Arrowhead guard

Abstract

A preferred embodiment of an arrowhead guard comprises a conically-shaped cover that moves from a shielding position to a non-shielding position as an arrow is drawn back for firing. The shielding and non-shielding positions are achieved by providing a pipe having an internal spiral groove, and a rod housed within the pipe having a guiding pin positioned within the spiral groove. As the arrow is drawn back for firing, the pin follows the spiral groove causing the rod, and hence the cover, to rotate out of the intended path of the arrow to be fired.

1 . An arrowhead guard for shielding an arrowhead of an arrow mounted in a firing position on a bow having a bowstring comprising:
 a first elongated section having a front end, a rear end and a pin;   a second elongated section having a front end, a rear end and a guiding path, said guiding path adapted to receive said pin, and said first elongated section and said second elongated section being in rotable, sliding engagement along said guiding path;   a cover, said cover being connected to said front end of said first elongated section;   a base at said rear end of said second elongated section, said base adapted to attach said arrowhead guard to said bow; and   a line having a first end and a second end, said first end of said line being attached to said rear end of said first elongated section, and said second end of said line being adapted to attach to said bowstring;   wherein said line has a length that allows said cover to rotate from a shielding position to a non-shielding position when said second end of said line is attached to said bowstring and said bowstring is drawn back for firing said arrow.   
   
   
       2 . The arrowhead guard of  claim 1 , wherein said non-shielding position is approximately 45 to 315 degrees from said shielding position. 
   
   
       3 . The arrowhead guard of  claim 1 , wherein said second elongated section has a channel through which said line is positioned. 
   
   
       4 . The arrowhead guard of  claim 1 , wherein said first elongated section is a rod, said second elongated section is a pipe and said rod is disposed in rotatable sliding engagement within at least a portion of said pipe. 
   
   
       5 . The arrowhead guard of  claim 4 , further comprising a biasing spring, said biasing spring resisting forward movement of said rod. 
   
   
       6 . The arrowhead guard of  claim 1 , wherein said second end of said line has a clasp to attach said second end of said line to said bowstring. 
   
   
       7 . The arrowhead guard of  claim 1 , further comprising an extension element to accommodate arrows of varying lengths, said extension element being adapted to fit in a slot in said base. 
   
   
       8 . The arrowhead of  claim 1 , further comprising a selectively adjustable connector, said selectively adjustable connector joining said cover to said first elongated section. 
   
   
       9 . The arrowhead guard of  claim 1 , wherein said guiding path is in the form of a spiral groove. 
   
   
       10 . An arrowhead guard for shielding an arrowhead of an arrow mounted in a firing position on a bow comprising:
 a first elongated section having a front end, a rear end and a pin;   a second elongated section having a front end, a rear end and a spiral groove, said spiral groove adapted to receive said pin, and said first elongated section and said second elongated section being in rotable, sliding engagement along said spiral groove;   a cover, said cover being connected to said front end of said first elongated section;   a base at said rear end of said second elongated section, said base adapted to attach said arrowhead guard to said bow; and   a spring having a first end and a second end, said spring being attached to said first elongated section and said second elongated section.   
   
   
       11 . The arrowhead guard of  claim 10 , wherein said cover alternates from a shielding position to a non-shielding position when said arrow is drawn back for firing. 
   
   
       12 . The arrowhead guard of  claim 10 , wherein said cover is in a non-shielding position when said spring is in a retracted state, and said spring is in an extended state when said cover is in a shielding position. 
   
   
       13 . The arrowhead guard of  claim 10 , wherein said spring retracts as said cover rotates from said shielding position to said non-shielding position. 
   
   
       14 . The arrowhead guard of  claim 10 , wherein said cover comprises non-reflective material. 
   
   
       15 . The arrowhead guard of  claim 10 , wherein said cover comprises a non-reflective coating. 
   
   
       16 . An arrowhead guard for shielding an arrowhead of an arrow mounted in a firing position on a bow comprising:
 a first elongated section having a front end and a rear end;   a second elongated section having a front end and a rear end, said first elongated section and said second elongated section being in rotable, sliding engagement with one another;   a cover, said cover being connected to said front end of said first elongated section and adapted to rotate with said first elongated section;   a base at said rear end of said second elongated section, said base adapted to attach said arrowhead guard to said bow; and   a spring having a first end and a second end, said first end of said spring being attached to said first elongated section and said second end of said spring being attached at said second elongated section;   wherein said cover alternates between a shielding position and a non-shielding position when said cover rotates with said first elongated section.   
   
   
       17 . The arrowhead guard of  claim 16 , said first elongated section comprising a pin and said second elongated section comprising a guiding path adapted to fit said pin, wherein said pin passes along said guiding path when said cover alternates between said shielding and non-shielding position. 
   
   
       18 . The arrowhead guard of  claim 17 , wherein said guiding path is curved. 
   
   
       19 . The arrowhead guard of  claim 17 , wherein said guiding path is located on an external surface of said second elongated section. 
   
   
       20 . The arrowhead guard of  claim 17 , wherein said guiding path is located on an internal surface of said second elongated section. 
   
   
       21 . The arrowhead guard of  claim 17 , wherein said cover rotates at least 45 degrees in conjunction with said pin passing along said guiding path. 
   
   
       22 . The arrowhead guard of  claim 17 , wherein said guiding path is in the form a spiral groove. 
   
   
       23 . An arrowhead guard for shielding an arrowhead of an arrow mounted in a firing position on a bow comprising:
 a cover; and   a fastener, said fastener being hingedly attached to said cover with a spring loaded hinge, and biased a closed position.   
   
   
       24 . The arrowhead guard of  claim 23 , wherein said fastener has an end, said end being adapted to shift said fastener from a closed position to an open position when force is applied to said end. 
   
   
       25 . The arrowhead guard of  claim 24 , wherein said fastener further comprises at least one prong, said at least one prong adapted to apply friction to said arrow when said fastener is in a closed position. 
   
   
       26 . The arrowhead guard of  claim 23 , wherein said cover is conically shaped. 
   
   
       27 . The arrowhead guard of  claim 23 , further comprising foam applied on the inside of said cover to increase friction between said cover and said arrowhead.