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Fish activated signalling apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-10-19
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Granted: 1989-03-07
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Expires: 2007-10-19
Abstract
Abstract A signalling device for use in fishing to indicate when a fish has taken the bait. The signalling device consisting of an indicator such as a light or an alarm connected through a switch means to power source such as a battery. A fishing line is operatively connected to the switch to activate the signal when the line is tugged on by a fish.
Inventors
- 👤 Guy I. Caparelli, Jr.
- 👤 Harry M. Jordan, Sr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 05:14
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K93/00; A01K93/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
A signalling apparatus for indicating when a bait has been taken by a fish comprising: means for activating a signal; a means for continuous signalling, said means for activating said signalling means comprising a power source communicating with said signal; said power source including a battery, and said signalling means comprising a light bulb connected to said power source through a switching means; said switching means comprising a removable plug and socket for completing the circuit between the bulb and the power source when said plug is removed from said socket; and said signalling means, power source and switching means being enclosed within a casing with said removable plug projecting therefrom; said plug having means for operative connection to a first end of a fish line and having the second end of the fish line connected to a hook; said casing having means for securing said casing into the mouth of an empty vessel; said casing provided with means for preventing water from entering within said casing; and said removable plug provided with means for selectively choosing a weight of fish capable of activating said means for continuous signalling.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
A signalling apparatus for indicating when a bait has been taken by a fish comprising: means for activating a signal; a means for continuous signalling, said means for activating said signalling means comprising a power source communicating with said signal; said power source including a battery, and said signalling means comprising a light bulb connected to said power source through a switching means; said switching means comprising a removable plug and socket for completing the circuit between the bulb and the power source when said plug is removed from said socket; and said signalling means, power source and switching means being enclosed within a casing with said removable plug projecting therefrom; said plug having means for operative connection to a first end of a fish line and having the second end of the fish line connected to a hook; said casing having means for securing said casing into the mouth of an empty vessel; said casing provided with means for preventing water from entering within said casing; and said removable plug provided with means for selectively choosing a weight of fish capable of activating said means for continuous signalling.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The signalling apparatus of claim 1 wherein said means for selectively choosing a weight of fish capable of activating said means for continuous signalling comprises concentric grooves formed within said plug, said concentric grooves having O-rings received thereon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The signalling apparatus of claim 2 wherein the plug is removed from the socket by the pull of a fish on the fish line operatively connected to the plug.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The signalling apparatus of claim 3 adapted for connection to floating means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
170 words
A signalling apparatus for indicating when a bait has been taken by a fish comprising: means for activating a signal; a means for continuous signalling following a single activation, said means for activating said signalling means comprising a power source communicating with said signal; and said signalling means comprising a light bulb connected to said power source through a switching means; said switching means comprising a removable plug and socket for completing the circuit betweent he bulb and the power source when said plug is removed from said socket; and said signalling means, means, power source and switching means being enclosed within a casing with said removable plug projecting therefrom; said plug having means for operative connection to a first end of a fish line and having the second end of the fish line connected to a hook; said casing having means for securing said casing into the mouth of an empty vessel; said plug having means for selectively choosing a weight of fish capable of activating said signalling means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
170 words
A signalling apparatus for indicating when a bait has been taken by a fish comprising: means for activating a signal; a means for continuous signalling following a single activation, said means for activating said signalling means comprising a power source communicating with said signal; and said signalling means comprising a light bulb connected to said power source through a switching means; said switching means comprising a removable plug and socket for completing the circuit betweent he bulb and the power source when said plug is removed from said socket; and said signalling means, means, power source and switching means being enclosed within a casing with said removable plug projecting therefrom; said plug having means for operative connection to a first end of a fish line and having the second end of the fish line connected to a hook; said casing having means for securing said casing into the mouth of an empty vessel; said plug having means for selectively choosing a weight of fish capable of activating said signalling means.
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