Fishing rod retainers
US5794375A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 20, 1996 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K97/08
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pair of fishing rod retainers is disclosed for storing and transporting a disassembled fishing rod in a compact manner where each of the disassembled sections are placed adjacent and parallel to the main section. The invention includes a pair of retainers, with one retainer permanently attached to each end of the main section of the fishing rod. The retainers have a number of openings that correspond to the number of sections of the fishing rod such that each section may be laid adjacent and parallel to the main section and inserted into its respective opening in the retainers. Since the retainers are permanently attached to the main section, they cannot be lost or misplaced and the fishing rod is conveniently disassembled for storage and transport. Since the rod sections are placed end over end, the fragile tip of the rod is protected by being in close proximity to the much heavier handle. The retainers can be inexpensively manufactured so that they can be used permanently on every rod in a collection.
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