Patent ID: 7229371
Filing Date: 2007-06-12
Classification: F42B

Abstract:
1. A removable fletch for a removable fletch system, the system including a hollow-shafted arrow having a wall with longitudinally spaced holes disposed therein, the removable fletch comprising: an elongate mounting body; a feather member extending from the mounting body; at least one locating pin extending from the mounting body opposite the feather member, said locating pin defining an engagement notch, wherein the at least one locating pin is configured relative to the corresponding hole(s) in the wall of the arrow to permit the mounting body to be translated along the arrow after insertion of the at least one locating pin into the corresponding hole(s), and, a locking pin extending from the mounting body opposite the feather member, the locking pin having a configuration different from that of the at least one locating pin, the locking pin being configured to engage another one of the holes in the wall of the arrow to prevent translational movement of the mounting body with respect to the arrow.