Patents by Inventor Earl McCoy Watford

Earl McCoy Watford 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).

  • Fishing stand with an alarm
    Patent number: 6341443
    Abstract: A fishing stand used to support at least one fishing rod that provides an audible and/or visual signal when a fish strikes. The stand is a T-shaped tubular adjustable apparatus with a tripod base used to hold up the apparatus and rod(s) on any type of terrain. The stand preferably includes a detachable audible and/or visual signaling device. The stand supports the upper end of the rod above a switch connected to the stand. The signaling device is actuated by a sufficient downward force on one or more fishing rods above the switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2002
    Inventors: Earl McCoy Watford, Alisha Althea Watford