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US3787995A
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Outrigger line release
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-06-22
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Granted: 1974-01-29
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Expires: 1992-06-22
Abstract
Abstract A fishing line holding device to support a line from the end of an outrigger pole while permitting easy adjustment of the line length. The device has a bifurcated body with a frangible member such as a matchstick used to hold the line within the bifurcation.
Inventors
- 👤 M Watanabe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 15:51
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K91/00; A01K91/06; A01K91/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A fishing line holding device which permits ready variation of the line length comprising: a body member having means at one side to attach it to a support, a bifurcated portion at the opposite side of said body, at least one frangible member extending across said bifurcated portion and spaced from said body to permit passage of a fishing line between the member and the body so that a predetermined strain on the line will break the frangible member and release the line.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A fishing line holding device which permits ready variation of the line length comprising: a body member having means at one side to attach it to a support, a bifurcated portion at the opposite side of said body, at least one frangible member extending across said bifurcated portion and spaced from said body to permit passage of a fishing line between the member and the body so that a predetermined strain on the line will break the frangible member and release the line.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device of claim 1 in which the frangible member is detachably secured in a pair of holes, one in each side of the bifurcated portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device of claim 1 having at least two frangible members placed so that a fishing line is supported by only one member at a time.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device of claim 1 in which the attachment means permits the body to pivot and rotate in relation to its support.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 1 in which the frangible member is a wooden matchstick.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
101 words
An outrigger fishing line holding device which permits ready variation of the line length comprising: a. an elongated body member having means at one end to pivotally attach it to an outrigger pole; b. a bifurcated portion at the other end of the body; c. at least one elongated frangible member detachably secured across said bifurcated portion and spaced therefrom to permit easy sliding movement of a fishing line between the member and the body so that the line is supported by the frangible member and a predetermined strain on the line will break the frangible member and release the line.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
101 words
An outrigger fishing line holding device which permits ready variation of the line length comprising: a. an elongated body member having means at one end to pivotally attach it to an outrigger pole; b. a bifurcated portion at the other end of the body; c. at least one elongated frangible member detachably secured across said bifurcated portion and spaced therefrom to permit easy sliding movement of a fishing line between the member and the body so that the line is supported by the frangible member and a predetermined strain on the line will break the frangible member and release the line.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device of claim 6 in which the frangible member is positioned in a pair of axially aligned holes, one in each side of the bifurcated portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device of claim 6 having at least two frangible members placed so that a fishing line is supported by only one member at a time.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 6 in which the frangible member is a wooden matchstick.
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) | 1977-01-28 | 1977-07-30 | 1978-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-28 | 1981-07-30 | 1982-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-28 | 1985-07-30 | 1986-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |