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US3087275A
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Floats for fishing
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-01-12
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Granted: 1963-04-30
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Expires: 1981-01-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Svoboda Ernst
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 17:54
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K93/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
IN AN ANGLING FLOAT WHICH IS ARRANGED TO SLIDE FREELY ON A FISHING LINE, THEN TO GRIP SAID LINE AFTER A CERTAIN TIME AFTER BEING CAST INTO THE WATER IN RESPONSE TO THE ACTION OF A TIME DELAY DEVICE, THE IMPROVEMENT THAT SAID TIME DELAY DEVICE COMPRISES ADHESIVE, SAID FLOAT HAVING PIVOTALLY CONNECTED BUOYANT SECTIONS CAPABLE OF GRIPPING SAID LINE ON BEING PIVOTED IN RELATION TO EACH OTHER, SAID ADHESIVE BEING STUCK TO BOTH SAID SECTIONS SO AS TO HOLD THEM OUT OF THE POSITION IN WHICH THEY GRIP SAID LINE, THE ADHESIVE BEING OF SUCH COMPOSITION THAT ITS ADHESIVE ACTION IS REDUCED IN WATER TO ALLOW SAID SECTIONS TO MOVE IN RELATION TO EACH OTHER AND GRIP SAID LINE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
IN AN ANGLING FLOAT WHICH IS ARRANGED TO SLIDE FREELY ON A FISHING LINE, THEN TO GRIP SAID LINE AFTER A CERTAIN TIME AFTER BEING CAST INTO THE WATER IN RESPONSE TO THE ACTION OF A TIME DELAY DEVICE, THE IMPROVEMENT THAT SAID TIME DELAY DEVICE COMPRISES ADHESIVE, SAID FLOAT HAVING PIVOTALLY CONNECTED BUOYANT SECTIONS CAPABLE OF GRIPPING SAID LINE ON BEING PIVOTED IN RELATION TO EACH OTHER, SAID ADHESIVE BEING STUCK TO BOTH SAID SECTIONS SO AS TO HOLD THEM OUT OF THE POSITION IN WHICH THEY GRIP SAID LINE, THE ADHESIVE BEING OF SUCH COMPOSITION THAT ITS ADHESIVE ACTION IS REDUCED IN WATER TO ALLOW SAID SECTIONS TO MOVE IN RELATION TO EACH OTHER AND GRIP SAID LINE.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-04-29 | 1966-10-29 | 1967-04-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-29 | 1970-10-29 | 1971-04-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-29 | 1974-10-29 | 1975-04-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |