US3881757A
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Knot tying implement
Assignee: Lawrence Peska Associates Inc
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Filing: 1974-05-13
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Granted: 1975-05-06
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Expires: 1994-05-13
Abstract
Abstract Described is an implement for tying knots on a fishing line and the like which has a central member holding on each face thereof a gripper blade retaining a single strand of leader. The upper part of the central member has a loop-receiving cavity and a hook member movable in the central member for holding the center of a knot in the cavity and a handle at the other end of the hook member for axially moving the hook member in and out of the cavity.
Inventors
- 👤 Rudolph Guinther
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 00:56
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K91/00; A01K91/03; A01K91/04; B; B65; B65H; B65H69/00; B65H69/04; B65H2701/00; B65H2701/30; B65H2701/31
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
Knot tying implement comprising a body having a longitudinal bore therethrough; a cavity formed axially in the upper part of said body for receiving the center portion of a knot; gripper means attached to the opposite sides of said body and forming strand receiving slots for holding a strand of leader against said body and for forming a loop from said strand around said body; a hook member axially movable in said bore and having a hook portion extending above said upper part of said body for holding said center portion of said knot in said cavity while said knot is being tightened and finished by pulling on the ends of said strand.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
Knot tying implement comprising a body having a longitudinal bore therethrough; a cavity formed axially in the upper part of said body for receiving the center portion of a knot; gripper means attached to the opposite sides of said body and forming strand receiving slots for holding a strand of leader against said body and for forming a loop from said strand around said body; a hook member axially movable in said bore and having a hook portion extending above said upper part of said body for holding said center portion of said knot in said cavity while said knot is being tightened and finished by pulling on the ends of said strand.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The implement of claim 1, wherein said gripper means consist of thin gripper blades integral with the lower part of said body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The implement of claim 1, wherein said hook member consists of a bent rod having a downturned upper portion forming said hook and an actuating handle at the lower end of said rod.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The implement of claim 3, wherein said hook member has a widened central portion intermediate said hook and said end whereby said member frictionally fits in said bore.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
11 words
The implement of claim 1, wherein said body is generally rectangular.
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) | 1978-05-05 | 1978-11-04 | 1979-05-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-05 | 1982-11-04 | 1983-05-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-05 | 1986-11-04 | 1987-05-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |