Patents by Inventor John M. Van Hout

John M. Van Hout has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Protective enclosure for fletching on arrows
    Patent number: 4955473
    Abstract: A protective device for an arrow fletching comprising an elongated enclosure having front and rear members. The front member is provided with an opening for the arrow shaft and slot like extensions for the arrow fletching. The rear member is provided with a chamber or web for attaching the arrow to the enclosure and for holding the arrow fletching in alignment with the extensions in the front member. Bands, rings and clips are also disclosed for attaching a plurality of the devices together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 11, 1990
    Inventors: James E. Van Hout, John M. Van Hout