Patents by Inventor Sam E. Hodges

Sam E. Hodges 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: 9743652
    Abstract: A fishing line knot tying device includes a housing having a hollow upper portion and a contiguous lower portion. The upper portion includes a peripheral upper edge and a V-shaped notch formed therein. The lower portion includes a lower edge and a slot formed therein, an alignment of a gap of the slot being offset from a center of the V-shaped notch of the upper portion, a longitudinal groove formed in an outer surface of the slot, and a flat thumb surface being formed in an outer surface of the lower portion from an end of the gap of the slot and extending to an outer surface of the upper surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Inventor: Sam E. Hodges
  • Publication number: 20170006844
    Abstract: A fishing line knot maker that is functional, easy to use, compact, light-weight, inexpensive to manufacture and durable. A one piece construction that fits easily and comfortably in ones palm. Ties multiple types of knots that eliminates the need for additional knot making tools. Capable of making knots from lightweight fishing line to heavy weight leader line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2015
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventor: Sam E. Hodges
  • Publication number: 20160212980
    Abstract: A fishing pole line management system that is functional, easy to use and durable. A line holder is used in combination with fishing line guides. With this invention it is possible to store extra fishing line, set fishing line to a fixed length, adjust fishing line length in and out and keep fishing line secure and in place during use or during storage. This invention allows for easy set up, hassle free use and easy take down of your fishing pole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventor: Sam E. Hodges