US3623766A
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Portable fishing chair
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-10-01
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Granted: 1971-11-30
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Expires: 1990-10-01
Abstract
Abstract A convenient chair for use by a fisherman while fishing in wading waters so that the fisherman may rest his feet, the device comprising a frame of generally A-shaped configuration and comprised of a pair of legs pivotable so to spread apart the lower ends thereof, one of the legs supporting an adjustable seat, the other leg supporting an adjustable footrest and an adjustable tray, the apex of the frame including several holders into which the handle end of the fishing rod may be inserted so to free the fisherman''s hands.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph G Funk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 19:31
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/10; A01K97/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
In a portable fishing chair, the combination of an A-frame, said A-frame including a pair of downwardly diverging legs, said legs being pivotally attached together at their apex upper end, and the lower end of said legs having self-contained means for maintaining said A-frame in an upright position when placed in wading water of a stream or body of water, and said frame supporting a seat upon which a fisherman may be seated, a leg rest upon which a fisherman may place his feet, and a tray upon which said fisherman can place objects such as food, tackle box, and reading material, as desired.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
In a portable fishing chair, the combination of an A-frame, said A-frame including a pair of downwardly diverging legs, said legs being pivotally attached together at their apex upper end, and the lower end of said legs having self-contained means for maintaining said A-frame in an upright position when placed in wading water of a stream or body of water, and said frame supporting a seat upon which a fisherman may be seated, a leg rest upon which a fisherman may place his feet, and a tray upon which said fisherman can place objects such as food, tackle box, and reading material, as desired.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
117 words
The combinatiOn as set forth in claim 1, wherein A-frame is comprised of tubular aluminum of square configuration, each of said legs of said A-frame having at its lower end a horizontally extending foot secured thereto, and the upper ends of said legs being attached pivotally free by means of a bracket secured fixedly to the upper end of one of said legs, said bracket including a pair of downwardly extending ears to form a channel therebetween within which the upper end of the other said leg is fitted, and a transverse extending pin is fitted through said ears of said bracket and the upper end of said other leg for pivotal relative movement of said legs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination as set forth in claim 2, wherein said bracket is provided with a plurality of upwardly extending fishing rod holders in flaring position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
71 words
The combination as set forth in claim 3, wherein said seat unit is attachable to one of said legs, said seat unit including a saddle seat secured to a bracket provided with a pair of spaced-apart flanges with a channel therebetween for placement over said leg, said flanges being flexible toward each other for readily grasping said leg, and a bolt extending transversely through said flanges for clamping against said leg.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
74 words
The combination as set forth in claim 4, wherein said tray and said leg rest are adjustably attached to the other said leg, said tray and said footrest each having a pair of spaced-apart ears with a channel therebetween for placement around said leg, and said ears being flexible for grasping said leg therebetween, and said ears having a bolt extending therethrough for securing said tray and said leg rest in a selected elevation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination as set forth in claim 5, wherein said fishing chair includes a backrest attachable to said seat unit.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination as set forth in claim 6, wherein said chair is pivotally mounted to said seat unit to any selected inclination.
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) | 1974-11-29 | 1975-05-31 | 1975-11-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-29 | 1979-05-31 | 1979-11-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-29 | 1983-05-31 | 1983-11-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |