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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7921592 | Strike indicator for automatic fishing device A strike indicator for a fishing device is provided. The signaling mechanism of the strike indicator is activated by a trigger. Either the trigger or the signaling mechanism is attached to a rotating component of the fishing device. An optional location beacon or fi... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7908786 | Rod holder A fishing rod holder that is mountable to a surface. The rod holder comprises an elongated sleeve defining a proximal end, a distal end and a body disposed between the proximal end and the distal end. The body delimits an internal channel that extends between the pr... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7357343 | Fish strike indicators Fish strike indicators are disclosed herein. Fish strike indicators can include a fishing reel having a rotatable fishing line spool and housing a power source operably connected to an electrical circuit, wherein the electrical circuit includes means for closing the... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7337578 | Planer board lighting device A planer board lighting device. The apparatus comprises a connection to a power source, a light source, and circuitry with electronic components to connect the power source to the light source. A generally clear lens. A rugged waterproof reflective enclosure, with A... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7322148 | Ice rigger apparatus An ice rigger apparatus has a planar base member that has an adjustable fishing rod holder at one end and a trip rod at the other end. The trip rod is rotatably mounted to the top surface of the base member and is disposed generally transversely to the base member. ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7316094 | Fishing apparatus with hooking mechanism The invention provides a fishing apparatus having a pivot arm mounted on a frame with a fishing line paid out on one end of the pivot arm via a flexible fishing rod and a hooking mechanism connected to the opposite end via a trigger line and a pull line. The hooking... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7281348 | Ice fishing apparatus with eccentric release feature An ice fishing trap comprising a main body supporting a rotatable spool for supporting a desired length of fishing line. An indicator, having both a set position and a triggered position, is supported by the main body. A release rod cooperates with the rotatable spo... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7272908 | Fishing float A fishing float includes a housing having first and second portions. The housing first portion may contain a first light source and a first depth sensor. The housing second portion may contain a second light source and a second depth sensor. The housing may include ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7272909 | Dangler fishing rod support stand A support stand assembly for a rod and reel combination comprises a horizontal base member with a vertical support member extending from the base member. A linear support arm member is pivotally secured at a first end to the vertical support member, with the support... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7225580 | Fishing bobber having light device A bobber includes a housing having a casing extended into a receptacle, a circuit board is disposed in the housing, a processor device and one or more light members are attached onto the circuit board, one or more batteries are electrically coupled to the circuit bo... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7213361 | Fishing pole stand, and methods The present invention is directed to a support stand for a fishing pole holder, and is particularly adapted for ice fishing. In use, the stand holds the fishing pole in a generally upward angled position. The fishing pole is held in a pivotal position, so that upon ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7207133 | Tip-up device A tip-up fishing device includes a cross frame having a horizontal section that spans a hole cut in the ice and a vertical section that supports a spool of fishing line down in the hole. A trip device operates to release a spring elastic flag pole when a fish strike... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7204178 | Power cutting saw with dust catching device Cutting saw with a workpiece supporting surface, a holder mounted on the carrier, a saw assembly, having a motor and saw blade, being pivotably attached to the holder above the carrier, and a dust catching device mounted on the saw assembly. The saw assembly can piv... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7162828 | Automatic fishing device An automatic fishing device is comprised of a fishing rod support for supporting a fishing rod. A spring loaded fishing line puller is movably attached to the support and arranged to engage a portion of the line along the fishing rod. An actuating arm hinged to a fi... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7159354 | Fishing pole holder A fishing pole holder adapted to provide both audible and visual indication of a strike by a fish. The fishing pole holder can be adapted to accommodate a plurality of fishing poles. ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7153823 | Methods of use of fibroblast growth factor, vascular endothelial growth factor and related proteins in the treatment of acute and chronic heart disease Disclosed herein is a rational, multi-tier approach to the administration of growth factor proteins in the treatment of heart disease. Also disclosed is a method to evaluate the effectiveness of the administration of growth factor proteins comprising the clinical as... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7152360 | Fish hook setting device A fish hook setting device is described in which a hook setting device is attached to a fishing line in such a manner that it may be actuated by a fish attempting to remove bait from the hook on a fishing line. The device allows the fishing line to slacken a little ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7140144 | Fishing rod with signal devices activated by fish-bite flexing of the fishing rod A fishing rod includes one or more signal devices in a portion thereof and a power system that is connected to and activates the one or more signal devices when the fishing rod is flexed by a fish. The connection between the one or more signal devices and a power so... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7131232 | Fishing rod holder and clamp apparatus Apparatus for temporarily securing a fishing rod in position while fishing, during the interval between fish strikes, having a fixed hollow tubular holder for the rod handle inserted in one end of the holder, the holder having an opening on the top, and having a cla... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7131231 | Multi-function electronic fishing float A multi-function electronic fishing float having an identification number automatically generates radio frequency (RF) signals, if a fish takes bait or is hooked. The generated RF signal is sent to a receiver, and an angler can clearly identify a sign of a fish's bi... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7124534 | Floating fish snaring device A floating fish snaring device includes a housing formed of a buoyant, but lightweight material. Coaxially received within the housing and extending a predetermined distance from the lower end thereof is an elongated hollow tube. Longitudinally received within the t... | 10/24/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7091179 | Methods of use of fibroblast growth factor, vascular endothelial growth factor and related proteins in the treatment of acute and chronic heart disease Disclosed herein is a rational, multi-tier approach to the administration of growth factor proteins in the treatment of heart disease. Also disclosed is a method to evaluate the effectiveness of the administration of growth factor proteins comprising the clinical as... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7086194 | Combined fishing rod holder and strike notification assembly An apparatus includes a rigid frame that has a plurality of integrally connected support sections for defining an anchor. The apparatus further includes an elongate and tubular shaft for receiving a proximal end portion of the fishing rod. The tubular shaft has a to... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7062877 | Fishing tip-up The present invention is an ice fishing device that is completely self-contained, collapsible and its jigging action is completely wind driven. The tip-up is a complete fishing device. It can be assembled and collapsed with relative ease for quick usage or quick sto... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7032343 | Ice fishing tip-up strike indicator A portable indicator device for use with ice fishing tip-ups, attachable to the tip-up's articulating arm via a pinch-type clip, for enhancing the signaling capability of the tip-up. The device contains a motion-activated pendulum switch to complete the circuit betw... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7017296 | Automatic hook setting, fishing rod holder The current invention provides an improved an automatic hook setting, fishing rod holder. The automatic hook setting, fishing rod holder includes means for adjusting the sensitivity of the device and includes safety devices to protect the user from injuries resultin... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7013595 | Chum dispensing assembly A chum dispensing assembly comprising a container having a substantially elongated, cylindrical configuration defining a hollow interior for the containment of chum. The container comprises a separable portion movably mounted on or connected to a remainder of the co... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7003912 | Fishing rod with signal devices activated by fish-bite flexing of the fishing rod A fishing rod includes one or more signal devices in a portion thereof and a power system that is connected to and activates the one or more signal devices when the fishing rod is flexed by a fish. The connection between the one or more signal devices and a power so... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6966139 | Bobber with automatic hook set device An improved Bobber for fishing that has an automatic locking hook set device built into the float. The Bobber with autolocking hook set device consists of a buoyant bobber float (10). The autolocking hook set device consists of a Slide tube (11), which... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6944987 | Fishing device suitable for cooperating with a fishing rod A fishing device 1, for automatically hooking a fish, has a spring 23 that can be tautened and held in a taut condition by a blocking device 37. An end of the spring 23 is coupled to a hook 27 behind which a fishing line, coming fr... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6898892 | Apparatus and method for fishing utilizing the jig fishing system The present invention uses the Jig Fishing System™ to achieve a more effective and enjoyable way of ice fishing. By practicing the disclosed invention, the skilled practitioner will now enjoy quick set-up, enhanced monitoring, and more effective, safer, warmer, dr... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6796076 | Float supported fishing apparatus with automatic hook set A free floating fishing apparatus includes a float and a spool that is positioned on the float for holding a supply of line to be dispensed. A line holding beam is mounted on the float and has a line guide that enables fishing line to be spooled from the spool throu... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6763629 | Float supported fishing apparatus with automatic hook set A free floating fishing apparatus includes a float and a spool that is positioned on the float for holding a supply of line to be dispensed. A hook setting trigger mechanism is mounted on the float and has a line guide that enables fishing line to be spooled from th... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6647658 | Fishing rod support for semi-auto hooking A novel "Y" shaped fishing rod support for a novel semi-automatic fishing is comprised of, including but not limited to, an anchoring pole, a straight means of partially cut-out metal pipe consisting the upper part of the fishing rod support, a fishing ro... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6634134 | Smart rod holder An apparatus and method for automated movement of a fishing rod. A preferred embodiment comprises a quick-release receptacle for a fishing rod, a drive mechanism, means for connecting the receptacle to the drive mechanism, a programmable controller, an in... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6594940 | Fishing hooking device A fish hooking device includes a fishing rod holder pivotably mounted such that the fishing rod holder is pivotable about a first pivot axis and pivotable about a second pivot axis substantially parallel to the first pivot axis. The fishing rod holder has... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6493981 | Slip bobber with hook setting device A Slip Bobber for fishing that has a internal hook setting device. This Slip Bobber with hook setting device consists of a float (13) which is manufactured of a buoyant material. A hook setting device is inserted in a vertical position Down through the ce... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6446380 | Fish on alert rod A signaling device for alerting fishermen to the presence of fish at the fish hook and includes a signal light and sound switching system fitted to a fishing rod so that a fish pulling on the hook and line activates the light and or the sound. A compact s... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6336287 | Fishing hook setting apparatus A fishing hook setting apparatus for preventing a fish from getting away before the angler can set the hook. The fishing hook setting apparatus includes a base having an upright elongate member, a ground-penetrating member attached to the elongate member,... | 01/08/2002 |
