Nite lite fish strike indicator
March 22, 2019. 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 References 3862509 Lighted fishing rod Night fishing light Night fishing signal Night fishing light Movement indicator for fishing rod Illuminated fishing pole Lamp with retractable universal bulb for fishing rods Illuminated fishing rod Safety fishing pole InventorApplicationNo. 274289 filed on 03/22/1999US Classes:43/17.5, Illuminated, e.g., luminous43/17, Signal devices43/25, Attachments362/102, WITH CANE, BATON, UMBRELLA OR CLUB362/109WITH IMPLEMENT OR HAND HELD HOLDER THEREFORExaminersPrimary: Carone, Michael J.Assistant: Bergin, James S. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesA01K 085/01A01K 087/00 AbstractA lightweight, portable fish strike indicator for use with a fishing rod to provide a visible indication of the movement of the rod tip especially during low ambient light conditions. The fish strike indicator includes a high intensity light source, which transmits light through an optical fiber to the tip portion of a fishing rod. The motion of the tip during and after a fish strike are translated in to a visible light trace whose arc length and oscillation frequency are proportional to the force of the strike and provides an indication whether the fish has been hooked. The high intensity light source along with the optical fiber extending to the tip of the rod can be easily attached to or removed from the outer surface of the shaft of a fishing rod, or may be imbedded inside the shaft as a more permanent accessory. | |
