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US3670984A
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Line pick-up for fishing reels
Assignee: Carpano and Pons SA
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Filing: 1970-06-18
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Granted: 1972-06-20
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Expires: 1990-06-18
Abstract
Abstract A line pick-up device for a fishing reel comprises a semicircular body having an end reduced in size with respect to the remainder of the body, a plastic cone molded over the reduced-size end and diverging in a direction towards the end tip of the reduced-size end, and line guiding means at the end tip of the reduced-size end and adjacent the base of the plastic cone for guiding a fishing line during winding thereof on the fishing reel. The line guiding means comprises either a fixed or rotatable flared member.
Inventors
- 👤 Jean-Paul Lemery
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 12:36
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K89/00; A01K89/01; A01K89/0108
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A line pick-up device for guiding a fishing line of a fishing reel comprising: an elongated body having a substantially semicircular configuration and having an end portion smaller in crOss-sectional size than the remaining portion of said elongated body; a conical member composed of plastic material connected to and encircling said end portion and diverging in an axial direction towards the end tip of said end portion, said conical member having an apex portion smaller in cross-sectional size than the remaining portion of said elongated body to facilitate the sliding movement of a fishing line from said elongated body onto said conical member and having a base portion larger in cross-sectional size than that of said remaining portion of said elongated body; and line guiding means adjacent said base portion of said conical member and cooperative therewith for guiding the fishing line during winding thereof on a fishing reel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A line pick-up device for guiding a fishing line of a fishing reel comprising: an elongated body having a substantially semicircular configuration and having an end portion smaller in crOss-sectional size than the remaining portion of said elongated body; a conical member composed of plastic material connected to and encircling said end portion and diverging in an axial direction towards the end tip of said end portion, said conical member having an apex portion smaller in cross-sectional size than the remaining portion of said elongated body to facilitate the sliding movement of a fishing line from said elongated body onto said conical member and having a base portion larger in cross-sectional size than that of said remaining portion of said elongated body; and line guiding means adjacent said base portion of said conical member and cooperative therewith for guiding the fishing line during winding thereof on a fishing reel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A line pick-up device according to claim 1; wherein said conical member has a projection extending outwardly in said axial direction from said base portion and wherein said line guiding means comprises a roller rotatably mounted on said projection.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A line pick-up device according to claim 2; including means mounting said roller for both axial movement along said projection and rotational movement around said projection.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A line pick-up device according to claim 1; wherein said line guiding means comprises a flared guiding member connected to and projecting outwardly in said axial direction from said base portion and being flared outwardly in said axial direction.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A line pick-up device according to claim 1; wherein said tip end of said elongated body end portion is threaded to enable attachment of said line pick-up device to a fishing reel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A line pick-up device according to claim 1; wherein said conical member is moulded onto said end portion.
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) | 1975-06-20 | 1975-12-20 | 1976-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-20 | 1979-12-20 | 1980-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-20 | 1983-12-20 | 1984-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |