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US3754290A
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Fly fisherman{40 s leader cutter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-11-17
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Granted: 1973-08-28
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Expires: 1990-11-17
Abstract
Abstract A cutter for a fly fisherman''s leader line. The cutter is a bifurcated spring loaded tool having a cutting instrument with an observable convex edge affixed to one of the bifurcations. Provision is also made for the cutter to carry a hook cleaner and hook storer. The cutter is particularly adapted for use in cutting highly resistant materials such as nylon, dacron and other synthetics.
Inventors
- 👤 J Harrington
- 👤 Nicholson A Barker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 13:00
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
213 words
A cutting instrument for fisherman''s leader line, comprising first and second elongated arms formed on one metallic material that is corrosion resistant, means affixing the arms together at respective first end portions so that the arms are contiguous and in planes parallel to one another at the first end portions, at least the first of said arms having a bow configuration with respect to the second of said arms throughout the remaining portions of said arms, so that the arms are normally spaced apart at their second end portions and perform a nipping action when squeezed together, a unitary cutting jaw formed of a metallic material substantially harder than the metallic material of the arms and including at least one convex cutting edge, and means removably and replaceably affixing the cutting jaw to the second end portioN of the first arm with the cutting edge in a facing position to the second end portion of the second arm and with the convex cutting edge contiguous to the end of the first arm, whereby cutting of a fisherman''s leader line located between the second end portions of said arms occurs within his view when the arms are squeezed together and the cutting edge is seated on the second end portion of the second arm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
213 words
A cutting instrument for fisherman''s leader line, comprising first and second elongated arms formed on one metallic material that is corrosion resistant, means affixing the arms together at respective first end portions so that the arms are contiguous and in planes parallel to one another at the first end portions, at least the first of said arms having a bow configuration with respect to the second of said arms throughout the remaining portions of said arms, so that the arms are normally spaced apart at their second end portions and perform a nipping action when squeezed together, a unitary cutting jaw formed of a metallic material substantially harder than the metallic material of the arms and including at least one convex cutting edge, and means removably and replaceably affixing the cutting jaw to the second end portioN of the first arm with the cutting edge in a facing position to the second end portion of the second arm and with the convex cutting edge contiguous to the end of the first arm, whereby cutting of a fisherman''s leader line located between the second end portions of said arms occurs within his view when the arms are squeezed together and the cutting edge is seated on the second end portion of the second arm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The instrument of claim 1 wherein the cutting jaw has plural convex cutting edges and each edge is rotatable to the cutting position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
The instrument of claim 1 wherein the first of said arms has cleaning means for the eye of a fishing hook movably mounted on said arm for extension beyond the second end portion of said arm, and said cleaning means has at least one serration forming a recess therein for retaining a hook.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The instrument of claim 1 wherein the cutting jaw is formed of hardened steel and the arms are formed of stainless steel.
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) | 1976-08-27 | 1977-02-26 | 1977-08-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-27 | 1981-02-26 | 1981-08-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-27 | 1985-02-26 | 1985-08-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |