Patents by Inventor Michael W. Pruitt

Michael W. Pruitt 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: 20120311914
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a rod and reel leash system wherein a restraint line is attached to the rod and reel that comprises a variable drag which increases as the restraint line is taken from the spool so that the chance of a sudden stop at the end of the line is reduced along with a reduction in the chance of, breaking the fishing line or damaging the rod and reel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventors: Michael W. Appel, Michael W. Biggs, Michael W. Pruitt