Fletch holder for an arrow

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top view of a fletch holder for an arrow showing the claimed new design;

FIG. 2 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a side view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a rear view thereof.

The broken lines in FIGS. 1-5 showing fletchings—also called vanes or feathers—and nock, and/or portions thereof, in association with the claimed design are included for purposes of illustrating environment and form no part of the claimed design.

The claimed fletch holder for an arrow is used for capturing and holding fletchings in proper alignment and is configured for affixation to the shaft of the arrow.

Claims

The ornamental design for a fletch holder for an arrow, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D702802
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 29, 2013
Date of Patent: Apr 15, 2014
Inventor: John F. Marshall, Jr. (Destin, FL)
Primary Examiner: Michael A Pratt
Application Number: 29/444,292
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