Did You Know...
...that it was melting ice cream that inspired the invention of the outboard motor? It was a lovely August day and Ole Evinrude was rowing his boat to his favorite island picnic spot. As he rowed, he watched his ice cream melt and wished he had a faster way to get to the island. At that moment the idea for the outboard motor was born!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7533485 | Arm support for use with a fishing rod An arm support for use with an elongated object such as a fishing rod is disclosed herein. The arm support device includes an arm cradle that mounts above the handle of the elongated object. The arm cradle can be pivoted relative to the handle about a pivot axis tha... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7412794 | Measuring device for use with fishing pole The present invention relates to tape measure apparatus including an adapter having a first portion, which is sized and shaped so as to be attached to a butt end of a fishing pole, and a second portion, which is attached to the first portion. The tape measure appara... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7412857 | Rod and reel support with electronic marker device An electronic marker device affixes a fishing rod to a fishing reel. The device includes a marker housing having a base and a cover to wrap around an arm of a fishing reel and enclose a foot of the reel and a rod of a fishing rod thereby preventing removal of the fi... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7389607 | Fishing accessory, in particular a line cutter The line cutter suitable for fitting to the body of a fishing rod is made as a single piece obtained by cutting out and stamping a metal plate. It comprises firstly a main body with a front portion, a rear portion, and two side portions, and secondly two longitudina... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7363783 | Rod and reel support with electronic marker device An electronic marker device affixes a fishing rod to a fishing reel. The device includes a marker housing having a base and a cover to enclose the moveable socket of a fishing rod thereby preventing removal of the fishing reel from the fishing rod. The marker housin... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7328714 | Tangle-free umbrella grip adapted for hanging to a closed item A grip for an umbrella is provided on an outer wall with a through hole; at least one annular groove having a start point communicating with the through hole and a terminal point; a hook located at the terminal point of the groove; and an elastic strap having an inn... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7303164 | Fishing line package and dispenser and method A fishing line package and dispenser is disclosed. An illustrative embodiment of the fishing line package and dispenser includes a housing, a fishing line spool provided in the housing, a fishing line wound on the fishing line spool, a display tab extending from the... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7251903 | Method for spacing guides on fishing rods and chart for spacing same A chart for locating guides on a fishing rod comprising a plurality of side by side lanes each having a vertical portion and in a predetermined plane and arcuate lane portions of different radii and curved through an arc of about ninety degrees (90°) from said pred... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7237356 | Combination fishing accessory device A combination fishing accessory device including a line clipper, flashlight, hook sharpener and tape measure for attachment to a fishing rod making it easier and faster for an angler to clip lines, change rigs, sharpen hooks, shine light and measure fish. The device... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7228867 | Tent pole brackets and methods of use A tent pole bracket for use with a tent having a pole, which may comprise a body having a first end and a second end and a first side and a second side, the body including a wall defining an elongate cavity for receiving a tent pole, the cavity being open on the fir... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7210264 | Combined telescopic wading staff and fishing pole A combination telescopic wading staff and fishing pole device includes a pole with a hollow storage area and a staff that is retractable and extensible. The telescopic wading staff has a plurality of interconnected elongated segments that are slideably, telescopical... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7204034 | Method for spacing guides on fishing rods and chart for spacing same A chart for locating guides on a fishing rod comprising a plurality of side by side lanes each having a vertical portion and in a predetermined plane and arcuate lane portions of different radii and curved through an arc of about ninety degrees (90°) from said pred... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7191559 | Fishing accessory and associated methods A method and apparatus is provided relating to the use of fishing accessories attached to a fishing rod or reel. A fishing accessory, such as a fish hook retainer, can be attached to a fishing rod using a device with a shape suitable to be clamped between the mounti... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7168201 | Connector assembly for a fishing pole A connector assembly for a fishing pole is provided with a first connecting member, a second connecting member, and a spring. The first connecting member has a locking stud. The second connecting member has an L-shaped slot therein for axial receipt of the stud and ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7163169 | Fishing line free spooling regulation system Disclosed is a system for regulating fishing line tension. The system comprises a plurality of line retainers. Each line retainer comprises a holder on which the line rests, an elongated portion, and a clip that is attached to the surface of a fishing rod proximate ... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7152834 | Adjustable attachment device for attaching an object to a tubular member An adjustable attachment device includes a clamping member for securely clamping a tubular member, a sleeve securely mounted to the clamping member, a ball received in the sleeve, a connecting seat having a portion securely coupled to the ball to move therewith, and... | 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 |
| 7089699 | Fly fishing rod having a detachable reel seat and waist holder therefore The present invention concerns a reel seat holding device for a movable reel and reel seat assembly for fly fishing rods. The holding device comprises a case that is arranged for releasably receiving the reel seat therein, when the reel and reel seat assembly is det... | 08/15/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7048640 | Golf club weight training device A weighting device for removably attaching to a golf club. The device has a mass with a bore formed therethrough and an access slot in open communication with the bore. The slot provides an entrance opening in the mass that is transverse to the bore for attaching th... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7040052 | Fishing pole with bite alert system A fishing pole bite alarm system, including a pager and a fishing pole having a handle, a mast, a plurality of fixed eyelets on the mast including a distal fixed eyelet, and a movable eyelet assembly hinged to the distal fixed eyelet. A fishing line extends through ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6996847 | Versatile garment A versatile upper body multi-mode garment is configured to provide a variety of modes of wear with respect to hand coverings and head covering. A coat, jacket, shirt or vest has an integral hood which covers the wearer's head. Within the hood is an integral face shi... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6957795 | Fast-acting clamp for a musical instrument The fast-acting clamp for a musical instrument is selectively attached to an extending support and has a bracket, a connector, a threaded rod and a positioning assembly. The bracket is U-shaped. The connector is attached to the bracket. The threaded rod extends thro... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6935068 | Fish alarm and line release device An improved fish bite alarm and fishing line release device that provides immediate release of a fishing line and activation of a fish bite alarm due to the use of spring biasing. The line holding and release device preferably includes two fingers arranged for holdi... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6931781 | Fishing rod A fishing pole has a handle and a rod. The rod is carried by the handle. The rod has a base, an elongated coil spring, a first rod portion and a second rod portion. The elongated coil spring is mounted axially of the rod and adjacent to the base at a proximal end. T... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6922936 | Fishing rod connector, and connector assemblies for fishing poles A fishing pole is provided having a handle assembly, a rod, and a connector assembly. The connector assembly includes a first retaining member and a second retaining member. One of the first and second retaining members is provided on the handle assembly, and anothe... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6802151 | Method and apparatus for preventing tangling of a fishing line An apparatus and method are described for reducing or preventing tangling of a fishing line that passes through one or more guides on a fishing rod. The apparatus includes a housing and a clamp operative to secure the housing to the fishing rod. A bore extends throu... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6779291 | Sound transmitting device for a fishing lure A device is provided for transmitting a sound signal to a fishing lure on a fishing line of a fishing rod. The device includes a vibrating element supported on the fishing rod to transmit vibrations to the fishing rod and means for coupling the vibrating element to ... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6763628 | Fly casting trainer and method of teaching fly casting A fly cast training device that allows an instructor to take the lead in controlling the casting while the trainee follows along, and to gradually relinquish control to the trainee to instill the proper muscle memory through repetition. The fly cast training device ... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6748691 | Wrist brace for anglers A light weight wrist brace for anglers of all ages that is inherently self-adjusting and shock absorbing by virtue of its use of a flexure formed as an arcuate resilient connecting member. The connecting member is intermediate a forearm rest or cradle and a fastener... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6742737 | Fishing line feeder spool support A fishing line feeder spool support comprises a pair of flexible arms which are adapted to grip a fishing rod ahead of a fishing reel mounted thereon. The feeder spool support comprises a threaded shaft which rotatably supports a spool of fishing line while the fish... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6708441 | Fish bite detector The present invention is a device for detecting the presence of a fish on a fishing line, comprising a sensor for measuring tension on the fishing line and generating an electronic signal related thereto. The signal is processed by a filter circuit which removes sig... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6705041 | Fishing rods A carrying handle fastened to a fishing rod to facilitate lifting and handling of the fishing rod comprises a hand grip (11; 21) shaped and dimensioned for comfortable gripping in the hand, a clamp (12; 22) e.g. in the form of a diametrically split rin... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6694666 | Detachable grip for a fishing rod and fishing rod with same A removable grip for a fishing rod may be attached and removed from the fishing rod. The removable grip includes a cylindrical main body that is formed by a pair of semi-cylindrical half shells that when joined together define the cylindrical main body of... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6671993 | Fly line exchange apparatus and method A fly line exchange apparatus and method including a temporary reel that houses a relatively short pull line that temporarily attaches to the end of the existing fly line. During use, the end of the pull line is connected via a quick connector to the end ... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6658783 | Preset fishing line tension measuring device A preset fishing line tension measuring device for permitting accurate fishing line tension adjustment with a drag mechanism is provided. A pair of fishing line guides are disposed in a spaced-apart relation to each other, and a tension sensor is disposed... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6640484 | Fishing line loading device A fishing line loading device for loading new fishing line onto a fishing reel, such as casting and spinning reels. The loading device can be demountably coupled to fishing rods of different thicknesses and can be used to load new fishing line from supply... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6609673 | Fishing line feeding device for a fishing pole A fishing line feeding device for a fishing pole for easily transferring fishing line from a spool to a reel. The fishing line feeding device for a fishing pole includes a support member having a tongue portion and an elongate cross portion being attached... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6584725 | Fishing rod clips More than one clips are attached to the handle section of a divided fishing rod. The clips can be permanently attached to the fishing rod or can be snapped onto the rod. The upper part of the clip is horseshoe-shaped and spring loaded inwardly such that t... | 07/01/2003 |
