Arrow retainer

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to structures that are adapted to facilitate the retention, storage, and transport of arrows. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, for example, an arrow retainer is described that includes a resilient portion having a plurality of passageways extending therethrough for retaining a plurality of arrows therein. Each passageway is resiliently expandable upon insertion of an arrow to maintain the position of the arrow. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, for example, an arrow storage system is disclosed that provides an efficient and secure means of storing and transporting arrows. It is contemplated that the presently disclosed arrow retainer and arrow storage system may be used in conjunction.

1 . An arrow retainer configured and dimensioned for use with an arrow storage device, the arrow retainer comprising:
 a resilient member having a plurality of passageways extending therethrough for retaining a plurality of arrows therein, each passageway resiliently expandable upon insertion of an arrow therethrough to retain the arrow in position relative to the resilient member, wherein the resilient member is configured, dimensioned, and adapted for removable positioning within the arrow storage device, whereby a plurality of arrows may be inserted into, and removed from, the arrow storage device simultaneously.   
     
     
         2 . The arrow retainer according to  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of passageways includes at least one slit extending longitudinally through the resilient member. 
     
     
         3 . The arrow retainer according to  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of passageways includes at least one aperture extending longitudinally through the resilient member. 
     
     
         4 . The arrow retainer according to  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of passageways includes at least one slit and at least one aperture extending longitudinally through the resilient member. 
     
     
         5 . The arrow retainer according to  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of passageways includes a plurality of apertures extending longitudinally through the resilient member, at least two of the apertures defining different at-rest transverse dimensions. 
     
     
         6 . The arrow retainer according to  claim 1 , wherein the resilient member is made from a foam having a density in the range of about 1.5 pounds per cubic foot to about 3.5 pounds per cubic foot. 
     
     
         7 . The arrow retainer according to  claim 1 , wherein the resilient member is made from polyether polyurethane foam. 
     
     
         8 . The arrow retainer according to  claim 1 , wherein the resilient member defines a cylindrical disc-shaped configuration. 
     
     
         9 . The arrow retainer according to  claim 8 , wherein the plurality of passageways are symmetrically positioned about a longitudinal axis of the resilient member. 
     
     
         10 . The arrow retainer according to  claim 1 , wherein the resilient member defines a rectangular cross-sectional configuration. 
     
     
         11 . The arrow retainer according to  claim 10 , wherein the plurality of passageways are equally spaced with respect to one another along a length of the resilient member. 
     
     
         12 . The arrow retainer according to  claim 1 , wherein the configuration and dimensions of the arrow retainer correspond to those of the arrow storage device. 
     
     
         13 . The arrow retainer according to  claim 1 , wherein the resilient member is configured and dimensioned for removable positioning within an arrow tube. 
     
     
         14 . The arrow retainer according to  claim 1 , wherein the resilient member is configured and dimensioned for removable positioning within an arrow case. 
     
     
         15 . The arrow retainer according to  claim 1 , wherein at least one opposing longitudinal surface of the resilient member defines one of a linear, a concave, and a convex configuration. 
     
     
         16 . An arrow retainer configured and dimensioned for removable reception by an arrow storage device, the arrow carrier comprising:
 a cylindrical disc-shaped resilient member defining a longitudinal axis and having a plurality of apertures extending therethrough for retaining a plurality of arrows therein, each aperture resiliently expandable upon insertion of an arrow therein to retain the arrow in position relative to the resilient member.   
     
     
         17 . The arrow retainer according to  claim 16 , wherein the configuration and dimensions of the arrow retainer correspond to those of the arrow storage device. 
     
     
         18 . The arrow retainer according to  claim 16 , wherein at least two of the plurality of apertures define different at-rest transverse dimensions. 
     
     
         19 . The arrow retainer according to  claim 16 , wherein at least one of the apertures includes an upper portion with a first transverse dimension, and a lower portion with a second, different transverse dimension, the upper and lower portions of the at least one aperture being substantially concentric. 
     
     
         20 . The arrow retainer according to  claim 16 , wherein the plurality of apertures are symmetrically positioned about the longitudinal axis of the resilient member. 
     
     
         21 . The arrow retainer according to  claim 16 , wherein the resilient member is made from a foam having a density in the range of about 1.5 pounds per cubic foot to about 3.5 pounds per cubic foot. 
     
     
         22 . The arrow retainer according to  claim 16 , wherein the resilient member is made from polyether polyurethane foam. 
     
     
         23 . The arrow retainer according to  claim 16 , further comprising at least one slit extending through the resilient member for retaining at least one arrow therein. 
     
     
         24 . An arrow carrier, comprising:
 at least one resilient member having a plurality of slits extending therethrough, each slit configured for insertion of at least one arrow therethrough, each slit resiliently expandable upon insertion of an arrow therethrough to retain the arrow in position relative to the resilient member; and   a frame including a base and first and second side walls, the at least one resilient member disposed within the frame and positioned between the first and second side walls, the frame adapted for removable positioning within an arrow case.   
     
     
         25 . The arrow carrier according to  claim 24 , wherein the at least one resilient member further includes a plurality of apertures in communication with the slits, each aperture being configured and dimensioned to retain an arrow therein. 
     
     
         26 . The arrow carrier according to  claim 24 , wherein the at least one resilient member is made from a foam having a density in the range of about 1.5 pounds per cubic foot to about 3.5 pounds per cubic foot. 
     
     
         27 . The arrow carrier according to  claim 24 , wherein the at least one resilient member is made from polyether polyurethane foam. 
     
     
         28 . The arrow carrier according to  claim 24 , wherein the plurality of slits are equally spaced with respect to one another along a length of the at least one resilient member. 
     
     
         29 . The arrow carrier according to  claim 24 , wherein a first resilient member is positioned adjacent a first end of the frame and wherein a second resilient member is positioned adjacent a second end of the frame, the slits of the first and second resilient members being in substantial alignment with each other. 
     
     
         30 . An arrow storage system configured and dimensioned for use with at least one arrow including a shaft having a tip, the arrow storage system comprising;
 an arrow stand including:
 a shaft having a first end and a second end; 
 a base portion secured to the first end of the shaft; and 
 an upper portion secured to the second end of the shaft; and 
   at least one arrow retainer configured and dimensioned to receive at least one arrow, the arrow retainer being at least partially formed from a resilient material, and including at least one aperture extending therethrough, the at least one aperture being configured and dimensioned to removably receive the at least one arrow.   
     
     
         31 . The arrow storage system according to  claim 30 , wherein the base portion includes at least one receptacle configured and dimensioned to receive the tips of the at least one arrow. 
     
     
         32 . The arrow storage system according to  claim 30 , wherein the upper portion includes at least one opening configured and dimensioned to receive the at least one arrow. 
     
     
         33 . The arrow storage system according to  claim 32 , wherein the upper portion is at least partially formed from a resilient material. 
     
     
         34 . The arrow storage system according to  claim 33 , wherein the opening is configured and dimensioned as a longitudinal slit normally biased towards a closed position.