Patents by Inventor James Crofoot

James Crofoot 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).

  • Dual line fly fishing reel
    Patent number: 7798440
    Abstract: A fly reel having a spool with multiple line holding portions, permitting a single rod an reel assembly to be simultaneously fitted with different types of fly line, and eliminating the need to remove and reinstall reels when changing types of fly line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: JC Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: James Crofoot
  • Dual line fly fishing reel
    Publication number: 20090179100
    Abstract: A fly reel having a spool with multiple line holding portions, permitting a single rod an reel assembly to be simultaneously fitted with different types of fly line, and eliminating the need to remove and reinstall reels when changing types of fly line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2008
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventor: James Crofoot
  • Stone fly nymph
    Patent number: 4227332
    Abstract: Buoyant porcupine quills secured to the top of a yarn fishing nymph diverge forward to a location beyond the forward end of the yarn body and outward for maintaining the nymph upright with its hooked end substantially directly below the body of the nymph.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1979
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1980
    Inventors: Percy P. Crofoot, James A. Crofoot