US3914894A
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Automatic fish hook setter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-05-10
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Granted: 1975-10-28
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Expires: 1994-05-10
Abstract
Abstract An automatic fish hook setter which includes a tubular support for the butt of a fishing pole. The tubular butt support is pivotally mounted and has a spring arranged to counteract the normal pull of the fishline but allow the pole to drop when fish pulls on the bait. A second pivotal mounting for the tubular support is maintained rigidly by a toggle brace and a spring is provided for moving the tubular support sharply downwardly when the toggle brace is moved out of alignment. An operating arm on the tubular support engages the toggle brace to move the toggle brace out of alignment when the bait is pulled on by a fish.
Inventors
- 👤 Julius J Kobza
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 05:24
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/10; A01K97/11
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
An automatic fish hook setter and fish pole holder comprising an upright shaft, an arm pivoted at one end to the upper end of the said shaft and extending generally horizontally, a toggle brace pivotally connected between the upright shaft and the arm for supporting said arm, spring means extending between the other end of said arm and said shaft for moving said arm downwardly toward said shaft, a tubular fish pole support pivotally mounted on said other end of said arm, means on the outer end of said support and resting on the toggle brace for moving said toggle brace out of supporting position permitting said arm to be swung downwardly by said spring.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
An automatic fish hook setter and fish pole holder comprising an upright shaft, an arm pivoted at one end to the upper end of the said shaft and extending generally horizontally, a toggle brace pivotally connected between the upright shaft and the arm for supporting said arm, spring means extending between the other end of said arm and said shaft for moving said arm downwardly toward said shaft, a tubular fish pole support pivotally mounted on said other end of said arm, means on the outer end of said support and resting on the toggle brace for moving said toggle brace out of supporting position permitting said arm to be swung downwardly by said spring.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 including adjustable tension means extending between said other end of said arm and the Rear end of said support for limiting the pivotal movement of said support on said arm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said spring is adjustably secured at one end to said shaft.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the means on said support for moving said brace out of supporting position comprises a generally U-shaped arm rigidly secured to said support adjacent the outer end thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 including a second shaft arranged in spaced parallel relation to said first shaft and a foot tread connecting said shafts for forcing said shafts into the ground.
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) | 1978-10-27 | 1979-04-28 | 1979-10-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-27 | 1983-04-28 | 1983-10-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-27 | 1987-04-28 | 1987-10-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |