The present disclosure relates to an artificial bait having certain physical characteristics that allow for it to remain forward-facing in the water to be quickly detected location- and direction-wise using sonar techniques. The characteristics of the bait also allow for it to engage in erratic darting action and remain in the water during retrieval for an extended period of time. Typically, the bait can include a body having a head portion, a tail portion, and a middle portion therebetween. A first attachment structure configured to receive a line can be located on or near the head portion. A hook structure can be inserted behind the first attachment structure, for example, on or near the middle portion of the body. The head portion can further include a portion of dense material therein.
A fishing reel with a lever drag mechanism is provided. A lever on the drag mechanism may be rotated forward or backward to engage or disengage the drag mechanism respectively. When the lever is rotated forward to engage the drag mechanism, a shaft may be pulled outwardly from the reel such that a plurality of drag washers are placed into contact with a plurality of drag plates. The drag washers may be coupled to a spool, and the drag plates may be coupled to a drag plate hub. As a result, when the drag mechanism is engaged, the drag washers may be frictionally coupled to the drag plates such that the spool is preferably coupled to the drag plate hub. When the drag mechanism is disengaged, the spool may rotate independently of the drag plate hub.
The present invention is a fishing reel spool that holds a line in place. The spool includes a spooling portion and a skirt. The spool further includes a slot and a tab for which loose line may be passed through and behind, respectively, so that the line can be held in place. The spool may include a biasing member and may include a secondary member for further holding the line in place and for aiding in inserting the line.
B65H 59/06 - Adjusting or controlling tension in filamentary material, e.g. for preventing snarlingApplications of tension indicators by regulating delivery of material from supply package by devices acting on material leaving the package
A weight distribution system for a fishing lure with front and rear ends includes a cavity within the fishing lure having a long axis parallel to a long axis of the fishing lure; a movable weight freely movable within and along the long axis of the cavity; a weight magnet associated with the movable weight and having a positive pole and a negative pole; a rear magnet mounted adjacent to a rear end of the cavity and having a positive pole and a negative pole; and wherein the rear magnet and the weight magnet are arranged such that their respective like poles face one another to exert a repulsive force biasing the movable weight away from the rear magnet and the rear end of the fishing lure. A fishing lure including the weight distribution system is also disclosed.
In A fishing reel including a housing, a shaft supported in the housing and configured to rotate relative to the housing around a shaft axis extended in a longitudinal direction of the shaft, and a spool fixed with the shaft to rotate with the shaft around the shaft axis for winding and unwinding a fishing line. The fishing reel also includes a stator fixed with the housing, where the spool is configured to rotate with the shaft relative to the stator and the housing, a stator magnet that is an electromagnet fixed with the stator, a rotor including a first rotor plate fixed with the shaft to rotate with the shaft around the shaft axis, and a first rotor magnet fixed with the first rotor plate. The stator magnet is configured to receive an electrical current and generate a magnetic field from the stator to the first rotor magnet.
A system is provided for reducing or eliminating free play in the handle knob of a fishing reel. The system provides for several embodiments wherein free play is reduced in the handle knob by eliminating the space or gap between a bearing and screw in the shaft of the handle knob. In one embodiment, living springs may be used to provide an upward force pressing the bearing and screw together and prevent axial movement of the bearing. In an exemplary embodiment, the addition of a protrusion in the interior housing of the knob handle may further reduce radial movement of the bearing. In another exemplary embodiment, elastomeric material may provide an upward pressure to a first bearing and downward pressure to a second bearing. In a final exemplary embodiment, a cap may be placed on the top of the screw, causing a downward pressure to reduce axial free play.
A motor driven fishing reel is provided. The motor driven fishing reel can include a detachable battery pack configured to supply power to a motorized drive assembly within the motor driven fishing reel. The battery pack can include a power output adaptor that can be engaged with a power input adaptor on the motor driven fishing reel. Alternatively, the power input adaptor can accept power from an external source. The battery pack can include one or more protrusions to engage with one or more receiving channels on the motor driven fishing reel such that the battery pack can easily be attached and detached from the motor driven fishing reel.
The present disclosure relates generally to a collapsible container having a top section, a bottom section, and a middle section between the top section and the bottom section. The top section and the bottom sections can be formed from a rigid material, for example, plastic. The middle section can be formed from a flexible material that can fold over onto itself, allowing the container to collapse for easy and compact storage. The container can further comprise handles rotatably coupled to the top section that, when rotated downward, can releasably couple to handle holds of the bottom section, thereby providing rigidity to the container in its expanded configuration to prevent or reduce the occurrence of unintentional collapse. In an upward position, the handles can fit together to create a single carrying point. The handles are also configured to slide into the footprint of the container to allow for compact storage.
B65D 6/16 - Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of metal, plastics, wood or substitutes therefor collapsible
The present disclosure relates generally to a collapsible container having a top section, a bottom section, and a middle section between the top section and the bottom section. The top section and the bottom sections can be formed from a rigid material, for example, plastic. The middle section can be formed from a flexible material that can fold over onto itself, allowing the container to collapse for easy and compact storage. The container can further comprise handles rotatably coupled to the top section that, when rotated downward, can releasably couple to handle holds of the bottom section, thereby providing rigidity to the container in its expanded configuration to prevent or reduce the occurrence of unintentional collapse. In an upward position, the handles can fit together to create a single carrying point. The handles are also configured to slide into the footprint of the container to allow for compact storage.
A fishing reel includes a frame, a spool coupled to the frame for rotation about a rotational axis, a light source, a first optic, a sensor, a second optic, a controller, and a braking mechanism. The spool includes a first flange and a second flange. The first optic is positioned such that light emanating from the light source and passing through the first optic generates a substantially collimated band of light parallel with the rotational axis. The second optic is positioned and configured to focus the substantially collimated band of light toward the sensor. The controller is electrically coupled to the sensor and is configured to receive signals from the sensor and to generate a braking signal. The braking mechanism is electrically coupled to the controller, and the braking mechanism applies a braking force to slow the spool in response to the braking signal.
A preset knob is provided that is not subject to rotation during normal operation of a drag lever used in association with fishing reels having adjustable drag settings. In order to rotate the preset knob in order to adjust its drag settings, it first must be pulled outwardly. As such, when the reel is in use, the preset knob cannot be accidently adjusted by an angler operating the drag lever.
A hook guard is provided that is attachable with or integrally formed with a fishing rod. The hook guard includes at least one opening through which a fishing hook may be received and to which the fishing hook may be coupled. The hook guard provides a secure and safe location on a fishing rod where the fishing hook cannot snag or otherwise damage objects or people.
The present disclosure generally relates to a folding landing net that can be folded into a stow position for compact storage. In general, the net comprises a handle, a slide lock, and hoop. The slide lock can be slid on the handle in order to rotate the hoop arms, thereby rotating the hoops, either upward into a stow position or outward into an open position.
The present disclosure generally relates to a folding landing net that can be folded into a stow position for compact storage. In general, the net comprises a handle, a slide lock, and hoop. The slide lock can be slid on the handle in order to rotate the hoop arms, thereby rotating the hoops, either upward into a stow position or outward into an open position.
A tip-up cover is provided that may be used during ice fishing. The tip-up cover may be set over a hole made in the ice during ice fishing to protect the hole from wind and snow. The tip-up cover may include a transparent lid such that a user can view the interior of the tip-up cover without opening the cover. Also, the lid allows a user to adjust a spool within the tip-up cover without requiring the user to completely remove the cover from the ice hole. Finally, the tip-up cover includes a flag and a bite-indicator light that provide visual cues to the user when a fish is caught on the line attached to the spool.
A tip-up cover is provided that may be used during ice fishing. The tip-up cover may be set over a hole made in the ice during ice fishing to protect the hole from wind and snow. The tip-up cover may include a transparent lid such that a user can view the interior of the tip-up cover without opening the cover. Also, the lid allows a user to adjust a spool within the tip-up cover without requiring the user to completely remove the cover from the ice hole. Finally, the tip-up cover includes a flag and a bite-indicator light that provide visual cues to the user when a fish is caught on the line attached to the spool.
A locking mechanism for a multi-piece fishing rod includes an adapter having an external joint part; a lock ring having an outer diameter; a locking nut, the locking nut further comprising: a counterbore section having an open end and a partially closed end and an internal joint part; the partially closed end having an aperture therethrough, the aperture having a diameter less than the outer diameter of the lock ring; and the internal joint part of the counterbore configured to engage with the external joint part of the adapter to draw the locking nut into contact with the lock ring and the adapter and the locking nut towards one another.
A motor driven fishing reel is provided. The motor driven fishing reel can include a detachable battery pack configured to supply power to a motorized drive assembly within the motor driven fishing reel. The battery pack can include a power output adaptor that can be engaged with a power input adaptor on the motor driven fishing reel. Alternatively, the power input adaptor can accept power from an external source. The battery pack can include one or more protrusions to engage with one or more receiving channels on the motor driven fishing reel such that the battery pack can easily be attached and detached from the motor driven fishing reel.
A utility box or storage system that includes one or more configurable storage compartments. The utility box or storage system can comprise a compartment having a first wall that includes a guide and a second wall, and a plurality of storage units, including at least one of the plurality of storage units that implants into the compartment between the first wall and the second wall. The at least one storage unit can include a ridge that aligns with the guide. The guide can engage the ridge to guide the storage unit during implantation.
A utility box or storage system that includes one or more configurable storage compartments. The utility box or storage system can comprise a compartment having a first wall that includes a guide and a second wall, and a plurality of storage units, including at least one of the plurality of storage units that implants into the compartment between the first wall and the second wall. The at least one storage unit can include a ridge that aligns with the guide. The guide can engage the ridge to guide the storage unit during implantation.
A fishing reel including a housing, a shaft supported in the housing and configured to rotate relative to the housing around a shaft axis extended in a longitudinal direction of the shaft, and a spool fixed with the shaft to rotate with the shaft around the shaft axis for winding and unwinding a fishing line. The fishing reel also includes a stator fixed with the housing, where the spool is configured to rotate with the shaft relative to the stator and the housing, a stator magnet that is an electromagnet fixed with the stator, a rotor including a first rotor plate fixed with the shaft to rotate with the shaft around the shaft axis, and a first rotor magnet fixed with the first rotor plate. The stator magnet is configured to receive an electrical current and generate a magnetic field from the stator to the first rotor magnet.
A01K 89/017 - Fishing reels with rotary drum motor-driven
A01K 89/012 - Fishing reels with pick-up, i.e. with the guiding member rotating and the spool being stationary during normal retrieval of the line motor-driven
A system is provided for reducing or eliminating free play in the handle knob of a fishing reel. The system provides for several embodiments wherein free play is reduced in the handle knob by eliminating the space or gap between a bearing and screw in the shaft of the handle knob. In one embodiment, living springs may be used to provide an upward force pressing the bearing and screw together and prevent axial movement of the bearing. In an exemplary embodiment, the addition of a protrusion in the interior housing of the knob handle may further reduce radial movement of the bearing. In another exemplary embodiment, elastomeric material may provide an upward pressure to a first bearing and downward pressure to a second bearing. In a final exemplary embodiment, a cap may be placed on the top of the screw, causing a downward pressure to reduce axial free play.
A fishing reel includes a lipped seal in the axial direction of the pinion of the fishing reel. An axial seal, rather than radial seal, provides a contact seal that relies less on manufacturing consistencies of the parts within the fishing reel.
A fishing reel includes a lipped seal in the axial direction of the pinion of the fishing reel. An axial seal, rather than radial seal, provides a contact seal that relies less on manufacturing consistencies of the parts within the fishing reel.
A fishing reel includes a lipped seal in the axial direction of the pinion of the fishing reel. An axial seal, rather than radial seal, provides a contact seal that relies less on manufacturing consistencies of the parts within the fishing reel.
An imaging device and a method for capturing images under water and dynamically adjusting gain values for use in color correction. Minimum and maximum gain values as a function of depth are provided and a value of a parameter indicative of a point in a range between minimum and maximum gain values for a water depth is dynamically adjusted based on white balance analysis of the last captured image. A current gain value for a color of the color filter array is then determined based on the stored minimum and maximum gain values, the determined water depth, and the current parameter value and applied in the image/video pipeline to color correct the next image.
The magnetic casting brake hereof provides little magnetic brake force at the start of a cast by providing magnets on a curved cam able to rotate with the spool and move closer to the spool to achieve sufficient brake force to avoid a backlash. When the cast is finished, and one begins to retrieve the bait, the magnets rotate back to a minimum position so that retrieval will be lighter, and the feel of the lure will be increased. The casting brake will also include an off position to provide free spool.
The present invention is a splitting line guide that includes two guide mechanisms that are connected to one another via a driver unit that is connected to a worm shaft. In a first casting position, when a free spool clutch is depressed, the driver unit rotates forwardly. The two guide mechanisms are in turn disconnected from the driver unit. This decreases resistance on the line during casting to increase casting distance and reduce the risk of backlash during casting. When a user is ready to return the line guide to its position where the line guide mechanisms are near each other to help with spooling line, he or she may simply begin cranking a reel. This causes the driver unit to rotate rearwardly. The driver unit may then re-engage the guide mechanisms such that they are arranged closely to one another so that line can evenly be distributed on the spool without any large build up of line in any one spot on the spool.
A preset knob is provided that is not subject to rotation during normal operation of a drag lever used in association with fishing reels having adjustable drag settings. In order to rotate the preset knob in order to adjust its drag settings, it first must be pulled outwardly. As such, when the reel is in use, the preset knob cannot be accidently adjusted by an angler operating the drag lever.
A grip assembly configured for fixing a reel to a fishing rod includes a front seat grip non-movably fixable to a fishing rod, a gear rack on the front seat grip, a sliding grip movably fixable to the fishing rod and configured to slide in an axial direction of the fishing rod so as to selectively engage the front seat grip, a lever pivotally connected to the sliding grip, and at least one tooth provided on the lever. When the lever is actuated from an open position to a locked position, the at least one tooth engages the gear rack and the lever pulls the sliding grip toward the front seat grip on the fishing rod.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
Cameras, digital cameras, camcorders; underwater cameras;
underwater digital cameras; underwater camcorders; camera
accessories, namely mounts, straps, rigs, holders,
harnesses, racks and single leg racks; equipment for
holding, mounting, positioning and maneuvering cameras,
namely stabilizers and harnesses. Flashlights; underwater flashlights; accessories for
flashlights and underwater flashlights, namely mounts,
straps, rigs, holders, harnesses, racks and single leg
racks; equipment for holding, mounting, positioning and
maneuvering flashlights.
A locking telescopic fishing rod includes a plurality of telescoping sections; a plurality of locking guide frames, one of which is secured to each rod section, each locking guide frame having a generally tubular body with a first end and a second end; the second end forming a male portion of a connection; and wherein male connection portion of a first locking guide frame for a distal rod section is configured to engage one of the inner diameter of a distal tip for an adjacent proximal rod section or the first end of a second locking guide frame, the distal tip for the adjacent proximal rod section or the first end of the second locking guide frame forming a female portion of the connection.
A removable extension for a line release button of a spincast fishing reel includes an attachment end having one or more attachment structures on one side thereof, the attachment structures configured for removable attachment of the attachment end to the line release button; an engagement end configured for application of a force from a user's thumb; and a transition section connecting the attachment end with the engagement end.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
Cameras, digital cameras, camcorders; underwater cameras; underwater digital cameras; underwater camcorders; camera accessories, namely mounts, straps, holders and fixed positioning rigs, camera supports in the nature of racks and single leg racks; camera accessories in the nature of holders and harnesses specially adapted for holding cameras; equipment for holding, mounting, positioning and maneuvering cameras, namely gyroscope stabilizers and harnesses specially adapted for holding cameras Flashlights; underwater flashlights; accessories for flashlights and underwater flashlights, namely, mounts, straps, holders and fixed positioning rigs, racks and single leg racks being flashlight holders; accessories for flashlights and underwater flashlights, namely, holders and harnesses specially adapted for holding flashlights and underwater flashlights; flashlight holders, namely, equipment for holding, mounting, positioning and maneuvering flashlights
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Removable extension for a spincast reel line release button
A removable extension for a line release button of a spincast fishing reel includes an attachment end having one or more attachment structures on one side thereof, the attachment structures configured for removable attachment of the attachment end to the line release button; an engagement end configured for application of a force from a user's thumb; and a transition section connecting the attachment end with the engagement end.
Clothing and headwear, namely, t-shirts, hats, sweatshirts, baseball caps, sun visors Fishing rods, fishing reels, fishing tackle, artificial fishing lures, packaged artificial fishing baits, fishing line; all of the aforesaid sold together as a kit
Fishing tackle; fishing rods; fishing reels; fishing line; artificial fishing lures; artificial fishing baits; fish attractants; fishing hooks Retail store services in the field of fishing products, apparel and accessories; online retail store services in the field of fishing products, apparel and accessories
The invention relates to an underwater digital video camera having an auto record system for automatically starting and stopping video recording at predetermined depths. The camera receives a current depth from a depth gauge and holds a sequence of recent currents depths and auto record settings such as a start trigger depth and a stop trigger depth, wherein the auto record system is adapted to, after the start/stop trigger depth is arrived at or passed for increasing/decreasing depths, start/stop video recording.
