US3708141A
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Fishing rod holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-05-03
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Granted: 1973-01-02
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Expires: 1991-05-03
Abstract
Abstract A fishing pole or rod holder with an elongated body defining a receptacle or housing that is pivotally mounted at one end upon a vertical support. A lever pivotally mounted on the vertical support is designed to engage a projection on the body for adjustably positioning the body with respect to said support. The receptacle or housing is provided with a clamp for securing the fishing pole or rod therein.
Inventors
- 👤 A Friedgen
- 👤 W Nohrenberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 21:44
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A fishing rod holder comprising a tubular support and an elongated housing, said housing having radially extending disc like segments formed on a side thereof intermediate the center of and an end of said housing, said disc like segments being arranged to project outwardly from the side of said housing, said disc like segments arranged in face-to-face engagement with one another to form a unitary element which is pivotally connected to an end of said support, stop means on said disc like segments adapted to engage said tubular support to normally retain the longitudinal axis of said housing in a plane substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said support, said disc like segments having a plurality of spaced slots formed therein, a handle pivotally connected to said support subjacent the pivotal connection of said disc like segments to said support, said handle having a portion projecting outwardly from said pivotal connection and engaging one of the slots in said disc like segments for angularly positioning said housing with respect to the longitudinal axis of said support.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
A fishing rod holder comprising a tubular support and an elongated housing, said housing having radially extending disc like segments formed on a side thereof intermediate the center of and an end of said housing, said disc like segments being arranged to project outwardly from the side of said housing, said disc like segments arranged in face-to-face engagement with one another to form a unitary element which is pivotally connected to an end of said support, stop means on said disc like segments adapted to engage said tubular support to normally retain the longitudinal axis of said housing in a plane substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said support, said disc like segments having a plurality of spaced slots formed therein, a handle pivotally connected to said support subjacent the pivotal connection of said disc like segments to said support, said handle having a portion projecting outwardly from said pivotal connection and engaging one of the slots in said disc like segments for angularly positioning said housing with respect to the longitudinal axis of said support.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
67 words
A fishing rod holder as defined in claim 1 wherein the surface of said housing opposite said radially projecting disc like segments is provided with a resilient member of a length approximating that of said housing and said housing has means thereon engagable with said member for moving said member inwardly of the housing to engage and insure the retention of a fishing rod in said housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
97 words
A fishing rod holder as defined in claim 1 wherein said support has an annular flange affixed to its lower end portion for positioning said lower end portion in an oarlock receptacle of a boat, said lower end portion being internally threaded to receive an end of a locking bolt member that is formed with an annular collar that cooperates with said annular flange in locking said support in said oarlock receptacle, a lever pivotally connected to the other end of said locking bolt member for movinG said locking bolt member into and out of said support.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
71 words
A fishing rod holder as defined in claim 1 wherein said handle is formed as a unitary structure from a single piece of material and having a pair of horizontal portions arranged in spaced parallel relation to one another and joined together by an inclined segment, one of said horizontal portions being pivotally mounted in said vertical support and the other horizontal portion engaging said slots in said disc like segments.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A fishing rod holder as defined in claim 4 wherein a spring member is connected to said other horizontal portion and to the pivotal connection of said disc like segments to said vertical support.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
57 words
A fishing rod holder as defined in claim 4 wherein said other horizontal portion terminates in an inclined section that projects in a direction opposite to said inclined segment and on the opposite side of said vertical support and which terminates in a member that extends in a plane parallel to the plane of the vertical support.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
88 words
A fishing rod holder as defined in claim 1 wherein said handle includes a pair of contiguous parallel plate like members which are separated at one end and configured to form a rectangular box like shape which encircles and is pivotally connected to said support, said box like shape having one end of an arm affixed thereto with a protuberance formed on the other end of the arm for engaging said support to limit movement of the handle in a least one direction with respect to said support.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
75 words
A fishing rod holder as defined in claim 1 wherein said housing is of a pentagonal configuration in cross section with a pair of spaced parallel slots extending from one end of the housing and terminating short of the opposite end to define a resilient member which is engaged by the camming surface of a lever pivotally mounted on the housing for moving said member to engage and retain a fishing rod in said housing.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-01-02 | 1976-07-03 | 1977-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-02 | 1980-07-03 | 1981-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-02 | 1984-07-03 | 1985-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |