Patent ID: 8088028
Filing Date: 2012-01-03
Classification: F42B

Abstract:
1. A tracking system for use with an arrow having a shaft and an arrowhead, said tracking system comprising: a housing having opposed first and second ends and having first and second portions separable from one another, said first and second portions collectively defining an interior area when coupled together; a transmitter operatively coupled to at least one of said first and second portions and being inside said interior area when said first and second portions are coupled together; a power source in electrical communication with said transmitter, said power source being operatively coupled to at least one of said first and second portions and being inside said interior area when said first and second portions are coupled together; a first anchor configured to be coupled to said shaft and said housing first end; a second anchor configured to be coupled to said arrowhead and said housing second end; a fastener selectively coupling said first and second portions together; and means for activating said transmitter as said fastener is moved to couple said first and second portions together.