US3749294A
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Fishing rod holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-08-27
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Granted: 1973-07-31
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Expires: 1991-08-27
Abstract
Abstract A fishing rod holder to be worn by a fisherman to permit him to hold a fishing rod in upright position with one hand and net a fish on the line with the other hand. The holder has a support member such as a plate to be secured against the wearer''s midriff by a harness or the like which permits the fishing rod to swing fore and aft, and a rod mounting bracket removably and pivotally mounted on the plate to permit removal of the fishing rod from the holder and pivotal adjustment of the rod from side to side to locate the rod in front of either shoulder or in any angular position between the shoulders.
Inventors
- 👤 R Johnston
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 14:44
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/907; Y10S224/922
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
238 words
A fishing rod holder to be worn by a fisherman comprising: a support plate having front and rear sides, means for securing said plate to the front side of the wearer''s body adjacent their midriff region with the rear side of the plate facing the wearer''s body, a rodholding bracket for attachment to the handle end of a fishing rod, a bracket mounting arm at the front side of said plate having normally upper and lower ends and a rear side facing said plate, a pivot connecting the lower end of said arm to said plate for swinging of the arm in a plane substantially parallel to the plane of said plate, said arm having a longitudinal recess entering said rear arm side and opening through the upper arm end, said recess being closed at its rear side by said plate to define a socket, said rod holding bracket having a first end slidable in and removable from said socket, a mid-portion extending forwardly from said bracket end, and a second end forwardly of said plate and arm for connection to a fishing rod, said plate having an arcuate slot adjacent the upper end of said arm and curving circularly about said pivot axis of said arm, and limit stop means extending through said slot and secured to said arm in laterally offset relation to said recess for cooperating with said slot to limit swinging of said arm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
238 words
A fishing rod holder to be worn by a fisherman comprising: a support plate having front and rear sides, means for securing said plate to the front side of the wearer''s body adjacent their midriff region with the rear side of the plate facing the wearer''s body, a rodholding bracket for attachment to the handle end of a fishing rod, a bracket mounting arm at the front side of said plate having normally upper and lower ends and a rear side facing said plate, a pivot connecting the lower end of said arm to said plate for swinging of the arm in a plane substantially parallel to the plane of said plate, said arm having a longitudinal recess entering said rear arm side and opening through the upper arm end, said recess being closed at its rear side by said plate to define a socket, said rod holding bracket having a first end slidable in and removable from said socket, a mid-portion extending forwardly from said bracket end, and a second end forwardly of said plate and arm for connection to a fishing rod, said plate having an arcuate slot adjacent the upper end of said arm and curving circularly about said pivot axis of said arm, and limit stop means extending through said slot and secured to said arm in laterally offset relation to said recess for cooperating with said slot to limit swinging of said arm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A fishing rod holder according to claim 1 wherein: said limit stop means comprise a pair of pins secured to said arm at opposite sides of said recess.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A fishing rod holder according to claim 1 wherein: said rod holding bracket comprises a flat strap having right angle bends at the junctures of said ends and mid-portion of the bracket.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A fishing rod holder according to claim 3 wherein: said limit stop means comprise a pair of pins secured to said arm at opposite sides of said recess.
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) | 1976-07-30 | 1977-01-29 | 1977-07-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-30 | 1981-01-29 | 1981-07-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-30 | 1985-01-29 | 1985-07-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |