US4070785A
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Fishing line guide device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-06-29
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Granted: 1978-01-31
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Expires: 1996-06-29
Abstract
Abstract A fishing line guide device is provided which comprises a base coil attached to a fishing pole. A looped metal rod line guide is removably attached to the base coil and contains a loop through which the fishing line is contained. The line guide pivots about the base coil so that the fishing line is always contained within the line guide loop.
Inventors
- 👤 Cortez Hawk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:24
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K87/00; A01K87/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A fishing line guide device comprising: a. a base coil comprising a coiled metal rod portion and straight metal rod portions on either side of said coiled portion; b. a line guide removably attached to said base coil comprised of a looped metal rod having straight portions on either side of a looped portion and end portions at approximately 90° to the straight portions, with the line guide having the shape so that the said end portions can be inserted within the coil of the base coil and pivotable about said coil; and c. means for attaching the straight metal rod portions of the base coil to a fishing rod.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A fishing line guide device comprising: a. a base coil comprising a coiled metal rod portion and straight metal rod portions on either side of said coiled portion; b. a line guide removably attached to said base coil comprised of a looped metal rod having straight portions on either side of a looped portion and end portions at approximately 90° to the straight portions, with the line guide having the shape so that the said end portions can be inserted within the coil of the base coil and pivotable about said coil; and c. means for attaching the straight metal rod portions of the base coil to a fishing rod.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the coiled metal rod portion of the base coil contains over three coils and the looped portion of the line guide contains one loop.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the straight portions of the line guide are approximately parallel when free standing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the base coil is adjacent to a reel on a fishing rod.
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) | 1981-01-30 | 1981-08-01 | 1982-01-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-30 | 1985-08-01 | 1986-01-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-30 | 1989-08-01 | 1990-01-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |