Patents by Inventor Alan G. Noraker

Alan G. Noraker has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8967396
    Abstract: A fishing rod hanging system is provided. More particularly, a hanger member including a hanger plate and a plurality of rails is provided. The rails generally extend in a first direction from the hanger plate, and can have different lengths. Fastener holes and/or integrated fastener members are provided on the rails. The fastener holes and/or integrated fastener members can be adapted to hold sections of a fishing rod. An accessory package can also be provided that is attached to ends of the fishing rod sections opposite ends attached to the hanger member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Wright & McGill Co.
    Inventor: Alan G. Noraker
  • Publication number: 20120241396
    Abstract: A fishing rod hanging system is provided. More particularly, a hanger member including a hanger plate and a plurality of rails is provided. The rails generally extend in a first direction from the hanger plate, and can have different lengths. Fastener holes and/or integrated fastener members are provided on the rails. The fastener holes and/or integrated fastener members can be adapted to hold sections of a fishing rod. An accessory package can also be provided that is attached to ends of the fishing rod sections opposite ends attached to the hanger member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: WRIGHT & MCGILL CO.
    Inventor: Alan G. Noraker
  • Patent number: 7380365
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for creating a plume of fish attractant around a submerged lure moving relative to the water are provided. In particular, a diver is provided that includes a structure for receiving a fish attracting substance. The structure for receiving the fish attracting substance is configured so that a plume of the fish attracting substance is directed around a lure connected to the diver while the diver and hire are submerged in and moving relative to the water. A cap for enclosing the structure for receiving the fish attracting substance may be provided for containing the substance while the diver is out of the water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Wright & McGill Co.
    Inventor: Alan G. Noraker
  • Publication number: 20080086929
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for creating a plume of fish attractant around a submerged lure moving relative to the water are provided. In particular, a diver is provided that includes a structure for receiving a fish attracting substance. The structure for receiving the fish attracting substance is configured so that a plume of the fish attracting substance is directed around a lure connected to the diver while the diver and hire are submerged in and moving relative to the water. A cap for enclosing the structure for receiving the fish attracting substance may be provided for containing the substance while the diver is out of the water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Applicant: Wright & McGill Co.
    Inventor: Alan G. Noraker
  • Patent number: 7213364
    Abstract: A fishing line compartment having one or more spools containing fishing line parts is provided. The fishing line compartment can be part of a larger container assembly or fishing tackle pack. Each spool can be held in the fishing line compartment using a strap having portions inserted through the bore of the spool. The strap is joined to the fishing line compartment using an attached end. When the attaching end of the strap is also joined to the flap, the strap is in its closed state. When in the closed state, the spool can be rotated and desired tension in the fishing line being unwound can be provided using the strap portions within the spool bore. In one embodiment, a cover overlies at least portions of the spool for use in maintaining a position of the spool in the fishing line compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Wright & McGill Co.
    Inventor: Alan G. Noraker
  • Patent number: D605021
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Wright & McGill Co.
    Inventor: Alan G. Noraker
  • Patent number: D605022
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Wright & McGill Co.
    Inventor: Alan G. Noraker
  • Patent number: D620254
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Wright & McGill Co.
    Inventor: Alan G. Noraker
  • Patent number: D655152
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Wright & McGill Co.
    Inventor: Alan G. Noraker
  • Patent number: D685054
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Wright & McGill Co.
    Inventor: Alan G. Noraker
  • Patent number: D749189
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: WRIGHT & MCGILL CO.
    Inventor: Alan G. Noraker