Patents by Inventor Matt Christopher Doucet

Matt Christopher Doucet 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).

  • Line cutter for fishing rods
    Patent number: 9814224
    Abstract: An improved line cutter for fishing rods is provided, comprising a reel seat having a base, wherein the base includes a trigger extending from the base. A slot is formed into the trigger, wherein the slot is adapted to accept a portion of fishing line. A blade with a cutting edge is positioned within the slot, and the cutting edge is exposed to cut the fishing line when the fishing line is pressed against the blade. An alternative design is also provided wherein the trigger is removable from the reel seat base. In the removable trigger, the entire trigger and blade assembly may be replaced, or a blade pocket inside the trigger permits retention and replacement of the blade alone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Inventor: Matt Christopher Doucet
  • Spinning Reel Seat with Line Cutter
    Publication number: 20130180157
    Abstract: An improved spinning reel seat with line cutter is provided, comprising a spinning reel seat having a base, wherein the base includes an upper grip and a mounting receptacle for attaching a line cutter; a line cutter having a mounting portion, wherein the mounting portion is adapted to matingly and detachably engage the mounting receptacle of the base; a slot formed into the line cutter, wherein the slot is adapted to accept a portion of fishing line; and a blade having a cutting edge, wherein the blade is positioned within the slot, and wherein the cutting edge is exposed to cut the fishing line when the fishing line is pressed against the cutting edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2012
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Inventor: Matt Christopher Doucet
  • Line Cutter for Fishing Rods
    Publication number: 20120317866
    Abstract: An improved line cutter for fishing rods is provided, comprising a reel seat having a base, wherein the base includes a trigger extending from the base. A slot is formed into the trigger, wherein the slot is adapted to accept a portion of fishing line. A blade with a cutting edge is positioned within the slot, and the cutting edge is exposed to cut the fishing line when the fishing line is pressed against the blade. An alternative design is also provided wherein the trigger is removable from the reel seat base. In the removable trigger, the entire trigger and blade assembly may be replaced, or a blade pocket inside the trigger permits retention and replacement of the blade alone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventor: Matt Christopher Doucet