot adapter, positioning the arrow for shooting by stretching the elastic band, locating a target for the arrow, and releasing the arrow and the elastic band in order to shoot the arrow toward the target.
The above-mentioned and other features of this disclosure, and the manner of attaining them, will become more apparent and the disclosure itself will be better understood by reference to the following description of embodiments of the disclosure taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
FIG. 5D1 is an exploded view of multi piece arrow;
FIG. 5D2 is an exploded view of the multi piece arrow of FIG. 5D1;
Corresponding reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views. Although the drawings represent embodiments of the present disclosure, the drawings are not necessarily to scale and certain features may be exaggerated in order to better illustrate and explain the present disclosure.
The embodiments disclosed below are not intended to be exhaustive or limit the disclosure to the precise forms disclosed in the following detailed description. Rather, the embodiments are chosen and described so that others skilled in the art may utilize their teachings.
A process to fasten slingshot adapter 10 to slingshot 20 is as follows. Locating first part 15 adjacent to a first side of frame 18 of slingshot 20 and locating second part 16 adjacent to a second side of frame 18 of slingshot 20. Aligning first part 15 and second part 16 and aligning portions of bolt screw aperture 24 of first part 15 and portions of bolt screw aperture 24 of second part 16, bolt screw 22 fastens first part 15 and second part 16 together by threading along bolt screw aperture 24. Fastening first part 15 and second part 16 together fastens body 12 and therefore slingshot adapter 10 to frame 18 of slingshot 20. It is envisioned that there are multiple equivalent ways to fasten slingshot adapter 10 to slingshot, such as clips, clamps, and even mold forming slingshot adapter 10 during manufacture of slingshot 20.
Body 12 also includes reinforcing ribs 72 (
As part of the process of fastening slingshot adapter 10 to frame 18 of slingshot 20, slingshot adapter 10 provides a snug fit to frame 18 of slingshot 20. First part 15 and second part 16 are reversible meaning that either first part 15 can be closer to the user 58 while second part 16 is closer to the target or second part 16 can be closer to the user while first part 15 is closer to the target.
Body 12 of slingshot adapter 10 includes protrusions 34 which define open orifice 36. Protrusions 34 include curved features 38 and rounded tips 40. Rounded edges 60, such as rounded tips 40, encourages storage without puncturing or damaging other stored gear. Curved features 38 and rounded tips 40 also aid in defining open orifice 36 as a site for arrow 42 (
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In operation, the function of slingshot 20 has been modified by use of bands 44, arrow 42 and open orifice 36 as a sighting and aiming tool. Bands 44 of many different types are envisioned such as bands 44 made of latex-rubber. Optionally carbon black jacket 46 may be added to bands 44 made of latex-rubber in order to minimize premature wear and tear on bands 44 due to ultraviolet radiation. Bands 44 may also include arrow adapter 48 such as leather pouch 49 and parachute cord draw loop 51. Open orifice 36 allows user 58 to insert arrow 42 from above slingshot adapter 10 without having to draw arrow 42 back. Open orifice 36 also allows for some flexibility in storing fishing spool attachment 11.
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As best illustrated in FIGS. 5D and 5D1, arrow 42 is shown as multi piece arrow 42 including arrowhead portion 80. Arrowhead portion 80 includes arrowhead 82, shaft 84 and female connector portion 86. It is envisioned that either Fletchings portion 88 includes male connector portion 87 complimentary to female connector portion 86, shaft 84, fletchings 90, and notch 92.
Connector portions 86 and 87 are illustrated in greater detail in FIG. 5D1. Each of connector portions 86 and 87 are mounted in shafts 84. Connector portions 86 and 87 each have complimentary features which aid in creating a tight fit. Specifically, thread 94 on male connector portion 87 is designed to mate with threads 95 within female connector portion 86. Many sizes and dimensions of threads are envisioned, such as 8-32 thread. Also, male connection portion 87 includes shoulder 96 which aids in proper alignment of multiple piece arrow 42.
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In a separate embodiment, slingshot 20 with slingshot adapter 10 with fishing spool attachment 11 can also function for fishing (also described as spear-fishing or surface fishing). As best illustrated in
While this disclosure has been described as having an exemplary design, the present disclosure may be further modified within the spirit and scope of this disclosure. This application is therefore intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the disclosure using its general principles. Further, this application is intended to cover such departures from the present disclosure as come within known or customary practice in the art to which this disclosure pertains.
