US3199241A
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Bite indicator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-04-02
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Granted: 1965-08-10
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Expires: 1983-04-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Mauritz Michael
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:40
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A SELF-CONTAINED BIT INDICATOR FOR A FISHING ROD INCLUDING A LONGITUDINAL BODY PORTION HAVING A PAIR OF CLAMPS ATTACHED THERETO FOR HOLDING THE INDICATOR ABOVE THE ROD; A SPRING MEMBER AFFIXED AT ONE END OFSAID BODY PORTION AND A TRIP MEMBER ROTATABLY MOUNTED AT THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID BODY PORTION; SAID SPRING MEMBER HAVING A LOOP FORMED IN ITS UNATTACHED END; SAID TRIP MEMBER CONSISTING OF A CENTER SECTION SUPPORTED IN SAID BODY PORTION AND TWO END SECTIONS ARRANGED PERPENDICULAR TO SAID CENTER SECTION AND LYING ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID BODY PORTION, EACH OF SAID HOOKS RECEIVING THE LOOP ADJACENT ITS END, ONE OF SAID HOOKS RECEIVING THE LOOP ON SAID SPRING MEMBER WHEN THE INDICATOR IS IN THE SET POSITION AND THE OTHER OF SAID HOOKS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A LINE ON THE ROD WHEN THE INDICATOR IS IN THE SET POSITION, WHEREBY A TENSIONING OF THE LINE ROTATES SAID TRIP MEMBER RELEASING SAID LOOP AND PERMITTING SAID SPRING MEMBER TO SNAP INTO AN UPRIGHT POSITION INDICATING THAT A FISH HAS STRUCK THE BAIT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
A SELF-CONTAINED BIT INDICATOR FOR A FISHING ROD INCLUDING A LONGITUDINAL BODY PORTION HAVING A PAIR OF CLAMPS ATTACHED THERETO FOR HOLDING THE INDICATOR ABOVE THE ROD; A SPRING MEMBER AFFIXED AT ONE END OFSAID BODY PORTION AND A TRIP MEMBER ROTATABLY MOUNTED AT THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID BODY PORTION; SAID SPRING MEMBER HAVING A LOOP FORMED IN ITS UNATTACHED END; SAID TRIP MEMBER CONSISTING OF A CENTER SECTION SUPPORTED IN SAID BODY PORTION AND TWO END SECTIONS ARRANGED PERPENDICULAR TO SAID CENTER SECTION AND LYING ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID BODY PORTION, EACH OF SAID HOOKS RECEIVING THE LOOP ADJACENT ITS END, ONE OF SAID HOOKS RECEIVING THE LOOP ON SAID SPRING MEMBER WHEN THE INDICATOR IS IN THE SET POSITION AND THE OTHER OF SAID HOOKS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A LINE ON THE ROD WHEN THE INDICATOR IS IN THE SET POSITION, WHEREBY A TENSIONING OF THE LINE ROTATES SAID TRIP MEMBER RELEASING SAID LOOP AND PERMITTING SAID SPRING MEMBER TO SNAP INTO AN UPRIGHT POSITION INDICATING THAT A FISH HAS STRUCK THE BAIT.
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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) | 1968-08-09 | 1969-02-08 | 1969-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-09 | 1973-02-08 | 1973-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-09 | 1977-02-08 | 1977-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |