US3878635A
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Fishing rod signalling device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-06-10
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Granted: 1975-04-22
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Expires: 1994-06-10
Abstract
Abstract A fishing rod signalling device comprising a non-metallic housing clamped to a fishing rod with a magnetically responsive trigger device actuating signal means when fishing line strain increases magnetic field. Trigger response is continuously, infinitely and selectively adjustable for variable line drag conditions. Signal housing is watertight with adjustable components exterior to the housing.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond Trosper
- 👤 Richard E Nixt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 07:37
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/12; A01K97/125
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A signalling device used on a fishing rod comprising: a housing; said housing having means for effecting carriage thereof by said fishing rod, and having chamber means for replaceably supporting bi-terminal electrical batteries and lamp; magnetic switch means responsive to magnetic signal means; said magnetic switch means effecting an electrically conducting engagement between said batteries and said lamp to produce a sensible signal; wherein said magnetic signal means include means selectively adjustable for infinitelY controlling the movement thereof, and comprises a rotatable pulley system having a magnetic pulley and a simple pulley engaging fishing line of said fishing rod; said selectively adjustable means comprises a slidable member in captive engagement with said carriage means and said pulley system, said engagement compressibly maintained by spring means there-between.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A signalling device used on a fishing rod comprising: a housing; said housing having means for effecting carriage thereof by said fishing rod, and having chamber means for replaceably supporting bi-terminal electrical batteries and lamp; magnetic switch means responsive to magnetic signal means; said magnetic switch means effecting an electrically conducting engagement between said batteries and said lamp to produce a sensible signal; wherein said magnetic signal means include means selectively adjustable for infinitelY controlling the movement thereof, and comprises a rotatable pulley system having a magnetic pulley and a simple pulley engaging fishing line of said fishing rod; said selectively adjustable means comprises a slidable member in captive engagement with said carriage means and said pulley system, said engagement compressibly maintained by spring means there-between.
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) | 1978-04-21 | 1978-10-21 | 1979-04-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-21 | 1982-10-21 | 1983-04-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-21 | 1986-10-21 | 1987-04-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |