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Fishing line handler
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-12-13
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Granted: 1987-03-10
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Expires: 2005-12-13
Abstract
Abstract A fishing line handler typically used in conjunction with a conventional fishing rod characterized by a base supported cutter blade mechanism and one or more retainer or clamping members for selective fishing line engagement and retention. The instant handler serves both clamping, cutting and trimming purposes and frees the fisherman's hands for lure selection while, at the same time, containing the fishing line at a readily accessible location. The handler is arranged so that the cutter mechanism is normally urged into a non-cutting condition, i.e. a cutting blade thereof must be moved against the force of a spring to achieve fishing line cutting or trimming.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederick C. Weiberg, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:02
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K87/00; A01K97/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
44 words
A fishing line handler comprising a base disposed on a fishing rod forming a first cutter blade, and a second cutter blade disposed above and parallel to said base and said fishing rod and pivotal on said base by a pin and spring assembly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
44 words
A fishing line handler comprising a base disposed on a fishing rod forming a first cutter blade, and a second cutter blade disposed above and parallel to said base and said fishing rod and pivotal on said base by a pin and spring assembly.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
A fishing line handler comprising a base disposed on a fishing rod forming a first cutter blade, a second cutter blade disposed above and parallel to said base and said fishing rod and pivotal on said base by a pin and spring assembly, and a fishing line retainer member disposed along said fishing rod proximate said first and said second cutter blades.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
A fishing line handler comprising a base disposed on a fishing rod forming a first cutter blade, a second cutter blade disposed above and parallel to said base and said fishing rod and pivotal on said base by a pin and spring assembly, and a fishing line retainer member disposed along said fishing rod proximate said first and said second cutter blades.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The fishing line handler of claim 2 where said fishing line retainer member serves a clamping relationship.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The fishing line handler of claim 2 where said fishing line retainer member is in the form of a helical spring, and where the fishing line is retained between adjacent passes thereof.
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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) | 1990-03-09 | 1990-09-08 | 1991-03-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-03-09 | 1994-09-08 | 1995-03-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-03-09 | 1998-09-08 | 1999-03-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |