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Self-affixing fishing line float
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-06-28
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Granted: 1967-11-21
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Expires: 1985-06-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Rewe P Mundorff
- 👤 De Ette A Berry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 21:39
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K93/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A FISHING LINE FLOAT OF THE CHARACTER DESCTIBED, COMPRISING: A BUOYANT UPPER PORTION; A WATER ACCESSIBLE LOWER PORTION; A PASSAGE FOR FREELY SLIDABLE ACCOMMODATION OF A FISHING LINE CONTINUOUS THROUGH SAID UPPER AND LOWER PORTIONS; A GRAVITY INFLUENCE, MOVABLE STOP WITHIN SAID PASSAGE WEDGINGLY COACTABLE WITH THE LINE EXTENDING THERETHROUGH; MOVABLE MEANS ENGAGING SAID STOP AND NORMALLY HOLDING SAID STOP UPWARDLY AND AWAY FROM WEDGING POSITION TO PERMIT SAID LINE TO PASS DOWNWARDLY THROUGH SAID PASSAGE; AND MEANS REACTIVE TO ACCUMULATION OF WATER IN SAID LOWER PORTION FOR SHIFTING SAID STOP ENGAGING MEANS DOWNWARDLY TO CAUSE SAID STOP TO WEDGINGLY ENGAGE SAID LINE UPON THE ACCUMULATION OF A PREDETERMINED AMOUNT OF WATER IN SAID LOWER PORTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A FISHING LINE FLOAT OF THE CHARACTER DESCTIBED, COMPRISING: A BUOYANT UPPER PORTION; A WATER ACCESSIBLE LOWER PORTION; A PASSAGE FOR FREELY SLIDABLE ACCOMMODATION OF A FISHING LINE CONTINUOUS THROUGH SAID UPPER AND LOWER PORTIONS; A GRAVITY INFLUENCE, MOVABLE STOP WITHIN SAID PASSAGE WEDGINGLY COACTABLE WITH THE LINE EXTENDING THERETHROUGH; MOVABLE MEANS ENGAGING SAID STOP AND NORMALLY HOLDING SAID STOP UPWARDLY AND AWAY FROM WEDGING POSITION TO PERMIT SAID LINE TO PASS DOWNWARDLY THROUGH SAID PASSAGE; AND MEANS REACTIVE TO ACCUMULATION OF WATER IN SAID LOWER PORTION FOR SHIFTING SAID STOP ENGAGING MEANS DOWNWARDLY TO CAUSE SAID STOP TO WEDGINGLY ENGAGE SAID LINE UPON THE ACCUMULATION OF A PREDETERMINED AMOUNT OF WATER IN SAID LOWER PORTION.
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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) | 1970-11-20 | 1971-05-22 | 1971-11-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-11-20 | 1975-05-22 | 1975-11-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-11-20 | 1979-05-22 | 1979-11-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |