US3744172A
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Fish-on-line signaling device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-30
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Granted: 1973-07-10
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Expires: 1992-03-30
Abstract
Abstract A device for indicating the presence of a fish on a fishing line by an audible signal. The device incorporates a resilient air bellows, that is compressed when a resilient shock cord is stretched beyond its normal extension, due to the increased tension produced by the fish on the line. The air expelled from the bellows passes through a whistle to produce the signal. The bellows includes a plurality of ribs to cause the bellows to resume its normal shape rapidly after the expulsion of air.
Inventors
- 👤 J Kelli
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 15:23
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K93/00; A01K93/02; A01K97/00; A01K97/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A device for producing an audible signal in response to the presence of a fish on a fishing line comprising, resilient load absorbing means for carrying the normal tension on a line, resilient bellows means secured between two spaced points on said resilient absorbing means for expelling a quantity of air in response to above normal extension of said resilient means, and signaling means mounted on said bellows means for producing an audible signal from the expulsion of air from said bellows means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
83 words
A device for producing an audible signal in response to the presence of a fish on a fishing line comprising, resilient load absorbing means for carrying the normal tension on a line, resilient bellows means secured between two spaced points on said resilient absorbing means for expelling a quantity of air in response to above normal extension of said resilient means, and signaling means mounted on said bellows means for producing an audible signal from the expulsion of air from said bellows means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein, said resilient means comprises an elongated resilient element, and said bellows is secured by relatively unelastic cordage to opposite ends of said resilient element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein, said bellows means comprises a rounded substantially barrel shaped bellows of elastic material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A device according to claim 3 wherein, said bellows is made of latex rubber.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device according to claim 3 wherein, said bellows has a plurality of raised ribs on its outer surface extending in at least two general directions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
A device according to claim 5 wherein, said bellows has a plurality of attachment tabs, and said bellows being secured between said spaced points on said resilient means by relatively unelastic cordage secured to said tabs.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
A device according to claim 6 wherein, said cordage is secured to said tabs by opposed tab clamps, and said tab clamps comprising substantially planar elements with a plurality of crosswise raised clamping ribs.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
A device according to claim 7 wherein, said clamping ribs on the first of said opposed elements being staggered with respect to said ribs on said second of said opposed elements.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device according to claim 6 including, bellows bypass means for limiting the extension of said bellows comprising a length of relatively unelastic cordage connected between said attachment means.
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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) | 1976-07-09 | 1977-01-08 | 1977-07-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-09 | 1981-01-08 | 1981-07-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-09 | 1985-01-08 | 1985-07-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |