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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7793877 | Battery device for fishing and power supply method for electric fishing reel A cell main body and a control portion are tightly stored within a case main body, which is provided with a joint connector for electrical connection to the cell main body and the control portion. A nut member is disposed to surround this joint connector, which is a... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7420017 | Process for producing fluorocopolymer A process for preparing a fluorine-containing copolymer by an emulsion polymerization method in the presence of aqueous ammonia as a pH modifier, and a molded article obtainable by melt molding or crosslinking molding the fluorine-containing copolymer. In preparing ... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7398939 | Electric fishing reel An electric fishing reel has a power transmission mechanism for transmitting rotational driving force based on a drive motor and a manual handle to a spool; and a clutch mechanism for switching the power transmission mechanism between a power transmitting state and ... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7347607 | Fishing rod illumination system A fishing rod illumination system for fishing lures that utilize fiber-optics to attract fish. The fishing rod illumination system includes a fishing reel, a light source within the fishing reel, a control pad in communication with the light source to control the li... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7334749 | Electric-powered fishing reel An electrically-powered fishing reel includes a drive motor which rotationally drives a spool, and a speed change unit connected between an output section of the drive motor and a power transmission mechanism which transmits a rotation of the output section to the s... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7309039 | Fishing reel power device A fishing reel power device is characterized by a variable speed motor and adapter combination which can be used with a conventional fishing reel for automatically winding the same. The adapter includes either recesses for receiving the handle and counterweight of a... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7269922 | Motorized fishing pole An attachment for use in combination with a fishing pole. The attachment is attached to the fishing pole and is used to provide an automatic winding apparatus to retract a length of fishing line back around the reel after it has been cast out. ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7222403 | Pad gripping and removal apparatuses Apparatuses and methods for gripping a pad are disclosed. ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7175120 | Electric fishing reel An electric fishing reel which is provided with a speed change mechanism excellent in silence and durability while realizing the size reduction. The electric fishing reel comprises: a drive motor for rotationally driving a spool rotatably supported on a reel body; a... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7086622 | Fishing reel winding arm adapter for winding a fishing line This invention relates to an article of manufacture, and specifically to a fishing reel winding arm adapter for winding line onto a fishing reel spool using a high-carbon plastic cylindrical body with an attached drive member that allows an electric screwdriver to b... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7017440 | Electrical control device for motor driven derailleur for bicycle An electrical control device for a motor-driven derailleur for bicycles. The control device has a supporting body adapted for attachment to the handlebars of the bicycle. A brake lever is mounted on the supporting body so that it can oscillate. A pair of switches, f... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6896216 | Fishing reel A belt and pulleys are used as a power transmitting unit in a fishing reel for avoiding uncomfortable vibration or noises while fishing. A spool motor is supported in a motor receiving case provided at front and lower parts between both side frames, and a toothed pu... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6819065 | Dynamic braking of a tape motor An apparatus and method for the controlled dynamic braking of a DC motor in a tape transport device are provided. A PWM state device includes a plurality of state transition paths, each path having an initial state, representative of a tape profile, including a pred... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6220538 | Electronic jigging reel An electronic jigging reel for providing automatic reeling and jigging of a fishing line. The electronic jigging reel includes a motorized reel operationally coupled to a three position switch for permitting constant motorized reeling, pulsed motorized re... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6126104 | Adapter for fishing reel drive motor A fishing rod adapter for interconnecting a hand-held power tool and a fishing reel comprises a fishing rod connector adapted to received the shaft of a traditional hand-held fishing rod, a cylindrically hollow housing having anterior and posterior axial ... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6015111 | Fishing line exchanger, structure and method A tool and a method for the rapid and easy exchange of fishing line of a fishing reel includes a spool having two flanges. A first flange of the spool is preferably detachable for easy and efficient removal of used or damaged line from the spool. The tool... | 01/18/2000 |
| 6012665 | Fishing rod assembly having a motor operated fishing reel A motor operated fishing reel comprising a base frame chassis. A bracket attaches the base frame chassis to a soft cushion rubber grip handle of a fishing rod having a detachable wrist strap. A spool is mounted in a rotatable manner within the base frame ... | 01/11/2000 |
| 5954285 | Driving arrangement for a motorized fishing reel A driving arrangement for a motorized fishing reel has a first or driving gear, a second larger gear, a third or pinion gear, and a fourth gear. The driving gear is mounted to and driven by a shaft of a motor. The second gear is meshed with and driven by ... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5695140 | Fishing reel A fishing reel of simple mechanical design includes an electrical drive motor, a drive shaft coupled to the electrical drive motor, and a cylindrical reel member mounted on the drive shaft. The cylindrical reel member includes a circumferential slot cut i... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5556047 | Motor operated fishing reel A motor output regulator for increasing and decreasing the output of a spool drive motor in multiple continuous stages is rotatably provided, in a motor-operated fishing reel equipped with a spool drive motor, on the same side of the reel body where a man... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5495157 | Cable reeling system A cable reel system for use in conjunction with a mobile installation movable relative to a fixed base station and being connected to the fixed base station via a cable, the system comprising a reel on which the cable is stored, the reel being connected b... | 02/27/1996 |
| 5399954 | Inverter for use with winding system and method for controlling the same An inverter for controlling the speed of a motor driving a reel on which a coil of a work is built up so that the peripheral speed of the coil becomes equal to the feed speed of the work. The inverter includes a PWM control portion, an output frequency me... | 03/21/1995 |
| 5397071 | Motor-operated fishing reel A motor output regulator for increasing and decreasing the output of a spool drive motor in multiple continuous stages is rotatably provided, in a motor-operated fishing reel equipped with a spool drive motor, on the same side of the reel body where a man... | 03/14/1995 |
| 5394815 | Tool An adaptor for replacing the crank used with a manually operated nautical winch used on sail boats. The adaptor has a body shaped to correspond to the shape of the head of the usual crank that rotates the drum of the winch. This adaptor fits into the cran... | 03/07/1995 |
| 5156351 | Electric fishing reel An electric fishing reel is disclosed, comprising a case whose wall has at least one opening through which passes a mechanical connection connecting at least one controlled member and one control member together, disposed respectively on each side of said... | 10/20/1992 |
| 4962901 | Drive member for a fishing reel The drive member includes a threaded portion for installation on the crank shaft of a fishing reel. A head of the drive member is adapted to abut the reel crank to retain same in place on the crank shaft. A shank of the drive member projects outwardly fro... | 10/16/1990 |
| 4951890 | Drill-operated adapter for unwinding fishing line from reels Apparatus for unwinding fishing line from a fishing reel comprising a hand-held electric drill, a conventional, preferably plastic, used beverage container, and an adapter having a first threaded connecting portion for receiving the threaded neck portion ... | 08/28/1990 |
| 4932602 | Downrigger apparatus for trolling The apparatus spools a line carrying a weight for positioning a fishing lure at a desired depth in water for trolling. The apparatus has a motor which rotates a spool carrying the line supporting the weight. A brake automatically brakes the spool when the... | 06/12/1990 |
| 4915320 | Kite string reel A kite string reel, suitable for manual operation and also suitable for power-driven operation by reason of its adaptation for use with a cordless screwdriver having a mouth for accepting interchangeable bits. The kite string reel contains a hollow spool ... | 04/10/1990 |
| 4896451 | Electric fishing device for fishing from a ship An electric fishing device for fishing from on board a ship comprising a fixed clamp seat which can be fixed on the top of the bulwarks, a pivotable seat board which is pivoted on the back end upward from the fixed clamp seat, a tube socket to hold a fish... | 01/30/1990 |
| 4887777 | Ice fishing reel winding device An apparatus is disclosed for automatically winding fish line onto the reel assembly of an ice fishing tip-up device. The apparatus includes a hand grip connected to one end of a reel shaft, a motor with a rotatable drive shaft connected to the other end ... | 12/19/1989 |
| 4832277 | Fishing reel A fishing reel of double-bearing type is provided with a spool shaft on which a spool having a cylinder body is rotatably mounted. The spool shaft has a spool gear mounted on the end thereof and meshable with a drive gear mounted on a handle shaft connect... | 05/23/1989 |
| 4821975 | Backlash prevention adjustment mechanism for a fishing reel A backlash prevention adjustment mechanism for a backlash prevention device includes a first magnet, a second magnet, and a nonmagnetic electroconductive member provided therebetween, being rotatable with a spool shaft, and having an eddy current induced ... | 04/18/1989 |
| 4784346 | Motorized fishing reel A fishing reel body with a fish line spool has an electric motor assembly mounted thereon having a circuit operated by a control level. This lever extends between opposite ends of the reel body and has a finger engaging portion extending outwardly for man... | 11/15/1988 |
| 4771964 | Fishing reel A fishing reel equipped with a motor case in which a motor for driving a spool and a level winder driving mechanism are accommodated. The motor case is provided with a driving shaft cylinder in which is accommodated a driving shaft and on which is mounted... | 09/20/1988 |
| 4681276 | Fishing reel A fishing reel having a spool supported rotatably to a reel body. A drag mechanism including a drag disc opposite to a flange of the spool transmits a driving force to the spool. A cylindrical member extends axially outwardly from the outer periphery of t... | 07/21/1987 |
| 4598878 | Motorized fishing reel A rotatable drive output is provided for a fishing reel and has a connecting gear for establishing a rotatable connection between the fishing reel spool shaft and the drive output. This drive connection is provided at the end of the reel opposite from the... | 07/08/1986 |
| 4517760 | Drive mechanism for fishing reel An automatic rod and reel support carriage apparatus automatically rotates the reel crank to retrieve a line. The apparatus provides a weighted base frame upon which is securely fastened a motordrive. A rotating hub provides radially spaced recesses which... | 05/21/1985 |
| 4515324 | Battery powered fishing reel A portable hand held type fishing reel having a motor operably connected with the spool member of the reel for facilitating winding of the fishing line onto the spool without interference with the normal operation of the fishing reel, the motor being oper... | 05/07/1985 |
| 4449317 | Fishing apparatus This invention provides automatic fishing apparatus for trailing line fishing. The trailing line is supported on a reel which is adapted to be coupled or uncoupled with driving means to enable the line to be reeled in or let out. The selective coupling of... | 05/22/1984 |
