US3074197A
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Fishing rod holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-05-03
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Granted: 1963-01-22
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Expires: 1981-05-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John A Schnars
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 15:13
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A FISHING ROD HOLDER, COMPRISING: A SUPPORTING ROD; MEANS FOR HOLDING THE SUPPORTING ROD IN A VERTICAL POSITION; A BALL-SHAPED FULCRUM MOUNTED ON THE UPPER END OF SAID SUPPORTING ROD; A BRACKET FOR CONNECTION TO A FISHING ROD FOR MOUNTING THE SAME ON SAID BALL-SHAPED FULCRUM FOR FREE ROCKING MOVEMENT IN A VERTICAL PLANE; A FIRST LONGITUDINAL SLOT IN THE LOWER SIDE OF SAID BRACKET; A SECOND LONGITUDINAL SLOT IN THE UPPER SIDE OF SAID BRACKET AND COMMUNICATING AT THE LOWER END THEREOF WITH THE FIRST LONGITUDINAL SLOT; A PLURALITY OF TRANSVERSE RODS IN SAID BRACKET ALONG THE LOWER END OF SAID SECOND LONGITUDINAL SLOT; AN UPPER ROD EXTENDED UPWARDLY FROM THE TOP OF SAID BALL-SHAPED FULCRUM; AND, SAID BALL-SHAPED FULCRUM BEING RECEIVED IN THE FIRST LONGITUDINAL SLOT IN SAID BRACKET WITH THE UPPER ROD EXTENDING UPWARDLY INTO SAID SECOND LONGITUDINAL SLOT AND DISPOSED BETWEEN AN ADJACENT PAIR OF SAID TRANSVERSE RODS IN SAID BRACKET.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A FISHING ROD HOLDER, COMPRISING: A SUPPORTING ROD; MEANS FOR HOLDING THE SUPPORTING ROD IN A VERTICAL POSITION; A BALL-SHAPED FULCRUM MOUNTED ON THE UPPER END OF SAID SUPPORTING ROD; A BRACKET FOR CONNECTION TO A FISHING ROD FOR MOUNTING THE SAME ON SAID BALL-SHAPED FULCRUM FOR FREE ROCKING MOVEMENT IN A VERTICAL PLANE; A FIRST LONGITUDINAL SLOT IN THE LOWER SIDE OF SAID BRACKET; A SECOND LONGITUDINAL SLOT IN THE UPPER SIDE OF SAID BRACKET AND COMMUNICATING AT THE LOWER END THEREOF WITH THE FIRST LONGITUDINAL SLOT; A PLURALITY OF TRANSVERSE RODS IN SAID BRACKET ALONG THE LOWER END OF SAID SECOND LONGITUDINAL SLOT; AN UPPER ROD EXTENDED UPWARDLY FROM THE TOP OF SAID BALL-SHAPED FULCRUM; AND, SAID BALL-SHAPED FULCRUM BEING RECEIVED IN THE FIRST LONGITUDINAL SLOT IN SAID BRACKET WITH THE UPPER ROD EXTENDING UPWARDLY INTO SAID SECOND LONGITUDINAL SLOT AND DISPOSED BETWEEN AN ADJACENT PAIR OF SAID TRANSVERSE RODS IN SAID BRACKET.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-01-21 | 1966-07-23 | 1967-01-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-21 | 1970-07-23 | 1971-01-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-21 | 1974-07-23 | 1975-01-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |