Patents by Inventor Reidar Aas

Reidar Aas 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).

  • Patent number: 5941009
    Abstract: A device for deployment of a fishing line, wherein the line is forced below the surface of the water, characterized by a funnel-like tube or channel designated as a shooting funnel (A) provided with an upper (B) and a lower (C) pivotable attachment stay connected to the vessel's stern (D), and wherein the lower attachment stay projects further out from the vessel than the upper attachment stay, thus forming an oblique angle of 63.degree. in relation to the surface of the water, and furthermore that the lower free end of the shooting funnel is provided with a rounded oval collar (F) which is located well below the surface of the water when in operative position, moreover that a slit (H) runs along the whole length of one side of the funnel and serves as a guiding track for ropes for grapnel and line floats when a weight (G) is attached to the outer free end of the fishing line and is thrown into the funnel drawing the line with fish hook and bait through the funnel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Assignee: O. Mustad & Son A/S
    Inventor: Reidar Aas