US3874107A
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Fishing rod holder and signal device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-06-19
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Granted: 1975-04-01
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Expires: 1994-06-19
Abstract
Abstract A combined fishing rod holder and signal device includes a vertical support member which is driven into the ground. The support member is split into two portions and includes a movable bracket which attaches the two parts and allows them to be adjusted so that the height of the support member can be adjusted as desired. A movable receptacle is connected to the support member and is adapted to receive the handle of a fishing rod which is placed generally upright, parallel to the support. A guide member is disposed vertically above the receptacle and is adapted to co-act with the receptacle and position the handle of the fishing rod as required. A resilient member is pivoted to the support and at the upper extremity thereof, it is affixed to the guide member. A combination alarm and electric power means is connected to the support and the resilient member and a support member are both electrically conductive. A conductive detent is connected to the inner face of the resilient member and that detent is normally spaced from the support member. When a fish is hooked, it pulls on the line and in turn the detent is pulled into contact with the support to complete the circuit and activate the alarm.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank J Wheaton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 16:29
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
202 words
A combined fishing rod holder and signal device which comprises a vertical support member adapted to be anchored in the ground, a receptacle member adapted to support the lower portion of the handle of a fishing rod, said receptacle being affixed to said support at an intermediate point thereof, a guide member disposed vertically above said receptacle and adapted to co-act with said receptacle and position the handle of the fishing rod, a resilient member pivoted to said support member and at the upper extremity thereof is affixed said guide member, combination alarm and electric power means connected to said support, said resilient member being electrically conductive and in electrical connection with said electric supply, and said support being electrically conductive, a conductive detent connected to said guide member and also connected to said resilient member, said detent normally spaced from said support member, said rod holder anchored in the ground such that said receptacle, resilient and guide members face away from the body of water, whereby when a fish is hooked and its struggling pulls on the fishing rod, said resilient member bends and said detent contacts said support completing a circuit to said alarm, which alarm emits an audible signal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
202 words
A combined fishing rod holder and signal device which comprises a vertical support member adapted to be anchored in the ground, a receptacle member adapted to support the lower portion of the handle of a fishing rod, said receptacle being affixed to said support at an intermediate point thereof, a guide member disposed vertically above said receptacle and adapted to co-act with said receptacle and position the handle of the fishing rod, a resilient member pivoted to said support member and at the upper extremity thereof is affixed said guide member, combination alarm and electric power means connected to said support, said resilient member being electrically conductive and in electrical connection with said electric supply, and said support being electrically conductive, a conductive detent connected to said guide member and also connected to said resilient member, said detent normally spaced from said support member, said rod holder anchored in the ground such that said receptacle, resilient and guide members face away from the body of water, whereby when a fish is hooked and its struggling pulls on the fishing rod, said resilient member bends and said detent contacts said support completing a circuit to said alarm, which alarm emits an audible signal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
In the combination of claim 1 said resilient member is insulated from said support member by an insulation insert.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
In the combination of claim 1 an anchoring spike adapted to be forced into the ground thereby to prevent said support from rotational movement about the axis of said support member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
In the combination of claim 1 said spike is affixed to the lower part of said support member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
In the combination of claim 1 said receptacle is adjustably bracketed to said support member to permit variable positioning along the length of said support member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
In the combination of claim 1 said anchoring spike is adjustably bracketed to said support member to permit variable positioning along the length of said support member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
In the combination of claim 1 said support member is split into upper and lower sections, an adjustable bracket fastening said sections at any of an infinate variety of selected positions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
In the combination of claim 7 said upper and lower sections are fastened in overlying relation and said bracket is active to lock the overlying portions in frictional engagement.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
In the combination of claim 1 biasing member movably connected to said support member and active on said resilient member to bias said member to a selected orientation.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
111 words
In the combination of claim 1 said resilient member is insulated from said support member by an insulation insert, an anchoring spike adapted to be forced into the ground thereby to prevent said support from rotational movement about the axis of said support member, said receptacle is adjustably bracketed to said support member to permit variable positioning along the length of said support member, said anchoring spike is adjustably bracketed to said support member to permit variable positioning along the length of said support member, and said support member is split into upper and lower sections, an adjustable bracket fastening said sections at any of an infinate variety of selected positions.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
64 words
In combination of claim 10 said spike is affixed to the lower part of said support member, said upper and lower sections are fastened in overlying relation and said bracket is active to lock the overlying portions in frictional engagement, and a biasing member movably connected to said support member and active on said resilient member to bias said member to a selected orientation.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
In the combination of claim 1 said support member is an elongate channel comprising flat sides joined along a common edge thereof.
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) | 1978-03-31 | 1978-09-30 | 1979-04-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-31 | 1982-09-30 | 1983-04-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-31 | 1986-09-30 | 1987-04-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |