Patents by Inventor Terry Wherlock

Terry Wherlock 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).

  • Big game fish training and exercise device and method
    Patent number: 5334027
    Abstract: A simulator that imitates the fighting action of a hooked fish such that it takes line at varying speeds and torques, or at a fixed speed or torque. The simulator can be used for training, exercising of the angler or testing of components of the tackle such as the rod, reel, rollers and line. Control of the simulator can be by a personal computer, tape or disc system, manual, electronic or mechanical means or a combination of same. Optional video, analog and/or digital displays can enhance the realism of the simulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1994
    Inventor: Terry Wherlock