US3614016A
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Apparatus for control depth fishing
Assignee: NEW 4 Inc A CORP OF MICHIGAN
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Filing: 1970-03-19
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Granted: 1971-10-19
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Expires: 1990-03-19
Abstract
Abstract A reel of large diameter and having a handle is mounted on a base. It includes indexing apertures in its side which are arranged in a circular fashion, equidistant from each other on the circle. Line can be wound onto and unwound from the reel. Reel rotation can be stopped by a pin, mounted on the base, which is biased towards engagement with any one of the apertures. A blocking surface is provided on the base which can engage a handle on the pin when the pin is rotated to one position and thereby prevent the pin from engaging an indexing aperture. When the pin is rotated, the handle moves out of engagement with the blocking surface and the pin moves towards the indexing apertures. The base can be secured to a transom-type mounting bracket or to a deck mounting plate.
Inventors
- 👤 James E Rieth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 07:56
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K89/00; A01K89/015; A01K89/0165
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A reel assembly comprising: a base; a having HAVING a large diameter rotatably mounted on said base; means mounting said reel on opposite sides of said reel for rotation in a winding and unwinding direction; and restraining line from unwinding from or being wound onto said reel except, and only, in conjunction with rotation of said reel; means for winding line on said reel in a random manner, the ratio of the length and diameter of said line to the diameter of said reel being such that a given revolution of said reel unwinds a relatively constant amount of line regardless of the amount of line which has previously been unwound from said reel; locking means for holding said reel in a fixed position whereby rotation of said reel is prevented when desired; and means connected to said base for operable connection to line wound on said reel for absorbing shock forces acting on said line.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A reel assembly comprising: a base; a having HAVING a large diameter rotatably mounted on said base; means mounting said reel on opposite sides of said reel for rotation in a winding and unwinding direction; and restraining line from unwinding from or being wound onto said reel except, and only, in conjunction with rotation of said reel; means for winding line on said reel in a random manner, the ratio of the length and diameter of said line to the diameter of said reel being such that a given revolution of said reel unwinds a relatively constant amount of line regardless of the amount of line which has previously been unwound from said reel; locking means for holding said reel in a fixed position whereby rotation of said reel is prevented when desired; and means connected to said base for operable connection to line wound on said reel for absorbing shock forces acting on said line.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The reel assembly of claim 1 in which said locking means comprise an aperture in the side of said reel; a stop pin being mounted on said base; and means for engaging said stop pin with said aperture whereby rotation of said reel is prevented.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
79 words
The reel assembly of claim 2 in which said stop pin includes a means biasing said pin towards engagement with said aperture; said base including a blocking surface; said pin including an indexing member for engaging said blocking surface and thereBy preventing said pin from engaging said aperture; said pin being rotatable such that said indexing member can be turned out of engagement with said blocking surface such that said pin will be biased into engagement with said aperture.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The reel assembly of claim 2 in which there are a plurality of said apertures in the side of said reel, being arranged in a circular fashion and being equidistant from each other on said circle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The reel assembly of claim 1 in which said base includes means for releasably securing said reel to a means for mounting said reel assembly on a boat.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The reel assembly of claim 5 in which said means for mounting said assembly on a boat comprises a plate to be secured to the deck of a boat.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
64 words
The reel assembly of claim 5 in which said means for mounting said assembly on a boat comprises a generally U-shaped bracket having two legs and a base with each leg depending downwardly from said bracket base; a bolt, extending through one of said legs, which can be tightened down on the side of a boat when said side is disposed between said legs.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
The reel assembly of claim 1 in which said line restraining and mounting means comprises a pair of spaced arms extending upwardly from said base; said reel being rotatably mounted between said spaced arms.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
124 words
A reel assembly comprising: a reel mounted on a base; means for releasably securing said reel assembly to either one of a deck plate and a bracket, said bracket having spaced downwardly depending legs; each of said base, said deck plate and said bracket having receiving means thereon for reception of said releasable securing means; means on said deck plate for securing said deck plate to the deck of a boat; means on said bracket for securing said bracket to the side of a boat, with said legs embracing the side of the boat said receiving means on said deck plate and bracket having means securing; said releasable securing means whereby said reel base is secured to either said bracket or said deck plate.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
124 words
A reel assembly comprising: a reel mounted on a base; means for releasably securing said reel assembly to either one of a deck plate and a bracket, said bracket having spaced downwardly depending legs; each of said base, said deck plate and said bracket having receiving means thereon for reception of said releasable securing means; means on said deck plate for securing said deck plate to the deck of a boat; means on said bracket for securing said bracket to the side of a boat, with said legs embracing the side of the boat said receiving means on said deck plate and bracket having means securing; said releasable securing means whereby said reel base is secured to either said bracket or said deck plate.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
46 words
The reel assembly of claim 9 in which said means for securing said plate to the deck of a boat comprises a plurality of bolts operably associated with said plate; an equal number of well nuts for insertion into holes in the deck of the boat.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
56 words
The reel assembly of claim 9 in which said legs depend downwardly at an angle with respect to said bracket such that said reel will remain generally vertical when secured to said bracket even though said bracket is secured to the side of a boat which is disposed at an angle with respect to the vertical.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
62 words
The reel assembly of claim 9 in which said means for releasably securing said reel assembly to one of said deck plate and said side mounting assembly comprising: a bolt at either side of said base; a large knurled knob on the head of each said bolt; said deck plate and said bracket, each having threaded holes therein for receiving said bolts.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
49 words
The assembly of claim 10 in which said well nuts extend slightly above the surface of said boat deck when inserted into said holes such that said plate can be flat and still be mounted on a contoured deck without deforming said deck when said bolts are tightened down.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
150 words
A reel assembly for use in control depth trolling wherein a heavy weight is secured to the end of a line comprising: a base; a reel; means for supporting said reel extending upwardly from said base on opposite sides of said reel and restraining line from unwinding from or being wound onto said reel except, and only in conjunction with rotation of said reel; said reel being rotatably mounted on said supporting means for carrying line; a handle on said reel for rotating said reel in both directions of rotation; a flexible arm extending upwardly and outwardly from said base generally in the plane in which said reel rotates for absorbing shock forces on the line on said reel; a pulley mounted on the free end of said flexible arm; and a guide means at said free end of said arm through which line passes after coming oVer said pulley.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
150 words
A reel assembly for use in control depth trolling wherein a heavy weight is secured to the end of a line comprising: a base; a reel; means for supporting said reel extending upwardly from said base on opposite sides of said reel and restraining line from unwinding from or being wound onto said reel except, and only in conjunction with rotation of said reel; said reel being rotatably mounted on said supporting means for carrying line; a handle on said reel for rotating said reel in both directions of rotation; a flexible arm extending upwardly and outwardly from said base generally in the plane in which said reel rotates for absorbing shock forces on the line on said reel; a pulley mounted on the free end of said flexible arm; and a guide means at said free end of said arm through which line passes after coming oVer said pulley.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
33 words
The reel assembly of claim 14 in which said supporting and line-restraining means comprises: a pair of spaced arms extending upwardly from said base; said reel being rotatably mounted between said spaced arms.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
25 words
The reel assembly of claim 15 in which the perimeter of said reel comprises a winding channel having sides sloping downwardly towards the center thereof.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
19 words
The reel assembly of claim 14 in which said flexible arm comprises a relatively flat piece of spring steel.
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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) | 1974-10-18 | 1975-04-19 | 1975-10-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-18 | 1979-04-19 | 1979-10-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-18 | 1983-04-19 | 1983-10-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |