US3241201A
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Swivel connector for fishing gear and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-02-07
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Granted: 1966-03-22
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Expires: 1984-02-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank R Chester
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:03
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K91/00; A01K91/03; A01K91/04; A01K97/00; A01K97/24; F; F16; F16B; F16B45/00; F16B45/005; F16B45/012; F16B45/02; F16B45/036; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/34; Y10T24/3427; Y10T24/3449; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32975
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
IN A SWIVEL CONNECTOR FOR FISH LINES AND THE LIKE, COMPRISING: A LINE CONNECTOR HAVING A SHANK WITH AN ENLARGEMENT AT ONE END; A CAGE CONSISTING OF A SINGLE RESILIENT LOOP TWISTED INTO A SMALL LOOP AT ONE POINT TO FORM A BEARING IN WHICH SAID SHANK IS JOURNALLED; SAID ENLARGEMENT PREVENTING WITHDRAWAL OF SAID SHANK; SAID RESILIENT LOOP HAVING FREE ENDS, EACH END BEING CURVED BACK UPON ITSELT THROUGH AN ARC GREATER THAN 180*, SAID CURVED ENDS OVERLAPPING AND BEING CONTIGUOUS AND DISPOSED SUBSTANTIALLY NORMAL TO THE PLANE OF SAID LOOP, SAID LOOP BEING DIMENSIONED SO THAT IT MAY BE GRIPPED BETWEEN A FINGER AND THUMB OF ONE HAND, WHEREBY UPON APPLICATION OF SQUEEZING PRESSURE OF SAID CAGE SAID CURVED ENDS ARE FORCED LATERALLY APART TO PERMIT INSERTION OF A LOOPED LINE THEREBETWEEN AND INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH BOTH SAID CURVED ENDS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
IN A SWIVEL CONNECTOR FOR FISH LINES AND THE LIKE, COMPRISING: A LINE CONNECTOR HAVING A SHANK WITH AN ENLARGEMENT AT ONE END; A CAGE CONSISTING OF A SINGLE RESILIENT LOOP TWISTED INTO A SMALL LOOP AT ONE POINT TO FORM A BEARING IN WHICH SAID SHANK IS JOURNALLED; SAID ENLARGEMENT PREVENTING WITHDRAWAL OF SAID SHANK; SAID RESILIENT LOOP HAVING FREE ENDS, EACH END BEING CURVED BACK UPON ITSELT THROUGH AN ARC GREATER THAN 180*, SAID CURVED ENDS OVERLAPPING AND BEING CONTIGUOUS AND DISPOSED SUBSTANTIALLY NORMAL TO THE PLANE OF SAID LOOP, SAID LOOP BEING DIMENSIONED SO THAT IT MAY BE GRIPPED BETWEEN A FINGER AND THUMB OF ONE HAND, WHEREBY UPON APPLICATION OF SQUEEZING PRESSURE OF SAID CAGE SAID CURVED ENDS ARE FORCED LATERALLY APART TO PERMIT INSERTION OF A LOOPED LINE THEREBETWEEN AND INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH BOTH SAID CURVED ENDS.
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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) | 1969-03-21 | 1969-09-20 | 1970-03-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-21 | 1973-09-20 | 1974-03-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-21 | 1977-09-20 | 1978-03-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |