Patents by Inventor Geoffrey Dodge

Geoffrey Dodge 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: 7703234
    Abstract: A fishing hook enclosure apparatus includes a first container portion which includes exterior rod ring/reel attachment means and a first line access notch. A second container portion is attached to the first container portion by first-to-second attachment means which may include a hinge. The exterior rod ring/reel attachment means and the first line access notch are located at opposite ends of the first container portion. Preferably, the exterior rod ring/reel attachment means are in the form of a first attachment portion and a second attachment portion which define a push-through clip. Once a fishing lure and fishing hooks are contained inside the closed container formed by the first container portion and the second container portion in a closed condition, the fishing lure and the fishing hooks are prevented from snagging or hooking into any person or object in the environment surrounding the closed container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Inventor: Geoffrey Dodge
  • Publication number: 20070157505
    Abstract: A fishing hook enclosure apparatus includes a first container portion which includes exterior rod ring/reel attachment means and a first line access notch. A second container portion is attached to the first container portion by first-to-second attachment means which may include a hinge. The exterior rod ring/reel attachment means and the first line access notch are located at opposite ends of the first container portion. Preferably, the exterior rod ring/reel attachment means are in the form of a first attachment portion and a second attachment portion which define a push-through clip. Once a fishing lure and fishing hooks are contained inside the closed container formed by the first container portion and the second container portion in a closed condition, the fishing lure and the fishing hooks are prevented from snagging or hooking into any person or object in the environment surrounding the closed container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2007
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventor: Geoffrey Dodge
  • Publication number: 20050178042
    Abstract: A fishing hook enclosure apparatus includes a first container portion which includes exterior rod ring attachment means and a first line access notch. A second container portion is attached to the first container portion by first-to-second attachment means which may include a hinge or a lid engagement flange. The exterior rod ring attachment means and the first line access notch are located at opposite ends of the first container portion. Preferably, the exterior rod ring attachment means are in the form of an exterior attachment hook. Once a fishing lure and fishing hooks are contained inside the closed container formed by the first container portion and the second container portion in a closed condition, the fishing lure and the fishing hooks are prevented from snagging or hooking into any person or object in the environment surrounding the closed container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2005
    Publication date: August 18, 2005
    Inventor: Geoffrey Dodge
  • Publication number: 20050160657
    Abstract: The invention has a hook on one end of the enclosure to hook to an eyelet of a fishing pole and could have a bendable tongue to close the open hook end. The hook is part of the container which encloses the lure and has an opening for the fishing line on the opposite side of the container leading back to the real. The container is hinged to open and close or could be in two parts that snap together. The enclosing “box” could be cylindrical, square, or round. The idea is to enclose fishing lures or single hooks which come in many sizes and shapes while leaving them on the fishing pole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2004
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Inventor: Geoffrey Dodge