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US3188767A
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Signalling device for fishing rods
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-02-11
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Granted: 1965-06-15
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Expires: 1984-02-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth F Finefield
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 19:40
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/12; A01K97/125
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A DEVICE FOR ATTACHMENT TO A FISHING ROD, SAID DEVICE BEING CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A SIGNAL TO INDICATE THE PRESENCE OF A FISH ON A LINE ASSOCIATED WITH THE FISHING ROD, COMPRISING AN INSULATIVE HOUSING, A BATTERY CARRIED WITHIN SAID HOUSING, AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE CLOSURE MEMBER FOR SAID HOUSING, SAID CLOSURE MEMBER CARRYING IN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE RELATION SIGNAL MEANS IN ELECTRICAL CONTACT WITH SAID BATTERY, AND RESILIENT SIGNAL ACTUATING MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID HOUSING FOR ENGAGING SAID LINE, A PORTION OF SAID SIGNAL ACTUATING MEANS EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY LONGITUDINALLY OF THE HOUSING ON THE EXTERIOR THEREOF FOR MAKING ELECTRICAL CONTACT WITH SAID CLOSURE MEMBER TO COMPLETE AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT TO SAID SIGNAL MEANS IN RESPONSE TO STRESSES PLACED ON SAID LINE, ANOTHER PORTION OF SAID SIGNAL ACTUATING MEANS PROVIDING A SHOULDER FOR DIRECTLY ENGAGING THE ROD TO PREVENT ABNORMAL STRESSES PLACED ON SAID LINE FROM BEING TRANSMITTED TO SAID FIRST MENTIONED PORTION OF SAID SIGNAL ACTUATING MEANS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
156 words
A DEVICE FOR ATTACHMENT TO A FISHING ROD, SAID DEVICE BEING CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A SIGNAL TO INDICATE THE PRESENCE OF A FISH ON A LINE ASSOCIATED WITH THE FISHING ROD, COMPRISING AN INSULATIVE HOUSING, A BATTERY CARRIED WITHIN SAID HOUSING, AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE CLOSURE MEMBER FOR SAID HOUSING, SAID CLOSURE MEMBER CARRYING IN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE RELATION SIGNAL MEANS IN ELECTRICAL CONTACT WITH SAID BATTERY, AND RESILIENT SIGNAL ACTUATING MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID HOUSING FOR ENGAGING SAID LINE, A PORTION OF SAID SIGNAL ACTUATING MEANS EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY LONGITUDINALLY OF THE HOUSING ON THE EXTERIOR THEREOF FOR MAKING ELECTRICAL CONTACT WITH SAID CLOSURE MEMBER TO COMPLETE AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT TO SAID SIGNAL MEANS IN RESPONSE TO STRESSES PLACED ON SAID LINE, ANOTHER PORTION OF SAID SIGNAL ACTUATING MEANS PROVIDING A SHOULDER FOR DIRECTLY ENGAGING THE ROD TO PREVENT ABNORMAL STRESSES PLACED ON SAID LINE FROM BEING TRANSMITTED TO SAID FIRST MENTIONED PORTION OF SAID SIGNAL ACTUATING MEANS.
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) | 1968-06-14 | 1968-12-14 | 1969-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-14 | 1972-12-14 | 1973-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-14 | 1976-12-14 | 1977-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |