US3648908A
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Fishing rod carrier for bicycles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-12-23
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Granted: 1972-03-14
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Expires: 1989-12-23
Abstract
Abstract A spring clamp attached to one of the bars on a bicycle frame grips a fishing rod so that it extends horizontally, parallel to the frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Glen M Thompson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 01:07
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J11/00; B62J11/05; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/922
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
233 words
A fishing rod holder for attachment to a bicycle frame, comprising in combination: a pair of substantially identical thin strips of stiff, resilient sheet material comprising spring metal, each of said strips having a. an inner face and an outer face, the inner faces being disposed toward each other in mirror image arrangement, b. a planar central portion in contact with and connected to the central pLanar portion of the other strip, said central portions being necked in at the sides and given a half twist, c. a first outwardly generally semicircularly curved portion adjacent one end said central portion, the diameter of said first semicircularly curved portion approximating the diameter of a tubular bicycle frame member, d. a first distal portion adjacent said first semicircularly curved portion and separately connected to the first distal portion of the other strip, e. a second outwardly generally semicircularly curved portion adjacent the other end of said central portion, the diameter of said second semicircularly curved portion being slightly smaller than the diameter of that portion of a casting rod adjacent the reel, and f. a second distal portion adjacent said second semicircularly curved portion and urged into contact with the second distal portion of the other strip, ends of said second distal portions being curved outward to provide an entrance guide facilitating insertion of a rod, g. said second portions being bent at approximately 90*.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
233 words
A fishing rod holder for attachment to a bicycle frame, comprising in combination: a pair of substantially identical thin strips of stiff, resilient sheet material comprising spring metal, each of said strips having a. an inner face and an outer face, the inner faces being disposed toward each other in mirror image arrangement, b. a planar central portion in contact with and connected to the central pLanar portion of the other strip, said central portions being necked in at the sides and given a half twist, c. a first outwardly generally semicircularly curved portion adjacent one end said central portion, the diameter of said first semicircularly curved portion approximating the diameter of a tubular bicycle frame member, d. a first distal portion adjacent said first semicircularly curved portion and separately connected to the first distal portion of the other strip, e. a second outwardly generally semicircularly curved portion adjacent the other end of said central portion, the diameter of said second semicircularly curved portion being slightly smaller than the diameter of that portion of a casting rod adjacent the reel, and f. a second distal portion adjacent said second semicircularly curved portion and urged into contact with the second distal portion of the other strip, ends of said second distal portions being curved outward to provide an entrance guide facilitating insertion of a rod, g. said second portions being bent at approximately 90*.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
In combination with a bicycle having a tubular horizontal frame member and a tubular vertical frame member, a fishing rod holder comprising in combination:
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
In combination with a bicycle having a tubular horizontal frame member and a tubular vertical frame member, a fishing rod holder comprising in combination:
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
216 words
attached to said horizontal frame member at a substantial distance forward of the first-mentioned holder, a second holder comprising a pair of substantially identical thin strips of stiff, resilient sheet material comprising spring metal, each of said strips having a. an inner face and an outer face, the inner faces being disposed toward each other in mirror image arrangement, b. a planar central portion in contact with and connected to the central planar portion of the other strip, c. a first outwardly generally semicircularly curved portion adjacent one end said central portion, the diameter of said first semicircularly curved portion approximating the diameter of a tubular bicycle frame member, d. a first distal portion adjacent said first semicircularly curved portion and separably connected to the first distal portion of the other strip, e. a second outwardly generally semicircularly curved portion adjacent the other end of said central portion, the diameter of said second semicircularly curved portion being slightly smaller than the diameter of that portion of a casting rod adjacent the reel, and f. a second distal portion adjacent said second semicircularly curved portion and urged into contact with the second distal portion of the other strip, ends of said second distal portions being curved outward to provide an entrance guide facilitating insertion of a rod.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
216 words
attached to said horizontal frame member at a substantial distance forward of the first-mentioned holder, a second holder comprising a pair of substantially identical thin strips of stiff, resilient sheet material comprising spring metal, each of said strips having a. an inner face and an outer face, the inner faces being disposed toward each other in mirror image arrangement, b. a planar central portion in contact with and connected to the central planar portion of the other strip, c. a first outwardly generally semicircularly curved portion adjacent one end said central portion, the diameter of said first semicircularly curved portion approximating the diameter of a tubular bicycle frame member, d. a first distal portion adjacent said first semicircularly curved portion and separably connected to the first distal portion of the other strip, e. a second outwardly generally semicircularly curved portion adjacent the other end of said central portion, the diameter of said second semicircularly curved portion being slightly smaller than the diameter of that portion of a casting rod adjacent the reel, and f. a second distal portion adjacent said second semicircularly curved portion and urged into contact with the second distal portion of the other strip, ends of said second distal portions being curved outward to provide an entrance guide facilitating insertion of a rod.
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) | 1975-03-14 | 1975-09-13 | 1976-03-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-14 | 1979-09-13 | 1980-03-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-14 | 1983-09-13 | 1984-03-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |