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US3724115A
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Fishing device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-11-08
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Granted: 1973-04-03
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Expires: 1991-11-08
Abstract
Abstract A support for a fishing rod comprising a base with means thereon to support the rod at an inclined angle. The rod butt is held adjacent one end of the base and a member extending upwardly from the base supports the rod at an intermediate point thereof. Another member having a hooked end to detachably hold the rod adjacent the tip end under tension is pivotally secured adjacent to the other end of the base. When the rod tip is pulled downwardly the hooked end is released and the rod snaps upwardly to set the hook in the fish''s mouth. The base is foldable and includes means to store the component parts therein.
Inventors
- 👤 C Derie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 02:25
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A device for holding fishing rods comprising in combination a base, means to hold the butt of the fishing rod adjacent one end of said base, means on said base to support the rod at an inclined angle whereby said rod inclines upwardly and forwardly from said one end of said base towards the other end thereof, and means to detachably hold the rod adjacent the tip end thereof, in a downwardly biassed position against the normal resiliency of said rod.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
81 words
A device for holding fishing rods comprising in combination a base, means to hold the butt of the fishing rod adjacent one end of said base, means on said base to support the rod at an inclined angle whereby said rod inclines upwardly and forwardly from said one end of said base towards the other end thereof, and means to detachably hold the rod adjacent the tip end thereof, in a downwardly biassed position against the normal resiliency of said rod.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The device according to claim 1 in which said means to support said rod at an inclined angle includes a member extending upwardly from said base and being detachably secured to said base in one of a plurality of positions along said base.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
80 words
The device according to claim 1 in which said means to detachably hold the rod adjacent the tip thereof includes a member pivotally secured by one end thereof to said base adjacent said other end of said base, said last member having means on the distal end thereof to hook over said rod, said member being normally biassed away from said rod whereby downward movement of said rod releases said hooked end which moves outwardly and away from said rod.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
80 words
The device according to claim 2 in which said means to detachably hold the rod adjacent the tip thereof includes a member pivotally secured by one end thereof to said base adjacent said other end of said base, said last member having means on the distal end thereof to hook over said rod, said member being normally biassed away from said rod whereby downward movement of said rod releases said hooked end which moves outwardly and away from said rod.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
90 words
The device according to claim 1 in which said base comprises two portions hingedly secured together and movable from a folded, stored position to an unfolded usable position, a depression formed in one of said portions detachably receiving said means to detachably hold said rod at an inclined angle and a further depression formed in one of said portions to detachably receive said means to detachably hold said rod adjacent the tip thereof, whereby said portions can be moved to said folded, stored position to enclose both of said means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
90 words
The device according to claim 2 in which said base comprises two portions hingedly secured together and moveable from a folded, stored position to an unfolded usable position, a depression formed in one of said portions detachably receiving said means to detachably hold said rod at an inclined angle and a further depression formed in one of said portions to detachably receive said means to detachably hold said rod adjacent the tip thereof, whereby said portions can be moved to said folded, stored position to enclose both of said means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
90 words
The device according to claim 3 in which said base comprises two portions hingedly secured together and movable from a folded, stored position to an unfolded usable position, a depression formed in one of said portions detachably receiving said means to detachably hold said rod at an inclined angle and a further depression formed in one of said portions to detachably receive said means to detachably hold said rod adjacent the tip thereof, whereby said portions can be moved to said folded, stored position to enclose both of said means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
90 words
The device according to claim 4 in which said base comprises two portions hingedly secured together and moveable from a folded, stored position to an unfolded usable position, a depression formed in one of said portions detachably receiving said means to detachably hold said rod at an inclined angle and a further depression formed in one of said portions to detachably receive said means to detachablY hold said rod adjacent the tip thereof, whereby said portions can be moved to said folded, stored position to enclose both of said means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device according to claim 5 in which said means to detachably hold said rod adjacent the tip thereof is telescopic and adjustable in length within limits.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device according to claim 6 in which said means to detachably hold said rod adjacent the tip thereof is telescopic and adjustable in length within limits.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device according to claim 7 in which said means to detachably hold said rod adjacent the tip thereof is telescopic and adjustable in length within limits.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device according to claim 8 in which said means to detachably hold said rod adjacent the tip thereof is telescopic and adjustable in length within limits.
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) | 1976-04-02 | 1976-10-02 | 1977-04-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-02 | 1980-10-02 | 1981-04-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-02 | 1984-10-02 | 1985-04-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |