US4864763A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Temperature measurement apparatus for use in recreational and sporting activities
Assignee: Individual
•
Filing: 1988-11-03
•
Granted: 1989-09-12
•
Expires: 2008-11-03
Abstract
Abstract A temperature measuring device includes a temperature sensor which is located adjacent one end of an elongated member such as a hiking/wading staff or a fishing rod. A temperature measurement display device is located in the vicinity of the other end of the elongated member. Selectable predetermined temperature alarm limits are included to provide visual, or audible and/or tactile alarms when the temperature measured by the temperature sensor exceeds the predetermined alarm limits. In another embodiment, the temperature sensor is electrically connected to the temperature measurement display through a connector disposed in a fishing reel which, when mounted on the handle of the fishing rod, effects the electrical connection between the temperature sensor and the temperature measurement display to be made.
Inventors
- 👤 Aaron J. Peikin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 02:22
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K87/00; A01K87/007; A01K97/00; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/002; A41D13/005; A41D13/012
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 37
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
In a fishing rod comprising a shaft portion having a tip portion at one end and a handle portion at the other end, said handle portion comprising a grip segment and a reel mounting segment, an improvement comprising: (a) temperature sensing means mounted adjacent the tip portion; (b) temperature measurement display means disposed in said handle portion; and (c) means for electrically connecting said temperature sensing means to said temperature measurement display means comprising: (i) means for electrically connecting said temperature sensing means to at least a first contact in an electrical connector disposed in said reel mounting segment; (ii) means for electrically connecting said temperature measurement display means to at least a second contact of said connector; and (iii) mating electrical connector means disposed in a reel adapted for mounting in said reel mounting segment whereby an electrical connection is made between said at least first contact and said at least second contact through said mating connector when said reel is mounted in said reel mounting segment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
In a fishing rod comprising a shaft portion having a tip portion at one end and a handle portion at the other end, said handle portion comprising a grip segment and a reel mounting segment, an improvement comprising: (a) temperature sensing means mounted adjacent the tip portion; (b) temperature measurement display means disposed in said handle portion; and (c) means for electrically connecting said temperature sensing means to said temperature measurement display means comprising: (i) means for electrically connecting said temperature sensing means to at least a first contact in an electrical connector disposed in said reel mounting segment; (ii) means for electrically connecting said temperature measurement display means to at least a second contact of said connector; and (iii) mating electrical connector means disposed in a reel adapted for mounting in said reel mounting segment whereby an electrical connection is made between said at least first contact and said at least second contact through said mating connector when said reel is mounted in said reel mounting segment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The fishing rod in accordance with claim 1 wherein said temperature sensing means comprises a thermocouple.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The fishing rod in accordance with claim 2 wherein said temperature measurement display means comprises a liquid crystal display.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The fishing rod in accordance with claim 2 wherein said temperature measurement display means comprises a light emitting diode display.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The fishing rod in accordance with claim 2 wherein said temperature measurement display means includes an electrical power source comprising an electrical storage battery removably disposed in a battery compartment in said handle portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The fishing rod in accordance with claim 2 wherein said temperature measurement display means includes an electrical power source comprising a solar power source.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The fishing rod in accordance with claim 6 wherein said solar power source comprises at least one solar cell disposed in said grip segment of said handle portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
50 words
The fishing rod in accordance with claim 2 wherein said temperature measurement display means includes an electrical power source comprising: (a) a rechargeable electric storage battery removably disposed in a battery compartment in said handle portion; and (b) a solar power source adapted to recharge said rechargeable electrical storage battery.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The fishing rod in accordance with claim 8 wherein said solar power source comprises at least one solar cell disposed in said grip segment of said handle portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The fishing rod in accordance with claim 2 additionally comprising a second temperature sensing means mounted adjacent said handle portion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
98 words
In a fishing rod comprising a shaft portion having a tip portion at one end and a handle portion at the other end, said handle portion comprising a grip segment and a reel mounting segment, an improvement comprising: (a) temperature sensing means disposed adjacent said tip portion; (b) temperature measurement display means disposed in said handle portion; (c) means for selecting at least one predetermined temperature alarm limit; (d) an electrical power source; and (e) means for electrically interconnecting said temperature sensing means, said alarm limit selection means, said temperature measurement display means, and said electrical power source.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
98 words
In a fishing rod comprising a shaft portion having a tip portion at one end and a handle portion at the other end, said handle portion comprising a grip segment and a reel mounting segment, an improvement comprising: (a) temperature sensing means disposed adjacent said tip portion; (b) temperature measurement display means disposed in said handle portion; (c) means for selecting at least one predetermined temperature alarm limit; (d) an electrical power source; and (e) means for electrically interconnecting said temperature sensing means, said alarm limit selection means, said temperature measurement display means, and said electrical power source.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
30 words
The fishing rod in accordance with claim 11 additionally comprising means for generating an alarm when the temperature sensed by said temperature sensing means exceeds said selected predetermined alarm limit.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
26 words
The fishing rod in accordance with claim 12 additionally comprising means for selecting a predetermined upper temperature alarm limit and a predetermined lower temperature alarm limit.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
54 words
The fishing rod in accordance with claim 13 additionally comprising means for generating an alarm when the temperature sensed by said temperature sensing means is above said predetermined upper temperature alarm limit and for generating an alarm when the temperature sensed by the temperature sensing means is below said predetermined lower temperature alarm limit.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
15 words
The fishing rod in accordance with claim 14 wherein said alarm comprises a visual alarm.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
The fishing rod in accordance with claim 14 wherein said alarm comprises an audible alarm.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
15 words
The fishing rod in accordance with claim 14 wherein said alarm comprises a tactile alarm.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
30 words
The fishing rod in accordance with claim 11 wherein said temperature measurement display means displays a temperature measurement which is selectable in either units of degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Centigrade.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
28 words
The fishing rod in accordance with claim 11 wherein said electrical power source comprises an electric storage battery removably disposed in a battery compartment in said handle portion.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
21 words
The fishing rod in accordance with claim 19 additionally comprising means for electrically disconnecting said power source after a predetermined time.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
44 words
The fishing rod in accordance with claim 20 wherein said electrical power source comprises: (a) a rechargeable electrical storage battery removably disposed in a battery compartment in said handle portion; and (b) a solar power source adapted to recharge said rechargeable electric storage battery.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
28 words
The fishing rod in accordance with claim 21 wherein said solar power source comprises at least one solar cell disposed in said grip segment of said handle portion.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
86 words
In a wading staff comprising a shaft portion having a tip portion at one end and a handle portion at the other end, an improvement comprising: (a) temperature sensing means disposed adjacent said tip portion; (b) temperature measurement display means disposed in said handle portion; (c) an electrical power source; (d) means for selecting at least one predetermined temperature alarm limit; and (e) means for electrically interconnecting said temperature sensing means, said temperature measurement display means, said electrical power source and said alarm limit selection means.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
86 words
In a wading staff comprising a shaft portion having a tip portion at one end and a handle portion at the other end, an improvement comprising: (a) temperature sensing means disposed adjacent said tip portion; (b) temperature measurement display means disposed in said handle portion; (c) an electrical power source; (d) means for selecting at least one predetermined temperature alarm limit; and (e) means for electrically interconnecting said temperature sensing means, said temperature measurement display means, said electrical power source and said alarm limit selection means.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
30 words
The wading staff in accordance with claim 23 additionally comprising means for generating an alarm when the temperature sensed by said temperature sensing means exceeds said selected predetermined alarm limit.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
26 words
The wading staff in accordance with claim 24 additionally comprising means for selecting a predetermined upper temperature alarm limit and a predetermined lower temperature alarm limit.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
54 words
The wading staff in accordance with claim 25 additionally comprising means for generating an alarm when the temperature sensed by said temperature sensing means is above said predetermined upper temperature alarm limit and for generating an alarm when the temperature sensed by the temperature sensing means is below said predetermined lower temperature alarm limit.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
15 words
The wading staff in accordance with claim 26 wherein said alarm comprises a visual alarm.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
15 words
The wading staff in accordance with claim 26 wherein said alarm comprises an audible alarm.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
15 words
The wading staff in accordance with claim 26 wherein said alarm comprises a tactile alarm.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
30 words
The wading staff in accordance with claim 23 wherein said temperature measurement display means displays a temperature measurement which is selectable in either units of degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Centigrade.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
28 words
The wading staff in accordance with claim 23 wherein said electrical power source comprises an electric storage battery removably disposed in a battery compartment in said handle portion.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
21 words
The wading staff in accordance with claim 31 additionally comprising means for electrically disconnecting said power source after a predetermined time.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
44 words
The wading staff in accordance with claim 32 wherein said electrical power source comprises: (a) a rechargeable electrical storage battery removably disposed in a battery compartment in said handle portion; and (b) a solar power source adapted to recharge said rechargeable electric storage battery.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
23 words
The wading staff in accordance with claim 33 wherein solar power source comprises at least one solar cell disposed in said handle portion.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3561267A
Cited
US3683356A
Cited
US3785079A
Cited
US3968586A
Cited
US3874108A
Cited
US4050180A
Cited
US4244220A
Cited
US4445178A
Cited
US4625447A
Cited
US4621447A
Cited
US4731766A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-09-11 | 1993-03-13 | 1993-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-09-11 | 1997-03-13 | 1997-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-09-11 | 2001-03-13 | 2001-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |