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US3973741A
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Fishing line changer
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1975-04-04
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Granted: 1976-08-10
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Expires: 1995-04-04
Abstract
Abstract A cylindrically shaped spool is attached positively to an axially extending axle so that the axle and spool rotate as a unit. Means characterized by a V-shaped member and a bolt located above the member detachably secure the axle to a fishing rod by pressing the rod into the member. The means leaves the axle free to rotate, and places the axis of the spool perpendicular to the rod. A crank is detachably securable to the axle.
Inventors
- 👤 Melvin Dean
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 14:44
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K89/00; A01K89/003; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S242/00; Y10S242/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
199 words
A fishing line changer for use with a fishing rod having a reel thereon, the axis of the reel being disposed at right angles to the rod, said changer comprising: a cylindrically shaped spool having a bore and an off center opening in one end; an axle extending through said bore with at least one exposed end, said end having a circular cross section, said axle having a region adjacent said end which has a square cross section; a right angled prong secured to said axle intermediate said region and said one end of the spool, said prong being parallel to the axle and engaging said off center opening whereby said axle and spool rotate as a unit; means supporting the axle in a manner at which the axle is free to rotate, the means detachably securing the spool to said rod in a manner at which the axis of the spool is parallel to the axis of the reel; a crank detachably securable to said region for enabling line to be transferred from the reel to the spool; and a disc detachably securable to said region for enabling line to be transferred from the spool to the reel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
199 words
A fishing line changer for use with a fishing rod having a reel thereon, the axis of the reel being disposed at right angles to the rod, said changer comprising: a cylindrically shaped spool having a bore and an off center opening in one end; an axle extending through said bore with at least one exposed end, said end having a circular cross section, said axle having a region adjacent said end which has a square cross section; a right angled prong secured to said axle intermediate said region and said one end of the spool, said prong being parallel to the axle and engaging said off center opening whereby said axle and spool rotate as a unit; means supporting the axle in a manner at which the axle is free to rotate, the means detachably securing the spool to said rod in a manner at which the axis of the spool is parallel to the axis of the reel; a crank detachably securable to said region for enabling line to be transferred from the reel to the spool; and a disc detachably securable to said region for enabling line to be transferred from the spool to the reel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
58 words
The changer of claim 1 wherein the means is characterized by a V-shaped member and a bolt located above the member to press the rod into the member and wherein a line is wound on the spool, said reel and spool cooperating to enable the line to be unwound from the spool onto the reel and vice versa.
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) | 1979-08-10 | 1980-02-09 | 1980-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-10 | 1984-02-09 | 1984-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-10 | 1988-02-09 | 1988-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |