Jun 9, 2026

US12650285 - Molded arrow assembly

A molded arrow assembly preferably includes an insert and an outsert for an arrow or an insert/outsert assembly. The molded arrow assembly may include an insert having a cylindrical body with a first end and a second end. The second end may be dimensioned to fit within a bore of an arrow shaft. The first end may terminate in a prong containing male threads. The insert/outsert assembly may also include an outsert having a cylindrical wall with an arrow shaft end and an arrowhead end. The cylindrical wall may also include a center bore extending between the arrow shaft end and the arrowhead end. The center bore may contain a threaded region containing female threads. The threaded region may be located intermediate of the arrowhead end and the arrow shaft end and may extend between a top shoulder and a bottom shoulder.

Assignee: BARNETT OUTDOORS, LLC
Inventors: David A. Barnett
Filing date: 2023-09-29

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The molded arrow assembly features an injection molded body with distinct segments designed to accommodate an arrowhead and a decorative sleeve. This assembly enhances the structural integrity and aesthetic appeal of the arrow while allowing for easy attachment of components.

Claim 1

1 . An arrow comprising: an injection molded body having a length with a frontal segment, a mid-segment, and a rear segment, the frontal segment having a smooth internal bore-pocket, wherein the smooth internal bore-pocket is sized to receive self-tapping threads of an arrow head; a decorative sleeve includes an outer circumference, said decorative sleeve is retained on said mid-segment of said injection molded body; and said rear segment of said injection molded body having a retaining surface circumference which is smaller than said outer circumference of said decorative sleeve, said decorative sleeve is a cylinder, an inner perimeter of said decorative sleeve is sized to receive said retaining surface circumference of said injection molded body. an injection molded body having a length with a frontal segment, a mid-segment, and a rear segment, the frontal segment having a smooth internal bore-pocket, wherein the smooth internal bore-pocket is sized to receive self-tapping threads of an arrow head; a decorative sleeve includes an outer circumference, said decorative sleeve is retained on said mid-segment of said injection molded body; and said rear segment of said injection molded body having a retaining surface circumference which is smaller than said outer circumference of said decorative sleeve, said decorative sleeve is a cylinder, an inner perimeter of said decorative sleeve is sized to receive said retaining surface circumference of said injection molded body.

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