Patents by Inventor Milton E. Combs, III

Milton E. Combs, III 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).

  • Adjustable fishing line release
    Patent number: 5152095
    Abstract: A fishing line release of the friction gripping jaw type having free ends with friction pads affixed to one end and an adjustable ratchet type tension control positioned at the other, where an interlocking shaft is focused between said ends resulting in a fulcrum type mechanism producing jaw tension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1992
    Inventor: Milton E. Combs, III
  • Automatic line release with deep diving planer
    Patent number: 5020268
    Abstract: A deep trolling planer and fishing line release devise which is positioned above said planar and secured to the planar with a harness. Said release devise automatically frees a fishing line allowing a fish to be played unencumbered by additional machinery or devises. The planar may then be retrieved independent from said fishing line and reset for further fishing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1991
    Assignee: Milton E. Combs
    Inventor: Milton E. Combs, III