Ferrule for fishing rods and the like
Abstract
Abstract D R A W I N G THE PRESENT INVENTION PROVIDES A METHOD OF MAKING A FERRULE OR A JOINT FOR FISHING RODS AND THE LIKE FOR A FISHING ROD COMPRISED OF AT LEAST TWO SECTIONS OR SEPARATE PARTS IN WHICH A TRAPEZOIDAL SHAPED REINFORCEMENT IS WRAPPED AROUND THE OUTSIDE OF A ROD BLANK OF TUBULAR CONFIGURATION WHICH FORMS THE TIP SECTION AND THE BUTT SECTION OF THE FISHING ROD. THEREAFTER, THE WRAPPED AROUND REINFORCEMENT SECTION AND THE TUBULAR ROD BLANK ARE CURED AT THE SAME TIME AND BECOME AN INTEGRAL PIECE. THE ROD BLANK IS THEN CUT INTO TWO PIECES IN THE CENTER OF THE REINFORCED AREA AROUND WHICH IS WRAPPED THE REINFORCEMENT. THE ROD BLANK IS MADE OF FIBERGLASS AND THE REINFORCEMENT IS MADE OF FIBERGLASS AND A SOLID BAR OF FIBERGLASS FORMING A PLUG IS INSERTED WITHIN THE REINFORCED SECTION.
Inventors
- 👤 Jon E Tarantino
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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) | 1974-01-11 | 1974-07-13 | 1975-01-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-11 | 1978-07-13 | 1979-01-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-11 | 1982-07-13 | 1983-01-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |