US4049165A
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Case and closure cap for instant miniature fishing rod and reel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-01-12
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Granted: 1977-09-20
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Expires: 1996-01-12
Abstract
Abstract A novel keyholder for holding a set of keys upon keychains, the keyholder including a case and closure cap that contains all the paraphenalia needed for a sports fisherman to go fishing and which includes a miniature collapsible fishing rod, a reel of fishing line and a collection of conventional fishing hooks, lures and keyring fish hooks that are attachable to the line, the keyholder being connected to a clip for hooking on a person's belt, or by means of a heavy bead chain with a coupling being fitted around a wrist when casting out a fishing line.
Inventors
- 👤 Morris Goldhaft
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:51
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/06; A01K89/00; A01K89/08; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/32; A45F; A45F5/00; A45F2005/006; A45F2005/008; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/92; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/13; Y10T24/1379; Y10T24/1382; Y10T24/1397
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
In a key holder for instant fishing, the combination of a cylindrical case consisting of a transparent tube having upper and lower end caps screw threaded to upper and lower ends of said tube, a quantity of water in said case and conventional fishing hooks, lures, and keyring fish hooks which are interchangeable, floating on the water; a bracket mounted upon said upper end cap supporting a reel of fishing line and a miniature fishing rod, said bracket having a pair of aligned openings which align with a D-shaped opening formed through a sideward projecting tab of said upper end cap, all three said openings being fitted with friction sleeves which frictionally grasp said fishing rod which is cross-sectionally D-shaped, said fishing rod being slidable between a retracted position alongside said case and an extended upward position, and means coupled to at least one of said end caps for holding keys.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
In a key holder for instant fishing, the combination of a cylindrical case consisting of a transparent tube having upper and lower end caps screw threaded to upper and lower ends of said tube, a quantity of water in said case and conventional fishing hooks, lures, and keyring fish hooks which are interchangeable, floating on the water; a bracket mounted upon said upper end cap supporting a reel of fishing line and a miniature fishing rod, said bracket having a pair of aligned openings which align with a D-shaped opening formed through a sideward projecting tab of said upper end cap, all three said openings being fitted with friction sleeves which frictionally grasp said fishing rod which is cross-sectionally D-shaped, said fishing rod being slidable between a retracted position alongside said case and an extended upward position, and means coupled to at least one of said end caps for holding keys.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said bracket reel and an upper end of said rod are enclosed under a closure cap snap fitted upon said upper end cap, a beaded chain through said closure cap being fitted with a clip for attachment to a belt or pocket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination as set forth in claim 2 wherein said lower end cap includes a recess within which a lower end of said rod is received when in a retracted position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
81 words
The combination as set forth in claim 3 wherein said key holding means including beaded chains extending through openings in said lower end cap and a duo-fitting cap screwed upon an upward extension of the top of said closure end cap, and further including a heavy beaded chain extending through another opening in the lower end cap having a coupling for adjustably securing said heavy beaded chain around a wrist for being wrist-sized, so with safety permit casting a fishing line.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination as set forth in claim 4 wherein said case together with said rod and reel are entirely enclosed by said closure cap.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
The combination as set forth in claim 5 wherein said lower end cap includes a plurality of peripheral notches, said notches provide a means to receive the fishing rod when in a retracted position, and prevents the lower cap from unscrewing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combination as set forth in claim 6 wherein said duo-fitting cap is duo-fitting by having the same screw thread as said upper end cap for interchangeable screw engagement upon an upper end of said transparent tube.
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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) | 1980-09-19 | 1981-03-21 | 1981-09-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-19 | 1985-03-21 | 1985-09-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-19 | 1989-03-21 | 1989-09-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |