US4571876A
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Ice fishing device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-08-10
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Granted: 1986-02-25
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Expires: 2004-08-10
Abstract
Abstract Rig for ice fishing comprising a tripod-mounted ring supporting a windlass having a shaft which spans a diameter of the ring and which carires a reel for rotation therewith. The legs can be folded against the bottom of the ring for storage and transportation. An anti-freeze tube through which the line may be unreeled extends beneath the ring. A spring-steel flag-staff is mounted in such a way on the ring that it can be partially wrapped around the ring for storage and can be swung upwardly and arcuately flexed across the top of the ring for use. The free end of the staff can be hooked to a bend in an end of the shaft so as to be released and signal the fisherman if a fish takes the line and thereby revolves the shaft.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis LeClair
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 16:12
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
238 words
Ice fishing rig for fishing through a hole in the ice comprising a mounting ring of suitable diameter at least three legs hinged to said ring so as to be movable between a folded position adjacent the plane of the ring for storage and transportation to a spread downwardly depending position for supporting the rig on the surface of the ice straddling said hole a windlass unit mounted on said ring with its horizontal shaft extending across its diameter and revolving in bushings thereon said shaft adapted to receive and support a fishing line reel for revolving therewith a springy flag-staff held by one end on one side of said ring means on one end of said shaft for releasably retaining the free end of said staff on the other side of said ring when it is flexed across said ring and adapted to release the same when said shaft is revolved said means for releasably retaining the free end of said staff comprises a first and second bend formed in the end of said shaft said first bend holding said free end of said staff for quick release, said second bend holding said free end of said staff for more delayed release whereby, after the fishing line is set, said springy staff may be releasably held in its flexed position subject to release and springing upright when a fish takes the line and thereby revolves said shaft.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
238 words
Ice fishing rig for fishing through a hole in the ice comprising a mounting ring of suitable diameter at least three legs hinged to said ring so as to be movable between a folded position adjacent the plane of the ring for storage and transportation to a spread downwardly depending position for supporting the rig on the surface of the ice straddling said hole a windlass unit mounted on said ring with its horizontal shaft extending across its diameter and revolving in bushings thereon said shaft adapted to receive and support a fishing line reel for revolving therewith a springy flag-staff held by one end on one side of said ring means on one end of said shaft for releasably retaining the free end of said staff on the other side of said ring when it is flexed across said ring and adapted to release the same when said shaft is revolved said means for releasably retaining the free end of said staff comprises a first and second bend formed in the end of said shaft said first bend holding said free end of said staff for quick release, said second bend holding said free end of said staff for more delayed release whereby, after the fishing line is set, said springy staff may be releasably held in its flexed position subject to release and springing upright when a fish takes the line and thereby revolves said shaft.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
A rig as claimed in claim 1 including a yoke supported by said shaft and adapted to swing from a stored position against the bottom of said ring to a depending position over the hole in the ice and an anti-freezing tube held by said yoke and through which the fishline may extend into the water.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
68 words
A rig as claimed in claim 1 wherein said flag-staff comprises a piece of flat spring steel pivotally secured to one side of said ring so that it can be swung from a stored position wrapped around the perimeter of said ring to an upright position in which it can be flexed over the upper side of said ring with its free end engaged by said release means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A rig as claimed in claim 3 including means for releasably retaining said legs and said flag-staff in their stored positions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A rig as claimed in claim 1 including spikes on the ends of said legs for engaging the ice around the fishing hole.
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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) | 1989-02-24 | 1989-08-26 | 1990-02-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-02-24 | 1993-08-26 | 1994-02-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-02-24 | 1997-08-26 | 1998-02-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |