US3772819A
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Carrying case for fishing rods and reels
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-10-12
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Granted: 1973-11-20
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Expires: 1992-10-12
Abstract
Abstract A case suitable for carrying a plurality of fishing rods and reels which includes an elongated tubular body comprising a first tubular member and a second tubular member secured to the first tubular member in axial alignment therewith. A wall is formed within the tubular body at the point of connection between the first and second tubular members thereby forming separated storage compartments within the tubular body. Removable cap means are disclosed on the opposite end portions of the tubular body for opening and closing the respective first and second compartments. A handle is provided for lifting the carrying case. Cushion means are positioned within the carrying case for protecting the fishing rods and reels carried therein. In a preferred embodiment the diameter of the second tubular member is substantially greater than the diameter of the first tubular member so that the second tubular member is of sufficient size to receive a fishing reel therein.
Inventors
- 👤 W Ratzlaff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:36
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
A carrying case for carrying fishing rods and reels comprising: an elongated body which includes: a first tubular member having first and second end portions and a longitudinal passageway extending therethrough and intersecting the first and second end portions thereof; a second tubular member having first and second end portions and a longitudinal passageway extending therethrough and intersecting the opposite end portions thereof; coupling means interconnecting the second end portion of said first tubular member and the first end portion of said second tubular member so that the respective longitudinal axes of said first and second tubular members are substantially coaxially aligned; partition means disposed between the second end portion of said first tubular member and the first end portion of said second tubular member for separating the respective longitudinal passageways in said first and second tubular members; first closure means removably securable to the first end portion of said first tubular member for alternately opening and closing the longitudinal passageway therein; and second closure means removably securable to the second end portion of said second tubular member for alternately opening and closing the longitudinal passageway therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
A carrying case for carrying fishing rods and reels comprising: an elongated body which includes: a first tubular member having first and second end portions and a longitudinal passageway extending therethrough and intersecting the first and second end portions thereof; a second tubular member having first and second end portions and a longitudinal passageway extending therethrough and intersecting the opposite end portions thereof; coupling means interconnecting the second end portion of said first tubular member and the first end portion of said second tubular member so that the respective longitudinal axes of said first and second tubular members are substantially coaxially aligned; partition means disposed between the second end portion of said first tubular member and the first end portion of said second tubular member for separating the respective longitudinal passageways in said first and second tubular members; first closure means removably securable to the first end portion of said first tubular member for alternately opening and closing the longitudinal passageway therein; and second closure means removably securable to the second end portion of said second tubular member for alternately opening and closing the longitudinal passageway therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The carrying case as defined in claim 1 characterized further to include: handle means secured to said elongated body for lifting the carrying case.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The carrying case as defined in claim 2 wherein the respective longitudinal passageways extending through said first and second tubular members are substantially cylindrically shaped.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
The carrying case as defined in claim 3 wherein: said first closure means is threadedly securable to the first end portion of said first tubular member; and said second closure means is threadedly securable to the second end portion of said second tubular member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The carrying case as defined in claim 4 characterized further to include: cushion means carried within said first and second longitudinal passageways for protecting the contents thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
The carrying case as defined in claim 5 wherein the diameter of the cylindrically shaped longitudinal passageway extending through said second tubular member is substantially greater than the diameter of the substantially cylindrically shaped longitudinal passageway extending through said first tubular member.
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 |