Trip-up signal device for a rod and reel
US8161677B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K97/12
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bite-signaling device comprises a clamp member securing the device to the rod of the rod and reel combination. A linear support member is pivotally connected at a first end to the clamp member. The second end of the linear support member includes a perpendicular section with a linear signal member rotatably attached thereto. The linear signal member includes a weighted first end and a signaling second end. A line attachment member is secured to the signaling second end of the linear signal member and releasably secures a fishing line attached to a reel of the rod and reel combination. The fishing line secured to the line attachment member maintains the weighted first end of the signal member elevated relative to the signaling second end thereof. Releasing the fishing line from the line attachment member causes the weighted first end to rotatably descend and elevate the signaling second end of the signal member.
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