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US3158953A
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Fishing aid
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-02-26
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Granted: 1964-12-01
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Expires: 1982-02-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward Z Filler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 17:06
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K91/00; A01K91/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
191 words
A FISHING AID FOR CASTING A FISHING LUIRE CONNECTED TO A FLEXIBLE LINE COMPRISING A HOLLOW ELONGATED HOUSING WHICH IS LIGHTER THAN WATER AND CLOSED AT ONE END BY AN IMPERFORATE WALL ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED TO SAID FLEXIBLE LINE, A MEMBER CLOSING A HOLLOW ELONGATED HOUSING MOVABLY SUPPORTED BY SAID HOUSING SO THAT ACCESS INTO THE INTERIOR OF SAID HOUSING MAY BE ATTAINED BY REMOVING SAID CLOSING MEMBER, SAID CLOSING MEMBER HAVING A FIRST PORTION ABUTTING AN END FACE OF SAID OTHER END OF SAID HOUSING AND A SECOND PORTION IN SEALING CONTACT WITH A PERIPHERAL SURFACE OF SAID OTHER END OF SAID HOUSING, AT LEAST ONE WEIGHT MEMBER RECIPROCALLY DISPOSED WITHIN SAID HOUSING, A HOOK PORTION ON SAID CLOSING MEMBER AND MOVABLE THEREWITH, SAID CLOSING MEMBER INCLUDING A MAGNET, SAID WEIGHT MEMBER BEING CHARGED WITH THE SAME MAGNETIC POLARITY AS SAID MAGNET SO THAT SAID MAGNET REPELS SAID WEIGHT MEMBER TOWARD SAID ONE END OF SAID HOUSING, AND SAID HOUSING BEING MADE FROM NON-MAGNETIC PLASTIC RESIN, SAID HOOK PORTION ON SAID CLOSING MEMBER BEING ADAPTED TO COOPERATE WITH SAID FLEXIBLE LINE FOR MOUNTING SAID HOUSING ON SAID FLEXIBLE LINE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
191 words
A FISHING AID FOR CASTING A FISHING LUIRE CONNECTED TO A FLEXIBLE LINE COMPRISING A HOLLOW ELONGATED HOUSING WHICH IS LIGHTER THAN WATER AND CLOSED AT ONE END BY AN IMPERFORATE WALL ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED TO SAID FLEXIBLE LINE, A MEMBER CLOSING A HOLLOW ELONGATED HOUSING MOVABLY SUPPORTED BY SAID HOUSING SO THAT ACCESS INTO THE INTERIOR OF SAID HOUSING MAY BE ATTAINED BY REMOVING SAID CLOSING MEMBER, SAID CLOSING MEMBER HAVING A FIRST PORTION ABUTTING AN END FACE OF SAID OTHER END OF SAID HOUSING AND A SECOND PORTION IN SEALING CONTACT WITH A PERIPHERAL SURFACE OF SAID OTHER END OF SAID HOUSING, AT LEAST ONE WEIGHT MEMBER RECIPROCALLY DISPOSED WITHIN SAID HOUSING, A HOOK PORTION ON SAID CLOSING MEMBER AND MOVABLE THEREWITH, SAID CLOSING MEMBER INCLUDING A MAGNET, SAID WEIGHT MEMBER BEING CHARGED WITH THE SAME MAGNETIC POLARITY AS SAID MAGNET SO THAT SAID MAGNET REPELS SAID WEIGHT MEMBER TOWARD SAID ONE END OF SAID HOUSING, AND SAID HOUSING BEING MADE FROM NON-MAGNETIC PLASTIC RESIN, SAID HOOK PORTION ON SAID CLOSING MEMBER BEING ADAPTED TO COOPERATE WITH SAID FLEXIBLE LINE FOR MOUNTING SAID HOUSING ON SAID FLEXIBLE 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) | 1967-12-01 | 1968-06-01 | 1968-12-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-12-01 | 1972-06-01 | 1972-12-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-12-01 | 1976-06-01 | 1976-12-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |