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US3292298A
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Fishhook guard and leader aligning device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-10-12
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Granted: 1966-12-20
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Expires: 1984-10-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur J Mullikin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:37
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K91/00; A01K91/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A FISHHOOK GUARD FOR A FISHING LINE HAVING A FISHHOOK EQUIPPED LEADER ATTACHED THERETO, COMPRISING: A TUBE FORMED OF PLIABLE MATERIAL, HAVING ONE END PORTION SURROUNDING THE FISHING LINE AND HAVING A LENGTH AT LEAST AS GREAT AS THE FISHHOOK ON THE FISHING LINE AND HAVING AN INSIDE DIAMETER GREATER THAN THE DIAMETER OF THE FISHING LINE, SAID FISHING LINE HAVING A KNOT FRICTIONALLY CONTACTING A PORTION OF THE INSIDE WALL AREA OF SAID TUBE, SAID TUBE HAVING A SLIT IN ITS WALL FOR RECEIVING AND RELEASING THE BARBED END PORTION OF A FISHHOOK, SAID TUBE HAVING A CIRCULAR OPENING IN ITS WALL IN COMMUNICATION WITH THE SLIT, SAID CIRCULAR OPENING BEING OF A SIZE FOR SNUGLY SURROUNDING A PORTION OF A FISHHOOK INTERMEDIATE THE ENDS OF THE LATTER, WHEREBY A FISHHOOK MAY BE MANUALLY PULLED THROUGH THE SLIT TO POSITION THE FISHHOOK WITHIN THE SAID CIRCULAR OPENING; AND MEANS FRICTIONALLY CONNECTING SAID TUBE TO SAID FISHING LINE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A FISHHOOK GUARD FOR A FISHING LINE HAVING A FISHHOOK EQUIPPED LEADER ATTACHED THERETO, COMPRISING: A TUBE FORMED OF PLIABLE MATERIAL, HAVING ONE END PORTION SURROUNDING THE FISHING LINE AND HAVING A LENGTH AT LEAST AS GREAT AS THE FISHHOOK ON THE FISHING LINE AND HAVING AN INSIDE DIAMETER GREATER THAN THE DIAMETER OF THE FISHING LINE, SAID FISHING LINE HAVING A KNOT FRICTIONALLY CONTACTING A PORTION OF THE INSIDE WALL AREA OF SAID TUBE, SAID TUBE HAVING A SLIT IN ITS WALL FOR RECEIVING AND RELEASING THE BARBED END PORTION OF A FISHHOOK, SAID TUBE HAVING A CIRCULAR OPENING IN ITS WALL IN COMMUNICATION WITH THE SLIT, SAID CIRCULAR OPENING BEING OF A SIZE FOR SNUGLY SURROUNDING A PORTION OF A FISHHOOK INTERMEDIATE THE ENDS OF THE LATTER, WHEREBY A FISHHOOK MAY BE MANUALLY PULLED THROUGH THE SLIT TO POSITION THE FISHHOOK WITHIN THE SAID CIRCULAR OPENING; AND MEANS FRICTIONALLY CONNECTING SAID TUBE TO SAID FISHING LINE.
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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) | 1969-12-19 | 1970-06-20 | 1970-12-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-19 | 1974-06-20 | 1974-12-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-19 | 1978-06-20 | 1978-12-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |