Arrow fletching
AssigneeNew Archery Products Corp.
InventorsMiroslav A. Simo, Robert S. Mizek, Frank A. Harwath
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Abstract
An arrow fletching having a plurality of flexible vanes each having a generally tapered profile extending from a narrow end to a wide end. A kicker is integrated with a perimeter of the wide end of the flexible vane wherein the kicker includes a concave portion extending tangentially from the flexible vane. Additionally, each vane may have a concave side and/or increased surface roughness to create an arrow that travels faster, straighter and/or more accurately.
Claims21
A method of manufacturing a fletching for an archery arrow shaft comprising:
- molding a flexible vane;
- co-molding a kicker into a perimeter of the flexible vane;
- and
- creating tension in the flexible vane.
The method of claim 2 further comprising:
- creating tension in the flexible vane following integration of the kicker.
A fletching for an archery arrow shaft comprising:
- a flexible vane having a generally tapered profile extending from a narrow end to a wide end;
- and
- a kicker integrated with a perimeter of the wide end of the flexible vane, the kicker having a concave portion extending tangentially from the flexible vane, wherein the kicker is integrated to place the flexible vane under tension.
A fletching for an archery arrow shaft comprising:
- a flexible vane extending longitudinally along the arrow shaft;
- and
- a kicker molded into a perimeter of the flexible vane, the kicker formed along an arcuate path and including a concave portion extending away from the flexible vane, wherein the kicker is integrated to place the flexible vane under tension.
A method of manufacturing a fletching for an archery arrow shaft comprising:
- molding a flexible vane;
- and
- co-molding a kicker into a perimeter of the flexible vane, the kicker comprising a stiffer material than the flexible vane.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.