Patents by Inventor Eric M. Bates

Eric M. Bates 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).

  • Stable telescoping fishing rod protector and method for assembling same
    Patent number: 12465035
    Abstract: A telescoping fishing rod protector includes at least a first tubular section that can be disposed inside of a second tubular section in a telescoping relationship. Each of the first and second tubular sections include an upper tube portion and a lower tube portion that couple together. The upper tube portion and the lower tube portion of the first tubular section are inserted into opposite ends of the upper tube portion of the second tubular section and coupled together. Then the lower tube portion of the second tubular section is coupled to the upper tube portion of the second tubular section, thereby capturing the first tubular section in the second tubular section. The first tubular section can be moved to adjust the overall length of the fishing rod protector to a desired length, and a fishing rod can then be inserted into the fishing rod protector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2025
    Inventor: Eric M. Bates
  • STABLE TELESCOPING FISHING ROD PROTECTOR AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING SAME
    Publication number: 20240373834
    Abstract: A telescoping fishing rod protector includes at least a first tubular section that can be disposed inside of a second tubular section in a telescoping relationship. Each of the first and second tubular sections include an upper tube portion and a lower tube portion that couple together. The upper tube portion and the lower tube portion of the first tubular section are inserted into opposite ends of the upper tube portion of the second tubular section and coupled together. Then the lower tube portion of the second tubular section is coupled to the upper tube portion of the second tubular section, thereby capturing the first tubular section in the second tubular section. The first tubular section can be moved to adjust the overall length of the fishing rod protector to a desired length, and a fishing rod can then be inserted into the fishing rod protector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2023
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventor: Eric M. Bates
  • Device for protecting a fishing rod
    Patent number: 8650796
    Abstract: A device for protecting a fishing rod which comprises a hollow telescopic tube having a closed top end and an open bottom end. The hollow telescopic tube fits over and provides protection to the fishing rod. A mechanism is for securing the hollow telescopic tube at the open bottom end to the fishing rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Inventor: Eric M. Bates