US3992797A
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Fishing warning light device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-09-03
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Granted: 1976-11-23
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Expires: 1995-09-03
Abstract
Abstract Improvement in a fishing warning light device having a battery operated light to warn a fisherman that a fish is biting on a fishing pole and electrical circuitry for lighting the light, the improvement comprising a lengthwise extending insulative base, the base carrying the circuitry, and a mechanism for removably mounting the device in an in-use position thereof on the pole so that the base is disposed lengthwise of the pole in the in-use position, the mounting mechanism for the device arranged to squeeze the base against an eye on the pole so as to make a solid mechanical connection between the device and the pole, the mounting mechanism comprising a slot in one end of the base for engaging the eye, and a pinch type fastener on the other end of the base for clamping on the pole, the fastener moveable lengthwise of the pole to push the base against the eye, whereby the squeezing of the base is accomplished by the fastener forcing the slot into full length engagement with the eye.
Inventors
- 👤 Alger A. Kazakevich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 07:32
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/12; A01K97/125
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
Improvement in a fishing warning light device having a battery operated light to warn a fisherman that a fish is biting on a fishing pole and electrical circuitry for lighting said light, said improvement comprising a lengthwise extending insulative base, said base carrying said circuitry, and means for removably mounting said device in an in-use position thereof on said pole so that said base is disposed lengthwise of said pole in said in-use position, said mounting means for said device arranged to squeeze said base against a stationary member on said pole so as to make a solid mechanical connection between said device and said pole, said mounting means comprising engaging means on said base for engaging said stationary member and a pinch type fastener for clamping on said pole, said fastener moveable lengthwise of said pole to push said base against said stationary member, whereby said squeezing of said base is accomplished by said fastener forcing said engaging means into engagement with said stationary member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
Improvement in a fishing warning light device having a battery operated light to warn a fisherman that a fish is biting on a fishing pole and electrical circuitry for lighting said light, said improvement comprising a lengthwise extending insulative base, said base carrying said circuitry, and means for removably mounting said device in an in-use position thereof on said pole so that said base is disposed lengthwise of said pole in said in-use position, said mounting means for said device arranged to squeeze said base against a stationary member on said pole so as to make a solid mechanical connection between said device and said pole, said mounting means comprising engaging means on said base for engaging said stationary member and a pinch type fastener for clamping on said pole, said fastener moveable lengthwise of said pole to push said base against said stationary member, whereby said squeezing of said base is accomplished by said fastener forcing said engaging means into engagement with said stationary member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
173 words
Improvement in a fishing warning light device having a battery operated light to warn a fisherman that a fish is biting on a fishing pole and electrical circuitry for lighting said light, said improvement comprising a lengthwise extending insulative base, said base carrying said circuitry, and means for removably mounting said device in an in-use position thereof on said pole so that said base is disposed lengthwise of said pole in said in-use position, said mounting means for said device arranged to squeeze said base against an eye on said pole so as to make a solid mechanical connection between said device and said pole, said mounting means comprising a slot in one end of said base for engaging said eye, and a pinch type fastener on the other end of said base for clamping on said pole, said fastener moveable lengthwise of said pole to push said base against said eye, whereby said squeezing of said base is accomplished by said fastener forcing said slot into full length engagement with said eye.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
173 words
Improvement in a fishing warning light device having a battery operated light to warn a fisherman that a fish is biting on a fishing pole and electrical circuitry for lighting said light, said improvement comprising a lengthwise extending insulative base, said base carrying said circuitry, and means for removably mounting said device in an in-use position thereof on said pole so that said base is disposed lengthwise of said pole in said in-use position, said mounting means for said device arranged to squeeze said base against an eye on said pole so as to make a solid mechanical connection between said device and said pole, said mounting means comprising a slot in one end of said base for engaging said eye, and a pinch type fastener on the other end of said base for clamping on said pole, said fastener moveable lengthwise of said pole to push said base against said eye, whereby said squeezing of said base is accomplished by said fastener forcing said slot into full length engagement with said eye.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
Improvement as claimed in claim 2, said circuitry including a conductive member which serves as a switch contact and as a mounting means for said light.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
Improvement as claimed in claim 3, said circuitry including a second conductive member which serves as a mounting means for said battery and as a contact member for both said battery and said light.
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) | 1979-11-23 | 1980-05-24 | 1980-11-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-11-23 | 1984-05-24 | 1984-11-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-11-23 | 1988-05-24 | 1988-11-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |