US4601126A
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Buoyant marking device for fishermen
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-04-30
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Granted: 1986-07-22
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Expires: 2004-04-30
Abstract
Abstract A buoyant marking light for fishermen is disclosed comprising a pair of buoyant body members interconnected by an elongated sleeve. A light element extends radially outwardly from the center axis of each body member. A weight element is secured within each body member directly opposite each of the light elements. A line element is secured to the elongated sleeve and is normally wrapped therearound and the free end thereof extends through an eyelet located on the sleeve and radially positioned in-between the radial positions of each of the weights. A sinker element is secured to the free end of the line.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard W. Klocksiem
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 13:45
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K93/00; A01K93/02; B; B63; B63C; B63C7/00; B63C7/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
A buoyant marker light for fishermen, comprising, a pair of buoyant body members, an elongated means connecting said body members so as to define a center axis of said marker light, light elements secured to each of said body members and protruding outwardly from said body members at a radially angular disposition with respect to each other, the angle of disposition being greater than zero degrees and less than 180 degrees.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
71 words
A buoyant marker light for fishermen, comprising, a pair of buoyant body members, an elongated means connecting said body members so as to define a center axis of said marker light, light elements secured to each of said body members and protruding outwardly from said body members at a radially angular disposition with respect to each other, the angle of disposition being greater than zero degrees and less than 180 degrees.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said light elements are removably secured to the outer surface of said body members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device of claim 1 wherein an elongated line has one end secured to said elongated means and the other end connected to a sinker means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said light elements radially extend from the center axis of said body members at an angle with respect to each other.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device of claim 4 wherein weight elements are secured to said body members at points substantially opposite to the points where said light elements radially extend from said body members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device of claim 5 wherein an eyelet is secured to said elongated means at a radial position equally spaced from the radial positions of said light elements and said weight elements.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said elongated line is adapted to be wound around said elongated element.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said body members are colored on their outside surface with an illuminated color coating.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-07-21 | 1994-01-20 | 1994-07-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-07-21 | 1998-01-20 | 1998-07-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |