US3785011A
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Fishing line
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-06-10
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Granted: 1974-01-15
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Expires: 1991-06-10
Abstract
Abstract A novel device for fastening flexible line to inflexible articles. The primary application is in sport fishing for tying fishing line to fishing tackle. Fishing line can be conveniently and securely fastened and unfastened to fishing tackle in a matter of seconds without knotting the line. In the device, a hook is formed at one end of an elongate shank as a means for attachment to the eye of a fish hook, snap swivel, lure or similar apparatus. The end of the device''s hook is formed to provide an anchor for a fishing line bight whose ends wind around the shank to means at its upper end for engaging the bight ends.
Inventors
- 👤 W Marks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:02
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K91/00; A01K91/03; A01K91/04; F; F16; F16G; F16G11/00; F16G11/04; F16G11/044; F16G11/046; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/39; Y10T24/3916; Y10T24/392; Y10T24/3922; Y10T24/3969; Y10T24/3987
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
191 words
A fishing apparatus assembly for releasably securing a fishing line to the attaching eye of fishing tackle without tying a knot in said line, said assembly comprising, in combination: a. a fastener, including 1. an elongate shank portion having an upper end and a lower end; 2. fishing tackle eye-retaining means formed integrally with said shank at the lower end thereof, comprising a generally U-shaped hook comprising a return leg forming an extension of said shank portion and substantially parallel thereto, and an anchor formed integrally with said return leg and extending in opposite direction to said U-shaped hook 3. a fishing line retaining loop formed integrally with and spaced from said shank portion at the upper end thereof; and b. a fishing line extending from a securing point toward the free end thereof, said free end doubled back upon said fishing line toward said securing point to form a bight therein and a length of doubled line, said bight engaged over said anchor and said doubled length of line extending toward said securing point from said anchor and spirally wrapped around said shank portion and extending through said line-retaining loop.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
191 words
A fishing apparatus assembly for releasably securing a fishing line to the attaching eye of fishing tackle without tying a knot in said line, said assembly comprising, in combination: a. a fastener, including 1. an elongate shank portion having an upper end and a lower end; 2. fishing tackle eye-retaining means formed integrally with said shank at the lower end thereof, comprising a generally U-shaped hook comprising a return leg forming an extension of said shank portion and substantially parallel thereto, and an anchor formed integrally with said return leg and extending in opposite direction to said U-shaped hook 3. a fishing line retaining loop formed integrally with and spaced from said shank portion at the upper end thereof; and b. a fishing line extending from a securing point toward the free end thereof, said free end doubled back upon said fishing line toward said securing point to form a bight therein and a length of doubled line, said bight engaged over said anchor and said doubled length of line extending toward said securing point from said anchor and spirally wrapped around said shank portion and extending through said line-retaining loop.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
fishing tackle eye-retaining means formed integrally with said shank at the lower end thereof, comprising a generally U-shaped hook comprising a return leg forming an extension of said shank portion and substantially parallel thereto, and an anchor formed integrally with said return leg and extending in opposite direction to said U-shaped hook
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
fishing tackle eye-retaining means formed integrally with said shank at the lower end thereof, comprising a generally U-shaped hook comprising a return leg forming an extension of said shank portion and substantially parallel thereto, and an anchor formed integrally with said return leg and extending in opposite direction to said U-shaped hook
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
91 words
a fishing line retaining loop formed integrally with and spaced from said shank portion at the upper end thereof; and b. a fishing line extending from a securing point toward the free end thereof, said free end doubled back upon said fishing line toward said securing point to form a bight therein and a length of doubled line, said bight engaged over said anchor and said doubled length of line extending toward said securing point from said anchor and spirally wrapped around said shank portion and extending through said line-retaining loop.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
91 words
a fishing line retaining loop formed integrally with and spaced from said shank portion at the upper end thereof; and b. a fishing line extending from a securing point toward the free end thereof, said free end doubled back upon said fishing line toward said securing point to form a bight therein and a length of doubled line, said bight engaged over said anchor and said doubled length of line extending toward said securing point from said anchor and spirally wrapped around said shank portion and extending through said line-retaining loop.
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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) | 1977-01-14 | 1977-07-16 | 1978-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-14 | 1981-07-16 | 1982-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-14 | 1985-07-16 | 1986-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |