US4403439A
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Integral fishing rod, handle and reel seat
Assignee: SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AN AGENCY OF United States,
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Filing: 1981-04-13
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Granted: 1983-09-13
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Expires: 2001-04-13
Abstract
Abstract An integral fishing rod, handle and reel seat assembly. The handle and reel holder is molded of nylon in situ on the distal end of an extruded fiberglass rod. The distal end of the rod extends for substantially the full length of the handle to serve as reinforcement for the handle.
Inventors
- 👤 Leonard D. Wallace
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 05:12
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K87/00; A01K87/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
An integral fishing rod, handle and reel seat, said rod comprising an elongated rod having a distal end, said handle and reel seat comprising an elongated one-piece cylindrical member formed of a plastic material and having a front end in the form of a reel seat and a rear end in the form of a gimbal butt, said rod being permanently secured to said handle by molding said handle and reel seat in situ on the distal end of said rod to form a solid bodied handle with the distal end of the rod extending into and secured to the handle along substantially the entire length thereof to a point immediately adjacent the gimbal butt to serve as reinforcement for the handle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
An integral fishing rod, handle and reel seat, said rod comprising an elongated rod having a distal end, said handle and reel seat comprising an elongated one-piece cylindrical member formed of a plastic material and having a front end in the form of a reel seat and a rear end in the form of a gimbal butt, said rod being permanently secured to said handle by molding said handle and reel seat in situ on the distal end of said rod to form a solid bodied handle with the distal end of the rod extending into and secured to the handle along substantially the entire length thereof to a point immediately adjacent the gimbal butt to serve as reinforcement for the handle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The integral fishing rod, handle and reel seat assembly of claim 1 wherein said rod is formed of extruded fiberglass.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The integral fishing rod, handle and reel seat assembly of claim 2 wherein said reel seat comprises an annular recess in the periphery of said handle contiguous with the front end thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The integral fishing rod, handle and reel seat assembly of claim 3 wherein said reel seat additionally comprises a sleeve fixedly secured on said annular recess.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The integral fishing rod, handle and reel seat assembly of claim 4 wherein said reel seat sleeve is formed of metal and is adhesively secured on said annular recess.
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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) | 1986-09-12 | 1987-03-14 | 1987-09-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-09-12 | 1991-03-14 | 1991-09-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-09-12 | 1995-03-14 | 1995-09-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |