US4017998A
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Fishing rod holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-01-28
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Granted: 1977-04-19
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Expires: 1996-01-28
Abstract
Abstract A frame carries a tubular socket which receives the handle of a fishing rod. Camming means secure the handle within the socket. The socket is retained in a vertical position by a detent and pivotal therefrom to the inclined position against a stop. Mounting means is provided for securing the device to a boat or other selected surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald C. Dumler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 10:44
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A fishing rod holder for detachably engaging the handle of a fishing rod and supporting said rod in selective positions, said fishing rod holder comprising: a. a frame; b. a tubular socket including: i. a lower end pivotally connected to said frame for rotation about a horizontal axis, and ii. an open upper end for receiving the handle of a fishing rod; c. means carried by said socket for operatively securing said handle within said socket; d. detent means carried by said frame and engageable with said socket for selectively retaining said socket in a first locked position; e. stop means carried by said frame for limiting the pivotal movement of said socket and supporting said socket in a second position; and f. said tubular socket means being permitted unrestricted pivotal movement from said second position to said first position and actuating said detent means to said first locked position when said tubular socket is pivoted from said second position to said first position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
A fishing rod holder for detachably engaging the handle of a fishing rod and supporting said rod in selective positions, said fishing rod holder comprising: a. a frame; b. a tubular socket including: i. a lower end pivotally connected to said frame for rotation about a horizontal axis, and ii. an open upper end for receiving the handle of a fishing rod; c. means carried by said socket for operatively securing said handle within said socket; d. detent means carried by said frame and engageable with said socket for selectively retaining said socket in a first locked position; e. stop means carried by said frame for limiting the pivotal movement of said socket and supporting said socket in a second position; and f. said tubular socket means being permitted unrestricted pivotal movement from said second position to said first position and actuating said detent means to said first locked position when said tubular socket is pivoted from said second position to said first position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
The fishing rod holder of claim 1, wherein said frame includes a substantially horizontal plate member spaced above the pivotally connected lower end of said socket and having an elongate aperture movably receiving said socket therethrough; the ends of said elongate aperture defining the limits of pivotal movement of said socket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
67 words
The fishing rod holder of claim 1, further including mounting means for detachably securing said holder to a predetermined mounting surface, said mounting means, comprising: a. a pair of opposed projections extending from said frame; b. a pair of opposed channels carried by said mounting surface for slidably receiving said projections therein; and c. stop means for limiting the sliding movement of said projections through said channels.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The fishing rod holder of claim 1, further including engagement means carried by said frame for cooperating with an engagement member having a projection extending therefrom.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The fishing rod holder of claim 4, wherein said projection is a ground stake.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The fishing rod holder of claim 4, wherein said projection is an outrigger for holding a fishing line.
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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) | 1980-04-18 | 1980-10-18 | 1981-04-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-04-18 | 1984-10-18 | 1985-04-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-04-18 | 1988-10-18 | 1989-04-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |