Patents by Inventor Garry L. Barnhart

Garry L. Barnhart 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).

  • Patent number: 7478498
    Abstract: A system and device for the easy and reliable detection of a strike on a fishing line and prevention of line entanglement is herein described. A bobber is placed on a conventional fishing line, which is suspended from a clamp that is removably attached to a conventional fishing pole. Affixed to the clamp is a shield portion, which functions as a device to eliminate any line entanglement or accidental rotation of the bobber around the pole. An alternate embodiment of the present invention provides additional visibility, comprising a bobber displaying fluorescent means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Inventor: Garry L. Barnhart