US4237641A
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Cleaning and coating fishing line
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-10-10
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Granted: 1980-12-09
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Expires: 1999-10-10
Abstract
Abstract Means for cleaning and waxing fishing line includes a container having a general longitudinally slot in the periphery thereof and a porous applicator mass, impregnated with cleaning and waxing compound. Line is run through the slot, in contact with the applicator to effect said cleaning and waxing. Means rotatably adjust said applicator to present a fresh applicator surfact the slot opening.
Inventors
- 👤 Jimmie R. Gupton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:11
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A cleaning and coating device for line type means comprising: a generally sleeve shaped housing; a generally cylindrical shaped fixed applicator disposed within said housing; said applicator being a resiliant, porous mass impregnated with the coating material; at least one slot means communicating through the peripheral wall of said housing whereby when said line is pulled longitudinally along said slot and in contact with the impregnated resilient mass, said cleaning and coating will be effected; and means for rotatably adjusting said applicator within the housing in order to present a fresh applicator surface at the slot opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A cleaning and coating device for line type means comprising: a generally sleeve shaped housing; a generally cylindrical shaped fixed applicator disposed within said housing; said applicator being a resiliant, porous mass impregnated with the coating material; at least one slot means communicating through the peripheral wall of said housing whereby when said line is pulled longitudinally along said slot and in contact with the impregnated resilient mass, said cleaning and coating will be effected; and means for rotatably adjusting said applicator within the housing in order to present a fresh applicator surface at the slot opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said sleeve shaped housing is closed at one end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the means for rotating said applicator within said housing is a housing end cap fixedly secured to said applicator and rotatively mounted on said housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 3 wherein a plurality of slots are provided in said housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said slots are disposed in criss-cross fashion whereby more complete exposure of said line to said applicator can be accomplished.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 5 wherein a cover means is provided for said slot in said housing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 6 wherein said cover is of the snap-on type.
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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) | 1983-12-09 | 1984-06-09 | 1984-12-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-09 | 1988-06-09 | 1988-12-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-09 | 1992-06-09 | 1992-12-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |