US3769735A
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Line guide attachment for fishing rods
Assignee: PLAS STEEL PRODUCTS Inc
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Filing: 1971-08-02
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Granted: 1973-11-06
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Expires: 1991-08-02
Abstract
Abstract A line guide having two collinearly extending legs flush with the surface of a fishing rod securely affixed thereto by means of preformed helical wire coils surrounding both the legs and the rod. The method and apparatus for attaching the line guide to the rod includes a pair of relatively movable fixtures having die cavities adapted to receive an assembly of helical wire coils and a line guide in such position that the legs of the line guide are fitted into the coils. The fixtures are provided with collinear die bores through which may be inserted in succession a tapered rod, the die bores being in registry with the wire coils such that the rod can pass therethrough. The rod is forced into tight engagement with the coils relative movement between the fixtures facilitating engagement first with the coils in the recess of one fixture and secondly with the coils in the recess of the other fixture.
Inventors
- 👤 B Cousin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 00:47
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K87/00; A01K87/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
In a fishing rod assembly comprising an elongated tapered rod and a line guide having at least one leg for securing the same to the surface of said rod, the combination with said rod and line guide of at least one multiple turn helical resilient wire coil snugly encircling both said leg and said rod, said leg being elongated and super-posed on the surface of said rod, said leg extending longitudinally of said rod, a plurality of the turns of said coil forcefully pressing said leg and rod together to thereby frictionally secure The line guide to said rod, said coil having a unsprung preformed inner transverse dimension smaller than the cross-sectional dimension of said leg and rod as superposed whereby the turns of said coil on said leg are resiliently deformed which produces the aforesaid forceful pressing of said leg and rod together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
In a fishing rod assembly comprising an elongated tapered rod and a line guide having at least one leg for securing the same to the surface of said rod, the combination with said rod and line guide of at least one multiple turn helical resilient wire coil snugly encircling both said leg and said rod, said leg being elongated and super-posed on the surface of said rod, said leg extending longitudinally of said rod, a plurality of the turns of said coil forcefully pressing said leg and rod together to thereby frictionally secure The line guide to said rod, said coil having a unsprung preformed inner transverse dimension smaller than the cross-sectional dimension of said leg and rod as superposed whereby the turns of said coil on said leg are resiliently deformed which produces the aforesaid forceful pressing of said leg and rod together.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The assembly of claim 1 in which the turns of said coil are contiguous.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
59 words
The assembly of claim 2 in which said line guide has two of said legs collinearly extending oppositely with an upstanding support structure rigidly secured to the adjacent ends thereof, two of said helical coils snugly encircling said rod and two legs, respectively, as aforesaid, said coils each completely covering said legs and securing them frictionally to said rod.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
59 words
The assembly of claim 1 in which said leg gradually increases in thickness from the distal end toward the opposite end, said thickness extending in a direction radially of said rod, said turns yieldably forcefully pressing said leg along the length thereof against said rod, said turns having preformed shapes yieldably distorted by engagement with said leg and rod.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The assembly of claim 4 in which said leg is rectangular in cross-section and said turns engage forcefully the two outer corners thereof in frictionally securing said leg to said rod.
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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) | 1976-11-05 | 1977-05-07 | 1977-11-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-05 | 1981-05-07 | 1981-11-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-05 | 1985-05-07 | 1985-11-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |