US4063704A
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Fishing rod holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-12-23
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Granted: 1977-12-20
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Expires: 1996-12-23
Abstract
Abstract A fishing rod holder is adapted to be mounted on a suitable object, such as a boat, to releasably hold any of a plurality of different types and sizes of fishing rods. The rod holder includes a vertically adjustable support adapted to be mounted on the object, and a concave cradle member pivotally mounted on the upper marginal end portion of the support. Two resilient members are mounted on the cradle member, and are adapted to be wrapped around or folded to engage proximate portions of the rod to be held. These resilient members are adapted to be held in their operative rod-embracing positions by a means of suitable fasteners.
Inventors
- 👤 Warren F. Rother
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 16:22
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A holder adapted to be mounted on an object and adapted to releasably hold any of a plurality of different types of fishing rods, comprising: support means adapted to be mounted on said object; and cradle means mounted on said support means and adapted to releasably hold a fishing rod, said cradle means including a cradle member, a resilient member having one portion mounted on said cradle member and having two free portions adapted to be folded to embrace proximate portions of said fishing rod, and at least one fastener means associated with each resilient member free portion and arranged to selectively engage said cradle member and adapted to hold the associated resilient member free portion in such rod-engaging position; whereby said holder may be used to releasably hold any of a plurality of different types of fishing rods, and may readily permit removal of a rod by selective disengagement of said fastener member from said cradle member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A holder adapted to be mounted on an object and adapted to releasably hold any of a plurality of different types of fishing rods, comprising: support means adapted to be mounted on said object; and cradle means mounted on said support means and adapted to releasably hold a fishing rod, said cradle means including a cradle member, a resilient member having one portion mounted on said cradle member and having two free portions adapted to be folded to embrace proximate portions of said fishing rod, and at least one fastener means associated with each resilient member free portion and arranged to selectively engage said cradle member and adapted to hold the associated resilient member free portion in such rod-engaging position; whereby said holder may be used to releasably hold any of a plurality of different types of fishing rods, and may readily permit removal of a rod by selective disengagement of said fastener member from said cradle member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The holder as set forth in claim 1 wherein said cradle member is pivotally mounted on said support means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The holder as set forth in claim 1 wherein said support means includes a base member adapted to be mounted on said object.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The holder as set forth in claim 1 wherein said support means includes an upper member and a lower tubular member, said upper member being received in said lower member, and means for holding said upper and lower portions together.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The holder as set forth in claim 1 wherein said resilient member is a foam material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The holder as set forth in claim 1 wherein said fastener means is provided with a fastener portion engagable with a cooperative fastener portion provided on said cradle member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The holder as set forth in claim 6 wherein said fastener means includes a snap-type fastener.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The holder as set forth in claim 6 wherein said fastener means includes a hook and loop-type fastener.
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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) | 1980-12-19 | 1981-06-20 | 1981-12-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-12-19 | 1985-06-20 | 1985-12-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-12-19 | 1989-06-20 | 1989-12-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |