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2011-08-23

2011-08-23

Smith, Kimberly (Department: 3643)

Fishing, trapping, and vermin destroying

Fishing

Rod

C043S018500, C428S036300

Reexamination Certificate

active

08001716

ABSTRACT:
A fishing rod having improved strength and durability to weight characteristics is provided using a thermoplastic toughened epoxy resin. The method of manufacturing this fishing rod includes the use of an insulating layer around rod blanks during a high temperature cure stage.

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