Patents Assigned to Shimano American Corporation
  • FISHING ROD INCLUDING A HOOK RECEPTACLE
    Publication number: 20080244956
    Abstract: A fishing rod that includes a rod portion having an outer circumference, at least one line guide portion, a reel secured to the rod portion, a line that extends through the line guide portion and has a hook secured to the end thereof, a handle portion that extends at least partially around the outer diameter of the rod portion, and a hook receptacle defined in the handle portion. The hook can be removably secured in the hook receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2007
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Applicant: SHIMANO AMERICAN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert GANT, David PFEIFFER
  • Waterproof gear container
    Publication number: 20070261977
    Abstract: A waterproof container including an outer shell having a lid and a bottom portion connected by a zipper, an inner liner secured to and positioned within the outer shell, and a gap defined between the outer shell and the inner liner. The bottom portion has a drainage hole defined therein that communicates the gap with the exterior of the container. Water that enters through the zipper falls through the gap and exits through the drainage hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2006
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Applicant: Shimano American Corporation
    Inventor: Tatsuya Sakai
  • Split ring opening tool
    Publication number: 20070000358
    Abstract: A tool for opening split rings including first and second intersecting members pivotable at their intersection between an open position and a closed position. The first and second intersecting members include first and second handle portions and first and second jaw portions, respectively. One of the first and second jaw portions includes a first split ring opener formed integrally therewith, and one of the first and second jaw portions includes a second split ring opener attached thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Publication date: January 4, 2007
    Applicant: Shimano American Corporation
    Inventors: Tatsuya Sakai, Hisashi Horibe
  • Fishing lure
    Patent number: D550323
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Shimano American Corporation
    Inventor: Tatsuya Sakai
  • Fishing jig
    Patent number: D580511
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Shimano American Corporation
    Inventor: Tatsuya Sakai
  • Fishing lure
    Patent number: D600315
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Shimano American Corporation
    Inventor: Tatsuya Sakai