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US4407089A
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Fishing rod holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-03-27
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Granted: 1983-10-04
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Expires: 2001-03-27
Abstract
Abstract Convenience fishing rod attachments enable a fisherman to leave multiple fishing rods unattended without concern that the rods may be pulled into the water by fish strikes, and subsequently lost or damaged. The attachments permit such unattended use of a fishing rod in a boat or on a bank or shore of a body of water. One of the attachments provides a system by which a hook is automatically set in the mouth tissue of a striking fish.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph A. Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 06:59
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A fishing rod attachment including a first portion for retaining a butt and handle portion of the fishing rod, a stem portion having a first section, a second section which is generally perpendicular to the first section and is pivotally connected to the first portion and provides a region upon which the first portion rests in a use position and away from which rest region the first portion is pivotal to aid in insertion and removal of the rod from the first portion, the first portion further including, at an end of the cylinder remote from the pivotal connection, a somewhat L-shaped slot, and a strap adjustably attached to the handle portion of the fishing rod having a projection for engagement into the slot to lock the rod handle and the first portion together selectively to prevent inadvertent disengagement of the rod from the rod attachment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A fishing rod attachment including a first portion for retaining a butt and handle portion of the fishing rod, a stem portion having a first section, a second section which is generally perpendicular to the first section and is pivotally connected to the first portion and provides a region upon which the first portion rests in a use position and away from which rest region the first portion is pivotal to aid in insertion and removal of the rod from the first portion, the first portion further including, at an end of the cylinder remote from the pivotal connection, a somewhat L-shaped slot, and a strap adjustably attached to the handle portion of the fishing rod having a projection for engagement into the slot to lock the rod handle and the first portion together selectively to prevent inadvertent disengagement of the rod from the rod attachment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the first section of the stem portion has a cruciform section transverse to its longitudinal extent.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus of claim 1 and further comprising an extension having an opening at one end, the opening in the extension having a transverse section to engage the stem.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein the extension has a stem region at its other end, the stem region of the extension having a transverse section for insertion into a similarly shaped opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the strap comprises a flexible plastic strip provided with a generally right circular cylindrical solid projection unitarily molded thereto.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
49 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the strap comprises a strip of flexible plastic of sufficient length to more than surround the handle of the fishing rod, the strip having a slot through which a free end of the strip is inserted and drawn tight to secure the same.
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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) | 1986-10-03 | 1987-04-04 | 1987-10-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-10-03 | 1991-04-04 | 1991-10-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-10-03 | 1995-04-04 | 1995-10-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |