Patents by Inventor Nelson A. Thomas

Nelson A. Thomas 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).

  • Fishing rod which regulates rotational speed of spool during casting
    Patent number: 5577679
    Abstract: A fishing rod detects conditions indicative of backlash and controls the rate of rotation of a reel spool to prevent that condition. The rotational speed of the spool is regulated based on a comparison between the rate of line released from the reel and the rate of line cast from the rod. Alternatively, the rotational speed of the spool is regulated based on a comparison between the amount of line released from the reel and the amount of line cast from the rod. The rotational speed of the reel is also regulated based on the slope of the fishing line between the spool to the rod, where a decreased slope indicates excess line release resulting in increased braking of the reel spool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1996
    Inventor: Nelson A. Thomas