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US4146988A
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Fishing rod tip-up
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-01-09
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Granted: 1979-04-03
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Expires: 1998-01-09
Abstract
Abstract An improved fishing rod tip-up or strike indicator is disclosed which is removably attached to a fishing rod for indicating a strike while, at the same time, releasing the fishing line permitting it to run free. The tip-up has a clamp for removably attaching it to the fishing pole and has a partially rotating flag wire assembly supported by a pivot pin. As a fish strikes the bait, pulling on the fishing line, it causes the flag wire assembly to tilt to an upright strike indicating position. In this vertical position the fishing line will slip away from the holder allowing the line to run free.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward J. Bednarczyk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 09:48
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
A tip-up device for use on a fishing pole for signaling a fish strike and for releasing the fishing line comprising the combination of: an elongated signal member, means for releasably attaching the signal member to the fishing pole, means pivotally attaching one end of said signal member to said attaching means, means for releasably holding the fishing line on said signal member adjacent to the pivotal attachment for holding the fishing line when said rod member is turned generally parallel to the fishing pole and for turning the signal member and for releasing the fishing line when a fish strike turns the signal member to a position generally at right angles to the fishing pole, and a weight slidably contained on said signal member for movement between a hold-down position near the outer end of the signal member and a release position adjacent to said line holding means, and an adjustable stop member on said signal member for setting the outermost position of said weight.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
A tip-up device for use on a fishing pole for signaling a fish strike and for releasing the fishing line comprising the combination of: an elongated signal member, means for releasably attaching the signal member to the fishing pole, means pivotally attaching one end of said signal member to said attaching means, means for releasably holding the fishing line on said signal member adjacent to the pivotal attachment for holding the fishing line when said rod member is turned generally parallel to the fishing pole and for turning the signal member and for releasing the fishing line when a fish strike turns the signal member to a position generally at right angles to the fishing pole, and a weight slidably contained on said signal member for movement between a hold-down position near the outer end of the signal member and a release position adjacent to said line holding means, and an adjustable stop member on said signal member for setting the outermost position of said weight.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The tip-up device as claimed in claim 1 which further comprises a flag on the outer end of said signal member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The tip-up device as claimed in claim 1 in which the means for releasably attaching the tip-up to the fish pole comprises the spring clamp.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The tip-up device as claimed in claim 1 in which the means for releasably holding the fishing line comprises a projection positioned generally perpendicularly to said signal member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The tip-up device as claimed in claim 1 in which the means for releasably holding the fishing line comprises generally a U-shaped integral projecting portion of said rod member.
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) | 1982-04-02 | 1982-10-02 | 1983-04-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-04-02 | 1986-10-02 | 1987-04-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-04-02 | 1990-10-02 | 1991-04-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |