US3820801A
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Collet assembly
Assignee: Shakespeare and Company
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Filing: 1971-11-26
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Granted: 1974-06-28
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Expires: 1991-11-26
Abstract
Abstract The fishing rod blade is provided with an annular recess to receive the split plastic collet while the foregrip and handle bores are sized to abut the ends of the collet to secure the collet and blade in place. The collet has tapered ends to facilitate circumferential squeezing of the collet as the foregrip is threaded onto the handle.
Inventors
- 👤 J Lindler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:32
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K87/00; A01K87/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T279/00; Y10T279/17; Y10T279/17291; Y10T279/17299; Y10T279/17411; Y10T279/17487; Y10T279/17504; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/70; Y10T403/7047; Y10T403/7051; Y10T403/7052; Y10T403/7058
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
The combination of a fishing rod handle having a bore therein at one end said bore including an axially extending inner surface; a hollow foregrip mounted in concentric relation over said end of said handle in fixed relation thereto; a split annular collet having a longitudinal outer surface disposed in said bore in abutting relation with a portion of said handle at one end and a portion of said foregrip at the opposite end said outer surface of the collet being in facing relation with said inner surface of said bore; and a blade concentrically disposed within said bore and said foregrip, said blade having an annular recess receiving said collet therein, said collet being sized to be received and retained in said recess before said blade is fitted into said bore.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
The combination of a fishing rod handle having a bore therein at one end said bore including an axially extending inner surface; a hollow foregrip mounted in concentric relation over said end of said handle in fixed relation thereto; a split annular collet having a longitudinal outer surface disposed in said bore in abutting relation with a portion of said handle at one end and a portion of said foregrip at the opposite end said outer surface of the collet being in facing relation with said inner surface of said bore; and a blade concentrically disposed within said bore and said foregrip, said blade having an annular recess receiving said collet therein, said collet being sized to be received and retained in said recess before said blade is fitted into said bore.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said collet is split longitudinally thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
60 words
The combination as set forth in claim 2 wherein said collet has a tapered portion at each said end thereof, and wherein said portion of said handle is tapered to mate with one of said tapered portions of said collet and said portion of said foregrip is tapered to mate with the other of said tapered portions of said collet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said foregrip is threadably mounted on said handle and extends therefrom.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said collet is of cylindrical shape and engages said rod throughout the length of said collet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination as set forth in claim 5 wherein said collet has tapered ends and is of uniform thickness between said ends.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1977-06-27 | 1977-12-27 | 1978-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-27 | 1981-12-27 | 1982-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-27 | 1985-12-27 | 1986-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |