Planar board with strike indicator
US5867933A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 1997 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K91/08
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A first embodiment of a planar board with strike indicator includes a base, a light source, a tip-up assembly, an actuation assembly, and a switch. An actuating fishing line release is pivotally connected to an plunger. A fishing line is retained by a front fishing line release, the actuating fishing line release, and a quick release guide. When a fish strikes the lure, the actuating fishing line release pivots away from the front fishing line release, the pole is released to display a flag, and the switch is closed to supply the light source with current from an electrical power source. In a second preferred embodiment, the planar board with strike indicator utilizes a pivotal arm instead of an actuation assembly. A second end of the pivotal arm retains the pole of until a fish strike rotates the pivotal arm against the spring force of an arm extension spring until the pole is released. When the pole is released, a switch closes and the light source emits light. In a third preferred embodiment, the planar board with strike indicator utilizes a sliding rod instead of an actuation assembly. A retention clip on a second end of the sliding rod retains the pole. When the pole is releas…
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