Projectile Launching System

Abstract

The invention relates to an archery system that launches an arrow from a position that is perpendicular to a direction of flight for the arrow. After release, the arrow rotates to a position that is parallel to the direction of flight to the target.

I claim: 
     
         1 . An archery system, comprising:
 a first pair of supports;   a second pair of supports;   a launching cord coupled to the first pair of supports and supported by the second pair of supports; and   an arrow disposed in the launching cord perpendicularly to a plane in which the launching cord is disposed.   
     
     
         2 . The archery system of  claim 1 , wherein the launching cord propels the arrow past the second pair of supports, and wherein the arrow rotates to a position that is parallel with the plane in which the launching mechanism was disposed prior to propelling the arrow. 
     
     
         3 . An arrow for an archery system, comprising:
 a shaft having a center of gravity of the arrow marked thereon;   a tip on one end of the shaft; and   at least one vane disposed on the other end of the shaft.   
     
     
         4 . A device for launching a projectile along an intended flight trajectory, the projectile having a longitudinal axis, the device comprising:
 a launching mechanism, wherein, when the device is aimed in the direction of the intended flight trajectory, the projectile is positioned in the launching mechanism prior to launch of the projectile such that the longitudinal axis of the projectile is perpendicular to an initial portion of the intended flight trajectory.