Patents by Inventor Peter T. Datcuk, Jr.

Peter T. Datcuk, 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).

  • Locking drag cover
    Patent number: 6877686
    Abstract: A fishing reel, having a spool and a drag mechanism having a drag washer therein, is provided with a drag cover means to cover said drag mechanism; and locking means engaging said drag cover means and said drag washer to lock said drag washer in position within said reel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignee: Penn Fishing Tackle Manufacturing Co.
    Inventor: Peter T. Datcuk, Jr.
  • Locking preset knob for fishing reel
    Patent number: 6860442
    Abstract: A locking preset mechanism for a fishing reel is provided by interlocking balls in the preset knob face and the depressions in the mating face of an axially moveable force transmitting means in the mechanism. In free spool, the knob can be rotated. In drag, the knob is locked against rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: Penn Fishing Tackle Manufacturing Co.
    Inventor: Peter T. Datcuk, Jr.
  • Gear shift mechanism for fishing reel
    Patent number: 6830208
    Abstract: A fishing reel has high speed and low speed gears that are indexed to one another. They are free to rotate relative to one another on a gear shaft, but cannot move axially relative to one another. This gear set can be translated along the gear shaft, into engagement with two separate drive means; one for the low speed gear and one for the high-speed gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Penn Fishing Tackle Mfg. Co.
    Inventor: Peter T. Datcuk, Jr.
  • Push to turn locking preset knob for fishing reel
    Patent number: 6827306
    Abstract: A locking preset mechanism for a fishing reel is provided by interlocking in the preset knob with a bridge plate. Spring-biased pins engage depressions in the mating face of an axially moveable means in the mechanism. By depressing the knob, the knob can be rotated. When at rest, the knob is locked against rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: Penn Fishing Tackle Manufacturing
    Inventor: Peter T. Datcuk, Jr.
  • Fishing reel with strip drag mechanism
    Patent number: 6402073
    Abstract: A position is added to the drag lever travel in a lever drag reel; which position is called the “strip” drag position; and which is positioned just above the free spool position. At this position, an additional detent is added, splitting the original steep cam rise into two sections to provide a light drag setting before achieving free spool; thus preventing the operator from accidentally placing the drag lever into a free spool condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignee: Penn Fishing Tackle Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Peter T. Datcuk, Jr.
  • Locking preset knob for fishing reel
    Patent number: 6364228
    Abstract: A locking preset mechanism for a fishing reel is provided by interlocking serrations in the preset knob face and the mating face of an axially moveable force transmitting means in the mechanism. In free spool, the knob can be rotated. In drag, the knob is locked against rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Assignee: Penn Fishing Tackle Manufacturing Co.
    Inventor: Peter T. Datcuk, Jr.
  • Cartridge preset drag mechanism
    Patent number: 6152390
    Abstract: A preset cartridge system is disclosed wherein the drag knob moves Belleville washers within a separate cartridge located in the reel. The cartridge is acted upon by a drag lever. The springs in the cartridge preset system are compressed within the cartridge. These springs act on a bearing/spring cup retained in the cartridge or directly upon the bearing. This allows the preset screw to compress the springs, but not alter the free spool condition of the drag mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Penn Fishing Tackle Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Peter T. Datcuk, Jr.
  • Fishing reel
    Patent number: D451576
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2001
    Assignee: Penn Fishing Tackle Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Peter T. Datcuk, Jr., Rudolph Effinger, Jr.