US3704000A
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Fishing rod holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-10-28
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Granted: 1972-11-28
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Expires: 1990-10-28
Abstract
Abstract A device for readily supporting a fishing rod outwardly of a boat so to allow free movement of a fisherman in the boat, the device including a mounting bracket fixedly securable to the boat, the mounting bracket removably receiving a pole holder upon which the fishing pole is placed.
Inventors
- 👤 Elmer F Nelson
- 👤 Olive Nelson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 09:05
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A fishing pole holder comprising a mounting bracket adapted to be connected to the gunwale of a small boat; said bracket including a flat base plate a front plate spacers rigidly interconnecting said plates at side edges thereof, whereby a flat central pocket is formed between said plates and means for connecting said bracket to said gunwale; and a pole holder adapted to be removably held by the mounting bracket, said pole holder including a generally angle shaped base plate with a rear end thereof forming a flat vertical leg receivable within the pocket, an upwardly extending spring clip secured to a forward end thereof, said clip being adaptable to grasp a fishing rod, and an upwardly extending bracket mounted intermediate the length of the base plate and above the generally vertical leg, said bracket having a central opening for receiving a handle of the rod.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A fishing pole holder comprising a mounting bracket adapted to be connected to the gunwale of a small boat; said bracket including a flat base plate a front plate spacers rigidly interconnecting said plates at side edges thereof, whereby a flat central pocket is formed between said plates and means for connecting said bracket to said gunwale; and a pole holder adapted to be removably held by the mounting bracket, said pole holder including a generally angle shaped base plate with a rear end thereof forming a flat vertical leg receivable within the pocket, an upwardly extending spring clip secured to a forward end thereof, said clip being adaptable to grasp a fishing rod, and an upwardly extending bracket mounted intermediate the length of the base plate and above the generally vertical leg, said bracket having a central opening for receiving a handle of the rod.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A fishing pole holder as in claim 1, wherein the means for connecting the bracket to a gunwale includes holes through the base plate and screws adapted to be inserted therethrough into the gunwale.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
A fishing pole holder as in claim 1, wherein the means for connecting the bracket to a gunwale includes a top plate fitted above and surrounding the pocket, holes through the top plate and screws adapted to be inserted down through the holes in the top plate and into the top of the gunwale.
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) | 1975-11-28 | 1976-05-29 | 1976-11-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-11-28 | 1980-05-29 | 1980-11-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-11-28 | 1984-05-29 | 1984-11-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |