US4039178A
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Fly tying device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-08-18
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Granted: 1977-08-02
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Expires: 1996-08-18
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a fly-tying device which enables a fisherman to adjust the position of a clamped hook in a universal manner during the tying operation, changing its position both in an up-and-down sense and in turning it to an inverted condition, both in the same movement. The device incorporates a lockable universal joint, mounting the hook-gripping means in a clamp stand.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth Frank Odames
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 04:34
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/26; A01K97/28; B; B25; B25B; B25B5/00; B25B5/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A fly-tying device comprising a stand, a U-shaped bracket provided on said stand and having two side portions, fastening means spanning said side portions, a tube receivable between said side portions, jaw means mounted with respect to said tube for gripping a hook, means for operating said jaw to cause said jaw to grip a hook and a swivel joint mounting said tube between the side portions of the bracket, said swivel joint comprising a part-spherical collar integral with the tube and means defining a circular collar-receiving opening formed in the side portions of the bracket in which said collar is mounted.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A fly-tying device comprising a stand, a U-shaped bracket provided on said stand and having two side portions, fastening means spanning said side portions, a tube receivable between said side portions, jaw means mounted with respect to said tube for gripping a hook, means for operating said jaw to cause said jaw to grip a hook and a swivel joint mounting said tube between the side portions of the bracket, said swivel joint comprising a part-spherical collar integral with the tube and means defining a circular collar-receiving opening formed in the side portions of the bracket in which said collar is mounted.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A device in accordance with claim 1, wherein the fastening means spanning the side portions of the bracket comprise a threaded bolt passing through end parts of the side portions and adjustably engaged by a wing nut.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
63 words
A device in accordance with claim 1, wherein the fastening means spanning the side portions of the bracket comprise a headed rod passing through end parts of the side portions and, pivotally connected to a free end of the rod, a finger adapted for movement between a position in which a base surface thereof urges the side portions together and an inoperative position.
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) | 1980-08-01 | 1981-01-31 | 1981-08-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-01 | 1985-01-31 | 1985-08-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-01 | 1989-01-31 | 1989-08-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |