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Dec 16, 2025

US12495805 - Method and system for humanely dispatching wounded game

A method, system, and apparatus for humanely dispatching wounded game in the field comprises a shank with a connecting end, a curved region, and a pointed end connected to a grip formed at the connecting end of the shank, and a finger loop. The grip can further comprise a series or flattened portions configured to engage the gaps in a choke tube in order to remove the choke tube.

The patent describes a system for humanely dispatching wounded game, featuring a shank with a pointed end designed to penetrate the cranial cavity, a thumb grip, and a finger loop for enhanced control. This innovative design aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of dispatching injured animals in the field.

Claim 1

1 . A system comprising: a shank comprising a connecting end and a pointed end, the shank comprising a tubular shape tapering in width from the connecting end to the pointed end, wherein the pointed end terminates in a point adapted to penetrate a cranial cavity; a thumb grip formed on said connecting end of said shank; and a single finger loop, the single finger loop being connected to a bottom of said thumb grip. a shank comprising a connecting end and a pointed end, the shank comprising a tubular shape tapering in width from the connecting end to the pointed end, wherein the pointed end terminates in a point adapted to penetrate a cranial cavity; a thumb grip formed on said connecting end of said shank; and a single finger loop, the single finger loop being connected to a bottom of said thumb grip.

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