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US4086718A
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Telescoping device for retrieving fishing lures
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-11-08
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Granted: 1978-05-02
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Expires: 1996-11-08
Abstract
Abstract A telescoping, pole-type lure retriever has a snare portion that wraps around a fishing line and is guided thereon for removing a fishing lure that is snagged on an underwater obstruction or weeds. An elongated pole has a number of telescoping sections that may be extended to a convenient length to disengage the lure. Each telescoping section may be locked in position by turning a locking nut that compresses a locking ring in a cammed fashion to grip a smaller diameter pole section. The snake portion has a knurled shank seated in locking engagement with a sleeve member and with the sleeve fitted in the end of one pole section.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L. Swanson
- 👤 William J. Blake
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:55
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A lure retriever comprising: a pole unit; a lure-engaging snare; a shank on said snare; a tubular adaptor having an inner diameter greater than the outer diameter of said shank; means on the periphery of said shank, and integral therewith, for effecting a force fit of said shank within said adaptor; said pole unit comprising a tube having a terminal end; and means on the outer periphery of said adaptor, and integral therewith, for locking said adaptor inside said tube adjacent said terminal end thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
A lure retriever comprising: a pole unit; a lure-engaging snare; a shank on said snare; a tubular adaptor having an inner diameter greater than the outer diameter of said shank; means on the periphery of said shank, and integral therewith, for effecting a force fit of said shank within said adaptor; said pole unit comprising a tube having a terminal end; and means on the outer periphery of said adaptor, and integral therewith, for locking said adaptor inside said tube adjacent said terminal end thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
The lure retriever of claim 1 wherein: said means on the periphery of said shank comprises elongated knurls extending in the direction of the axis of said shank; said knurls having a cross-sectional dimension greater than the inner diameter of said tubular adaptor; and an un-knurled end portion on said shank located further within said adaptor than said knurls.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
72 words
The lure retriever of claim 1 wherein: said means on the outer periphery of said adaptor comprises an outer diameter greater than the inner diameter of said tube; said adaptor comprising a tapered inner end portion having an outer diameter smaller than the inner diameter of said tube; said adaptor further comprising means, at an end of the adaptor opposite said inner end portion for engaging the terminal end of said tube.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A lure retriever as recited in claim 1 wherein: said pole unit comrises a plurality of interconnected telescoping members; one of said telescoping members having an end portion receivable within the other of said telescoping members;
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
and crimped means on said end portion for preventing dismantling of said members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
and crimped means on said end portion for preventing dismantling of said members.
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) | 1981-05-01 | 1981-10-31 | 1982-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-05-01 | 1985-10-31 | 1986-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-05-01 | 1989-10-31 | 1990-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |