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US3651561A
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Method for assembling a line guide to a fishing rod
Assignee: Plas/Steel Products Inc
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Filing: 1970-04-20
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Granted: 1972-03-28
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Expires: 1990-04-20
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a method for attaching a line guide to a fishing rod. The line guide has two collinearly extending legs flush with the surface of a fishing rod securely affixed thereto by means of preformed helical wire coils surrounding both the legs and the rod. The method and apparatus for attaching the line guide to the rod includes a pair of relatively movable fixtures having die cavities adapted to receive an assembly of helical wire coils and a line guide in such position that the legs of the line guide are fitted into the coils. The fixtures are provided with collinear die bores through which may be inserted in succession a tapered rod, the die bores being in registry with the wire coils such that the rod can pass therethrough. The rod is forced into tight engagement with the coils relative movement between the fixtures facilitating engagement first with the coils in the recess of one fixture and secondly with the coils in the recess of the other fixture.
Inventors
- 👤 Barry D Cousin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 20:53
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K87/00; A01K87/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49863; Y10T29/4987; Y10T29/49945; Y10T29/49947; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53613; Y10T29/53622; Y10T29/53657
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
The method of securing a line guide to a fishing rod, said line guide including two oppositely extending elongated collinear legs, comprising the steps Of (a) preassembling two multiple turn helical resilient wire coils in encircling relation onto said legs, respectively, with the axes of said coils extending in the same direction, (b) holding said coils against movement in one direction parallel to the axes thereof, (c) inserting the smaller end of a tapered rod into said coils and moving said rod relative thereto in said one direction until it tightens in said coils, and lastly (d) forcing said rod in said one direction relative to said coils into firm tight engagement therewith to secure frictionally said legs onto said rod.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
121 words
The method of securing a line guide to a fishing rod, said line guide including two oppositely extending elongated collinear legs, comprising the steps Of (a) preassembling two multiple turn helical resilient wire coils in encircling relation onto said legs, respectively, with the axes of said coils extending in the same direction, (b) holding said coils against movement in one direction parallel to the axes thereof, (c) inserting the smaller end of a tapered rod into said coils and moving said rod relative thereto in said one direction until it tightens in said coils, and lastly (d) forcing said rod in said one direction relative to said coils into firm tight engagement therewith to secure frictionally said legs onto said rod.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 1 in which said rod is forced in said one direction with sufficient force to expand some turns of said coils.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
118 words
The method of claim 1 in which two additional coils and a second line guide are preassembled and held as aforesaid, said two assemblies being located in spaced-apart relation with the coils having a common axis, inserting the smaller end of a tapered rod into said coils and moving the rod in one direction relative thereto until it fits snugly in the coils of one assembly, moving said rod in said one direction relative to the coils of the other assembly until it fits snugly thereinto, and lastly forcing said rod in said one direction relative to the coils of both assemblies to an extent sufficient to secure frictionally the legs of both line guides to said rod.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
78 words
The method of claim 3 in which said two assemblies are located and spaced-apart by means of two movable fixtures which are yieldably urged in a direction opposite to said one direction and which contain said two assemblies, said insertion step including moving the fixture containing the coils first engaged by said rod by means of a force applied to said rod and then secondly the other fixture by engagement of said rod with the coils contained thereby.
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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) | 1975-03-28 | 1975-09-27 | 1976-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-28 | 1979-09-27 | 1980-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-28 | 1983-09-27 | 1984-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |