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US3279115A
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Fishing rod
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-08-21
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Granted: 1966-10-18
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Expires: 1984-08-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lester A Worsham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:15
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K91/00; A01K91/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A DEVICE OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED, COMPRISING A TUBULAR BARREL, A LARGER DIAMETER TUBE CARRIED AXIALLY ON THE FRONT END OF SAID BARREL AND HAVING A LINE GUIDING APERTURE, A REEL HAVING A FISHING LINE RECEIVED BY SAID LINE GUIDING APERTURE AND CARRIED BY SAID BARREL, A COMPRESSIBLE AND RESILIENT BALL LARGER IN DIAMETER THAN AND ENGAGED IN SAID TUBE IN SEALING RELATION TO SAID FRONT END OF SAID BARREL AND LINE GUIDING APERTURE, AND SECURED TO SAID LINE, A PISTON SLIDABLE IN SAID BARREL FOR COMPRESSING THE AIR THEREIN FOR EXPELLING SAID BALL FROM SAID TUBE, A PLUNGER ROD CARRIED BY SAID PISTON, AND EXTENDING REARWARDLY FROM SAID BARREL, AN INTERNAL STOP FLANGE ON THE REAR END OF SAID BARREL, A COMPRESSION SPRING SURROUNDING SAID ROD, WITHIN SAID BARREL, AND COMPRESSED BETWEEN THE PISTON AND SAID STOP FLANGE, AND A HANDLE ON THE REAR END OF THE PLUNGER ROD FOR RETRACTING THE PLUNGER ROD AGAINST THE RESISTANCE OF THE SPRING.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
161 words
A DEVICE OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED, COMPRISING A TUBULAR BARREL, A LARGER DIAMETER TUBE CARRIED AXIALLY ON THE FRONT END OF SAID BARREL AND HAVING A LINE GUIDING APERTURE, A REEL HAVING A FISHING LINE RECEIVED BY SAID LINE GUIDING APERTURE AND CARRIED BY SAID BARREL, A COMPRESSIBLE AND RESILIENT BALL LARGER IN DIAMETER THAN AND ENGAGED IN SAID TUBE IN SEALING RELATION TO SAID FRONT END OF SAID BARREL AND LINE GUIDING APERTURE, AND SECURED TO SAID LINE, A PISTON SLIDABLE IN SAID BARREL FOR COMPRESSING THE AIR THEREIN FOR EXPELLING SAID BALL FROM SAID TUBE, A PLUNGER ROD CARRIED BY SAID PISTON, AND EXTENDING REARWARDLY FROM SAID BARREL, AN INTERNAL STOP FLANGE ON THE REAR END OF SAID BARREL, A COMPRESSION SPRING SURROUNDING SAID ROD, WITHIN SAID BARREL, AND COMPRESSED BETWEEN THE PISTON AND SAID STOP FLANGE, AND A HANDLE ON THE REAR END OF THE PLUNGER ROD FOR RETRACTING THE PLUNGER ROD AGAINST THE RESISTANCE OF THE SPRING.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-10-17 | 1970-04-18 | 1970-10-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-17 | 1974-04-18 | 1974-10-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-17 | 1978-04-18 | 1978-10-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |