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Fishing line guiding device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-06-26
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Granted: 1980-04-29
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Expires: 1998-06-26
Abstract
Abstract This device is for the purpose of taking the place of sinkers, planes, and trigger equipment, and it consists primarily of a cylinder, having an air pocket on one side and an oppositely opposed pocket therein contains lead. The device includes a plurality of spaced-apart and elongated openings for receiving an eyelet, which is attached to the fishing line, and a leader is attached to the eyelet for holding the bait or lure.
Inventors
- 👤 Lewis G. Reeves
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 01:43
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K91/00; A01K91/06; A01K91/08; A01K97/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A fishing line guiding device, comprising, in combination, a hollow cylinder having a central opening extending axially therethrough, an axially extending elongated weight along a side of said cylinder, and an elongated airspace chamber formed along a diametrically opposite side of said cylinder, a plurality of slot-shaped openings through a wall of said cylinder arranged in a row extending a part way around said cylinder and located near one end thereof, and a fishing line assembly adjustably attachable to said cylinder by a selection of said openings.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
A fishing line guiding device, comprising, in combination, a hollow cylinder having a central opening extending axially therethrough, an axially extending elongated weight along a side of said cylinder, and an elongated airspace chamber formed along a diametrically opposite side of said cylinder, a plurality of slot-shaped openings through a wall of said cylinder arranged in a row extending a part way around said cylinder and located near one end thereof, and a fishing line assembly adjustably attachable to said cylinder by a selection of said openings.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
113 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1, wherein said fishing line assembly comprises a fishing line, which, at one end, extends in the water, a first snap-swivel secured to said end, an eyelet unit removably hooked to said first snap-swivel, a leader attached, at one end, to said eyelet unit, and an opposite end of said leader secured to a second snap-swivel, for attachment to a lure or bait, said eyelet unit including an eyelet element and a washer element and a washer element integral therewith, said eyelet element being inserted through a selected one of said cylinder openings with said washer element abutting against an inner side of said cylinder wall.
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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) | 1983-04-29 | 1983-10-29 | 1984-04-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-04-29 | 1987-10-29 | 1988-04-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-04-29 | 1991-10-29 | 1992-04-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |