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Method and apparatus for aligning arrow nocks

  • US 9,074,837 B2
  • Filed: 11/08/2013
  • Issued: 07/07/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/15/2013
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of aligning with respect to an arrow comprising the steps of:

  • (A) providing an arrow comprising;

    (1) a body having an opening; and

    , (2) at least first, second and third vanes extending outwardly from the body at an angular orientation;

    (B) providing one of;

    (1) a nock comprising;

    (a) a first end with an extension;

    (b) a second end with a bowstring reception surface that extends inwardly a maximum distance; and

    , (c) an opening formed on the second end that extends inwardly a distance that is greater than the bowstring reception surface maximum distance; and

    ,(2) a nock assembly comprising a nock and an insert, wherein the nock comprises a bowstring reception surface and wherein the insert comprises;

    (a) a first end with an extension; and

    , (b) a second end with an opening;

    (C) providing an alignment tool comprising;

    (1) a body having an outer surface;

    (2) a connection member extending from the body; and

    , (3) a first indicating surface on the outer surface of the body;

    (D) one of;

    (1) if (B)(1);

    attaching the nock to the arrow by inserting the nock extension into the arrow opening; and

    ,(2) if (B)(2);

    attaching the insert to the arrow by inserting the insert extension into the arrow opening;

    (E) one of;

    (1) if (B)(1);

    attaching the alignment tool to the nock by inserting the connection member into the nock opening; and

    ,(2) if (B)(2);

    attaching the alignment tool to the insert by inserting the connection member into the insert opening;

    (F) one of;

    (1) if (B)(1);

    rotating the alignment tool and thus the nock with respect to the arrow until the first indicating surface is aligned with respect to one of the vanes; and

    ,(2) if (B)(2);

    rotating the alignment tool and thus the insert with respect to the arrow until the first indicating surface is aligned with respect to one of the vanes; and

    ,(G) removing the alignment tool from the arrow.

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