US3846929A
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Fishing pole holder and signaling device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-08-17
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Granted: 1974-11-12
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Expires: 1993-08-17
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable and portable fishing pole holder having means for signaling a strike and/or nibble. The holder includes an elongated support element for the pole supported by two adjustable legs, a flat metal base, a signaling means mounted at the tip end of the support element, an eccentric mounted on the support element with a tension plate attached which may be adjusted at various degrees for different methods of fishing and for the stiffness of various fishing poles. On the support is a micro-switch which, when pressed, closes an electrical circuit. Closing of the electrical circuit, which occurs when a fish either strikes or nibbles, sounds a buzzer and simultaneously lights a light.
Inventors
- 👤 J Mcbride
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 16:26
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A fishing rod holder and alarm, comprising an elongate support member having means thereon for supporting a fishing rod with the tip-end portion of the rod disposed at one end of the support member and the butt-end portion of the rod disposed at the other end thereof, means on said support member for holding the butt-end portion of the rod, an electrical alarm system including a switch adjacent said one end of said support member, and means on said support member intermediate the ends thereof for adjustably supporting an intermediate portion of said rod at a selected distance away from said support member, whereby selectively to vary the force required to be applied to the tip end thereof to actuate said switch.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A fishing rod holder and alarm, comprising an elongate support member having means thereon for supporting a fishing rod with the tip-end portion of the rod disposed at one end of the support member and the butt-end portion of the rod disposed at the other end thereof, means on said support member for holding the butt-end portion of the rod, an electrical alarm system including a switch adjacent said one end of said support member, and means on said support member intermediate the ends thereof for adjustably supporting an intermediate portion of said rod at a selected distance away from said support member, whereby selectively to vary the force required to be applied to the tip end thereof to actuate said switch.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
65 words
A fishing rod holder and alarm as claimed in claim 1, the means for adjustably supporting an intermediate portion of said rod comprising a rocker member, means mounting said rocker member for rotation about an axis transverse to the length of the support member, means on said rocker member for engaging against said rod, and mEans for holding said rocker member in selected rotational position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
A fishing rod holder and alarm as claimed in claim 2, the means on said rocker member for engaging against said rod comprising a spring arm having one end affixed to said rocker member and the other end extending away from said rocker member in the longitudinal direction of said support member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A fishing rod holder and alarm as claimed in claim 1, said elongate support member comprising an elongate upwardly open channel, the means for holding the butt end of a rod comprising a closed-end socket secured in said channel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A fishing rod holder and alarm as claimed in claim 4, and a pair of legs pivoted on opposite sides of said channel intermediate the ends thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
A fishing rod holder and alarm as claimed in claim 5, and a ground-engaging foot strip secured to the bottom of said channel and extending in the longitudinal direction of said channel beyond said other end thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
A fishing rod holder and alarm as claimed in claim 1, a brace for a reel on said rod, and means adjustably mounting said brace on said support for adjustment lengthwise therealong.
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) | 1977-11-11 | 1978-05-13 | 1978-11-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-11 | 1982-05-13 | 1982-11-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-11 | 1986-05-13 | 1986-11-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |