Abstract: An anti-reverse actuator mechanism having an actuator (50) associated with a center shaft (15) by mounting on a member (20,70,90) rotatable with the center shaft and having parts frictionally engaging said member whereby there is a yieldable drive connection between the member and actuator and with the driving force therebetween being independent of the force of a control spring associated with the center shaft. The actuator is formed of spring wire and has a pair of sections (65,66) in opposed relation for engaging the member and with an arm (67) extending therefrom into engagement with the anti-reverse device.

Abstract: This invention comprehends a spin casting style fishing reel that can sit on top a fishing rod or be suspended thereunder. The reel has a line spool with a flange that is positioned inside the spinner head. In order to prevent untensioned fishing line from getting caught underneath the spinner head, a rim on the edge of the flange has a plurality of flocked fibers thereon. The invention also comprehends a method of coating the flange rim with fibers.

Abstract: A closed face spinning reel has a housing with an opening affording access to the reel mechanism. The opening is closed by a removable cap. The cap is seated on a radial flange in the opening and has flexible legs on its inner surface which engage cap locking surfaces on the inner face of the flange.

Abstract: The invention comprehends a unique spring used in a free-floating drag mechanism on a conventional spinning reel and a skirted style spinning reel. The spring comprises first a long leaf and then a short leaf spring which give linear responses for both portions. The spring is deeply mounted within the fishing reel and therefore is not subject to the corrosive atmosphere that standard drag mechanisms with standard springs are exposed to.

Abstract: This invention comprehends a device for locking a fishing reel spool onto a fishing reel shaft so that there is no relative motion therebetween. Conventional spinning reels and skirted type spinning reels utilize the invention embodied herein. The unique design of this spool enables a fisherman to lock the spool on the fishing reel and not have to worry about it coming loose during fishing.

Abstract: This invention relates to conventional style and skirted style fishing reels wherein the spool flange edge that secures the spool to the center shaft is retained by the knob so that it does not fall away and separate from the spool.

Abstract: This invention comprehends a free-floating drag mechanism that is adaptable for use in conventional spinning reels and skirted style spinning reels. The free-floating drag is mounted at the rear of the fishing reel and is keyed to the main shaft that holds the spool. When the drag is tightened down the spool cannot rotate and as the drag is loosened the spool is able to rotate paying out line from the spool without the bail being opened.

Abstract: Both conventional style and skirted style spinning fishing reels have fishing line pickup bails. The ends of the bail are pivotally mounted on rotor cup of the fishing reel. At one end of the bail, is a line guide that winds the fishing line on the spool of the fishing reel. This invention comprehends a ceramic line guide supported by a resilient bearing for use in such fishing reels.

Abstract: This invention comprehends a device for producing a clicking sound that is part of the free-floating drag in spinning type fishing reels. When a fisherman is playing in a fish trying to land the fish, it has been found desirable to let the spool rotate slowly letting out a small amount of line so that the line will not snap in two. Since the fisherman is busy, an audible clicking sound indicating that the spool is rotating is a help and assistance.

Abstract: This invention comprehends a conventional style or skirted style spinning reel wherein the bail is connected to rotatable arms. The arms need to rotate from a casting position to a retrieving position. A means of accomplishing this rotation yet keeping the bail from coming loose from the reel is accomplished by using a unique retainer ring.

Abstract: A crossbow trigger whose features include only a unitary leaf spring, without the help of coiled springs, whose four end portions clamp a crossbow bolt on a crossbow stock, bias the crossbow's sight, bias the crossbow's finger lever, and prevent accidental disengagement of the crossbow's trigger safety. A stop plate is provided on the crossbow trigger's sear to automatically provide a proper space between the rear end of a crossbow bolt and the portion of the bowstring held by the cocked trigger.