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US3381407A
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Automatically adjustable fishing float with line clamping means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-05-17
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Granted: 1968-05-07
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Expires: 1986-05-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Roland A Mcdougall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:41
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K93/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A FISHING FLOAT COMPRISING AN ELONGATED BODY HAVING A PASSAGE EXTENDING LONGITUDINAL THERETHROUGH AND THROUGH WHICH A FISHING LINE IS ADAPTED TO EXTEND, SAID BODY INCLUDING BUOYANT MEANS FOR NORMALLY SUPPORTING THE BODY ON THE SURFACE OF A BODY OF WATER IN SUBSTANTIALLY A HORIZONTAL POSITION, AND LINE CLAMPING MEANS INCLUDING A CLAMPING ELEMENT PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO AND EXTENDING FROM SAID BODY AND GRAVITY URGED TOWARD A DEPENDING POSITION, A PART OF SAID ELEMENT COOPERATING WITH A PART OF THE BODY FOR CLAMPING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE FISHING LINE WHEN SAID BODY IS IN SUBSTANTIALLY A HORIZONTAL POSITION AND SAID ELEMENT IS SUSPENDED THEREFROM AND FOR RELEASING THE LINE WHEN SAID BODY IS ROCKED IN ONE DIRECTION RELATIVE TO THE ELEMENT TOWARD A VERTICAL POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A FISHING FLOAT COMPRISING AN ELONGATED BODY HAVING A PASSAGE EXTENDING LONGITUDINAL THERETHROUGH AND THROUGH WHICH A FISHING LINE IS ADAPTED TO EXTEND, SAID BODY INCLUDING BUOYANT MEANS FOR NORMALLY SUPPORTING THE BODY ON THE SURFACE OF A BODY OF WATER IN SUBSTANTIALLY A HORIZONTAL POSITION, AND LINE CLAMPING MEANS INCLUDING A CLAMPING ELEMENT PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO AND EXTENDING FROM SAID BODY AND GRAVITY URGED TOWARD A DEPENDING POSITION, A PART OF SAID ELEMENT COOPERATING WITH A PART OF THE BODY FOR CLAMPING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE FISHING LINE WHEN SAID BODY IS IN SUBSTANTIALLY A HORIZONTAL POSITION AND SAID ELEMENT IS SUSPENDED THEREFROM AND FOR RELEASING THE LINE WHEN SAID BODY IS ROCKED IN ONE DIRECTION RELATIVE TO THE ELEMENT TOWARD A VERTICAL POSITION.
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) | 1971-05-07 | 1971-11-06 | 1972-05-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-05-07 | 1975-11-06 | 1976-05-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-05-07 | 1979-11-06 | 1980-05-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |