Supports – Staff type – Bracket
Reexamination Certificate
1998-12-01
2001-08-14
King, Anita M. (Department: 3632)
Supports
Staff type
Bracket
C248S538000, C224S422000, C224S434000, C224S922000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06273391
ABSTRACT:
2. FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The invention is generally related to a bicycle fishing pole holder such that the holder or carrier is attached directly to a wheel, axle and/or frame mounting point of a bicycle or other lightweight vehicle as described in the application.
3. DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART
The prior art discloses various types and designs of fishing pole holders utilized in conjunction with boats, tackle boxes and dock facilities. However, there does not appear to be disclosure of a product providing a fishing pole holder or carrier for movable lightweight vehicles such as bicycles and motorcycles. The subject invention provides a versatile, lightweight product that is designed to carry a typical fishing pole equipped with or without a reel.
Fishing is a very popular sport and the use of the bicycle or motorcycle has become increasingly popular as a means of transportation to fishing locations. There are no known products that allow for the safe and orderly transportation of fishing poles on bicycles and motorcycles. Transporting fishing poles while riding and operating a bicycle can be very difficult, cumbersome and unsafe.
The simplicity of applicant's design allows for securing the fishing pole to a wheel, axle or other frame mounting point on a bicycle by means of a universal mounting bracket attached to a plurality of serially connected rings or wire type hoops designed to receive and hold the fishing rod handle. The rings keep the fishing pole stable in a vertical or near vertical position thus relieving the operator from the task of handling the pole while operating the vehicle. The invention will allow one to transport a fishing pole by a bicycle or motorcycle while not interfering with the operation of the vehicle. The lightweight design is capable of quick and easy attachment and removal. The universal mounting bracket can be adjusted or rotated on the mounting point to allow for different angles of pole mounting thus allowing for obstruction clearances.
4. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
There is no known device that provides a means of safely carrying or transporting a fishing pole on a bicycle or motorcycle. This invention is a fishing pole holder or carrier developed for use with bicycles, motorcycles and other lightweight vehicles designed to securely transport a fishing pole without hindering the operation of the vehicle and allow the operator to use both hands for control. The design promotes easy attachment and removal of the pole holding device and also allows for quick and easy insertion and removal of a fishing pole.
This invention comprises a fishing pole holder designed with a plurality of parallel rings or wire type hoops serially connected by a main shaft and aligned to receive the handle of a typical fishing pole. The main shaft with the attached rings is attached to one end of a mounting rod. The opposite end of the mounting rod is formed into a half rounded section designed to be inserted into the universal mounting bracket. The mounting rod has a first angle near the main shaft connection designed to position the main shaft vertically when the rod is inserted into the universal mounting bracket. A second angle located near the half-rounded end is designed into the mounting rod to act as a stop or swivel base when it is inserted into the universal-mounting bracket. A universal mounting bracket is comprised of an elongated flat base; a bracket mounting hole at one end of the base; and two separated, rectangular projections or plates less than half the length of the base attached to the opposite end with each projection parallel to each other and perpendicular to the base. The bracket is attached to the bicycle and is designed to receive the mounting rod. The projections are equipped with half rounded holes in each member aligned to permit the insertion of the half-rounded end of the mounting rod. This design prevents the mounting rod and the pole holder from rotating when it is inserted into the universal mounting bracket but yet allows one to easily remove the pole holder from the bracket which is attached to the bicycle.
The pole holder may also be designed as a tubular sleeve attached to a perpendicular mounting shaft which shaft is attached to the wheel axle or other mounting point of a bicycle by means of a nut or other securing device.
It is an objective of this invention to provide a secure means of safely transporting or carrying a fishing pole on a bicycle or motorcycle so that the pole does not interfere with the safe operation of the bicycle or vehicle.
It is another objective of this invention to provide a new fishing pole holder that is easy to install on a bicycle or motorcycle.
It is a further objective of this invention to provide a fishing pole holder that allows for quick and easy insertion and removal of a fishing pole or rod.
It is also an objective of this invention to provide a fishing pole holder that can be adjusted to allow for different angles of the pole as measured against the vertical position to allow for obstruction clearances.
It is an additional objective of this invention to provide a fishing pole holder having a mounting bracket that can be installed on a variety of bicycles and motorcycles.
Another objective of this invention is to provide a fishing pole holder of simple and efficient design which allows one to place the pole in the holder in a vertical, upright position during transportation or to adjust its angle to allow for obstruction clearance.
5. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
For a further understanding of the nature and objectives of the present invention, reference should be made to the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which like parts are given like reference numerals, and wherein:
FIG. 1
is an isometric view of a preferred embodiment of the invention as it may be attached to the rear attachment point of a bicycle wheel frame. Note that this particular design incorporates three separated parallel rings or hoops serially connected by a main shaft and aligned to permit the insertion of a fishing pole handle. The figure also depicts the universal-mounting bracket.
FIG. 2
is an isometric view of a universal mounting bracket utilized to attach the fishing pole holder to the rear portion of a bicycle or motorcycle wheel frame. Note that the bracket can be rotated clockwise or counterclockwise about the attachment point to provide for different angles of fishing pole transportation. Also note that the tip or end of the mounting rod is designed with a half rounded end that fits snugly into two serially aligned half rounded holes on the mounting bracket. This design prevents the mounting rod and the pole holder from rotating but yet allows one to easily remove the holder from the bracket which is attached to the bicycle.
FIG. 3
is a side view of a fishing pole holder with the upper most rim employing a concave resting area or rim used to help stabilize a fishing pole during transportation.
FIG. 4
is a top view of the fishing pole holder illustrated in FIG.
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FIG. 5
is a front view of the fishing pole holder illustrated in FIG.
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FIG. 6
is an isometric view of the an alternate design as it may be attached to the rear of a bicycle wheel frame. Note that this particular design incorporates two serially connected parallel rings or wire type hoops as the fishing pole holder with the upper rim being somewhat concave allowing for pole stability. The figure also depicts the universal-mounting bracket that can be rotated about its attachment point to vary the angle of transportation of the pole.
FIG. 7
is a side view of a fishing pole holder incorporating two serially connected parallel rings with the top rim employing a concave resting area used to help stabilize a fishing pole during transportation.
FIG. 8
is a top view of the fishing pole holder illustrated in FIG.
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. Please note that the bottom ring may be elongated or oval to permit better stability or to receive a different type of fishing pole handle.
FIG. 9
is a front view of the fis
King Anita M.
Markle Edward D.
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