US3834055A
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Fishing pole holder and catching device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-08-28
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Granted: 1974-09-10
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Expires: 1993-08-28
Abstract
Abstract A fishing pole holder and catching device which may be removably clamped to a supporting member in a boat or the device has a spike that may be driven into the ground for supporting the device. The device has an arm for holding a fishing rod and the arm is swingably secured to a base. Novel adjustable means holds the arm and fish pole in an operative and inclined position preparatory to catching a fish. This adjustable means includes a spring biased pawl and a ratchet for holding the arm and fishing rod in the operative position into which they have been swung. A leaf spring swings the arm and fish pole into a vertical position when the spring biased pawl is automatically freed from the ratchet when there is a pull on the fish line and pole due to a fish being caught by the fish hook.
Inventors
- 👤 Bianco U Dal
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 15:37
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/10; A01K97/11
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
271 words
A fishing pole holder and catching device comprising: a. a base with a channel-shaped rack on its upper surface; b. a fish pole holding arm movably supported by a wheel at its lower end that rolls in said channel-shaped rack; c. a leaf spring having one end secured to said base and its other end pivotally connected to said arm and near said wheel for yieldingly urging said arm to swing from an operative position into an inoperative position where the arm in this latter position will signal that a fish has been caught; d. a pawl associated with said arm and positioned near said wheel and adapted to ride over the teeth in the channel-shaped rack as the arm is swung toward operative position, this swinging movement of said arm about the pivotal connection of the leaf spring with the arm as a center causing the arm to increase the tension of said spring and to move the wheel along said channel-shaped rack as well as causing the pawl to move over the rack teeth; e. said rack teeth being shaped for holding said pawl and arm against accidental return movement to an inoperative position; and f. a second spring yieldingly urging said pawl out of engagement with said rack teeth as soon as a slight pull on the outer end of the arm swings the arm through a slight arc for moving the wheel and pawl a very short distance along the channel-shaped rack for permitting said second spring to free the pawl from the teeth whereupon the leaf spring will swing the arm back into its inoperative position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
271 words
A fishing pole holder and catching device comprising: a. a base with a channel-shaped rack on its upper surface; b. a fish pole holding arm movably supported by a wheel at its lower end that rolls in said channel-shaped rack; c. a leaf spring having one end secured to said base and its other end pivotally connected to said arm and near said wheel for yieldingly urging said arm to swing from an operative position into an inoperative position where the arm in this latter position will signal that a fish has been caught; d. a pawl associated with said arm and positioned near said wheel and adapted to ride over the teeth in the channel-shaped rack as the arm is swung toward operative position, this swinging movement of said arm about the pivotal connection of the leaf spring with the arm as a center causing the arm to increase the tension of said spring and to move the wheel along said channel-shaped rack as well as causing the pawl to move over the rack teeth; e. said rack teeth being shaped for holding said pawl and arm against accidental return movement to an inoperative position; and f. a second spring yieldingly urging said pawl out of engagement with said rack teeth as soon as a slight pull on the outer end of the arm swings the arm through a slight arc for moving the wheel and pawl a very short distance along the channel-shaped rack for permitting said second spring to free the pawl from the teeth whereupon the leaf spring will swing the arm back into its inoperative position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
70 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1: and in which a. manually actuated means is provided for pressing on the pawl for overcoming the effect of said second spring on the pawl whereby the pawl can be manually swung into engagement with the teeth of said channel-shaped rack when the arm has been moved into operative position for causing the pawl to hold the arm in its operative position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
The combination as set forth in claim 2: and in which a. said arm carries an adjustable stop that will strike the base and prevent further swinging movement of the arm in the same direction; b. whereby said leaf spring will hold the arm in its inoperative position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
63 words
The combination as set forth in claim 2: and in which a. said manually actuated means includes a pawl depresser swingable about the axis of said wheel; and b. said pawl depresser carrying a rod for contacting the pawl for swinging it into engagement with the teeth when the pawl depresser is swung in a clockwise direction about the axis of said wheel.
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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) | 1977-09-09 | 1978-03-11 | 1978-09-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-09 | 1982-03-11 | 1982-09-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-09 | 1986-03-11 | 1986-09-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |