US4650146A
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Surf fishing rod holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-10-04
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Granted: 1987-03-17
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Expires: 2004-10-04
Abstract
Abstract A device for supporting at least one surf fishing rod at an appropriate angle for fishing to alleviate the need for the person fishing to hold the fishing rod while fishing. The device is adjustable to allow the fisherman to adjust the direction of the rod or rods. The height of the device is adjustable for the convenience of the person fishing. An additional rod support means is provided to facilitate rod preparation. The entire device is constructed to be water-tight and contains a flotation insert to prevent the device from sinking in water. In an additional embodiment, the fishing rod holder may be used as a handle for a bait bucket fitted with wheels.
Inventors
- 👤 Ned E. Duke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 14:52
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
196 words
A fishing rod holder comprising: an elongated tubular stand having an upper portion and a lower portion, said lower portion defining a first axis and being tapered for implanting into ground; a support bracket means connected to the upper portion of said tubular stand; a pair of rod receptacles pivotally connected to said support bracket means, each receptacle having a longitudinal axis which is angulated with respect to said first axis to hold a fishing rod in an upwardly and outwardly directed fishing position; each of said rod end receptacles being pivotal for lateral side-to-side adjustment of said receptacles in order to alter the angle between the respective longitudinal axes; a rigging fixture connected to said tubular stand, said rigging fixture having at least two points of support for holding a fishing rod in a substantially horizontal inwardly directed rigging position; one of said points of support providing a stop against upward movement of a fishing rod in said rigging position; and a second one of said points of support being disposed inwardly of said one of said points of support and providing a stop against downward movement of a fishing rod in said rigging position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
196 words
A fishing rod holder comprising: an elongated tubular stand having an upper portion and a lower portion, said lower portion defining a first axis and being tapered for implanting into ground; a support bracket means connected to the upper portion of said tubular stand; a pair of rod receptacles pivotally connected to said support bracket means, each receptacle having a longitudinal axis which is angulated with respect to said first axis to hold a fishing rod in an upwardly and outwardly directed fishing position; each of said rod end receptacles being pivotal for lateral side-to-side adjustment of said receptacles in order to alter the angle between the respective longitudinal axes; a rigging fixture connected to said tubular stand, said rigging fixture having at least two points of support for holding a fishing rod in a substantially horizontal inwardly directed rigging position; one of said points of support providing a stop against upward movement of a fishing rod in said rigging position; and a second one of said points of support being disposed inwardly of said one of said points of support and providing a stop against downward movement of a fishing rod in said rigging position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The fishing rod holder defined in claim 1 further comprising: flotation means disposed within and substantially filling said elongated tubular stand for provided a buoyancy force tending to keep said rod holder from sinking.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
86 words
The fishing rod holder defined in claim 1 wherein: said lower portion comprises an upper member and a hollow lower member, the outer diameter of said upper member being less than the inner diameter of said lower member, said upper member being telescopingly carried within said lower member; and said lower portion carries means for joining said upper and lower members, said means for joining said upper and lower members being adjustable to selectively permit or inhibit relative telescoping motion of said upper and lower members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The fishing rod holder defined in claim 3 wherein: said means for joining said upper and lower members comprises a compression collar, said collar having a deformable annular insert for inhibiting said telescoping motion when deformed by said collar.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The fishing rod holder defined in claim 3 further comprising: flotation means disposed within and substantially filling said upper portion and said upper member for providing a buoyancy force tending to keep said rod holder from sinking.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
The fishing rod holder defined in claim 1 further comprising: an implanting blade disposed on said first tubular member and substantially coplanar with said first axis, said blade having a lip substantially perpendicular to the plane of said blade for transmitting implanting forces to said blade.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
88 words
The fishing rod holder defined in claim 1 wherein said rigging fixture includes: a rod hook disposed on said second portion coplanar with said second portion and substantially perpendicular to said first axis, said rod hook having a connecting portion and a receiving portion, said receiving portion being configured to restrain upward movement of a fishing rod when rested on said support bracket means, and said connecting portion being cylindrical and threaded at the end opposite said receiving portion for connecting said rod hook to said second portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
68 words
The fishing rod holder of claim 1 further comprising: a bucket, at least two wheels, means for connecting said wheels to said bucket, a member for supporting said bucket in a stationary and upright position, means for connecting said supporting member to said bucket, and a bracket means for slidably connecting said rod holder to said bucket generally perpendicular to the plane of the top of the bucket.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-03-16 | 1990-09-15 | 1991-03-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-03-16 | 1994-09-15 | 1995-03-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-03-16 | 1998-09-15 | 1999-03-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |