Patent attributes
A lighted nock with an external switch preferably includes a nock body, a light unit, a compression spring and a power source. The nock body preferably includes a string portion and a shank portion. A string slot is formed in the nock body. A battery bore is formed through the shank. A switch opening is formed through a wall of the nock body and into battery bore. The light unit preferably includes a modified top hat LED, an LED housing, an LED housing insert and a switch. The LED housing includes an insert notch for insertion of the LED housing insert. The LED housing insert includes a switch notch. The switch includes a switch base and a pair of snap legs. The LED, LED housing and LED housing insert are assembled and inserted into the battery bore. The switch is inserted through the nock body into the light unit.
