Patents Assigned to The Orvis Company, Inc.
  • Fishhook
    Patent number: 5685108
    Abstract: A fishhook having improved catch-and-release characteristics is described. The fishhook does not have a conventional barb but rather has two depressions with sharp leading edges in the wire of the hook.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1997
    Assignee: The Orvis Company, Inc.
    Inventors: James B. Lepage, Thomas C. Rosenbauer
  • Sports vest
    Patent number: 5365614
    Abstract: A garment having an easily opened secure pocket is provided. The pocket has a spring biased closure which will retain pocket contents when the pocket is inverted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 22, 1994
    Assignee: The Orvis Company, Inc.
    Inventor: David D. Perkins
  • Fly fishing reel with a line retainer
    Patent number: 4883238
    Abstract: A fly fishing reel having an integral line retainer is described. A stud and an elastomeric member are mounted on the reel providing a convenient line retainer which will not injure line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1989
    Assignee: The Orvis Company, Inc.
    Inventor: John R. Harder