Patents by Inventor Ralph J. Duda

Ralph J. Duda 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).

  • Telescoping Fishing Rod Assembly
    Publication number: 20180192625
    Abstract: This invention relates to a hollow telescoping fishing rod assembly with an inventive mounting block on the handle that aligns a hollow rod with a fishing reel so that the fishing line port of the reel is axially aligned with the opening in the proximal end of the hollow fishing rod. In some embodiments, the mounting block has a hinging mechanism to provide access to the end of the rod. The rod is segmented and provided with internal ferrules that reduce wear on the fishing line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventors: Ralph J. Duda, Paul Martin Steinhauser
  • Telescoping Fishing Rod Assembly
    Publication number: 20160198688
    Abstract: This invention relates to a hollow telescoping fishing rod assembly with an inventive mounting block on the handle that aligns a hollow rod with a fishing reel so that the fishing line port of the reel is axially aligned with the opening in the proximal end of the hollow fishing rod. In some embodiments, the mounting block has a hinging mechanism to provide access to the end of the rod. The rod is segmented and provided with internal ferrules that reduce wear on the fishing line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: Ralph J. Duda
  • High speed, weight balanced, low profile, baitcast-reel inspired side cover body style spincast reel
    Patent number: D965735
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Inventor: Ralph J. Duda, III