US3675276A
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Device for attaching a fish hook to a fishing line
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-12-01
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Granted: 1972-07-11
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Expires: 1990-12-01
Abstract
Abstract A device for fastening a snelled fish hook to a primary fishing line comprising a flat member in which are formed two pairs of slots and two pairs of holes. The slots of each pair converge toward each other and toward the center of the member from the longitudinal sides thereof and the holes are disposed one pair on each side of the center and along the longitudinal axis of the member.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard W Nuse
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 18:21
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K91/00; A01K91/03; A01K91/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/39; Y10T24/3916; Y10T24/3918; Y10T24/3924
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A device for attaching a snelled fish hook to a primary fish line comprising a flat member having a longitudinal axis, two pairs of slots, the slots of each pair converging toward each other and extending toward the center of said member from the longitudinal sides thereof, and two pairs of holes disposed one pair on each side of said center adjacent each end of said device with all holes lying substantially on said longitudinal axis, whereby when a loop of the snell is passed successively through one pair of holes and is anchored in one pair of slots and a loop of the primary fish line is passed successively through the other pair of holes and is anchored in the other pair of slots said lines are interlocked substantially along the axis of said member.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
136 words
A device for attaching a snelled fish hook to a primary fish line comprising a flat member having a longitudinal axis, two pairs of slots, the slots of each pair converging toward each other and extending toward the center of said member from the longitudinal sides thereof, and two pairs of holes disposed one pair on each side of said center adjacent each end of said device with all holes lying substantially on said longitudinal axis, whereby when a loop of the snell is passed successively through one pair of holes and is anchored in one pair of slots and a loop of the primary fish line is passed successively through the other pair of holes and is anchored in the other pair of slots said lines are interlocked substantially along the axis of said member.
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) | 1975-07-11 | 1976-01-10 | 1976-07-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-11 | 1980-01-10 | 1980-07-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-11 | 1984-01-10 | 1984-07-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |