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US3867781A
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Trolling feather
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-01-18
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Granted: 1975-02-25
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Expires: 1993-01-18
Abstract
Abstract An interchangeable trolling feather comprising generally a separate weighted head having an axial bore which overfits and receives a head stop. The head stop is slidable on and is retained upon a beaded chain or wire which rearwardly carries a fishing hook. Feathers are tied to the head stop in a manner to cover and hide the hook when the device is fully assembled.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry S Wolfe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 04:22
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K85/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 65
Claim 1
Independent Claim
245 words
In a trolling feather construction including a hook which is attached to a fishing line for trolling through water, the combination of A. flexible means connected to the hook to permit substantially unrestricted movement of the trolling feather through water, 1. said flexible means haaving a first end and a second end, 2. said first end affixing to the hook, 3. said second end affixing to the fishing line; B. catch means medially carried by the flexible means to serve as a stop, 1. said catch means having a cross-sectional configuration which is larger than the cross-sectional configuration of the flexible means; C. a weighted head removably associated with the said flexible means, 1. said head being provided with a first axial bore, 2. a portion of the flexible means being insertable forwardly into the first axial bore, 3. the catch means limiting the forward travel of the flexible means relative to the head; D. head stop means removably associated with the flexible means to maintain the head in a predetermined position; 1. said head stop means including a head stop which has a second axial bore, 2. the said flexible means inserting through the second axial bore, 3. the said head stop means having axial motion relative to the flexible means, 4. the head stop including a radially extending flange; E. and colored feathers attached to the head stop at the flange thereof, 1. said colored feathers extending rearwardly and covering the said hook.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
245 words
In a trolling feather construction including a hook which is attached to a fishing line for trolling through water, the combination of A. flexible means connected to the hook to permit substantially unrestricted movement of the trolling feather through water, 1. said flexible means haaving a first end and a second end, 2. said first end affixing to the hook, 3. said second end affixing to the fishing line; B. catch means medially carried by the flexible means to serve as a stop, 1. said catch means having a cross-sectional configuration which is larger than the cross-sectional configuration of the flexible means; C. a weighted head removably associated with the said flexible means, 1. said head being provided with a first axial bore, 2. a portion of the flexible means being insertable forwardly into the first axial bore, 3. the catch means limiting the forward travel of the flexible means relative to the head; D. head stop means removably associated with the flexible means to maintain the head in a predetermined position; 1. said head stop means including a head stop which has a second axial bore, 2. the said flexible means inserting through the second axial bore, 3. the said head stop means having axial motion relative to the flexible means, 4. the head stop including a radially extending flange; E. and colored feathers attached to the head stop at the flange thereof, 1. said colored feathers extending rearwardly and covering the said hook.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
7 words
said first end affixing to the hook,
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
7 words
said first end affixing to the hook,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
7 words
said first end affixing to the hook,
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
7 words
said first end affixing to the hook,
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
a portion of the flexible means being insertable forwardly into the first axial bore,
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
a portion of the flexible means being insertable forwardly into the first axial bore,
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
10 words
the said flexible means inserting through the second axial bore,
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
10 words
the said flexible means inserting through the second axial bore,
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
40 words
In a trolling feather construction including a hook which is attached to a fishing line for trolling through water, the combination of A. flexible means connected to the hook to permit substantially unrestricted movement of the trolling feather through water,
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
40 words
In a trolling feather construction including a hook which is attached to a fishing line for trolling through water, the combination of A. flexible means connected to the hook to permit substantially unrestricted movement of the trolling feather through water,
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
7 words
said first end affixing to the hook,
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
7 words
said first end affixing to the hook,
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
10 words
the said flexible means inserting through the second axial bore,
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
10 words
the said flexible means inserting through the second axial bore,
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
10 words
the said flexible means inserting through the second axial bore,
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
10 words
the said flexible means inserting through the second axial bore,
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
13 words
a portion of the flexible means being insertable into the first axial bore,
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
13 words
a portion of the flexible means being insertable into the first axial bore,
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
13 words
a portion of the flexible means being insertable into the first axial bore,
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
13 words
a portion of the flexible means being insertable into the first axial bore,
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
13 words
the said head stop means having axial motion relative to the flexible means,
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
13 words
the said head stop means having axial motion relative to the flexible means,
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
22 words
said second end affixing to the fishing line; B. catch means medially carried by the flexible means to serve as a stop,
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
22 words
said second end affixing to the fishing line; B. catch means medially carried by the flexible means to serve as a stop,
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
33 words
the catch means limiting the forward travel of the flexible means relative to the head; D. head stop means removably associated with the flexible means to maintain the head in a predetermined position,
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
33 words
the catch means limiting the forward travel of the flexible means relative to the head; D. head stop means removably associated with the flexible means to maintain the head in a predetermined position,
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
13 words
the said head stop means having axial motion relative to the flexible means,
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
13 words
the said head stop means having axial motion relative to the flexible means,
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
22 words
said second end affixing to the fishing line; B. catch means medially carried by the flexible means to serve as a stop,
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
22 words
said second end affixing to the fishing line; B. catch means medially carried by the flexible means to serve as a stop,
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
40 words
In a trolling feather construction including a hook which is attAched to a fishing line for trolling through water, the combination of A. flexible means connected to the hook to permit substantially unrestricted movement of the trolling feather through water,
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
40 words
In a trolling feather construction including a hook which is attAched to a fishing line for trolling through water, the combination of A. flexible means connected to the hook to permit substantially unrestricted movement of the trolling feather through water,
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
13 words
the said head stop means having axial motion relative to the flexible means,
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
13 words
the said head stop means having axial motion relative to the flexible means,
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
33 words
the catch means limiting the forward travel of the flexible means relative to the head; D. head stop means removably associated with the flexible means to maintain the head in a predetermined position;
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
33 words
the catch means limiting the forward travel of the flexible means relative to the head; D. head stop means removably associated with the flexible means to maintain the head in a predetermined position;
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
22 words
said second end affixing to the fishing line; B. catch means medially carried by the flexible means to serve as a stop,
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
22 words
said second end affixing to the fishing line; B. catch means medially carried by the flexible means to serve as a stop,
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
33 words
the catch means limiting the forward travel of the flexible means relative to the head; D. head stop means removably associated with the flexible means to maintain the head in a predetermined position,
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
33 words
the catch means limiting the forward travel of the flexible means relative to the head; D. head stop means removably associated with the flexible means to maintain the head in a predetermined position,
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
21 words
the head stop including a radially extending flange; E. and colored feathers attached to the head stop at the flange thereof,
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
21 words
the head stop including a radially extending flange; E. and colored feathers attached to the head stop at the flange thereof,
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
21 words
the head stop means contacting the catch means, a. said catch means having larger circumferential dimension than the second axial bore,
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
21 words
the head stop means contacting the catch means, a. said catch means having larger circumferential dimension than the second axial bore,
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
21 words
the head stop means contacting the catch means, a. said catch means having larger circumferential dimension than the second axial bore,
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
21 words
the head stop means contacting the catch means, a. said catch means having larger circumferential dimension than the second axial bore,
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein the recess is rearwardly formed in the flange and wherein the recess communicates with the second axial bore.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
29 words
The invention of claim 4 wherein the weighted head terminates rearwardly in a trailing end, the said trailing end seating upon the flange when the trolling feather is assembled.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
19 words
the head stop being rearwardly provided with a recess which is sized to receive and engage the catch means,
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
19 words
the head stop being rearwardly provided with a recess which is sized to receive and engage the catch means,
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
19 words
the head stop being rearwardly provided with a recess which is sized to receive and engage the catch means,
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
19 words
the head stop being rearwardly provided with a recess which is sized to receive and engage the catch means,
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
12 words
the head stop including a radially extending flange and a forward portion,
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
12 words
the head stop including a radially extending flange and a forward portion,
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention of claim 5 wherein the trailing end of the weighted head and the said flange are of substantially similar cross-sectional configuration.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
8 words
the head stop including a radially extending flange,
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
8 words
the head stop including a radially extending flange,
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
23 words
the flange being equipped with a peripherally formed groove, a. and colored feathers being tied to the head stop at the said groove.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
23 words
the flange being equipped with a peripherally formed groove, a. and colored feathers being tied to the head stop at the said groove.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the flange is provided with a peripheral groove, a portion of each of the colored feathers being affixed to the head stop by tying within the said groove.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
26 words
the forward portion of the head stop including a cylindrical body member, a. said body member inserting into the first axial bore of the weighted head.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
26 words
the forward portion of the head stop including a cylindrical body member, a. said body member inserting into the first axial bore of the weighted head.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention of claim 7 and a skirt covering a portion of the colored feathers, said skirt being affixed to the head stop at the said peripheral groove.
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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) | 1978-02-24 | 1978-08-26 | 1979-02-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-24 | 1982-08-26 | 1983-02-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-24 | 1986-08-26 | 1987-02-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |