US4023299A
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Fishing line cutter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-11-24
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Granted: 1977-05-17
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Expires: 1995-11-24
Abstract
Abstract A device for attachment to a fishing reel for cutting fishing line is disclosed. The device comprises a flat portion adapted to engage the flat side of the reel; an arcuate portion adapted to engage the round edge or surface of the reel next to its flat side; and a slotted portion having a slot formed therein for cutting fishing line.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E. Maserang
- 👤 Norman L. Fitzjarrald
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 16:00
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K89/00; A01K89/006; A01K89/015; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T225/00; Y10T225/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
53 words
A fishing reel for use on a fishing rod for reeling in and unreelng fishing line, said reel comprising: a rotatable spool around which a fishing line may be wound and unwound, a handle for rotating said spool; and a slot formed in said handle and having sharp edges for cutting fishing line.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
53 words
A fishing reel for use on a fishing rod for reeling in and unreelng fishing line, said reel comprising: a rotatable spool around which a fishing line may be wound and unwound, a handle for rotating said spool; and a slot formed in said handle and having sharp edges for cutting fishing line.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
69 words
A device for attachment to a fishing reel for cutting fishing line, comprising: a first portion adapted to engage said reel, a slotted portion extending from said first portion, said slotted portion having a slot formed therein with sharp edges for cutting fishing line, and means for attaching said device to said reel with said first portion engaging said reel and said slotted portion extending away from said reel.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
69 words
A device for attachment to a fishing reel for cutting fishing line, comprising: a first portion adapted to engage said reel, a slotted portion extending from said first portion, said slotted portion having a slot formed therein with sharp edges for cutting fishing line, and means for attaching said device to said reel with said first portion engaging said reel and said slotted portion extending away from said reel.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
147 words
A device for attachment to a fishing reel for cutting fishing line, said reel being of the type having a generally round surface at one end joining a flat side extending in a plane perpendicular to the axis of said reel, said device comprising: a flat portion adapted to engage said flat side of said reel, an arcuate portion extending to one side of said flat portion and adapted to fit partially around said generally round surface of said reel, a slotted portion extending to the opposite side of said flat portion, said slotted portion having a slot formed therein with sharp edges for cutting fishing line, said flat portion having an opening for receiving an attaching member for attaching said device to a reel with its side engaging the flat side of the reel and its arcuate portion engaging the generally round surface of said reel.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
147 words
A device for attachment to a fishing reel for cutting fishing line, said reel being of the type having a generally round surface at one end joining a flat side extending in a plane perpendicular to the axis of said reel, said device comprising: a flat portion adapted to engage said flat side of said reel, an arcuate portion extending to one side of said flat portion and adapted to fit partially around said generally round surface of said reel, a slotted portion extending to the opposite side of said flat portion, said slotted portion having a slot formed therein with sharp edges for cutting fishing line, said flat portion having an opening for receiving an attaching member for attaching said device to a reel with its side engaging the flat side of the reel and its arcuate portion engaging the generally round surface of said reel.
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) | 1980-05-16 | 1980-11-15 | 1981-05-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-16 | 1984-11-15 | 1985-05-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-16 | 1988-11-15 | 1989-05-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |