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Downrigger for trolling
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-01-14
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Granted: 1978-01-24
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Expires: 1997-01-14
Abstract
Abstract Trolling apparatus including a weighted down line and a bracket adapted to be engaged to the down line at any point thereof, the bracket being capable of receiving lead lines, or having a release assembly for a separate fishing line. Means are provided to hold the fishing line until a predetermined pressure is reached and to release the fishing line without abrasion thereof. Provision is made for a modified form of the invention in which the release assembly is pivotally mounted to provide for upward and downward movement of the fish.
Inventors
- 👤 Jerry G. Dusich
- 👤 Willard Basco
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:05
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K91/00; A01K91/06; A01K91/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A downrigger device for trolling comprising: a bracket body for engaging a weighted downline; a vertically bifurcated body extending from said bracket body providing laterally spaced arms; one of said laterally spaced arms being horizontally bifurcated providing vertically spaced tines; a pin member for releasably holding a fish line, said pin member pivotally connected at one end thereof to the distal end of the other of said spaced arms; receiving means provided at the distal ends of said tines to releasably retain therebetween the other end of said pin member; and a resilient member between said laterally spaced arms for contacting the body of said pin when said other end thereof is received between the distal ends of said tines.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A downrigger device for trolling comprising: a bracket body for engaging a weighted downline; a vertically bifurcated body extending from said bracket body providing laterally spaced arms; one of said laterally spaced arms being horizontally bifurcated providing vertically spaced tines; a pin member for releasably holding a fish line, said pin member pivotally connected at one end thereof to the distal end of the other of said spaced arms; receiving means provided at the distal ends of said tines to releasably retain therebetween the other end of said pin member; and a resilient member between said laterally spaced arms for contacting the body of said pin when said other end thereof is received between the distal ends of said tines.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
94 words
A downrigger device for trolling comprising: a bracket body, said bracket body having a plurality of spaced, convexly curved members for engaging a weighted downline; a vertically bifurcated body pivotally connected to said bracket body providing laterally spaced arms; one of said laterally spaced arms being horizontally bifurcated providing vertically spaced tines; a pin member pivotally connected at one end thereof to the distal end of the other of said spaced arms; and receiving means provided at the distal ends of said tines to releasably retain therebetween the other end of said pin member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
94 words
A downrigger device for trolling comprising: a bracket body, said bracket body having a plurality of spaced, convexly curved members for engaging a weighted downline; a vertically bifurcated body pivotally connected to said bracket body providing laterally spaced arms; one of said laterally spaced arms being horizontally bifurcated providing vertically spaced tines; a pin member pivotally connected at one end thereof to the distal end of the other of said spaced arms; and receiving means provided at the distal ends of said tines to releasably retain therebetween the other end of said pin member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
125 words
A downrigger device for trolling comprising: a bracket body, said bracket body having a plurality of spaced, convexly curved members for engaging a weighted downline; a vertically bifurcated body extending from said bracket body providing laterally spaced arms; one of said laterally spaced arms being horizontally bifurcated providing vertically spaced laterally spaced tines; a pin member pivotally connected at one end thereof to the distal end of the other of said spaced arms; receiving means provided at the distal ends of said tines to releasably retain therebetween the other end of said pin member; and a resilient member between said laterally spaced arms extending to contact the body of said pin when said other end thereof is received between the distal end of said tines.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
125 words
A downrigger device for trolling comprising: a bracket body, said bracket body having a plurality of spaced, convexly curved members for engaging a weighted downline; a vertically bifurcated body extending from said bracket body providing laterally spaced arms; one of said laterally spaced arms being horizontally bifurcated providing vertically spaced laterally spaced tines; a pin member pivotally connected at one end thereof to the distal end of the other of said spaced arms; receiving means provided at the distal ends of said tines to releasably retain therebetween the other end of said pin member; and a resilient member between said laterally spaced arms extending to contact the body of said pin when said other end thereof is received between the distal end of said tines.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
80 words
A bracket body for a downrigger device for trolling comprising: a plate body member; a plurality of convexly curved, capstan-like members spacedly fixed to said plate body member, said convexly curved part of said capstan-like members being beveled, the apex thereof being in a common plane; said capstan-like members being mounted on said plate body member to alternately face said convexly curved part of said capstan-like members in opposite directions to wedgingly engage a weighted downline between said beveled edges.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
80 words
A bracket body for a downrigger device for trolling comprising: a plate body member; a plurality of convexly curved, capstan-like members spacedly fixed to said plate body member, said convexly curved part of said capstan-like members being beveled, the apex thereof being in a common plane; said capstan-like members being mounted on said plate body member to alternately face said convexly curved part of said capstan-like members in opposite directions to wedgingly engage a weighted downline between said beveled edges.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
112 words
A device for releasably holding a trolled fish line, comprising: a vertically bifurcated body providing laterally spaced arms; one of said laterally spaced arms being horizontally bifurcated providing vertically spaced tines; a pin member for releasably holding a fish line, said pin member pivotally connected at one end thereof to the distal end of the other of said spaced arms; receiving means provided at the distal ends of said tines to releasably retain therebetween the other end of said pin member; and a resilient member between said laterally spaced arms extending to contact the body of said pin when said other end thereof is received between the distal ends of said tines.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
112 words
A device for releasably holding a trolled fish line, comprising: a vertically bifurcated body providing laterally spaced arms; one of said laterally spaced arms being horizontally bifurcated providing vertically spaced tines; a pin member for releasably holding a fish line, said pin member pivotally connected at one end thereof to the distal end of the other of said spaced arms; receiving means provided at the distal ends of said tines to releasably retain therebetween the other end of said pin member; and a resilient member between said laterally spaced arms extending to contact the body of said pin when said other end thereof is received between the distal ends of said tines.
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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) | 1981-01-23 | 1981-07-25 | 1982-01-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-23 | 1985-07-25 | 1986-01-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-23 | 1989-07-25 | 1990-01-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |