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US4234913A
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Lighted bobber for a fishing line
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-02-26
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Granted: 1980-11-18
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Expires: 1999-02-26
Abstract
Abstract The invention includes a housing having a first hollow portion threadedly engaged with a second housing portion has a translucent section and an internal wall formed with a hole through which a light bulb extends. The light bulb has a collar on the base thereof which engages the internal wall. Formed within the first hollow portion is a hollow cylindrical member in which a battery is positioned with a spring positioned between one end of the portion which urges the other end of the battery to contact the base contact of the bulb. A wire contacts the base of the battery with the base of the light bulb.
Inventors
- 👤 Clarence Ramme
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 12:47
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K93/00; A01K93/02; F; F21; F21L; F21L2/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A sealed lighted bobber for a fishing line comprising: (a) a two piece housing having (b) a first hollow portion and (c) a second hollow portion, (d) means for removably connecting said first housing portion to said second housing portion in sealing engagement to exclude the atmosphere and render the housing water buoyant, (e) said second housing portion having a translucent section, (f) means for mounting a light bulb in said second housing portion including a hollow cylindrical member mounted coaxially within and spaced from said second hollow portion, (g) means for mounting a battery in said first hollow housing portion to maintain said first hollow housing portion substantially downwardly when the bobber is placed in the water, (h) means for causing said battery to contact the base of said light bulb for actuation thereof when said first and second housing portions are connected together, and (i) means carried by the housing for connection with a fish line.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A sealed lighted bobber for a fishing line comprising: (a) a two piece housing having (b) a first hollow portion and (c) a second hollow portion, (d) means for removably connecting said first housing portion to said second housing portion in sealing engagement to exclude the atmosphere and render the housing water buoyant, (e) said second housing portion having a translucent section, (f) means for mounting a light bulb in said second housing portion including a hollow cylindrical member mounted coaxially within and spaced from said second hollow portion, (g) means for mounting a battery in said first hollow housing portion to maintain said first hollow housing portion substantially downwardly when the bobber is placed in the water, (h) means for causing said battery to contact the base of said light bulb for actuation thereof when said first and second housing portions are connected together, and (i) means carried by the housing for connection with a fish line.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US4109405A
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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) | 1983-11-18 | 1984-05-19 | 1984-11-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-11-18 | 1988-05-19 | 1988-11-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-11-18 | 1992-05-19 | 1992-11-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |