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Trolling apparatus
Assignee: Penn Fishing Tackle Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1978-12-12
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Granted: 1981-02-24
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Expires: 1998-12-12
Abstract
Abstract Trolling apparatus with controlled reel rotation is described which includes a large diameter reel rotatably mounted on a base with a drag assembly in contact therewith, and a handle for rotation mounted directly to the perimeter of the reel, with line from the reel passing over a pulley and through a bracket for bait attachment. The controlled rotation of the reel for winding and unwinding of the line is attained by direct manual manipulation, and by engaging and disengaging a dog assembly which may be manually or automatically actuated and which provides a drag on the reels' rotation.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter J. Henze
- 👤 San Thein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 11:59
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K89/00; A01K89/015; A01K89/0165
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
218 words
Trolling apparatus for fishing which comprises a base, a boom secured to said base and having a pulley thereon for carrying of line, a shaft carried by said base and free to rotate with respect to said base, a reel with a supply of line thereon with said line extending over said pulley, said reel being rotatably mounted on said shaft and normally free to rotate on said shaft, a handle mounted on said reel for manual rotation of said reel, drag means for said reel comprising a plurality of washers and an interposed friction disc on said shaft frictionally engaged with said reel and said shaft for imparting a drag therebetween, said reel on one side thereof having a plurality of concentric hubs, a dished plate mounted to said reel spanning said hubs and an insulating washer therebetween projecting said reel from the heat generated by said drag means, means for controlling the intensity of the drag effect of said friction disc, a star-wheel member mounted on said shaft for rotation therewith, a pawl member mounted to a plate adjacent said star-wheel member and movable into and out of position for holding engagement with said star-wheel member for limiting free rotation of said reel to one direction, and means for controlling the positioning of said pawl member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
218 words
Trolling apparatus for fishing which comprises a base, a boom secured to said base and having a pulley thereon for carrying of line, a shaft carried by said base and free to rotate with respect to said base, a reel with a supply of line thereon with said line extending over said pulley, said reel being rotatably mounted on said shaft and normally free to rotate on said shaft, a handle mounted on said reel for manual rotation of said reel, drag means for said reel comprising a plurality of washers and an interposed friction disc on said shaft frictionally engaged with said reel and said shaft for imparting a drag therebetween, said reel on one side thereof having a plurality of concentric hubs, a dished plate mounted to said reel spanning said hubs and an insulating washer therebetween projecting said reel from the heat generated by said drag means, means for controlling the intensity of the drag effect of said friction disc, a star-wheel member mounted on said shaft for rotation therewith, a pawl member mounted to a plate adjacent said star-wheel member and movable into and out of position for holding engagement with said star-wheel member for limiting free rotation of said reel to one direction, and means for controlling the positioning of said pawl member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
Trolling apparatus as defined in claim 1 in which said means for controlling the drag effect of said friction disc includes a self locking nut, and a belleville washer carried on said shaft engaged by said nut and said washers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
Trolling apparatus as defined in claim 1 in which said means controlling the positioning of said pawl member includes resilient means engaged with said pawl member and means mounted on said plate for urging said pawl into and out of engagement with said star-wheel member.
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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) | 1984-02-24 | 1984-08-25 | 1985-02-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-02-24 | 1988-08-25 | 1989-02-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-02-24 | 1992-08-25 | 1993-02-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |