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Fisherman's knot tying jig
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-12-23
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Granted: 1978-07-18
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Expires: 1996-12-23
Abstract
Abstract A jig is disclosed that may be hand held and utilized to assist fishermen in tying a particular variety of knots that are utilized to fasten fishing line to a hook, lure, swivel or the like. The device is elongated with a tapered forward end leading to a blunt tip. An open line receiving cleft is formed in the blunt tip to receive a loop of the fishing line. An open notch is located rearwardly of the line receiving cleft. A number of outwardly projecting pegs straddle the open notch. The pegs are utilized to hold the fishing line in a particular, looped condition while the line is wrapped several times about the tapered end. The line free end, after being wound about the tapered end, is threaded through a bight (formed by the pegs) and the notch located there between. The line is easily removed from the jig and the knot may be tightened simply by holding both ends of the line and pulling on the attached hook, swivel, etc.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter E. Gardipee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 10:27
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K91/00; A01K91/03; A01K91/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A hand held jig for tying fisherman's knots, comprising: an elongated body having a forward end and a rearward end with side surfaces extending therebetween; said forward end being tapered to a tip; an open receiving cleft longitudinally formed in the tip to receive a first line bight of a fishing line and enable a free end of the fishing line to be wrapped about the tapered forward end; two longitudinally spaced pegs projecting outward of the body from one side surface rearward of the cleft for enabling the free end of the fishing line to form a second line bight about the two pegs; and an open notch formed transversely in the body between the two pegs for enabling the free end of the fishing line to be inserted into the notch and through the second line bight between the two pegs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
A hand held jig for tying fisherman's knots, comprising: an elongated body having a forward end and a rearward end with side surfaces extending therebetween; said forward end being tapered to a tip; an open receiving cleft longitudinally formed in the tip to receive a first line bight of a fishing line and enable a free end of the fishing line to be wrapped about the tapered forward end; two longitudinally spaced pegs projecting outward of the body from one side surface rearward of the cleft for enabling the free end of the fishing line to form a second line bight about the two pegs; and an open notch formed transversely in the body between the two pegs for enabling the free end of the fishing line to be inserted into the notch and through the second line bight between the two pegs.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The hand held jig as defined in claim 1 wherein the two pegs also project outwardly from a side surface opposite the one side surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The hand held jig as defined in claim 1 wherein the body includes a rearward line receiving groove formed within the rearward body end.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
The hand held jig as defined in claim 1 comprising a third peg projecting outward of the body from the one side surface spaced from the two pegs and adjacent the notch for enabling the free end of the fishing line to be entrained about the two pegs and third peg in forming the second line bight.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The hand held jig as defined in claim 4 wherein the third peg is situated adjacent a closed end of the open notch and one of the two pegs is situated adjacent an open end of the notch.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
59 words
The hand held jig as set out in claim 4 wherein: the first, second and third pegs also project outwardly from a side surface of the body opposite the one side surface; the body includes a rearward line receiving groove at its rearward end; and the third peg is situated rearwardly adjacent the closed end of the open notch.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The hand held jig as defined in claim 1 wherein the open line receiving cleft is substantially V shaped to receive and securely hold a fishing line therein.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The hand held jig as set out by claim 1 wherein the open notch is sufficiently large to allow free unrestricted passage of a fishing line therethrough.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
The hand held jig as set out in claim 1 further comprising indicia on opposite sides of the body for indicating to the user which hand he should use in holding the jig.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1981-07-17 | 1982-01-16 | 1982-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-17 | 1986-01-16 | 1986-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-17 | 1990-01-16 | 1990-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |