Patent ID: 6241634
Filing Date: 2001-06-05
Classification: F42B

Abstract:
A self-propelled arrow comprising:an otherwise conventional, linearly elongated, cylindrical arrow shaft with an interior volume having a forward end opposite a rear end;an arrow tip terminating said forward end of said arrow shaft;propellant discharge orifice formed at said rear end of said arrow shaft;a water storage chamber for holding water and located inside said interior volume at said forward end;a replaceable cartridge containing a pressurized gas, said replaceable cartridge slidably inserted and positioned inside said interior volume forward said water storage chamber immediately adjacent to said arrow tip;a first spherical, pliable closure membrane located on an upper end of said water storage chamber;a second spherical, pliable closure membrane located on a lower end of said water storage chamber, anda spring safety means affixed along a perimeter of an upper end of the first pliable closure member for preventing said cartridge from striking said water storage chamber except during firing of said arrow, wherein said spring safety means has a pointed, puncture means resting inside said spring safety means directed at said first pliable closure membrane.