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US3745684A
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Fishing apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-01-05
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Granted: 1973-07-17
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Expires: 1990-01-05
Abstract
Abstract Fishing apparatus for casting and reeling in a fishing line wherein a reel having means for mounting the same on a rod is provided with structure permitting a fishing line to be removed from the reel in twirls or convolutions during a cast and as the reel remains stationary on the rod. The convolutions move substantially upwardly from the reel to a location spaced above the latter, following which the line moves forwardly in the intended direction of cast. After the cast, the structure permits the line to be directed head-on to the reel to permit reeling in of the line. The reel is mounted with its central axis passing through the rod so that control of the convolutions during a cast can be achieved. The structure includes a member extending transversely of the forward direction of the cast, the member having a transverse dimension related to the diameter of the reel.
Inventors
- 👤 C Larson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 05:25
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K89/00; A01K87/00; A01K87/04; A01K89/015
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
Fishing apparatus comprising: a reel having means for mounting the same on a rod for rotation about an axis extending through the rod transversely thereof, said reel adapted to receive a fishing line in wrapped relationship thereon; a lineengaging open bail member having a pair of opposed free ends; and means coupled with one end of of the member and extending therefrom toward the plane of said reel for positioning the member transversely of a rod and in a zone spaced axially outwardly from the reel when the latter is mounted on the rod to permit the line to be removed from the reel in convolutions during a casting operation with the reel, said member having a transverse dimension sufficient to prevent snarling of the line on the member and said positioning means during a casting operation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
Fishing apparatus comprising: a reel having means for mounting the same on a rod for rotation about an axis extending through the rod transversely thereof, said reel adapted to receive a fishing line in wrapped relationship thereon; a lineengaging open bail member having a pair of opposed free ends; and means coupled with one end of of the member and extending therefrom toward the plane of said reel for positioning the member transversely of a rod and in a zone spaced axially outwardly from the reel when the latter is mounted on the rod to permit the line to be removed from the reel in convolutions during a casting operation with the reel, said member having a transverse dimension sufficient to prevent snarling of the line on the member and said positioning means during a casting operation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
Fishing apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said member comprises a circular loop having a diameter at least equal to one-half the effective diameter of the reel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
65 words
Fishing apparatus as set forth in claim 2, wherein said positioning means includes an extension secured to the loop, an arm rigid to and extending outwardly from said mounting means, and retainer structure mounting said extension on said arm for movement from a first location with said loop in said zone to a second location with said loop in a region forwardly of the reel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
Fishing apparatus as set forth in claim 2, wherein the plane of said loop is substantially parallel to the plane of said reel, said loop being in substantially coaxial alignment with said reel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
138 words
Fishing apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said member comprises a bail having a pair of opposed ends, said positioning means including an arm secured to said mounting means and extending laterally therefrom, an extension secured to the outer end of the arm and extending upwardly therefrom, one end of said bail being secured to the upper end of the extension, and an elongated, resilient guard, one end of the guard being secured to the opposite end of the bail and the other end of the guard being disposed adjacent to and being shiftable relative to the upper end of the extension, said guard and said bail defining a line-receiving space, said other end of the guard being movable away from said extension to permit a line to be moved into and out of said space.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
Fishing apparatus as set forth in claim 5, wherein said bail is arcuate, said other end of the guard having a convex portion engageable with said upper end of the extension.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
Fishing apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said member comprises a curved bail having a length substantially equal to at least the diameter of the reel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
Fishing apParatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said member includes a bail having a pair of opposed, free ends, said positioning means being secured to said bail intermediate the ends thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
62 words
Fishing apparatus as set forth in claim 8, wherein said bail is arcuate, said positioning means including a pair of extensions secured to and extending forwardly and downwardly from said bail, and a mounting member secured to the lower ends of said extensions, said mounting member having a polygonal insert adapted to be complementally received within a bore adjacent to the reel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
Fishing apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein is provided a rod, said mounting means being releasably secured to the rod.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
161 words
Fishing apparatus comprising: a reel having means for mounting the same on a rod for rotation about an axis extending through the rod transversely thereof, said reel adapted to receive a fishing line in wrapped relationship thereon; a line-engaging open bail having a free end; an arm secured to and extending laterally from said mounting means; and an extension secured to and extending outwardly from the outer end of the arm, the opposite end of the bail being secured to the outer end of the extension, said arm and said extension being disposed for positioning the bail transversely of a rod and in a zone spaced axially outwardly from the reel when the latter is mounted on the rod to permit the line to be removed from the reel in convolutions during a casting operation with the reel, said bail having a transverse dimension sufficient to prevent snarling of the line on the bail and said extension during a casting operation.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
161 words
Fishing apparatus comprising: a reel having means for mounting the same on a rod for rotation about an axis extending through the rod transversely thereof, said reel adapted to receive a fishing line in wrapped relationship thereon; a line-engaging open bail having a free end; an arm secured to and extending laterally from said mounting means; and an extension secured to and extending outwardly from the outer end of the arm, the opposite end of the bail being secured to the outer end of the extension, said arm and said extension being disposed for positioning the bail transversely of a rod and in a zone spaced axially outwardly from the reel when the latter is mounted on the rod to permit the line to be removed from the reel in convolutions during a casting operation with the reel, said bail having a transverse dimension sufficient to prevent snarling of the line on the bail and said extension during a casting operation.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
37 words
Fishing apparatus as set forth in claim 11, wherein said bail has a cylinder portion arcuate and has a central portion in alignment with a region one one side of the axis of rotation of the reel.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
Fishing apparatus as set forth in claim 12, wherein said bail has a radius of curvature greater than the radius of the reel.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
17 words
Fishing apparatus as set forth in claim 11, wherein said extension is releasably secured to said arm.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
121 words
Fishing apparatus comprising: a reel having means for mounting the same on a rod for rotation about an axis extending through the rod transversely thereof, said reel adapted to receive a fishing line in wrapped relationship thereon; a line-engaging member; and means coupled with the member and carried by the mounting means for positioning the same transversely of a rod and in a zone spaced axially outwardly from the reel when the latter is mounted on the rod to permit the line to be removed from the reel in convolutions during a casting operation with the reel, said member having a transverse dimension sufficient to prevent snarling of the line on the member and said positioning means during a casting operation.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
121 words
Fishing apparatus comprising: a reel having means for mounting the same on a rod for rotation about an axis extending through the rod transversely thereof, said reel adapted to receive a fishing line in wrapped relationship thereon; a line-engaging member; and means coupled with the member and carried by the mounting means for positioning the same transversely of a rod and in a zone spaced axially outwardly from the reel when the latter is mounted on the rod to permit the line to be removed from the reel in convolutions during a casting operation with the reel, said member having a transverse dimension sufficient to prevent snarling of the line on the member and said positioning means during a casting operation.
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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) | 1976-07-16 | 1977-01-15 | 1977-07-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-16 | 1981-01-15 | 1981-07-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-16 | 1985-01-15 | 1985-07-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |