Fishing Rod Patents (Class 211/70.8)
  • Patent number: 11700842
    Abstract: A vehicle fishing rod holder with a rod holder body that is couplable to the bed of a truck in a locked configuration utilizing one or more mounting brackets. The rod holder body defines a holding channel for a fishing rod and a discontinuous slot for receiving a rod reel post of the fishing rod. A locking bar is coupled to the rod holder body and is operably configured to selectively lock the rod and reel into place by being positioned over the rod reel post. The rod holder body is also vertically adjustable using a clamping member and rotationally adjustable or pivoted using one or more arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Inventor: Christopher Sutton
  • Patent number: 10149537
    Abstract: A fishing rod holder includes a retainer box having front, rear, upper and lower portions defined by a frame comprised of a plurality of upright frame members, wherein the plurality of upright frame members includes front upright frame members and rear upright frame members. The rear upright frame members include support portions for abuttingly supporting the retainer box in a raised position above a support surface. A planar member on the lower portion of the retainer box and includes a plurality of receiving apertures configured to receive a first portion of a fishing rod therethrough. First and second brackets are disposed on opposite sides of the retainer box having inwardly opening channels disposed therealong. Multiple divider members are slidingly received in the channels of the first and second brackets for movement therealong, wherein adjacent divider members are configured to retain a second portion of the fishing rod therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Inventor: Scott Johnson
  • Patent number: 10077579
    Abstract: A rod holder mounting system including first and second mounting bracket sub-assemblies adapted to couple to first and second opposing ends of a rod holder sub-assembly. The first and second mounting bracket sub-assemblies respectively couple to first and second opposing ones of a vehicle's existing tie down bracket coupling locations, existing tie down brackets, or a tool box, and the rod holder sub-assembly includes a cross bar with rod holder tubes and first and second locking systems adapted to removably couple the cross bar to the first and second mounting bracket sub-assemblies, respectively. The rod holder mounting system allows for the transportation of fishing rods and reels in a vehicle and locks both the rod holder sub-assembly to the vehicle and the rods and reels to the mounting system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: Teak Isle Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Brown, David Brown
  • Patent number: 10058085
    Abstract: Described herein is a fishing rod carrier. The fishing rod carrier may comprise a front holder portion. The front holder portion may comprise a foam body surrounding an opening for receiving a tip end of a fishing rod and a first connector assembly proximate to the foam body. The fishing rod carrier may comprise a rear holder portion. The rear holder portion may comprise a semi-cylindrical body for receiving a handle end of the fishing rod and a second connector assembly proximate to the semi-cylindrical body. The fishing rod carrier may comprise a first rail configured to receive one or more of the first connector and the second connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan C. Harris, Scott L. Frederick
  • Patent number: 9986827
    Abstract: A fishing rod holder is disclosed. The rod holder is configured for installation in a pick-up truck, and it has a rod holder component and a separate mounting base. The mounting base is installed into the bed of the pick-up truck and the rod holder may then be installed and removed from the truck as needed. Quick release mechanisms are disclosed for securing the rod holder to the mounting base. Locking means, wheels and other features are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Inventor: Preston Long
  • Patent number: 9668574
    Abstract: A fixture adapted for attachment to a movable surface, for retaining or storing elongated objects, includes a set of two fixture members. Each fixture member has (a) at least a leg portion for attaching to the movable surface; and (b) a body portion adapted to include one or more openings extending therethrough. At least one opening is adapted for receiving one end of an elongated object. The surface is movable from a first position that is within reach of a user to a second position that is out of reach of, but is accessible by, the user such that the fixture allows for utilization of limited space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Inventors: Peter Joseph Wagner, Richard Thomas Ring
  • Patent number: 9610901
    Abstract: A magnetic supporting device can include a body having a generally triangular shape with a magnet or set of magnets positioned in each corner of the bottom surface of the body. Because of its shape and the positioning of the magnets, the bottom surface of the body can be placed on uneven surfaces while still retaining contact between each magnet and the surface. In this way, the supporting device can be coupled to the surface with sufficient strength to allow many different items such as guns, fishing rods, and bows to be supported against or even hung vertically from the device. The supporting device can include a support structure that extends from a top surface of the supporting device. The support structure can form a number of channels and slots within which items such as guns and fishing rods can be placed. The magnetic nature of the device can also secure it to the hood of a vehicle for use as a rest while shooting a gun, or support optical devices such as cameras, scopes, and other attachable items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Inventor: Gregory Sheehan
  • Patent number: 9339361
    Abstract: An apparatus for treating urinary incontinence, comprising: a node; a support section adapted for providing urethral support attached to the node; and, an anchoring section adapted for resisting movement of the apparatus attached to the node opposite the support section. Optionally, the support section is adapted to treat incontinence according to at least one of: SUTFS, colpo-elevation or colpo-distension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Elan Ziv, Jacob Gilan, Nir Sinai, Idan Bauder, Michal Tune, Eliahu Eliachar, Alex Grinberg, Roni Shabat
  • Publication number: 20150060378
    Abstract: A fishing rod and reel carrier for transporting and mounting one or more fishing rods and reels includes a carrier frame which mounts on a ferromagnetic surface. A plurality of fishing rod holders are mounted to the frame. A plurality of suction cups are secured to the frame to removably adhere the frame to the ferromagnetic surface. A plurality of magnets are secured to the frame to removably attach to the ferromagnetic surface to aid in keeping the suction cups affixed to the ferromagnetic surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventor: Daniel M. Bestor
  • 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: 20140332655
    Abstract: An apparatus of the present disclosure has a frame, which has a receiving shelf and horizontal support beam respectively coupled to opposing ends of a vertical center beam and at least one leg coupled to the frame adapted such that when the leg is actuated, the frame stands upright and a fishing rod may be supported by the receiving shelf and the horizontal support beam. The apparatus further has a hitch coupled to the frame arranged and positioned such that when the at least one leg is not actuated, the frame may be coupled to a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: Reel Deal, LLC
    Inventor: Jeff Colbert
  • Publication number: 20140263113
    Abstract: A fishing rod holder assembly for securing, transporting and dispensing a plurality of fishing rods is disclosed. The invention herein provides a convenient way to secure, transport and dispense fishing rods from a vehicle such as a pickup truck. The fishing rod holder rotates and tilts the fishing rods to a stowed position to prevent the fishing rods from being bounced around and becoming damaged, especially during transport. The invention lowers the fishing rods to a horizontal position during transport to prevent possible damage to the expensive fishing rods as a result of their sticking up above the profile of a pickup truck and being exposed to the high velocity air when traveling at expressway speeds or becoming entangled with low hanging vegetation or other obstacles while driving down a road.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: TERRY L. HALL, II
  • Patent number: 8807501
    Abstract: A wall mountable holder may include a base portion, a first arm, and a second arm extending outward from the base, where each of the arms may extend to a distal end spaced away from the base. Additionally, the holder may include at least one groove extending downwardly from an upper edge of at least one of the arms. The holder also may include a tab extending inward at a distal end of at least one of the arms, the tab including a leading surface angled inward and rearward from proximate the distal end, and a trailing surface angled outward and rearward from the leading surface. An opening may be formed between the arms, proximate the distal ends, such that the opening may be narrower than a spacing between the arms at each point between the base and the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Hyuk Joon Chung, Craig Joseph Zurko
  • Patent number: 8800788
    Abstract: A transportable fishing pole holder holds, transports, and stores multiple fishing poles and includes a frame having cylindrical members made of a durable, weatherproof material. A lower member includes a plurality of receiving apertures which accept the butt of a fishing pole. The upper member includes a corresponding plurality of upper apertures, with each aperture having a foam interior to retain a rod segment of the fishing pole. A user slides a fishing pole out of the upper aperture and lifts it upwardly out of the lower member for use. The frame is removably attachable to a plurality of clip mounts which are installed along a support surface of a structure. This allows the entire frame, along with the fishing rods, to be removed and transported after use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Inventor: Lance D. Guidry
  • Patent number: 8783748
    Abstract: A fishing rod retainer system is a device for enabling a fisherman to conveniently carry and transport several fishing poles at once, without tangling the fishing lines, to a fishing location for use. The device also uniquely enables the fisherman to stably place the multi-fishing-rod holder assembly in a vertical position on the flat outside surface of the second end-cap pole retainer, onto a flat ground surface, with multiple fishing rods securely placed within the plurality of first pole receivers and second pole receivers. The first end-cap pole retainer and the second end-cap pole retainer have in line concentrically located apertures that are about 2 inches in diameter so that the multi-fishing-rod holder assembly is able to be slideably inserted onto a secure post for complete stability during usage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Inventor: Shane Quinn
  • Patent number: 8757399
    Abstract: A carrier unit for a plurality of fishing rods has a base from which first and second spaced apart legs project. First and second clip elements attach to and project from the first and second legs respectively. Each clip has a holding slot with an open end, for receiving and detachably retaining at least one of a handle portion and a rod portion of a rod assembly. The clip elements are mountable on the respective legs in approximate alignment with each other. The legs may comprise parts of first and second leg frames projecting from the base in the form of an A-frame and carrying four or more clip elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Inventor: Kenneth P. Wolfbauer
  • Patent number: 8746469
    Abstract: An improved fishing rod caddy that is removably mountable to the bed of a pickup truck is presented. The improved rod caddy securely holds fishing rods in a horizontal position in a pickup truck bed such that the rods are free from bending loads created by wind resistance and are protected from undue jostling, abrasion or marring during transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Inventor: Robert De La Torre
  • Publication number: 20140110363
    Abstract: A rod holder mounting system including first and second mounting bracket sub-assemblies adapted to couple to first and second opposing ends of a rod holder sub-assembly. The first and second mounting bracket sub-assemblies respectively couple to first and second opposing ones of a vehicle's existing tie down bracket coupling locations, existing tie down brackets, or a tool box, and the rod holder sub-assembly includes a cross bar with rod holder tubes and first and second locking systems adapted to removably couple the cross bar to the first and second mounting bracket sub-assemblies, respectively. The rod holder mounting system allows for the transportation of fishing rods and reels in a vehicle and locks both the rod holder sub-assembly to the vehicle and the rods and reels to the mounting system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: Teak Isle Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Brown, David Brown
  • Patent number: 8657127
    Abstract: A gun and fishing rod holder. The holder comprises a pair of stands mounted on a table. The stands can be arranged in first (gun holding) and second (fishing rod holding) configurations. The first (gun holding) configuration of a stand comprises a pair of U-shaped channels. The second (fishing rod holding) configuration of a stand comprises an upside-down U-shaped support having a plurality of rod holders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Chrysler Group LLC
    Inventors: Fred M. Diaz, Jr., Patrick T. Muldoon, Brian A. Rogos, James P. Sassorossi, Timothy B. Sikes, Andrew C. Mcginnis, Richard J. Galler, Thomas A. Daily
  • Patent number: 8651289
    Abstract: A gun and fishing rod holder. The holder comprises at least one stand mounted on a table. The at least one stand can be arranged in first (gun holding) and second (fishing rod holding) configurations. The first (gun holding) configuration of a stand comprises a pair of U-shaped channels. The second (fishing rod holding) configuration of a stand comprises an upside-down U-shaped support having a plurality of rod holders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Chrysler Group LLC
    Inventors: Fred M. Diaz, Jr., Patrick T. Muldoon, Brian A. Rogos, James P. Sassorossi, Timothy B. Sikes, Andrew C. McGinnis, Richard J. Galler, Thomas A. Dailey
  • Patent number: 8636155
    Abstract: A storage apparatus includes an elongate support rod pivotally mounted to a roof or ceiling structure for movement between a storage configuration adjacent and generally parallel to a ceiling and an extended configuration generally perpendicular to the ceiling. Upper and lower support members are attached to the support rod and are configured to removably hold items such as fishing rods. The support apparatus includes a capture member also mounted to the ceiling structure for releasably holding the support rod at the storage configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Inventor: William E. Kern
  • Publication number: 20130200021
    Abstract: A fishing rod holder (10, 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D) having (i) at least one tubular component (9) having a continuous side wall (11), an open top (12), and bottom end wall (13) having a fastening shank or projection (14, 20, 31) extending outwardly and centrally from the bottom end wall (13); and (ii) a socket component (22, 28, 33) engageable with the shank for projections (14, 20, 31).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Inventor: Jeffrey Lionel DUFTY
  • Publication number: 20130186845
    Abstract: The Butler allows fisherman to safely and economically transport up to five fully equipped fishing rods in either the interior or exterior of a vehicle, or with the use of an arm strap. Additionally, rather than allowing rods to rest on the ground and be damaged, the Butler serves as a fishing rod holder while fishing or at rest. Then, when the fishing trip is concluded, the user can simply rinse the rods and Butler then store them in a closet or garage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Inventor: Jason Lamont Harris
  • Publication number: 20130068710
    Abstract: A rack for horizontal storage of long items includes a vertical support, a plurality of support clamps attached to the vertical support, and plurality of support bars spaced apart from the vertical support and generally parallel to the vertical support. Vertical support may include a single or double vertical bar for attachment of the plurality of support clamps. Vertical support may include a secondary vertical support for attachment of the plurality of support bars. Vertical support may include a freestanding base or may be fixable to floor and ceiling with a floor base and a ceiling plate. The rack may be fixable to a wall with a wall plate. Each support clamp may include a cradle and a lock bar, and each cradle is adjustable or fixed with respect to the vertical support. Each lock bar is adjustable with respect to a corresponding cradle and defines an adjustable aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventor: Gary Cearns
  • Patent number: 8393111
    Abstract: A holder device attaching to a vehicle with a releasable attachment strip flexibly attached to a main body and having receptacles for holding a fishing rod. The attachment strip is releasably attached to a vehicle with a magnet or suction cup array. The attachment strip has a pair of connector arms attached to a top portion of the main body. Horizontal bars attached to the main body and the receptacles holding the fishing rod provide resilience and flexibility. A hinge on each of the pair of connector arms facilitates limited movement of the holder device absorbing loads applied during movement of the vehicle. An adjustable strut attached to a lower portion of the main body has a pad at one end providing another contact point on the vehicle. A handle attached to the body or horizontal bars facilitates carrying after detaching from the vehicle. A retaining strap may be attached to the vehicle and the holder device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20130015151
    Abstract: A carrier unit for a plurality of fishing rods has a base from which first and second spaced apart legs project. First and second clip elements attach to and project from the first and second legs respectively. Each clip has a holding slot with an open end, for receiving and detachably retaining at least one of a handle portion and a rod portion of a rod assembly. The clip elements are mountable on the respective legs in approximate alignment with each other. The legs may comprise parts of first and second leg frames projecting from the base in the form of an A-frame and carrying four or more clip elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Inventor: Kenneth P. Wolfbauer
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20120091085
    Abstract: A storage apparatus includes an elongate support rod pivotally mounted to a roof or ceiling structure for movement between a storage configuration adjacent and generally parallel to a ceiling and an extended configuration generally perpendicular to the ceiling. Upper and lower support members are attached to the support rod and are configured to removably hold items such as fishing rods. The support apparatus includes a capture member also mounted to the ceiling structure for releasably holding the support rod at the storage configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventor: William E. Kern
  • Patent number: 8157110
    Abstract: Devices, apparatus, systems and methods for supporting and holding items including surfboards, fishing rods, beach items and tabletops in horizontal positions raised above ground surfaces such as at the beach, and be easily transported, assembled, and disassembled when not being used. The racks can include a pair of horizontal beams. Each of the beams can have legs pivotally attached to ends of each beam. The legs can have storage positions with the legs folded up and parallel to the beams, and extended positions with the legs perpendicular to the beams and having lower ends staked into the grounds. The rack can support tabletops and surfboards in horizontal flat positions on top of the assembled horizontal beams. Fishing rods can be stored in horizontal positions in cradle shaped concave recesses so that the fishing rods can be between the surfboards/table tops and the horizontal beams. A storage bag can be used to carry and transport a folded tabletop and folded legs and beams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Inventor: Jerry Drum
  • Publication number: 20120037579
    Abstract: A gun and fishing rod holder. The holder comprises a pair of stands mounted on a table. The stands can be arranged in first (gun holding) and second (fishing rod holding) configurations. The first (gun holding) configuration of a stand comprises a pair of U-shaped channels. The second (fishing rod holding) configuration of a stand comprises an upside-down U-shaped support having a plurality of rod holders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2010
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventors: Patrick T. Muldoon, Brian A. Rogos, James P. Sassorossi, Timothy B. Sikes, Andrew C. McGinnis, Richard J. Galler, Thomas A. Dailey, Fred M. Diaz, JR.
  • Publication number: 20110233161
    Abstract: A fishing rod retriever (1) comprising an elongated pole (2), which is preferably telescoping, having a handle (3) on a proximal end (4) and a spiral-shaped wire (6) or a hook-shaped wire (16) on a distal end (7). The spiral-shaped wire and hook shaped wires allow a user to engage and hold the rod portion (8) of a fishing rod (9). At least one substantially L-shaped hook (11) or at least one substantially F-shaped hook (12) is located a predetermined adjustable distance from the distal end of the pole. The fishing rod retriever allows a user to grab and support a fishing rod from a distance, thereby allowing the user to raise or lower the fishing rod out of or into a rod holder (15).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventor: Shan A. Gaar
  • Publication number: 20110204109
    Abstract: A holder for transporting one or more fishing rods having first and second parallel rod supports, spaced notches in the top of the first rod support, corresponding spaced openings in the second rod support, a pair of similarly sized clamping bars each pivotally affixed at one end to opposite ends of the first rod support, compression material covering the notches in the first support, a constant support mechanism connecting each clamping bar to the first rod support, and a latch releasably securing the clamping bars to the first rod support. Fishing poles are positioned with the tips in the openings of the second rod support and the handles in corresponding notches in the first rod support, with the clamping bar maintained in an open position at any angle by the constant support mechanism. The clamping bar is closed with the compression material compressing around and securing the handle within the notch, and secured closed with the latch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2010
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventors: Curt R. Knutson, Laura R. Knutson
  • Patent number: 8002126
    Abstract: Devices, apparatus, systems and methods for supporting and holding items including surfboards, fishing rods, beach items and tabletops in horizontal positions raised above ground surfaces such as at the beach, and be easily transported, assembled, and disassembled when not being used. The racks can include a pair of horizontal beams. Each of the beams can have legs pivotally attached to ends of each beam. The legs can have storage positions with the legs folded up and parallel to the beams, and extended positions with the legs perpendicular to the beams and having lower ends staked into the grounds. The rack can support tabletops and surfboards in horizontal flat positions on top of the assembled horizontal beams. Fishing rods can be stored in horizontal positions in cradle shaped concave recesses so that the fishing rods can be between the surfboards/table tops and the horizontal beams. A storage bag can be used to carry and transport a folded tabletop and folded legs and beams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Inventor: Jerry Drum
  • Publication number: 20110179692
    Abstract: A fishing rod transporter includes a hollow tubular holder coupled to an adjustable length bar. The hollow holder defines a compartment for receiving a handle-end of a fishing rod. Slots formed in the peripheral wall of the top end of the hollow holder define a limited space for receiving a neck of a fishing reel, and the adjustable length bar is extendible to securely fit between sidewalls of a bed of a pickup truck. The adjustable length bar is extendible (by threaded engagement or ratcheting action) to securely fit between sidewalls of a bed of a pickup truck. An adjustable clamp is attached to the hollow holder and configured to secure the holder to the adjustable length bar. Optionally, a lock assembly engages the top of the hollow holder and prevents removal of the rod and reel by blocking release of the reel neck from the first slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventors: Scott McKnight, David McKnight
  • Patent number: 7909378
    Abstract: An apparatus for carrying multiple fishing poles includes a connecting rod with a first end and a distal second end and a first supporting member affixed to the first end of the connecting rod and a second supporting member affixed to the distal end of the connecting rod. A plurality of recesses is in the supporting members, each of the recesses sized to accept one of the fishing poles. A cloth strap is affixed individually to one end of each supporting member and adapted to removably cover the outer circumference of the given supporting member, thereby removably holding the fishing poles within the recesses of each supporting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Inventor: Corey James Alley
  • Patent number: 7877922
    Abstract: A weather-tight storage device and carrier for a single or multiple fishing rods and reels releasably mounted to a vehicular roof carrier rack. When not mounted on a vehicle, the storage device and carrier is manageable enough to be hand-carried and may also serve as a stand for the rods and reels. The storage device and carrier includes a carrier box housing the fishing reels and a portion of the associated fishing rods and an anchor portion for securing the distal ends of the associated fishing rods to the vehicular roof rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventors: Aidan Petrie, Daniel Nelsen
  • Patent number: 7878339
    Abstract: A merchandise display hook for fishing rods has an elongated shaft originating in a hanger fixture for hanging or arranging on a vertical support surface and extends from there to a terminal end formed or affixed with hook formation for carrying a fore section of rod handle. The display hook includes a retainer attached to the shaft in between the hanger fixture and hook formation for retaining a section of the rod handle that is in between the fore section and the rod's butt end. The shaft is arranged to project from the hanger fixture generally horizontally. The hook formation and retainer are cooperatively arranged to cantilever the fishing rod in a suspended projecting disposition. Preferably the hook is hung about head high or higher. A row of such display hooks carrying a procession of fishing rods forms sort of a picket canopy in a retail setting over aisles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Inventors: Skip Steffens, Beverly Ann Steffens
  • Patent number: 7857149
    Abstract: A gun carousel 100 including a main post 102 secured to a base 104, a center wing 106 secured to the middle portion of main post 102, and a top cabinet 108 secured to the upper end of main post 102. The base 104 incorporates slots 110 for receiving rifle butts, while the center wing 106 incorporates a set of cutouts 112 for receiving rifle upper portions. Top cabinet 108 has a top panel 114, a bottom panel 116, side panels 118, and doors 120 secured by hinges 122. Doors 120 may incorporate inserts 124 having images thereon. Bottom panel 116 connects to main post 102 through a flange 126.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Inventor: Mark K. Cummins
  • Publication number: 20100108626
    Abstract: A portable and adjustable storage device includes a plurality of storage containers secured on at least one support beam running substantially perpendicular to the storage containers. The at least one support beam may be lengthwise adjustable, providing an adaptable storage device that may be mounted inside various different spaces, for example, interior cabins of different vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Ed Sorensen
  • Patent number: 7594353
    Abstract: A fishing rod holder comprises a bucket having an open top end, a bottom wall and a side wall collectively forming a hollow interior which receives a number of tubes each secured at an upper end to a lid mounted to the open top of the bucket and at a lower end by a bolt or other fastener which extends from the side wall into each tube. The bottom wall of the bucket is formed with a drain hole, and mounts a number of rubber feet for stability which may be enhanced by the addition of a weight to the bottom wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Fishing Rod Holder, LLC
    Inventor: Dan Lucky
  • Patent number: 7503459
    Abstract: A device for storing fishing rods, sporting equipment, and other tools is disclosed. The device comprises a housing defining at least one opening. A pair of holding elements is located substantially within each opening. Each holding element is attached to said housing and is movable between an open position and a closed position. A pair of biasing elements is in contact with said housing and said holding elements. The pair of biasing elements is configured so as to urge said holding elements towards one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Inventor: Jeremy Grayson
  • Publication number: 20080314848
    Abstract: An application for an apparatus for carrying multiple fishing poles includes a connecting rod with a first end and a distal second end and a first supporting member affixed to the first end of the connecting rod and a second supporting member affixed to the distal end of the connecting rod. A plurality of recesses is in the supporting members, each of the recesses sized to accept one of the fishing poles. A first cloth strap is affixed at one end to the first supporting member and adapted to removably cover the outer circumference of the first supporting member, thereby removably holding the fishing poles within the recesses of the first supporting member and a second cloth strap is affixed at one end to the second supporting member and adapted to removably cover the outer circumference of the second supporting member, thereby removably holding the fishing poles within the recesses of the second supporting member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2007
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventor: Corey James Alley
  • Patent number: 7412857
    Abstract: An electronic marker device affixes a fishing rod to a fishing reel. The device includes a marker housing having a base and a cover to wrap around an arm of a fishing reel and enclose a foot of the reel and a rod of a fishing rod thereby preventing removal of the fishing reel from the fishing rod. The marker housing also supports an electronic marker so as to deter unauthorized removal of the rod and reel combination. The marker may be preferably an electronic article surveillance (EAS) marker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: B&G International, Inc.
    Inventors: Chester Kolton, Michael Norman, Robert Whittemore
  • Publication number: 20080164230
    Abstract: Storage devices allow for the efficient storage of objects which include a substantially cylindrical member such as a fishing rod. The storage device includes a support member which is coupled to a retaining member. The retaining member includes multiple protruding members positioned substantially perpendicular to the support member to form multiple tapered slots which can have openings of varying widths. The substantially cylindrical member of an object is inserted into the tapered slot to create a friction fit to retain the object in a substantially vertical position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: GREEN TOUCH INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Keegan, David D. Sargent
  • Patent number: 7363783
    Abstract: An electronic marker device affixes a fishing rod to a fishing reel. The device includes a marker housing having a base and a cover to enclose the moveable socket of a fishing rod thereby preventing removal of the fishing reel from the fishing rod. The marker housing also supports an electronic marker so as to deter unauthorized removal of the rod and reel combination. The marker may be preferably an electronic article surveillance (EAS) marker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: B&G Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Chester Kolton, Michael Norman, Robert Whittemore
  • Patent number: 7331139
    Abstract: A collapsible fishing pole holder that provides enhanced performance characteristics for holding multiple fishing poles. A collapsible fishing pole holder includes an adjustable vertical member and horizontal member having a plurality of adjustable clamps, a panel member, an indicator for alerting user of a line catch and an attachment member for securing holder to a base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Inventor: Washington Moses
  • Patent number: 7237685
    Abstract: Storage devices allow for the efficient storage of objects which include a substantially cylindrical member such as a fishing rod. The storage device includes a support member which is coupled to a retaining member. The retaining member includes multiple protruding members positioned substantially perpendicular to the support member to form multiple tapered slots which can have openings of varying widths. The substantially cylindrical member of an object is inserted into the tapered slot to create a friction fit to retain the object in a substantially vertical position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: Green Touch Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Keegan, David D. Sargent
  • Patent number: 7219464
    Abstract: A locking storage system for fishing rods includes a retention base, a sliding lock plate and a plurality of rod collars. A plurality of openings are formed through the retention base. A rod collar is inserted through the openings. The rod collar is sized to receive the end of a fishing rod. The sliding lock plate captures the reel pedestal of a reel of a fishing rod. The sliding lock plate is secured to the retention base with a padlock. A rod retention plate may be used in conjunction with the locking storage system for fishing rods. A second embodiment includes a contoured rod base and a sliding lock plate engaged with the contoured rod base. A third embodiment includes a rod tray, a rod support and a swinging lock plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Inventor: John Kujawa
  • Patent number: 7165703
    Abstract: A convenient and useful holder for elongated implements, such as fishing rods, baseball bats, golf clubs, or other tools. The holder comprises a series of elongated parallel compartments with a vertical wall between and separating adjacent compartments. The top of each wall has a horizontal ribbed member, so that each wall has a T-shaped cross section. The tops of the walls thus cooperate to provide a platform (with or without slots) that one can step or walk upon or use as a utility surface. The compartments have a flat bottom that extends beyond the ends of the walls. A series of short dividers corresponding to the vertical walls extend up from the bottom, thereby forming spaces for the reels of fishing rods, or heads of gold clubs, etc. The holder may be made of two aligned and separated subholders and can be padded on one end to protect the reels of fishing rods. It is especially suitable for use on a deck of a boat, a dock, the ground, or another platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Inventor: Robert H. Howe
  • Patent number: 6932224
    Abstract: A lockable fishing rod rack for holding a multiple number of fishing rods made of materials resisting corrosion and compatible with the environment in which a first rack member and a second rack member are slideable relative to each other so that in one position of the racks the lock can be placed in position and upon sliding movement of the racks relative to each other the rack is closed to the removal of fishing rods and can be held in that position by a lock preventing relative movement of the two rack members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Inventor: Robert J. Sandberg