Patents by Inventor Leonard D. Wallace

Leonard D. Wallace 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).

  • Tubular fishing rod with integral handle-reel seat
    Patent number: 4520587
    Abstract: A fishing rod having a tubular rod section and an integral handle-reel seat. The handle-reel seat includes an insert in the form of a reinforcing rod on which the handle is molded in situ. The reinforcing rod extends out of the handle for frictional engagement and receipt within the hollow interior of the rod section to secure the rod section to the handle. The interior of the rod section receiving the insert is tapered, as is the extending portion of the insert, to ensure that good frictional engagement between the rod section an insert results irrespective of wear on the engaging surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1983
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1985
    Inventor: Leonard D. Wallace
  • Integral fishing rod, handle and reel seat
    Patent number: 4403439
    Abstract: An integral fishing rod, handle and reel seat assembly. The handle and reel holder is molded of nylon in situ on the distal end of an extruded fiberglass rod. The distal end of the rod extends for substantially the full length of the handle to serve as reinforcement for the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1981
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1983
    Inventor: Leonard D. Wallace