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US3097814A
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Drag adjustment for spinning reel
Assignee: Enterprise Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1961-05-11
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Granted: 1963-07-16
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Expires: 1981-05-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas F Sarah
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 10:31
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K89/00; A01K89/02; A01K89/027; A01K89/0275
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
IN A SPINNING REEL HAVING A DRAG MECHANISM, A CRANK HANDLE OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED THEREWITH AND A TURN BUTTON, SPRING MEANS NORMALLY URGING SAID TURN BUTTON INTO NON-ROTATABLE ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID CRANK HANDLE, SAID TURN BUTTON ADAPTED WHEN DISENGAGED TO ADJUST THE TENSION ON SAID DRAG MECHANISM, MEANS INTERPOSED BEBETWEEN SAID TURN BUTTON AND SAID CRANK HANDLE AND MANUALLY OPERABLE TO DISENGAGE SAID TURN BUTTON FROM AND TO ROTATE IT WITH RESPECT TO SAID CRANK HANDLE FOR ADJUSTING THE INITIAL TENSION ON SAID DRAG MECHANISM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
IN A SPINNING REEL HAVING A DRAG MECHANISM, A CRANK HANDLE OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED THEREWITH AND A TURN BUTTON, SPRING MEANS NORMALLY URGING SAID TURN BUTTON INTO NON-ROTATABLE ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID CRANK HANDLE, SAID TURN BUTTON ADAPTED WHEN DISENGAGED TO ADJUST THE TENSION ON SAID DRAG MECHANISM, MEANS INTERPOSED BEBETWEEN SAID TURN BUTTON AND SAID CRANK HANDLE AND MANUALLY OPERABLE TO DISENGAGE SAID TURN BUTTON FROM AND TO ROTATE IT WITH RESPECT TO SAID CRANK HANDLE FOR ADJUSTING THE INITIAL TENSION ON SAID DRAG MECHANISM.
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) | 1966-07-15 | 1967-01-14 | 1967-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-15 | 1971-01-14 | 1971-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-15 | 1975-01-14 | 1975-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |