Fishing rod holder
US5359802A · kind A · utility
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12References
15Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 2, 1993 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K97/11
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fishing rod holder is described for supporting a fishing rod and automatically lifting the rod in response to pulling motion on the fishing line carried by the fishing rod. The apparatus includes a hinged tubular receiver for receiving the handle of a fishing rod, an upright stand, a spring connected between the tubular receiver and the stand, an arm which extends forwardly of the stand, a latch attached to the tubular receiver, and a trigger carried on the arm and engaging the latch on the tubular receiver. The sensitivity of the trigger can be adjusted.
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