US3913255A
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Fishing line strike signaling apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-09-23
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Granted: 1975-10-21
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Expires: 1994-09-23
Abstract
Abstract A fishing line holding and strike signaling apparatus adapted to hold a plurality of fishing lines simultaneously and to signal when a fish strikes any one of the lines. The line holding members have means for adjusting the pressure to compensate for different fishing conditions and a signaling means that has a buzzer and a light, which light can also be used independently to illuminate the device at night. Special camming controls allow for the separation of the line gripping members and the master switch can be used to energize or disable the alarm or to turn on the light.
Inventors
- 👤 John H B Fillmen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 10:02
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/12; A01K97/125
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A fishing line strike signaling apparatus comprising in combination: a. a base; b. a pair of line gripping members mounted to said base for gripping a fishing line therebetween, a line being adapted for separating said line gripping members, one line gripping member being pivotably mounted to said base to pivot onto and off of the other line gripping member; c. electrical signaling means operatively connected across said line gripping members for signaling when said line gripping members contact each other; d. an eccentrically mounted member for separating said line gripping members when rotated against said pivotably mounted line gripping member; e. spring means connected to said pivotably mounted member for applying the line gripping pressure driving said pair of line gripping means together; and f. pressure adjusting means for varying the pressure of said spring means thereby varying the line gripping pressure between said pair of line gripping members, whereby the line gripping means can be varied as desired.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A fishing line strike signaling apparatus comprising in combination: a. a base; b. a pair of line gripping members mounted to said base for gripping a fishing line therebetween, a line being adapted for separating said line gripping members, one line gripping member being pivotably mounted to said base to pivot onto and off of the other line gripping member; c. electrical signaling means operatively connected across said line gripping members for signaling when said line gripping members contact each other; d. an eccentrically mounted member for separating said line gripping members when rotated against said pivotably mounted line gripping member; e. spring means connected to said pivotably mounted member for applying the line gripping pressure driving said pair of line gripping means together; and f. pressure adjusting means for varying the pressure of said spring means thereby varying the line gripping pressure between said pair of line gripping members, whereby the line gripping means can be varied as desired.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 1 having two pairs of line gripping members, two spring means and pressure adjusting means for holding a pair of fishing lines.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 2 in which said base is mounted in a case having a liftable top for enclosing said apparatus.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 1 having a lamp connected to said base and a switch means and said lamp being operatively connected to said switch means for providing a light source when activated.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 4 in which said lamp has a reflector surface on the top thereof to reflect light onto said base.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 5 in which said lamp is actuated by said line gripping members making contact.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 1 in which said other line gripping member is mounted on a bracket which is mounted onto said base and said bracket is mounted to intersect said eccentrically mounted cylindrical member at a predetermined position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 7 in which said eccentrically mounted cylindrical member is mounted on a threaded member protruding from said base.
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) | 1978-10-20 | 1979-04-21 | 1979-10-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-20 | 1983-04-21 | 1983-10-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-20 | 1987-04-21 | 1987-10-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |