Fishing – trapping – and vermin destroying – Fishing – Automatic hookers or catchers
Reexamination Certificate
2002-09-20
2003-11-18
Carone, Michael J. (Department: 3643)
Fishing, trapping, and vermin destroying
Fishing
Automatic hookers or catchers
C043S016000, C043S021200
Reexamination Certificate
active
06647658
ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to a fishing rod support enabling semi-automatic fishing for a fisher.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
A novel a “Y” shaped fishing rod support is comprised of pole, a spring and an electric trigger actuated by a fisherman enabling a semi-automatic fishing.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ARTS
For industrial fishing ships, various automatic systems of jigging and trolling are introduced.
For personal automatic fishing, two types of mechanism were available: (1) One type takes advantage of the elasticity of the fishing rod itself; (2) The other type utilizes a spring installed fishing rod support and triggers are actuated by the tension of the fishing line. The latter type is closer to this invention than the former.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,798,821 to Bybee, U.S. Pat. No. 4,085,536 to Wood, Jr., U.S. Pat. No. 4,197,668 to McKinsey, U.S. Pat. No. 4,397,113 to Pinson, U.S. Pat. No. 4,627,186 to Wang, U.S. Pat. No. 4,676,018 to Kimball, U.S. Pat. No. 4,730,408 to Miller, and U.S. Pat. No. 5,076,001 to Coon, et al. illustrate automatic-hooking mechanisms for fishing rods utilizing a spring engaged rod support.
Bybee's invention (,821) utilizes upward spring force actuated by “L” type cam section, which is released when a fish pulls downward the hook. Wood, Jr.'s invention (,536) utilizes the resilient force of a single looped spring and a stopper installed on the fishing line. McKinsey's aufofishing instrument (,668) is comprised of a fishing rod support connected to a spring, which pulls down the pivotally installed rod support when a strike is censored by the line tension. This actuates a crane-like trigger to release the latch and the shoulder from the bearing. This pivotally supports rod in an engaged position. Pinson's invention (,113) is composed of a fishing rod support pivotally mounted on an anchoring pole and a spring. which connect the pole and the rod's handle cup of the support. A trigger is actuated by the tension of the fishing line. Wang's automatic fishing machine (,186) includes a casing, an electromagnet switch having a micro switch wound by a fishing line, a rod clamp equipped with a tension spring and a fulcrum for supporting fishing rod. The micro switch is triggered to actuate the electro magnet switch to raise the rod. Kimbell (,018) illustrated a fishing rod holder including a mount, a support, and a rod handle holder which is spring biased relative to the support. A releasing pin which is connected to a fishing line-response lever retains the rod holder. Miller (,408) illustrated another fishing rod support for automatic fishing. A stake driven into the ground supports a pivot arm on which the rod is held. A trip lever is released by a trigger wire when the fishing line is tensioned. A spring then pivots the arm upward. Coone et al. (,001) illustate a single looped spring actuated automatic fishing rod holder. A trigger, attached at the head of the spring, is released when the fishing line is pulled to the front side.
All of the prior arts are focused on automatic fishing. Therefore, the triggers for hooking actuates automatically what ever the origin of the force applied to the trigger. The other drawback of the prior arts is the mechanism by which the spring and the rod holder works. When the hooking is actuated, the end of the rod holder will hurt the fisher if the fisher stays behind. The fisher's hand also may be jammed between the spring exposed.
None of the prior arts illustrates such simple, safe and novel method of semi-auto fishing mechanism of this invention.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Therefore, it is the purpose of this invention to provide a novel, easy and safe semi-auto hooking device for a personal fishing rod. A novel “Y” shaped fishing rod support for this purpose is comprised of an anchoring pole, a straight means of partially cut-out metal pipe consisting the upper part of the fishing rod support, a fishing rod holder guide, a fishing rod holder pivotally engaged in between the “Y” shaped cleavage that is formed between the upper part of the fishing rod support and the fishing rod holder guide, a spring which connects the fishing rod holder and the vertical upper part of the fishing rod support, and an electric trigger and actuator operated by a fisherman. The lower part of the straightening means is constructed of a narrow metal pipe. The upper part of the straightening means is constructed of a metal pipe. which is larger in diameter than the metal pipe consisting the lower part of the straightening means. An anchoring, pole which has a sharp bottom tip for anchoring the “Y” shaped fishing rod support to the soft soil around a lake or to rocks on a water shore. An “L” shaped clamp is pivotally attached to the lower part of the straightening means for attaching the fishing rod support to a porch. The upper portion of the metal pipe is a hemi-pipe, so that it is able to receive the fishing rod holder. The lower portion is whole pipe. A pin, that is attached to the outside of the fishing rod holder, is engaged to an electric trigger, which is located at the outer bottom of the rod holder support. The trigger is connected to a [12-volt battery] and is actuated by the decision of the fisherman to avoid unnecessary hooking. When the trigger is actuated, the engaged pin is released and the spring pulls the fishing rod holder to an upright position.
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Carone Michael J.
Piascik Susan
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