US3696546A
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Fish alarm and circuit continuity tester
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-03-08
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Granted: 1972-10-10
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Expires: 1991-03-08
Abstract
Abstract An alarm device adapted for use as a circuit continuity tester and a fish strike alarm for attachment to a flexible fishing rod. The alarm device has a battery housing with means for attaching the housing to a fishing rod, a probe extending from the housing having an electrical contact at its outer end, a clamp to be attached to the fishing rod opposite the outer probe end and having an electrical contact engageable with the probe contact upon deflection of the rod by a fish strike, and an alarm circuit which is activated by engagement of the contacts. The probe is adjustable to vary the fishing rod deflection required to engage the contacts and actuate the alarm circuit. The alarm circuit has a terminal in parallel with the probe for electrical connection to an auxiliary contact element, such as a second clamp, to adapt the alarm device for use as a circuit continuity tester.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry B Ambrose
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 13:41
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/12; A01K97/125
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A fish strike alarm for flexible fishing rod comprising: a battery housing; a battery holder in said housing including electrical contacts for engaging the terminals of batteries positioned in said holder; a probe extending from said housing having an electrical contact at its outer end; means for attaching said housing to said fishing rod in a manner such that said probe extends along said rod; a clamp for attachment to said rod opposite said probe contact and including an electrical contact for engaging said probe contact upon deflection of said rod in response to a fish strike; and an alarm circuit including said contacts adapted to be activated by engagement of said probe and clamp contacts.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A fish strike alarm for flexible fishing rod comprising: a battery housing; a battery holder in said housing including electrical contacts for engaging the terminals of batteries positioned in said holder; a probe extending from said housing having an electrical contact at its outer end; means for attaching said housing to said fishing rod in a manner such that said probe extends along said rod; a clamp for attachment to said rod opposite said probe contact and including an electrical contact for engaging said probe contact upon deflection of said rod in response to a fish strike; and an alarm circuit including said contacts adapted to be activated by engagement of said probe and clamp contacts.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
An alarm according to claim 1 including: means for adjusting the spacing between said probe and clamp contacts and thereby the fishing rod deflection required to effect engagement of said probe and clamp contacts.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
An alarm according to claim 1 including: means for adjusting said probe to adjust the spacing between said probe and clamp contacts and thereby the fishing rod deflection required to effect engagement of said probe and clamp contacts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
70 words
An alarm according to claim 1 wherein: the opposite end of said probe extends through a slot in one end of said housing, and said alarm includes means pivotally attaching said opposite probe end to said housing, and means for pivotally adjusting said probe to adjust the spacing between said probe and clamp contacts and thereby the fishing rod deflection required to effect engagement of said probe and clamp contacts.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
An alarm according to claim 4 wherein: said probe adjusting means comprises a spring for urging said probe in one direction about its pivot axis, and means for adjusting said probe in the opposite direction about its pivot axis.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
An alarm according to claim 1 wherein: said probe comprises telescoping sections which may be telescoped for storage.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
An alarm according to claim 1 wherein: said housing attachment means comprises a spring clamp between the housing ends for gripping the fishing rod, and a pair of pads at opposite sides of the housing for seating against said rod.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
An alarm according to claim 1 wherein: said alarm circuit includes an on-off switch and an alarm lamp at the outside of said housing and an alarm buzzer within said housing.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
201 words
An alarm according to claim 1 wherein: said housing attachment means comprises a spring clamp between the housing ends for gripping the fishing rod, and a pair of pads at opposite sides of the housing for seating against said rod; one end of said housing when attached to said fishing rod faces the tip of said rod and the other end of said housing faces the fishing Rod handle; the opposite end of said probe extends through a slot in said one end of said housing; said alarm includes means pivotally attaching said opposite probe end to said housing, and means for pivotally adjusting said probe to adjust the spacing between said probe and clamp contacts and thereby the fishing rod deflection required to effect engagement of said probe and clamp contacts; said probe adjusting means comprises a spring for urging said probe in one direction about its pivot axis, and means for adjusting said probe in the opposite direction about its pivot axis; said probe comprises telescoping sections which may be telescoped for storage; and said alarm circuit includes an on-off switch and an alarm lamp at said other end of said housing and an alarm buzzer within said housing.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
40 words
An alarm according to claim 9 wherein: said probe is metallic and said opposite probe end is electrically connected to one battery contact and said alarm circuit includes a wire electrically connecting said clamp contact to the other battery contact.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
49 words
An alarm according to claim 1 wherein: said alarm circuit includes a terminal in parallel with said probe for electrical connection to an electrical connection to an electrical contact device to be used in conjunction with said clamp for adapting said alarm for use as a circuit continuity tester.
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) | 1975-10-10 | 1976-04-10 | 1976-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-10 | 1980-04-10 | 1980-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-10 | 1984-04-10 | 1984-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |