Patents by Inventor George V. Walker

George V. Walker 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).

  • Sliding foregrip for a fishing rod
    Patent number: 4850130
    Abstract: A fishing rod foregrip which is slidable on the fishing rod between a first fishing reel installation or removal position and a second fishing reel engagement position is provided. The foregrip is formed from a flexible and resilient material and includes a hollow elongate hood portion which, when the foregrip is in the reel engagement position, engages the fishing rod blank, the reel seat nut assembly, and a portion of the fishing rod handle. A reel stem portion angularly extends from the hood portion to engage a portion of the fishing reel foot and reel stem. The hood portion, on its upper outer surface, is provided with a generally planar portion to serve as a thumb engagement surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1989
    Assignee: Lew Childre & Sons, Inc.
    Inventors: Casey J. Childre, George V. Walker, Michael Speh
  • Foregrip for a fishing rod
    Patent number: D317493
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1991
    Assignee: Lew Childre & Sons, Inc.
    Inventors: Casey J. Childre, George V. Walker, Michael Speh