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US4133499A
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Fishing reel
Assignee: Penn Fishing Tackle Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1977-12-16
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Granted: 1979-01-09
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Expires: 1997-12-16
Abstract
Abstract A fishing reel is disclosed having a spool supported on a shaft between spaced housings. One of the housings carries a shaft supporting bearing and a slidably mounted click. The other of the housings carries an operating handle and encloses a pressure plate for adjustable and controlled engagement with a friction drag washer on the spool. A knob for preset adjustment, and a brake control lever with frictionally controlled limited movement, for rapid control of the engagement and disengagement of the pressure plate and drag washer are provided, accessible on the outside of the other of the housings for free spooling or for placing a braking action on the spool.
Inventors
- 👤 William A. Purcell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 20:55
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K89/00; A01K89/02; A01K89/033; A01K89/051; A01K89/046; A01K89/015; A01K89/0178; A01K89/0179; A01K89/01931
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
204 words
A fishing reel having spaced side housing members, a spool interposed between said housing members, a spool shaft journaled at one end in one of said housing members and to which said spool is secured, said spool at its other end being journaled in said other housing member, means for rotating said spool in one direction comprising a hub mounted to said one of said housing members, a stud shaft rotably carried by said hub, a radial arm mounted to said stud shaft a knob mounted to said radial arm for rotation thereof a gear carried by said stud shaft a spool gear movable along said spool shaft and driven by said stud shaft gear, interengageable friction members one of which is on said spool and the other of which is movable with said spool gear, and means for controlling operation of said spool, said last mentioned means comprising spring means for urging said interengageable members to out of engagement position for free spooling, a brake control lever exteriorly disposed on said other housing member for manual manipulation, and mounting members for said lever one of which is in cammed engagement with the other for applying a force in opposition to said spring means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
204 words
A fishing reel having spaced side housing members, a spool interposed between said housing members, a spool shaft journaled at one end in one of said housing members and to which said spool is secured, said spool at its other end being journaled in said other housing member, means for rotating said spool in one direction comprising a hub mounted to said one of said housing members, a stud shaft rotably carried by said hub, a radial arm mounted to said stud shaft a knob mounted to said radial arm for rotation thereof a gear carried by said stud shaft a spool gear movable along said spool shaft and driven by said stud shaft gear, interengageable friction members one of which is on said spool and the other of which is movable with said spool gear, and means for controlling operation of said spool, said last mentioned means comprising spring means for urging said interengageable members to out of engagement position for free spooling, a brake control lever exteriorly disposed on said other housing member for manual manipulation, and mounting members for said lever one of which is in cammed engagement with the other for applying a force in opposition to said spring means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A fishing reel as defined in claim 1 in which operating connections are provided between said lever and interengaging members, and said spool gear provides a portion of said operating connections.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A fishing reel as defined in claim 1 in which the other of said interengageable members is carried on said spool gear.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
A fishing reel as defined in claim 1 in which said mounting members include a threaded extension extending from said one of said housing members, a cam ring in threaded engagement with said extension, and a cover in movable cammed engagement with said cam ring.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A fishing reel as defined in claim 1 in which a presetting member is provided for adjusting the position of said interengageable members which comprises a knob in threaded engagement with said cover.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A fishing reel as defined in claim 1 in which a cover plate is provided enclosing said interengageable members and detachably secured to an end of said spool.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
A fishing reel as defined in claim 1 in which said one of said housing members has click mechanism thereon having a click tongue movable to active and inactive positions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
A fishing reel as defined in claim 4 in which said cam ring has a cam surface on the exterior thereof, and said cover has inwardly extending projections engaging said cam surface for axial movement of said cover upon rotation.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
48 words
A fishing reel as defined in claim 1 in which said one of said mounting members is a fixedly mounted cam and said other of said members comprises at least one pin engaging said cam and positioned by said lever for applying a force on said spring means.
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) | 1982-01-08 | 1982-07-10 | 1983-01-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-08 | 1986-07-10 | 1987-01-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-08 | 1990-07-10 | 1991-01-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |