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Motor driven fishing reel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-08-25
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Granted: 1983-04-05
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Expires: 2000-08-25
Abstract
Abstract A motor driven fishing reel having control means so that when a selected minimum speed of unwinding rotation is reached by the pull of the fish a switch is actuated causing the reel to rewind.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter B. Lindgren
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:13
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K89/00; A01K89/015; A01K89/017; A01K91/00; A01K91/06; A01K91/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A fishing device comprising: (a) A spool having a shaft; (b) a fishing line windable on said spool; (c) electric power means; (d) electric motor means which when connected to said power means rotates said spool shaft so as to rewind said fishing line on to said spool but which when unconnected is rotated by the unwinding of the fishing line in the reverse direction so as to generate an electric current; (e) first switch means for connecting said power means to said motor means; and (f) second switch means actuable by a predetermined minimum voltage of said generated current so as to actuate said first switch means, causing said electric motor means to reverse and rewind said fishing line on said spool.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A fishing device comprising: (a) A spool having a shaft; (b) a fishing line windable on said spool; (c) electric power means; (d) electric motor means which when connected to said power means rotates said spool shaft so as to rewind said fishing line on to said spool but which when unconnected is rotated by the unwinding of the fishing line in the reverse direction so as to generate an electric current; (e) first switch means for connecting said power means to said motor means; and (f) second switch means actuable by a predetermined minimum voltage of said generated current so as to actuate said first switch means, causing said electric motor means to reverse and rewind said fishing line on said spool.
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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) | 1986-04-04 | 1986-10-04 | 1987-04-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-04-04 | 1990-10-04 | 1991-04-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-04-04 | 1994-10-04 | 1995-04-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |