Patents by Inventor Karl B. WEBBER

Karl B. WEBBER 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).

  • Publication number: 20230074865
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for providing a fishing rod and reel assembly with a single-hand adjustable rod balance point. The system includes a fishing rod having a handle section supporting a reel seat frame and spool. The reel seat frame and spool are positionable along the handle section to achieve the desired rod balance. The various components are then held in place by a friction fit and a locking nut. Also, the system and method include securely mounting and holding a reel to the rod at any position along the reel seat body to achieve any desired balance point location. Thus, a fisherperson may change reels, spools, line weights, bait, lures, or the like and quickly rebalance the rod and reel assembly for an optimal fishing experience singlehandedly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventor: Karl B. Webber
  • Patent number: 11457618
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for providing a fishing rod and reel assembly with an easily adjustable rod balance adjustment. The system includes a fishing rod having a handle section. Positioned adjacent to the handle section is a reel seat body section along which a reel seat frame may securely hold a reel at substantially any position along the reel seat body section to achieve the desired rod balance. Also, the system and method include being able to securely mount and hold a reel to the rod at any position along the reel seat body to achieve any desired balance point location. Thus, a fisher may change reels, spools, line weights, bait, lures or the like and quickly rebalance the rod and reel assembly for an optimal fishing experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Inventor: Karl B. Webber
  • Publication number: 20200187474
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for providing a fishing rod and reel assembly with an easily adjustable rod balance adjustment. The system includes a fishing rod having a handle section. Positioned adjacent to the handle section is a reel seat body section along which a reel seat frame may securely hold a reel at substantially any position along the reel seat body section to achieve the desired rod balance. Also, the system and method include being able to securely mount and hold a reel to the rod at any position along the reel seat body to achieve any desired balance point location. Thus, a fisher may change reels, spools, line weights, bait, lures or the like and quickly rebalance the rod and reel assembly for an optimal fishing experience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventor: Karl B. WEBBER