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US3916715A
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Insert (substitute) drive gears to produce fast retrieve in certain fishing reels
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-01-25
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Granted: 1975-11-04
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Expires: 1994-01-25
Abstract
Abstract Improvements in Ambassadeur 5000 and 6000 Series reels of the Garcia Corporation of Teaneck, New Jersey which enable transformation of same from slow retrieve to fast retrieve reels by mere substitution of two gears therein; novel and improved insert and substitute pinion and drive gears for such reels; methods of manufacture of an improved pinion gear construction of very small scale utilizing a reinforcing collar; an improved, integral pinion gear, shaft and clutch configuration.
Inventors
- 👤 Leslie V Covey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 16:59
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K89/00; A01K89/015; A01K89/0183; A01K89/0186; A01K89/01901; A01K89/0188; A01K89/0189; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/19; Y10T74/19642; Y10T74/19647; Y10T74/19651
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
An integral pinion gear construction for insertion into a Garcia-ABU 5000-6000 Series reel comprising a longitudinally bored member including: a first outboard gear bearing portion of a first uniform outer diameter, an intermediate shank section of a second, lesser outer diameter, and a third inboard portion of increasing outer diameter starting equal to the first portion next the shank and flaring to a greater outer diameter at the inboard end thereof, the third portion internally relieved at the lower end thereof for engagement with the spool shaft clutch of the said reel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
An integral pinion gear construction for insertion into a Garcia-ABU 5000-6000 Series reel comprising a longitudinally bored member including: a first outboard gear bearing portion of a first uniform outer diameter, an intermediate shank section of a second, lesser outer diameter, and a third inboard portion of increasing outer diameter starting equal to the first portion next the shank and flaring to a greater outer diameter at the inboard end thereof, the third portion internally relieved at the lower end thereof for engagement with the spool shaft clutch of the said reel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A gear construction as in claim 1 wherein the outer diameter of the first portion is substantially 0.265 inches and the greatest outer diameter of the third portion is substantially 0.277 inches, there being 15 teeth in the first portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
A gear construction as in claim 1 including a cylindrical, hollow collar seized over the third portion of a height equal to the said third portion, the collar of an internal diameter intermediate the outer diameter extremes of the said third portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
A gear construction as in claim 3 wherein the collar ends are beveled.
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) | 1978-11-03 | 1979-05-05 | 1979-11-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-03 | 1983-05-05 | 1983-11-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-03 | 1987-05-05 | 1987-11-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |