Patent ID: 8696498
Filing Date: 2014-04-15
Classification: F42B

Abstract:
1. An arrow tracking device for use with an arrow comprising: a nock assembly configured to be removably attached to a hollow rear end of an arrow shaft, further comprising: a wedge configured to be inserted within a hollow front end of said arrow shaft behind said arrow head; and, a length of string configured to be inserted within a hollow interior of said arrow shaft having a first end attached to said nock assembly and a second end attached to said wedge; wherein said friction collar comprises a first aperture at an end opposite said nock feature for attachment of said string first end; wherein said nock assembly catches and attaches to an object when said arrow entirely penetrates and passes through said object; wherein said nock assembly detaches from said arrow shaft upon attachment to said object; and, wherein said string deploys from said rear end of said arrow shaft when said nock assembly separates from said front end of said arrow shaft.