Automatic hook setting fish reel

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an automatic hook setting fishing reel showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan thereof.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D21546 May 1892 Hendryx
D73047 July 1927 Pflueger
D105616 August 1937 Schafer
D299509 January 24, 1989 Iinuma et al.
3787994 January 1974 Love
4159589 July 3, 1979 Pendegraft
4382346 May 10, 1983 Gardner
4391059 July 5, 1983 Cordova et al.
4397113 August 9, 1983 Pinson
4399631 August 23, 1983 Smith
4541195 September 17, 1985 Delaney
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Other references
  • Pflueger Fishing Tackle, p. 12, .COPYRGT.1940, Nobby Fishing Reel.
Patent History
Patent number: D332992
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 8, 1990
Date of Patent: Feb 2, 1993
Inventor: Wayne E. Mintz (Eden, NY)
Primary Examiner: A. Hugo Word
Assistant Examiner: Doris V. Coles
Attorney: Terry M. Gernstein
Application Number: 7/564,299
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