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US3765118A
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Downrigger release for deep water trolling
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-06-23
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Granted: 1973-10-16
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Expires: 1992-06-23
Abstract
Abstract A downrigger release for deep water trolling which comprises a hollow, tubular member closed at one end and open at the other end. An elongated, tapered, frusto-conical member is received within said hollow,tubular member and retains a fishing line between the inner wall of the hollow, tubular member and the lateral surface of the frusto-conical member.
Inventors
- 👤 R Reitler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 15:24
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K91/00; A01K91/06; A01K91/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
Downrigger release for deep water trolling which comprises a hollow, tubular member having an open end and a closed end; an affixation means at the closed end of said hollow, tubular member for securing said hollow, tubular member to a downrigger line; an elongated, tapered, frusto-conical member received in said hollow, tubular member; and an eyelet means at the relatively larger end of said frustoconical member provided with an opening for passing a fishing line therethrough; the relatively smaller end of said frusto-conical member being substantially smaller than the inside diameter of said hollow, tubular member and being provided with a groove for receiving said fishing line transversely across the smaller end; the midsection of said frusto-conical member being of a diameter smaller than the inside diameter of said hollow, tubular member by at least two times the outside diameter of said fishing line; and the relatively larger end of said frusto-conical member being of a diameter at least equal to the inside diameter of said hollow, tubular member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
Downrigger release for deep water trolling which comprises a hollow, tubular member having an open end and a closed end; an affixation means at the closed end of said hollow, tubular member for securing said hollow, tubular member to a downrigger line; an elongated, tapered, frusto-conical member received in said hollow, tubular member; and an eyelet means at the relatively larger end of said frustoconical member provided with an opening for passing a fishing line therethrough; the relatively smaller end of said frusto-conical member being substantially smaller than the inside diameter of said hollow, tubular member and being provided with a groove for receiving said fishing line transversely across the smaller end; the midsection of said frusto-conical member being of a diameter smaller than the inside diameter of said hollow, tubular member by at least two times the outside diameter of said fishing line; and the relatively larger end of said frusto-conical member being of a diameter at least equal to the inside diameter of said hollow, tubular member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The downrigger release for deep water trolling in accordance with claim 1 wherein the hollow, tubular member and the elongated, tapered, frusto-conical member are both made of a polyamide resin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The downrigger release for deep water trolling in accordance with claim 1 wherein the affixation means is an eyelet at the closed end of said hollow, tubular member and provided with an opening sufficiently large to receive the downrigger line therethrough.
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) | 1976-10-15 | 1977-04-16 | 1977-10-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-15 | 1981-04-16 | 1981-10-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-15 | 1985-04-16 | 1985-10-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |