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Fisherman's signaling device
Assignee: DON R DOBSON
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Filing: 1965-10-23
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Granted: 1968-03-05
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Expires: 1985-10-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Don R Dobson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 03:38
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A FISHERMAN''S SIGNALING DEVICE COMPRISING: A STAKE; MEANS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE THE HANDLE OF A FISHING POLE CARRIED BY THE STAKE; A FLAG ARM PIVOTALLY CARRIED BY THE STAKE; A LATCH ARM PIVOTALLY CARRIED BY THE STAKE, SAID LATCH ARM INCLUDING A BEND ADAPTED TO HAVE A FISHING LINE PASSED THEREUNDER AND BEING ADAPTED TO HOLD THE FLAG ARM IN A SET POSITION WHEN THE LATCH ARM IS IN A LOWERED POSITION AND TO RELEASE THE FLAG ARM TO DROP WHEN IT IS MOVED TO A RAISED POSITION; AND MEANS FOR CHANGING THE EFFECTIVE MOMENT ARM OF THE LATCH ARM THEREBY CHANGING THE AMOUNT OF PULL REQUIRED TO SEPARATE THE LATCH ARM FROM THE FLAG ARM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A FISHERMAN''S SIGNALING DEVICE COMPRISING: A STAKE; MEANS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE THE HANDLE OF A FISHING POLE CARRIED BY THE STAKE; A FLAG ARM PIVOTALLY CARRIED BY THE STAKE; A LATCH ARM PIVOTALLY CARRIED BY THE STAKE, SAID LATCH ARM INCLUDING A BEND ADAPTED TO HAVE A FISHING LINE PASSED THEREUNDER AND BEING ADAPTED TO HOLD THE FLAG ARM IN A SET POSITION WHEN THE LATCH ARM IS IN A LOWERED POSITION AND TO RELEASE THE FLAG ARM TO DROP WHEN IT IS MOVED TO A RAISED POSITION; AND MEANS FOR CHANGING THE EFFECTIVE MOMENT ARM OF THE LATCH ARM THEREBY CHANGING THE AMOUNT OF PULL REQUIRED TO SEPARATE THE LATCH ARM FROM THE FLAG ARM.
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) | 1971-03-05 | 1971-09-04 | 1972-03-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-03-05 | 1975-09-04 | 1976-03-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-03-05 | 1979-09-04 | 1980-03-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |