US3857645A
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Leader with a line connector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-07-24
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Granted: 1974-12-31
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Expires: 1992-07-24
Abstract
Abstract A small, cigar-shaped line connector is affixed to the butt of a leader so that a line, such as a fly line, may be secured to this connector. An axial passageway opens at one end of the connector to receive the butt end of the leader, and this leader end is affixed therein. An axial passageway opens at the other end of the connector and extends to a transverse slot in the side of the connector. To secure the line thereto, the line is threaded through the passageway to permit its end to project from the slot. The end of the line is then knotted and the knot is pulled back into the slot to complete the connection. The leader is affixed to the connector in various ways. A preferred mode of attachment is to provide a leader passageway which extends to the transverse slot. The diameter of the passageway is increased adjacent to the slot to form a socket. Then the leader end is threaded through the passageway and extended from the slot. It is then knotted and the knot is pulled back into the socket to lock the two components together.
Inventors
- 👤 G Klein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 04:15
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K91/00; A01K91/03; A01K91/047; F; F16; F16G; F16G11/00; F16G11/02; F16G11/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/39; Y10T24/3916
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
242 words
A connector in combination with the ends of two pliable lines with the diameter of the first line being approximately one-half greater than the diameter of the second line, such as a fly line and a leader, and comprising: a tubular connecting member constructed of slightly stretchAble material and having an axial passageway extending through it and a side opening intersecting the passageway; said passageway at one end of the member forming a first passageway section which is slightly larger in cross section than the diameter of the said first line to receive the same; said passageway at the other end of the member forming a second passageway section which has a cross section of a size sufficient to receive the second line; said first passageway section extending to the side opening with the width of the side opening being at least as great as the diameter of the said first passageway section but not greatly exceeding that diameter, whereby the end of said first line may be threaded into the first passageway section, extended from the side opening, knotted and then pulled into the side opening with the knotted end being forced into the side opening by slight stretching of the connector and effecting a tight fit of the knotted end of said first line to the connector; and a locking means at the said second passageway section to securely lock the end of said second line into said second section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
242 words
A connector in combination with the ends of two pliable lines with the diameter of the first line being approximately one-half greater than the diameter of the second line, such as a fly line and a leader, and comprising: a tubular connecting member constructed of slightly stretchAble material and having an axial passageway extending through it and a side opening intersecting the passageway; said passageway at one end of the member forming a first passageway section which is slightly larger in cross section than the diameter of the said first line to receive the same; said passageway at the other end of the member forming a second passageway section which has a cross section of a size sufficient to receive the second line; said first passageway section extending to the side opening with the width of the side opening being at least as great as the diameter of the said first passageway section but not greatly exceeding that diameter, whereby the end of said first line may be threaded into the first passageway section, extended from the side opening, knotted and then pulled into the side opening with the knotted end being forced into the side opening by slight stretching of the connector and effecting a tight fit of the knotted end of said first line to the connector; and a locking means at the said second passageway section to securely lock the end of said second line into said second section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
In the organization defined in claim 1, wherein: said locking means includes an increased diameter portion of said second passageway section within the connector defining a socket; and a knot-like enlargement at the end of the said second line which fits into the aforesaid socket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
In the organization defined in claim 2, wherein: said socket is formed by an extension of said first passageway section to extend this passageway from its end of the member to the side opening and a short distance beyond the side opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
In the organization defined in claim 3, wherein said knot-like enlargement comprises: a knot in the end of said second line and the diameter of the socket is such that the knot fits within the socket with a tight fit.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
In the organization defined in claim 4, wherein: said knot is a clinch knot.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
In the organization defined in claim 1, wherein said locking means includes: an adhesive within the said second passageway section securing the end of said second line therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
In the organization defined in claim 1, wherein: said locking means comprises walls of the connector tightly embracing the end of said second line.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
In the organization defined in claim 1, wherein said locking means includes: a weld between and joining the walls of said second passageway and the end of said second line.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
In the organization defined in claim 1, wherein said locking means includes: a wedging means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
In the organization defined in claim 1, wherein said locking means includes: a pin means extending transversely through the connector.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
242 words
A connector in combination with the ends of a first line and a second line which do not differ greatly in diameter, such as a fly line and a leader and comprising: a tubular connecting member constructed of slightly stretchable material and having an axial passageway extending into it from each end thereof and a side opening near the center of the member; said passageway at one end of the member forming a first passageway section which is slightly larger in cross section than the diameter of the said first line to receive the same; said passageway at the other end of the member forming a second passageway section which has a cross section of a size sufficient to receive the second line; said first passageway section extending to the side opening with the width of the side opening being at least as great as the diameter of the said first passageway section but not greatly exceeding that diameter, whereby the end of said first line may be threaded into the first passageway section, extended from the side opening, knotted and then pulled into the side opening with the knotted end being forced into the side opening by slight stretching of the connector and effecting a tight fit of the knotted end of said fiRst line to the connector; and a locking means at the said second passageway section to securely lock the end of said second line into said second section.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
242 words
A connector in combination with the ends of a first line and a second line which do not differ greatly in diameter, such as a fly line and a leader and comprising: a tubular connecting member constructed of slightly stretchable material and having an axial passageway extending into it from each end thereof and a side opening near the center of the member; said passageway at one end of the member forming a first passageway section which is slightly larger in cross section than the diameter of the said first line to receive the same; said passageway at the other end of the member forming a second passageway section which has a cross section of a size sufficient to receive the second line; said first passageway section extending to the side opening with the width of the side opening being at least as great as the diameter of the said first passageway section but not greatly exceeding that diameter, whereby the end of said first line may be threaded into the first passageway section, extended from the side opening, knotted and then pulled into the side opening with the knotted end being forced into the side opening by slight stretching of the connector and effecting a tight fit of the knotted end of said fiRst line to the connector; and a locking means at the said second passageway section to securely lock the end of said second line into said second section.
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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) | 1977-12-30 | 1978-07-01 | 1978-12-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-30 | 1982-07-01 | 1982-12-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-30 | 1986-07-01 | 1986-12-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |