Patents by Inventor James W. Hullihen, Jr.

James W. Hullihen, Jr. 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: 5119579
    Abstract: A fishing apparatus is provided wherein an archery bow mounting a fishing reel thereon includes a tether line of fishing string wound from the reel to an arrowhead member, wherein the arrowhead member is releasably mounted to a shaft for securement within a target fish for separation of the shaft to secure the fish permitting reeling in of the shaft, fish, and arrowhead assembly. A modification of the invention includes the arrowhead pivotally mounted to the shaft structure and a central shaft housing mounting an inflatable balloon member inflated to bring a target fish to the surface in a fishing situation for ease of sighting and retrieval of the fish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1992
    Inventors: James W. Hullihen, James W. Hullihen, Jr.