US3851916A
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Big game fishing chair
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-04-16
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Granted: 1974-12-03
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Expires: 1993-04-16
Abstract
Abstract The invention provides a fishing chair, especially for large game fish, in which the heavy leg muscles of the fisherman, such as the thigh muscles, can be used to play and tire the fish rather than using the arm muscles.
Inventors
- 👤 O Quartullo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:53
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A big game fishing chair including a base, a socket pivotally mounted on the base to receive the butt end of a fishing rod, a foot rest on the base, a chair slidably mounted on the base and movable to and from the socket and foot rest, restraining means releasably securing the chair to said fishing rod at a point spaced vertically of the socket to establish a fixed distance therebetween, movement of said chair away from said socket and foot rest causing said fishing rod to be moved about its pivotal mounting pulled in the direction of movement by said restraining means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A big game fishing chair including a base, a socket pivotally mounted on the base to receive the butt end of a fishing rod, a foot rest on the base, a chair slidably mounted on the base and movable to and from the socket and foot rest, restraining means releasably securing the chair to said fishing rod at a point spaced vertically of the socket to establish a fixed distance therebetween, movement of said chair away from said socket and foot rest causing said fishing rod to be moved about its pivotal mounting pulled in the direction of movement by said restraining means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination defined in claim 1 wherein the restraining means extend from the back of the chair to a reel mounted on the fishing rod, and are adjustable in height and length.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination defined in claim 1 wherein the socket is vertically adjustable in relation to the base, and is quickly releasable therefrom.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination defined in claim 1 wherein the foot rest is adjustable vertically, horizontally, and angularly in relation to the base.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
51 words
The combination defined in claim 1 wherein the base is mounted on a pedestal for movement about a vertical axis, and means for locking the base to the pedestal. 6. The combination defined in claim 1 wherein means are provided for adjusting the distance that the chair slides on the base.
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) | 1977-12-02 | 1978-06-03 | 1978-12-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-02 | 1982-06-03 | 1982-12-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-02 | 1986-06-03 | 1986-12-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |