Graphite fiber fishing rod blank incorporating a non-woven non-u

Details Graphite fiber fishing rod blank incorporating a non-woven non-u Graphite fiber fishing rod blank incorporating a non-woven non-u

1997-04-24

1999-10-12

Lavinder, Jack W.

Fishing, trapping, and vermin destroying

Fishing

Rod

473319, 428 361, 428 363, 428 364, A01K 8700

Patent

active

059640561

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an improved fishing rod blank having increased hoop strength and a visually unique and appealing appearance. The rod blank of the instant invention incorporates non-woven materials to achieve increased flexibility hoop strength and improved visual appearance. In particular, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, non-woven materials are applied to unidirectional prepreg materials during the prepregging process to form a co-plied unidirectional and non-woven preimpregnated fibrous composite material that is used to form the fishing rod blank. In another embodiment, the non-woven material is applied to the outermost layer of the rod in a finishing step to enhance the appearance of the rod. The appearance is further enhanced when the underlying material and a woven outer layer of the blank have contrasting colors. In an alternative embodiment, the innermost layer of the rod blank is formed of a non-woven material. The preferred fibers that make up the non-woven material include kevlar, glass, aramid, polyester and carbon fibers.

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