Patents by Inventor John L. Collier

John L. Collier 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).

  • Left and right drag adjustable fishing reel
    Patent number: 6209815
    Abstract: A fishing reel has a housing for rigidly mounting on a fishing rod. A line spool is rotatably mounted in the housing. A handle is affixed to one side of the housing for winding in line. An antireverse mechanism allows winding in line and stops free release of line. An adjustable friction clutch, or drag, allows release of line when pull exceeds a preset force. Adjustment of the drag force setting is achieved by two adjusting knobs, one on each side of the reel. This enables the angler to hold the rod in either hand while using the free hand to adjust the drag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: Ligi Tool and Engineering, Inc.
    Inventor: John L. Collier