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US4250649A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-01-15
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Granted: 1981-02-17
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Expires: 1999-01-15
Abstract
Abstract An attachment for a fishing rod, the attachment including a case secured to a fishing rod clamp, the containing a battery and lamp in circuit with a switch that is tripped closed by a pivotable lever having a loop on its end through which the fishing line extends, so that when a fish bites on a bait and tugs on the line, the lamp is lighted.
Inventors
- 👤 Duane E. Harrington
- 👤 George Spector
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 13:48
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/12; A01K97/125
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
An accessory attached to a fishing rod, comprising in combination a clamp for grasping around said fishing rod, a case affixed to said clamp, an electric lamp and dry cell battery inside said case, and a switch on said case for closing a circuit between said lamp and battery, said switch including a pivotable lever, and an outer end of said lever including a tension coil spring loop through which a fishing line extends to a reel of said fishing rod, and said lever including means to give said line a short, quick tug when a fish nibbles on a bait so to hook the same, wherein said means includes a pivotable brace at one end of said loop, a foot on a free end of said brace for bracing against a selected turn of said loop, and a knurlled pad and jaw at one end of said loop for grasping said line therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
An accessory attached to a fishing rod, comprising in combination a clamp for grasping around said fishing rod, a case affixed to said clamp, an electric lamp and dry cell battery inside said case, and a switch on said case for closing a circuit between said lamp and battery, said switch including a pivotable lever, and an outer end of said lever including a tension coil spring loop through which a fishing line extends to a reel of said fishing rod, and said lever including means to give said line a short, quick tug when a fish nibbles on a bait so to hook the same, wherein said means includes a pivotable brace at one end of said loop, a foot on a free end of said brace for bracing against a selected turn of said loop, and a knurlled pad and jaw at one end of said loop for grasping said line therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein second coiled loop is secured to a side of said case for said line to pass therethrough, and be at a proper angle toward the first said loop in order to pivot said lever.
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) | 1984-02-17 | 1984-08-18 | 1985-02-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-02-17 | 1988-08-18 | 1989-02-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-02-17 | 1992-08-18 | 1993-02-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |