US3839811A
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Safety hook holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-10-11
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Granted: 1974-10-08
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Expires: 1992-10-11
Abstract
Abstract A holder for the hook of a fishing rod or pole is provided which prevents the hook from causing damage during handling of the pole. The holder includes a slotted cylindrical body portion which fits onto the pole and an ''''eyelet'''' portion extending outwardly from the body portion. In use, after the holder is mounted on the pole, the hook is inserted into the eyelet and the pole twisted or rotated, with the holder is held fixed, so that the line wraps around the pole and is tensioned to pull the hook snugly against the holder. The holder may include a recess adjacent the eyelet which aids in preventing exposure of the hook barb.
Inventors
- 👤 R Hopkins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 14:02
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K87/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A method of using a hook holder having a hook-receiving aperture therein so as to prevent personal injury and/or damage to clothing or the like when handling and storing a fishing pole of the cane pole type having a line attached to one end thereof and at least one barbed hook secured to the line, said method comprising the steps of mounting the hook holder onto the fishing pole at a location along the length thereof spaced from the other end of the pole, inserting the hook in the aperture of the holder with barb of the hook inwardly of the shank end of the hook, and rotating the pole while firmly holding the holder fixed so as to tension the line and pull the hook snugly against the holder so that the hook barb is located out of danger of contact.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
142 words
A method of using a hook holder having a hook-receiving aperture therein so as to prevent personal injury and/or damage to clothing or the like when handling and storing a fishing pole of the cane pole type having a line attached to one end thereof and at least one barbed hook secured to the line, said method comprising the steps of mounting the hook holder onto the fishing pole at a location along the length thereof spaced from the other end of the pole, inserting the hook in the aperture of the holder with barb of the hook inwardly of the shank end of the hook, and rotating the pole while firmly holding the holder fixed so as to tension the line and pull the hook snugly against the holder so that the hook barb is located out of danger of contact.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 further comprising adjusting the longitudinal position of the holder on the rod to control the tension on the line adjacent the hook.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
163 words
A safety hook holder for storing a hook while attached to a fishing pole so as to prevent damage so as might be caused by the barbed end of the hook, said holder comprising a substantially cylindrical body portion having a longitudinal slot therein for receiving the pole so that the pole can be rotated relative to the holder when the holder is held fixed, and an eyelet portion integral with said body portion and extending outwardly therefrom, said eyelet portion defining an aperture therein for receiving a hook, the longitudinal axis of said aperture extending parallel to the pole with the holder in place on the pole and said body portion being of such axial extent that the end thereof extends beyond the barb of any hook received in said aperture, said body portion including means comprising recessed areas adjacent said eyelet pOrtion on opposite sides thereof for aiding in preventing exposure of the barb of a hook received in said aperture.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
163 words
A safety hook holder for storing a hook while attached to a fishing pole so as to prevent damage so as might be caused by the barbed end of the hook, said holder comprising a substantially cylindrical body portion having a longitudinal slot therein for receiving the pole so that the pole can be rotated relative to the holder when the holder is held fixed, and an eyelet portion integral with said body portion and extending outwardly therefrom, said eyelet portion defining an aperture therein for receiving a hook, the longitudinal axis of said aperture extending parallel to the pole with the holder in place on the pole and said body portion being of such axial extent that the end thereof extends beyond the barb of any hook received in said aperture, said body portion including means comprising recessed areas adjacent said eyelet pOrtion on opposite sides thereof for aiding in preventing exposure of the barb of a hook received in said aperture.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A safety hook holder as claimed in claim 3 wherein said recessed area are formed by a concave recess in the upper surface of said body portion.
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) | 1977-10-07 | 1978-04-08 | 1978-10-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-07 | 1982-04-08 | 1982-10-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-07 | 1986-04-08 | 1986-10-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |