US3972144A
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Fishing rod and reel case
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-08-25
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Granted: 1976-08-03
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Expires: 1995-08-25
Abstract
Abstract A protective case for carrying and storing assembled fishing rods and reels, including a rectangular body portion having partitions forming elongated compartments running parallel to its length. A fishing rod and reel sack having a rectangular body portion having a top and bottom with the sides and one end attached together. Elongated compartments run parallel to the length of the rectangular body portion and are adapted to hold the greater portion of a fishing rod. A bottom portion is connected to the end of the bottom layer adjacent the compartment open end. A pair of side flaps are attached to and extend laterally in opposite directions from the bottom portion. The flaps are folded laterally over each other and over the exposed fishing rod and reel ends. The end portion is connected to the other end of the bottom portion and is folded longitudinally over the folded flaps. Tie strings are attached to the flaps and end portion for securing the flaps and end portion about the body portion. Straps are attached to the case in longitudinally spaced relation for securing the case in a rolled-up configuration.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis E. Geisler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 17:43
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/24; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
13 words
A protective case for carrying and storing assembled fishing rods and reels, comprising:
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
13 words
A protective case for carrying and storing assembled fishing rods and reels, comprising:
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
a body portion of a flexible material having a top and bottom layer with the sides and one end of said top and bottom layers attached together;
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
a body portion of a flexible material having a top and bottom layer with the sides and one end of said top and bottom layers attached together;
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
partitions forming elongated compartments, running parallel to the length of said body portion, each compartment having an open end and a closed end and adapted to hold the greater portion of a fishing rod, with the reel end remaining exposed;
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
partitions forming elongated compartments, running parallel to the length of said body portion, each compartment having an open end and a closed end and adapted to hold the greater portion of a fishing rod, with the reel end remaining exposed;
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
a bottom portion connected to the end of said bottom layer adjacent said compartment opened ends, and on which the exposed reel ends may rest;
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
a bottom portion connected to the end of said bottom layer adjacent said compartment opened ends, and on which the exposed reel ends may rest;
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
a pair of side flaps, each side flap attached to and extending laterally from said bottom portion in opposite directions, said flaps being foldable laterally over each other and over the exposed fishing rod and reel ends;
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
a pair of side flaps, each side flap attached to and extending laterally from said bottom portion in opposite directions, said flaps being foldable laterally over each other and over the exposed fishing rod and reel ends;
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
an end portion connected to the outer end of said bottom portion and extended further away from said open ends, said end portion foldable longitudinally over said folded flaps;
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
an end portion connected to the outer end of said bottom portion and extended further away from said open ends, said end portion foldable longitudinally over said folded flaps;
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
tie means attached to said flaps and said end portion for securing said flaps and said end portion about said bottom portion; and
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
tie means attached to said flaps and said end portion for securing said flaps and said end portion about said bottom portion; and
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
strap means attached to the case in longitudinally spaced relation for securing the case in a rolled-up configuration.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
strap means attached to the case in longitudinally spaced relation for securing the case in a rolled-up configuration.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
33 words
A protective case for carrying and storing assembled fishing rods and reels as defined in claim 1, wherein said partitions comprising a plurality of laterally spaced seams extended longitudinally of said bottom portion.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
43 words
A protective case for carrying and storing assembled fishing rods and reels as defined in claim 1, wherein said partitions are of a flexible nature whereby said bottom portion can be formed into a circular arrangement with said compartments nesting with each other.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
54 words
A protective case for carrying and storing assembled fishing rods and reels as defined in claim 3, further wherein said side flaps have a triangular formation with the apex thereof extended outwardly beyond the sides of said bottom portion, the lateral extent of each flap substantially equal to the width of said bottom portion.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
45 words
A protective case for carrying and storing assembled fishing rods and reels as defined in claim 3, further wherein said end portion has a width substantially equal to the width of said bottom portion and a length sufficient to completely cover said folded side flaps.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
84 words
A protective case for carrying and storing assembled fishing rods and reels as defined in claim 3, further wherein said side flaps have a triangular formation with the apex thereof extended outwardly beyond the sides of said bottom portion, the lateral extent of each side flap substantially equalling the width of said bottom portion; and still further wherein said end portion has a width substantially equal to the width of said bottom portion and a length sufficient to completely cover said folded side flaps.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
55 words
A protective case for carrying and storing assembled fishing rods and reels as defined in claim 1, further wherein said side flaps have a triangular formation with the apex thereof extending outwardly beyond the sides of said bottom portion, the lateral extent of each flap substantially equal to half the width of said bottom portion.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
45 words
A protective case for carrying and storing assembled fishing rods and reels as defined in claim 1, further wherein said end portion has a width substantially equal to the width of said bottom portion and a length sufficient to completely cover, said folded side flaps.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
37 words
A protective case for carrying and storing assembled fishing rods and reels as defined in claim 1, wherein said body portion is substantially rectangular in configuration when said case is unrolled and resting on a flat surface.
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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) | 1979-08-03 | 1980-02-02 | 1980-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-03 | 1984-02-02 | 1984-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-03 | 1988-02-02 | 1988-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |