US3670987A
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Trotline storage reel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-11-12
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Granted: 1972-06-20
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Expires: 1989-11-12
Abstract
Abstract A trotline storage reel for storing a trotline in a coiled position comprising a central spool for receiving the main support line to which individual stagings, which are short lengths of line having a fish hook thereon, are connected to the main support line at longitudinally spaced intervals. The spool is provided with a radially extending flange adjacent one end thereof for supporting the individual stagings in an extended position and a plurality of openings are formed in the flange member for securing the fish hooks therein.
Inventors
- 👤 James J Roebuck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 16:29
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K91/00; A01K91/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A trotline storage reel for storing thereon a trotline having a mainline and a plurality of individual staging lines connected thereto at longitudinally spaced intervals along the trotline comprising: a. a support member for receiving said main line of said trotline coiled thereon; b. a laterally extending flange secured to one end of said storage member for receiving said plurality of staging lines connected to said main line and supporting such staging lines in radially extending position relative to the coiled main line to which they are connected; and c. hook receiving means with said flange for receiving hooks secured to the loose end of said staging lines when said staging lines are looped over the outer edge of said lateral extending flange to hold such staging line in a radially extended position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A trotline storage reel for storing thereon a trotline having a mainline and a plurality of individual staging lines connected thereto at longitudinally spaced intervals along the trotline comprising: a. a support member for receiving said main line of said trotline coiled thereon; b. a laterally extending flange secured to one end of said storage member for receiving said plurality of staging lines connected to said main line and supporting such staging lines in radially extending position relative to the coiled main line to which they are connected; and c. hook receiving means with said flange for receiving hooks secured to the loose end of said staging lines when said staging lines are looped over the outer edge of said lateral extending flange to hold such staging line in a radially extended position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The invention of claim 1 including a base member substantially parallel to said laterally extending flange and secured to the opposite end of said support member from said laterally extending flange.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein said support member comprises a plurality of circumferentially spaced transverse members extending from said base member to said laterally extending flange.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said hook receiving means with said flange includes a plurality of openings in said laterally extending flange.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention of claim 4 wherein said plurality of openings is spaced circumferentially on said flange with said openings adjacent said support members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The invention of claim 3 including a central cylindrical support connecting said base member and said lateral extending flange and disposed radially inwardly of said plurality of circumferentially spaced transverse members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
50 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein said circumferentially spaced transverse members have a C-shaped configuration with an inner concave surface and outer convex surface wherein said members are arranged with said outer convex surface disposed radially outwardly for receiving said main line of said trotline coiled on said storage reel.
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 |