US3902269A
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Fishing rod holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-03-06
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Granted: 1975-09-02
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Expires: 1994-03-06
Abstract
Abstract A fishing rod holder for use on a flat surface such as a boat deck or pier. The holder includes a flat base portion and an upstanding hollow tubular portion which is adapted to receive a fishing rod. The hollow tubular portion and the base portion are interconnected by means of a flexible narrowed joint section integral with the base portion. The joint flexes to allow movement of the rod holder so that the fishing rod can move freely in response to movements of a fish or the fisherman. The joint itself comprises a narrowed section of strong, flexible material such as plastic to permit this free movement.
Inventors
- 👤 Melvin Elmer Dunlap
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 15:16
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
56 words
A fishing rod holder comprising: a flat base portion having a pattern formed thereon to increase its frictional resistance a flexible joint constructed of a section of plastic which has a reduced flexible middle and larger upper and lower surfaces and a tubular rod holding member immovably connected to the upper surface of the flexible joint.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
56 words
A fishing rod holder comprising: a flat base portion having a pattern formed thereon to increase its frictional resistance a flexible joint constructed of a section of plastic which has a reduced flexible middle and larger upper and lower surfaces and a tubular rod holding member immovably connected to the upper surface of the flexible joint.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
The fishing rod holder of claim 1 wherein the flexible joint comprises a cylindrical coluMn having a uniform diameter central section which gradually increases in diameter to a lower section and an upper section both of which are substantially twice the diameter of the central section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The fishing rod holder of claim 2 wherein the base and the joint are integral.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The fishing rod holder of claim 3 wherein the tubular member has an outer diameter which is substantially the same diameter as the upper surface of the joint and is constructed of polyvinyl.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The fishing rod holder of claim 3 wherein the base is rectangular the long dimension is approximately one-half the length of the tubular member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The fishing rod holder of claim 3 wherein the central diameter of the joint is approximately one-tenth as long as the tubular member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The fishing rod holder of claim 3 wherein the patterns formed on the base consist of a cross-hatched grooves to create a raised diamond shaped pattern on its upper and lower surfaces.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
The fishing rod holder of claim 3 including a pin which is positioned through the center line of the tubular member to control the depth of insertion of a fishing rod into the member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The fishing rod holder of claim 3 wherein the joint includes an extension which fits into the tubular member to connect the two together.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
The fishing rod holder of claim 2 wherein the plastic material is polypropylene.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3158866A
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US3783547A
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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) | 1978-09-01 | 1979-03-03 | 1979-09-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-01 | 1983-03-03 | 1983-09-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-01 | 1987-03-03 | 1987-09-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |