Fishing float method and apparatus
Patent 5412902 Issued on May 9, 1995. Estimated Expiration Date: 
March 30, 2013. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
March 30, 2013. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesInventorApplicationNo. 039877 filed on 03/30/1993US Classes:43/44.87, Selectively free sliding or fixed on line43/44.92, With relatively movable parts and/or resilient construction for attachment to line43/44.93, Movable wedge or collect ring type43/44.94, Spiral or pigtail line holder wrapped around stem43/44.95Resiliently biased or elastic line clamping meansExaminersPrimary: Rowan, KurtAttorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA01K 091/00AbstractA tubular fishing float which, in the preferred embodiments, includes at least one extended tubular center section and two end sections which seal the center section to form an air-tight compartment which provides buoyancy. The end sections include devices for attaching the fishing line to the fishing float and, in some embodiments, for providing drag on the fishing line; such devices include one or more circular snap-ins, holes, twists, bends, funnelled holes, resilient ribs, or folds. Also provided are tubular fishing floats with reinforced end sections; baffled tubular fishing floats; baffled tubular fishing floats with spin-welded ends; resilient tubular fishing floats with slits that facilitate quick attachment to a fishing line; tubular fishing floats with pellets therein, for making noise and attracting fish; and tapered tubular fishing floats. Also provided are various devices and methods, including a fully automated method, for fabricating tubular fishing floats.Other References
Field of SearchSelectively free sliding or fixed on lineWith line passing through center of body With relatively movable parts and/or resilient construction for attachment to line Spiral or pigtail line holder wrapped around stem Resiliently biased or elastic line clamping means Adjustable direction or buoyancy control With confined shifting material and/or sound making | |
