US3927488A
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Device for preventing twists in fishing lines
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-03-17
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Granted: 1975-12-23
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Expires: 1995-03-17
Abstract
Abstract A device combined with a fishing rod and reel for preventing twists in fishing lines, the device comprising a member having a substantially V-shaped opening extending therethrough, said Vshaped opening tapering toward the central portion of the member and including a slot communicating with the opening. A shaft is provided to couple the member to the fishing rod at a point intermediate between the reel and the extremity of the rod so that fishing line can extend from the reel through the V-shaped opening of the member to the extremity of the rod.
Inventors
- 👤 Aubrey R Peddy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 23:57
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K91/00; A01K91/06; A01K87/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
A fishing rod and reel combined with a device for preventing twist in fishing lines, said combination comprising: a member having an opening extending therethrough, said opening having a substantially V-shape and tapered toward a central portion of said member; said V-shaped opening in said member extending in a substantially sideward direction with respect to a plane defined by said fishing line and said rod; said member further including a central slot defined by roughened surfaces communicating with said V-shaped opening at said central portion thereof; means for attaching said member to said fishing rod at a point intermediate between said reel and the extremity of said rod with fishing line extending from said reel through said Vshaped opening of said member to the extremity of said rod, said attaching means comprises a shaft extending substantially perpendicular to the center line of said V-shaped opening; and wherein said fishing line moves across said surfaces of said member defining said V-shaped opening and into said slot when operation of said reel draws said fishing line taut.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
A fishing rod and reel combined with a device for preventing twist in fishing lines, said combination comprising: a member having an opening extending therethrough, said opening having a substantially V-shape and tapered toward a central portion of said member; said V-shaped opening in said member extending in a substantially sideward direction with respect to a plane defined by said fishing line and said rod; said member further including a central slot defined by roughened surfaces communicating with said V-shaped opening at said central portion thereof; means for attaching said member to said fishing rod at a point intermediate between said reel and the extremity of said rod with fishing line extending from said reel through said Vshaped opening of said member to the extremity of said rod, said attaching means comprises a shaft extending substantially perpendicular to the center line of said V-shaped opening; and wherein said fishing line moves across said surfaces of said member defining said V-shaped opening and into said slot when operation of said reel draws said fishing line taut.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The combination recited in claim 1 wherein said shaft further extends at an angle of between about 10*-40* with respect to an imaginary plane extending through said rod in the position of said line when not extending though said member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The combination recited in claim 2 wherein said member has a continuous side.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination recited in claim 3 wherein said member has a substantially cylindrical shape.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination recited in claim 4 wherein said continuous side of said cylindrical member extends substantially parallel with a portion of said fishing line passing therethrough.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
167 words
In combination with apparatus of the type having a reel and a guideway for a line extending substantially parallel with said guideway so as to dispense and/or take up said line, means for preventing twist in said line comprising: a member having an outer side and a V-shaped opening extending therethrough and tapered from a wide dimension adjacent said side to a narrow dimension at a central portion of said member; said member further including a slot having roughened surfaces communicating with said narrow dimension of said V-shaped opening, said slot and said V-shaped opening extending in a direction substantially other than parallel to an imaginery plane extending through said line and said guideway; means for attaching said member to said guideway in spaced relationship thereto, said attaching means comprising a shaft extending substantially perpendicular to the center line of said V-shaped opening; and wherein said fishing line moves through said V-shaped opening and into said slot when operation of said reel draws said fishing line taut.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
167 words
In combination with apparatus of the type having a reel and a guideway for a line extending substantially parallel with said guideway so as to dispense and/or take up said line, means for preventing twist in said line comprising: a member having an outer side and a V-shaped opening extending therethrough and tapered from a wide dimension adjacent said side to a narrow dimension at a central portion of said member; said member further including a slot having roughened surfaces communicating with said narrow dimension of said V-shaped opening, said slot and said V-shaped opening extending in a direction substantially other than parallel to an imaginery plane extending through said line and said guideway; means for attaching said member to said guideway in spaced relationship thereto, said attaching means comprising a shaft extending substantially perpendicular to the center line of said V-shaped opening; and wherein said fishing line moves through said V-shaped opening and into said slot when operation of said reel draws said fishing line taut.
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) | 1978-12-22 | 1979-06-23 | 1979-12-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-22 | 1983-06-23 | 1983-12-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-22 | 1987-06-23 | 1987-12-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |