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US4005541A Expired / Lapsed US ⏱️ 0.0 years remaining

Fishing leader tender

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-08-22
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Granted: 1977-02-01
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Expires: 1995-08-22
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Abstract

Abstract A fishing leader tender having an elongated base and a pair of hook engaging blocks attached near one end of said base and tension spring means attached near the other end is disclosed. The fishing leader tender is particularly useful for holding ganged hooks wherein more than one hook is tied to one leader. The base is flat and preferably rigid with a clip attached to the spring means to engage the loop of the leader. The blocks have soft hook engaging means, such as cork, on an edge opposite the spring. The hook engaging blocks are preferably movable longitudinally so that they may be adjusted to hold a particular length of leader. The leader tender may be hinged in the center to fold more compactly and may be incorporated into a fishing box, either externally or internally. The base may be equipped with a pair of elongated legs and a rod holder to form a rod tender.

Inventors

  • 👤 Robert Brent Henrichsen

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-07 12:48
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/06

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim 90 words
A ganged fishing hook-leader tender comprising: a. an elongated rigid base having a length substantially greater than its width, b. a pair of hook engaging blocks on said base, said blocks positioned near one end of said base and spaced longitudinally and laterally from one another, said blocks having soft hook engaging means facing the nearer end of said base, c. tension spring means attached near an end of said base opposite said blocks, d. clip means attached to said tension spring means for holding the loop of a leader.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 90 words
A ganged fishing hook-leader tender comprising: a. an elongated rigid base having a length substantially greater than its width, b. a pair of hook engaging blocks on said base, said blocks positioned near one end of said base and spaced longitudinally and laterally from one another, said blocks having soft hook engaging means facing the nearer end of said base, c. tension spring means attached near an end of said base opposite said blocks, d. clip means attached to said tension spring means for holding the loop of a leader.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 14 words
The leader tender of claim 1 wherein each of said blocks is movable longitudinally.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 19 words
The leader tender of claim 1 wherein said tension spring means have attachment means movable longitudinally along said base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 35 words
The leader tender of claim 1 wherein said hook engaging blocks and said spring members are longitudinally adjustable from a minimum of spacing of about eight inches to a maximum spacing of about thirty inches.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 42 words
The leader tender of claim 1 wherein a pair of elongated legs are pivotally attached at one end of said base and rod holding means attached near the same end and a spike member attached near the other end of said base.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 30 words
The leader tender of claim 1 wherein at least one pair of clamps are aligned longitudinally on the base face opposite said hook blocks, said clamps providing rod transport means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 22 words
The leader tender of claim 1 wherein said base is sectioned near its midpoint and hinged to provide a foldable leader tender.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 20 words
The leader tender of claim 7 wherein one section is hinged along an elongated edge to a tackle box bottom.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 21 words
The leader tender of claim 7 wherein a lateral leader retaining member is located adjacent the hinged edge of said base.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 15 words
The leader tender of claim 7 wherein said hinge is offset from said hinged edge.

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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) 1980-02-01 1980-08-02 1981-02-01 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1984-02-01 1984-08-02 1985-02-01 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1988-02-01 1988-08-02 1989-02-01 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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