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Combined boat hook and lure retriever
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-11-13
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Granted: 1972-09-26
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Expires: 1990-11-13
Abstract
Abstract A fish lure retriever having a pole, a fish line following guide mounted on the pole, and hook snagging means mounted on the pole adjacent to the guide.
Inventors
- 👤 Ray Calhoun
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 05:45
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
A fish lure retriever comprising an elongated substantially rigid pole having a distal end, said distal end being circumscribed by a surface of revolution integral with the pole and concentric thereto, a snagging fabric wrapped in circumscribing relation about the distal end flatly in engagement therewith, and a guide mounted on the pole engageable with a fish line to guide the distal end of the pole therealong.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
A fish lure retriever comprising an elongated substantially rigid pole having a distal end, said distal end being circumscribed by a surface of revolution integral with the pole and concentric thereto, a snagging fabric wrapped in circumscribing relation about the distal end flatly in engagement therewith, and a guide mounted on the pole engageable with a fish line to guide the distal end of the pole therealong.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
The retriever of claim 1 in which the distal end is cylindrical and the pole provides opposed annular shoulders at opposite ends thereof and the fabric is wrapped about the cylindrical portion to a depth sufficient to present an outer surface substantially flush with the shoulders.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The retriever of claim 2 in which the distal end terminates in a substantially paraboloidal point and shields the fabric from obstruction engagement when the pole is moved axially toward or from a fish lure.
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) | 1975-09-26 | 1976-03-27 | 1976-09-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-26 | 1980-03-27 | 1980-09-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-26 | 1984-03-27 | 1984-09-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |