US3731817A
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Fishing rod holder
Assignee: SHELBY INDUSTRIES Inc A KENTUCKY CORP
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Filing: 1971-03-31
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Granted: 1973-05-08
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Expires: 1991-03-31
Abstract
Abstract A fishing rod holder constructed primarily of weather resistant material, said material being flexible in either hot or cold weather, and particularly designed and constructed for the storage and protection of fishing equipment such as fishing rods and the like, in boats, campers, trailers, automobiles, and the like.
Inventors
- 👤 G Fowlkes
- 👤 R Fowlkes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 04:46
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F7/00; A47F7/0021; A47F7/0035; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/08; A47F5/00; A47F5/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
212 words
A fishing rod holder for the storage of fishing rods having a handle portion and an elongated rod, and comprising a plurality of spaced support members disposed in substantial alignment with each other, said support members being constructed from a weather resistant resilient material which retains its flexibility and resilience in hot or cold weather, a first of said support members being provided with a slot type aperture for transversely receiving the fishing rod handle portion therein, said aperture being undersized with rEspect to the fishing rod handle portion disposed therein, a second of said support members being provided with a slot type aperture smaller than the first mentioned aperture for transversely receiving the outer end portion of the elongated rod therein, said second mentioned aperture being undersized with respect to the elongated rod portion disposed therein, and at least one support member interposed between the first and second support members and being provided with a substantially U-shaped groove for transversely receiving the mid section portion of the elongated rod therein whereby the resilient property of the material causes the fishing rod to be firmly gripped for eliminating excessive vibration thereof and whereby installation of the rod into and removal thereof from the fishing rod holder may be accomplished with one hand.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
212 words
A fishing rod holder for the storage of fishing rods having a handle portion and an elongated rod, and comprising a plurality of spaced support members disposed in substantial alignment with each other, said support members being constructed from a weather resistant resilient material which retains its flexibility and resilience in hot or cold weather, a first of said support members being provided with a slot type aperture for transversely receiving the fishing rod handle portion therein, said aperture being undersized with rEspect to the fishing rod handle portion disposed therein, a second of said support members being provided with a slot type aperture smaller than the first mentioned aperture for transversely receiving the outer end portion of the elongated rod therein, said second mentioned aperture being undersized with respect to the elongated rod portion disposed therein, and at least one support member interposed between the first and second support members and being provided with a substantially U-shaped groove for transversely receiving the mid section portion of the elongated rod therein whereby the resilient property of the material causes the fishing rod to be firmly gripped for eliminating excessive vibration thereof and whereby installation of the rod into and removal thereof from the fishing rod holder may be accomplished with one hand.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A fishing rod holder for the storage of fishing rods as set forth in claim 1 wherein the first said support member is provided with thumb release means for effecting quick one-hand installation and release of the fishing rod handle portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
182 words
A fishing rod holder for the storage of fishing rods as set forth in claim 1 wherein each of the support members comprises an elongated horizontally disposed base portion, a body portion extending upwardly from the base portion, said body portion of the first support member being provided with a substantially circular transverse aperture therethrough and slot means extending downwardly and inwardly from the outer portion of the body into communication with the aperture for transversely receiving the handle portion therethrough and directing said handle portion into the aperture, and wherein the body portion of the second support member is provided with a relatively small substantially circular transverse aperture therethrough and arcuate slot means extending downwardly and inwardly from the outer portion of the body into communication with the said aperture for transversely receiving the outer end of the elongated rod therethrough and directing said outer end into the aperture, and wherein the body portion of the last mentioned support member is provided with a substantially downwardly extending U-shaped groove for transversely receiving the mid portion of the elongated rod member therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
103 words
A fishing rod holder for the storage of fishing rods as set forth in claim 3 wherein the mounting means comprises a pair of oppositely disposed longitudinal grooves provided in the base portion of each said support member, and including a plurality of spaced horizontally disposed elongated rack mounts, each rack mount comprising an elongated base plate, a pair of side walls extending perpendicularly upward from the edges of the base plate, and inwardly extending flange member carried by each side wall for slidably receiving the support members therein, the said inwardly extending flange members in sliding engagement within the said longitudinal grooves.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
186 words
A fishing rod holder for the storage of fishing rods as set forth in claim 1 wherein each of the support members comprises an elongated vertically disposed base portion having mounting means thereon, a body portion extending outwardly from the base portion, said body portion of the first support member being provided with a substantially circular transverse aperture therethrough and slot means extending downwardly and inwardly from the outer portion of the body into communication with the aperture for transversely receiving the handle portion therethrough and directing said handle portion into the aperture, and wherein the body portion of the second support member is provided with a relatively small substantially circular transverse aperture therethrough and arcuate slot means extending downwardly and inwardly from the outer portion of the body into communication with the said aperture for transversely receiving the outer end of the elongated rod therethrough and directing said outer end into the aperture, and wherein the body portion of the last mEntioned support member is provided with a substantially downwardly extending U-shaped groove for transversely receiving the mid portion of the elongated rod member therein.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
103 words
A fishing rod holder for the storage of fishing rods as set forth in claim 5 wherein the mounting means comprises a pair of oppositely disposed longitudinal grooves provided in the base portion of each said support member, and including a plurality of spaced horizontally disposed elongated rack mounts, each rack mount comprising an elongated base plate, a pair of side walls extending perpendicularly upward from the edges of the base plate, and inwardly extending flange member carried by each side wall for slidably receiving the support members therein, the said inwardly extending flange members in sliding engagement within the said longitudinal grooves.
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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) | 1976-05-07 | 1976-11-06 | 1977-05-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-07 | 1980-11-06 | 1981-05-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-07 | 1984-11-06 | 1985-05-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |