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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7188795 | Fishing reel A fishing reel including a spool (5) for storing and dispensing line, and a winding mechanism for winding the line onto the spool (5) about a winding axis, the spool (5) is releasably secured in any one of a plurality of positions, each eccentri... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7140946 | Flexible coiled lasso toy The present invention discloses a retractable coiled toy, made of a material having a memory, which has a handle integral with the coil or body of the toy. The slinger is preferably made out of polyurethane, a coiled steel, other plastics or some other material whic... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7089700 | Shock suppression system for a fishing rod A shock suppression system for a fishing rod is mounted to a fishing rod and connected to the secure end of the fishing line for dampening the movement of the secure end of the toward the tip of the rod when a force is applied to the free end of the line by a fish h... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7078088 | Disposable cutting sheet A disposable cutting sheet for Processing food items thereon includes a cut-resistant layer including a thermoplastic material ply and an absorbent ply, wherein the first layer has a surface area and wherein the thermoplastic material of the first layer includes a p... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7073740 | Motorized fishing reel actuating mechanism and rod assembly A motorized fishing reel actuating mechanism and rod assembly includes a support housing having a rod and reel member and a mounting member extending perpendicularly from the rod and reel member. A fishing rod is joined to and extends forwardly from a sleeve dispose... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7063880 | Sheet material and manufacturing method and apparatus therefor A method of manufacturing a single use processing substrate includes the step of extruding a first layer having ridges and troughs between the ridges. The method further includes the steps of placing a second layer into the troughs while the first layer is pliant an... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7063879 | Disposable cutting sheet A disposable cutting sheet for processing food items thereon includes a first cut-resistant layer having a first surface area and including a first absorbent ply and a thermoplastic material ply. The cutting sheet further includes a second layer having a second surf... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7056569 | Disposable cutting sheet A cutting sheet for cutting and preparation of food items thereon comprises a first cut-resistant layer having a width and including a first absorbent ply and a first thermoplastic material ply. The thermoplastic material ply of the first layer includes a plurality ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7048987 | Disposable cutting sheet A disposable cutting sheet for cutting and preparation of food items thereon includes a first cut-resistant layer having a first surface area and including an absorbent ply and a thermoplastic material ply, wherein the thermoplastic material ply includes a plurality... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7036174 | Operational tools carrier An operational tools carrier, such as a pocketknife or a tool card, having a portion formed from a transparent or translucent material has been found to have various functional benefits in addition to the clear ornamental effects of transparency/translucenary. A poc... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7028937 | Reel unit for spinning reel A reel unit has a housing unit, a first lid, a second lid, and a rod-attachment portion. The housing unit has an accommodation space formed in the interior thereof that accommodates and supports a drive mechanism. The drive mechanism has a master gear non-rotatably ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7026034 | Processing substrate and method of manufacturing same A disposable cutting sheet for cutting and preparation of food items thereon includes a first section having a plurality of apertures therethrough and a cut resistant surface, a second liquid impermeable section disposed adjacent the first section, and a fold line d... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7022395 | Disposable cutting sheet A disposable cutting sheet for cutting and preparation of food items thereon includes a first cut-resistant layer having a first surface area and an absorbent ply and a thermoplastic material ply, wherein the first layer includes a plurality of non-circular aperture... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7011262 | Fishing bobbin A fishing reel comprises a bobbin and a bracket. The bobbin comprises first and second ends and an elongate body extending between the first and second ends. The bobbin has a pair of protrusions at each end and a gathering region between each pair of protrusions. Th... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6973750 | Fishing rod and butt grip for such rods The fishing rod of this invention includes a hollow cylindrical butt pipe, and a plurality of hollow cylindrical sections sequentially jointed together to form a telescopically retractable structure jointed to the butt pipe such that the sections are sequentially re... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6725595 | Portable rod and reel device utilizing trigger-actuated line release and braking mechanism A portable rod and reel device utilizing trigger-actuated line release and braking mechanism is provided in which a fishing line reel of an otherwise conventional design is integrated with a trigger-actuated line release and braking mechanism. The reel is based upon... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6585182 | Ratcheted hand held fishing reel A hand held fishing reel with an outer reel assembly with a wound line that is releasable when the reel's plane is turned substantially perpendicular to the line and it is locked when its plane is aligned with the line. A ratchet mechanism permits a user ... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6581318 | Combination of fishing rod and reel A fishing reel receiving device includes a sleeve which has one end connected to a fishing rod and a reel is engaged with the other end of the sleeve. A hole in an end of the sleeve for the fishing line extending therethrough. Two ribs extend from an inne... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6510645 | Fishing rod A fishing rod comprises a hollow tubular body having first and second open end portions. The fishing rod further comprises a first member provided at the first open end portion of the tubular body and a second member provided at the second open end portio... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6460285 | Fishing rod butt and reel seat assembly The present invention is directed towards an improved fishing butt and reel seat assembly and comprises a substantially strong, rigid, one piece rod having a first open end, a second open end and a main length extending therebetween with a hollow interior... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6378238 | Fishing rod structure A fishing rod structure including a handle and a fixing seat disposed on front section of the handle for fixing a line winder. A front end of the fixing seat is formed with a thread section on which a movable seat is screwed for fixing the line winder. A ... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6347477 | Fishing rod with stress relief grip and forearm support The present invention 10 discloses a forearm support member or saddle 16 which is placed under the forearm of the user near the hand grip 18 whereby the user has better control of the fishing rod. The saddle member 16 is designed to relieve stress on the ... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6267312 | Large arbor fly fishing reel and drag system A fly fishing reel comprises a large diameter spool having a broad width and a shallow line storage depth. The reel may have an arm-like body and a unique mounting member which, when attached to a fishing rod, positions the perimeter of the spool across a... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6176034 | Fishing rod butt and reel seat assembly The present invention is directed towards an improved fishing butt and reel seat assembly and comprises a substantially strong, rigid, one piece rod having a first open end, a second open end and a main length extending therebetween with a hollow interior... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6145238 | Reel seat with machinable core A reel seat for a fishing rod, including a frangible outer longitudinal member adapted to receive the foot of a reel and an inner longitudinal member adapted to receive a portion of a rod body. The frangible outer longitudinal member has a bore extending ... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6125572 | Fishing rod butt and reel seat The present invention is directed towards an improved fishing butt and reel seat assembly and comprises a substantially strong, rigid, one piece rod having a first open end, a second open end and a main length extending therebetween with a hollow interior... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6067740 | Fishing rod reel seat assembly A reel seat for a fishing rod includes a hollow tubular body having attached first and second cylindrical foot holders for detachably securing a reel foot thereto. The first cylindrical foot holder is slidably engageable with a threaded end on the tubular... | 05/30/2000 |
| 5996270 | Reel seat with machinable core A reel seat for a fishing rod, including a frangible outer longitudinal member adapted to receive the foot of a reel and an inner longitudinal member adapted to receive a portion of a rod body. The frangible outer longitudinal member has a bore extending ... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5915639 | Large arbor fly fishing reel and drag system A fly fishing reel comprises a large diameter spool having a broad width and a shallow line storage depth. The reel may have an arm-like body and a unique mounting member which, when attached to a fishing rod, positions the perimeter of the spool across a... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5890313 | Fishing rod butt and reel seat assembly The present invention is directed towards an improved fishing butt and reel seat assembly and comprises a substantially strong, rigid, one piece rod having a first open end, a second open end and a main length extending therebetween with a hollow interior... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5881489 | Integrated handle fishing reel housing An integrated handle fishing reel housing for enclosing a fishing reel and providing a handle for manual grasping of the reel and an associated rod. The inventive device includes a handle housing having a forward or nosecone portion and a body or handle p... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5875581 | Reel seat A reel seat includes a fixed hood for engaging one end of a reel foot, a movable hood for engaging the other end of the reel foot, and a seat base extending between the two hoods and surrounding a rod core in regions of the hoods. The seat base includes a... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5855085 | Fishing line spool holder A new fishing line spool holder for mounting a spool of fishing line on a fishing rod to permit winding of the fishing line on to a fishing reel. The inventive device includes an elongate spool shaft having proximal and distal ends which is designed for i... | 01/05/1999 |
| 5632111 | Fishing rod with reel fastener A fastening arrangement for securing a fishing reel to a fishing wherein the fastening arrangement includes a bulge to enhance controllability of the fishing rod, and a constriction receiving one of the angler's fingers to enable precision manipulation of... | 05/27/1997 |
| 5557875 | Butt assembly for a fishing pole A butt assembly for a fishing pole comprises a generally cylindrical elongated member having a male rotary connection at the upper end thereof for connection to a female connecting sleeve of a fishing rod. The upper end of the butt is keyed for aligning t... | 09/24/1996 |
| 5535539 | Fishing rod handle with extension A fishing pole or rod having a replaceable rear extension of a predetermined length. A fishing rod handle attached to a rod blank with a fixed front handle having a front reel seat incorporated therein with a threaded rear portion. A threaded extension is... | 07/16/1996 |
| 4916848 | Handle body assembly for a fishing rod An improved fishing rod of the through rod construction type is disclosed. The rod includes a handle grip, handle body and a transition collar interposed therebetween and a rod blank received therethrough. The transition collar provides a smooth transitio... | 04/17/1990 |
| 4905398 | Fishing pole with indicator means A fishing pole with indicator means particularly useful in fishing through the ice. The pole is preferably constructed primarily of wood and includes a nose piece on the end of which is a rod above which is mounted an elongated, flexible member attached t... | 03/06/1990 |
| 4905399 | Fishing rod and reel An improved spinning reel having a support fixed to the rear body for mounting on a fishing rod. The support allows the reel to be mounted on a rod in the same position as prior art reels are mounted, and without interfering with the gripping of the rod.... | 03/06/1990 |
| 4839981 | Fishing rod A fishing rod is provided which includes a rod body which has a tail end portion having a grip and a fishing reel fixture mounted thereon. A cylindrical bend-correcting member is provided at the outer periphery of the rod body in front of the reel fixture... | 06/20/1989 |
