Patents by Inventor Peter T. Datcuk

Peter T. Datcuk 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 reel with strip drag mechanism
    Patent number: 6402073
    Abstract: A position is added to the drag lever travel in a lever drag reel; which position is called the “strip” drag position; and which is positioned just above the free spool position. At this position, an additional detent is added, splitting the original steep cam rise into two sections to provide a light drag setting before achieving free spool; thus preventing the operator from accidentally placing the drag lever into a free spool condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignee: Penn Fishing Tackle Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Peter T. Datcuk, Jr.
  • Locking preset knob for fishing reel
    Patent number: 6364228
    Abstract: A locking preset mechanism for a fishing reel is provided by interlocking serrations in the preset knob face and the mating face of an axially moveable force transmitting means in the mechanism. In free spool, the knob can be rotated. In drag, the knob is locked against rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Assignee: Penn Fishing Tackle Manufacturing Co.
    Inventor: Peter T. Datcuk, Jr.
  • Cartridge preset drag mechanism
    Patent number: 6152390
    Abstract: A preset cartridge system is disclosed wherein the drag knob moves Belleville washers within a separate cartridge located in the reel. The cartridge is acted upon by a drag lever. The springs in the cartridge preset system are compressed within the cartridge. These springs act on a bearing/spring cup retained in the cartridge or directly upon the bearing. This allows the preset screw to compress the springs, but not alter the free spool condition of the drag mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Penn Fishing Tackle Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Peter T. Datcuk, Jr.
  • Fishing reel
    Patent number: D451576
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2001
    Assignee: Penn Fishing Tackle Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Peter T. Datcuk, Jr., Rudolph Effinger, Jr.