US3772816A
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Multiple fishing pole device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-09-27
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Granted: 1973-11-20
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Expires: 1992-09-27
Abstract
Abstract A fishing device which may be attached to a boat for supporting a plurality of rods in a divergent relation when fishing so that each rod may be independently raised for removal of fish. The device is arranged so that all of the rods may be folded back onto the device in a compact form when it is desired to carry or transport the device. The rods are supported within hinged rod support means spaced along a cross member. The cross member is mounted on a main support member, and the hinges are disposed at an angle to the axis of both the cross member and the main support member.
Inventors
- 👤 R Ridge
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:08
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
A multiple pole fishing device comprising a main support member, means for removably attaching said support member to a boat, a cross member Secured to and extending transversely of the outer portion of said main support member, a plurality of rod support means located in spaced relation along said cross member, each rod support means being provided with an opening for removably receiving a fishing rod, reel support means secured to the main support member, hinge means for hingedly mounting each of said rod support means on said cross member to permit each rod to be lifted to a vertical position and folded back onto the device when desired, the axis of each hinge means being at an angle to the axis of said cross member and to the axis of said main support member such that said rod support means will position the fishing rod outwardly and divergently while fishing at a substantial angle to the axis of the main support member, and, when folded back upon the main support member for easy transport, the fishing rods will form a substantially lesser angle with the axis of the main support member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
192 words
A multiple pole fishing device comprising a main support member, means for removably attaching said support member to a boat, a cross member Secured to and extending transversely of the outer portion of said main support member, a plurality of rod support means located in spaced relation along said cross member, each rod support means being provided with an opening for removably receiving a fishing rod, reel support means secured to the main support member, hinge means for hingedly mounting each of said rod support means on said cross member to permit each rod to be lifted to a vertical position and folded back onto the device when desired, the axis of each hinge means being at an angle to the axis of said cross member and to the axis of said main support member such that said rod support means will position the fishing rod outwardly and divergently while fishing at a substantial angle to the axis of the main support member, and, when folded back upon the main support member for easy transport, the fishing rods will form a substantially lesser angle with the axis of the main support member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A fishing device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said rod support means may have openings of different size for receiving rods of different diameters.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A fishing device as claimed in claim 1 wherein two rod support means are provided, each at one end of said cross member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
A fishing device as claimed in claim 3 wherein the rod support means support fishing rods, when extended, at an angle of about 45* to the axis of the main support member and, when folded, at an angle of about 15* to the axis of the main support member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
A fishing device as claimed in claim 1 and further comprising reels mounted on said reel supporting means in spaced relation on both sides of said main support member, the axes of said reels being at an angle to the axis of said main support member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
A fishing device as claimed in claim 1 and further comprising a central rod support means hingedly mounted on the outer end of said main support member for supporting a central fishing rod coextensively with said main support member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
A fishing device as claimed in claim 6 and further comprising a reel mounted on said main support member for use with said central fishing rod.
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) | 1976-11-19 | 1977-05-21 | 1977-11-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-19 | 1981-05-21 | 1981-11-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-19 | 1985-05-21 | 1985-11-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |