Patents by Inventor Jerry W. Stephens

Jerry W. Stephens 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: 6347478
    Abstract: A fishing device for fishing without the need for a fishing pole and fishing reel. The fishing device includes a housing, which is elongate and has a first end, a second end and a peripheral wall extending therebetween. The housing is generally hollow. The second end is open. A covering member covers the second end of the housing. An arm for holding a fishing line has a distal portion and proximal portion. The distal portion is inserted through a bore formed in the covering member. The proximal portion forms a ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2002
    Inventors: Jerry W. Stephens, Virginia F. Stephens