US3798822A
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Lighted fishing float
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-09-22
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Granted: 1974-03-26
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Expires: 1991-09-22
Abstract
Abstract A lighted fishing float having an alternating current-excitable neon lamp for illuminating the float and a battery power source. An oscillator powered by the battery provides alternating current to illuminate the lamp.
Inventors
- 👤 R Lampus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:01
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K75/00; A01K75/02; A01K93/00; A01K93/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
Lighted fishing float structure, comprising a floatable body, alternating-current-excitable, gas-filled lamp means carried by the body for illuminating the float, electrical battery means carried by the body, electrical circuit means connecting the lamp means and the battery means for conducting electrical current from the battery means to the lamp means, the electrical circuit means including oscillator means which is driven by the battery means for providing alternating current to the lamp means, the body having a chamber for receiving the battery means, the structure including removable cap means for closing the chamber, the cap means including contact means for making electrical contact with the battery means, the electrical circuit means including an electrical conductor which is secured to the body and which is electrically connected to the contact means and which is secured to the cap means to retain the cap means upon removal of the cap means from a position closing the chamber.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
Lighted fishing float structure, comprising a floatable body, alternating-current-excitable, gas-filled lamp means carried by the body for illuminating the float, electrical battery means carried by the body, electrical circuit means connecting the lamp means and the battery means for conducting electrical current from the battery means to the lamp means, the electrical circuit means including oscillator means which is driven by the battery means for providing alternating current to the lamp means, the body having a chamber for receiving the battery means, the structure including removable cap means for closing the chamber, the cap means including contact means for making electrical contact with the battery means, the electrical circuit means including an electrical conductor which is secured to the body and which is electrically connected to the contact means and which is secured to the cap means to retain the cap means upon removal of the cap means from a position closing the chamber.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
68 words
Lighted fishing float structure as defined in claim 1, including an integral leader extending through the body and having opposite end portions, means at each end portion of the leader for providing connection to adjacent segments of a fishing line, and leader guide means projecting from the body and intersecting the leader for protecting the lamp means and for preventing the fishing line from tangling with the float.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
Lighted fishing float structure as defined in claim 1, wherein the lamp means projects from one end portion of the body and the battery means is proximate to an extremity of the body which is opposite the lamp means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
Lighted fishing float structure as defined in claim 1, wherein the gas filling the lamp means comprises neon.
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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) | 1977-03-25 | 1977-09-24 | 1978-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-25 | 1981-09-24 | 1982-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-25 | 1985-09-24 | 1986-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |