US3713131A
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Horn blower fishing rod holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-04-02
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Granted: 1973-01-23
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Expires: 1991-04-02
Abstract
Abstract An upwardly open cylindrical fishing rod holding tube is secured to a plate hingedly connected about a horizontal axis to a base in turn supported by earth engaging spikes. An arm on the plate closes a switch to energize an electrical audible signal device supported by the base in response to a fish strike. Bolt and spring means adjustably resist pivoting movement of the plate about its horizontal axis for normally maintaining the switch open.
Inventors
- 👤 W Marshall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:31
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A fishing rod holder, comprising: a flat base having an upper surface and having a forward edge; at least one rod connected with said base and supporting the latter in spaced relation with respect to the surface of the earth; audible signal means connected with said base in depending relation, said audible signal means including an electrical circuit having a normally open switch having an upstanding switch arm intersecting the plane of the upper surface of said base; rod holding socket means mounted on said base for pivoting movement toward said switch arm; and, resilient means normally preventing pivoting movement of said socket means toward said switch arm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A fishing rod holder, comprising: a flat base having an upper surface and having a forward edge; at least one rod connected with said base and supporting the latter in spaced relation with respect to the surface of the earth; audible signal means connected with said base in depending relation, said audible signal means including an electrical circuit having a normally open switch having an upstanding switch arm intersecting the plane of the upper surface of said base; rod holding socket means mounted on said base for pivoting movement toward said switch arm; and, resilient means normally preventing pivoting movement of said socket means toward said switch arm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
155 words
The fishing rod holder according to claim 1 in which said socket means includes: an elongated plate transversely bent, intermediate its ends, at an obtuse angle forming plate leg portions, one said leg portion being disposed adjacent the upper surface of said base in overlying relation, the other said leg portion extending upwardly from the upper surface of said base and forwardly toward the forward edge of said base; hinge means interposed between and respectively connected with the upper surface of said base and said plate adjacent its transverse bend for vertical pivoting movement of said plate about a horizontal axis; at least one upwardly open tube having its wall secured to one surface of said upwardly directed other leg portion; and, a plate arm connected, at one end portion, with said upwardly directed other leg portion, the other end portion of said plate arm terminating in overlying relation with respect to said switch arm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
60 words
The fishing rod holder according to claim 2 in which said resilient means includes: a bolt extending through said base and the first named plate leg portion; a nut-like member threadedly engaged with the end portion of said bolt projecting through said base and plate leg portion; and, a spring surrounding said bolt between said base and said nut-like member.
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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) | 1976-01-23 | 1976-07-24 | 1977-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-23 | 1980-07-24 | 1981-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-23 | 1984-07-24 | 1985-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |