Abstract: A remote control device stores commands which are received through a telephone line and transmits command signals to operate designated apparatus according to the stored commands. These command signals may be transmitted by infrared light or supersonic waves through one or more transmitters.

Abstract: In a clutch mechanism for use in a fishing reel, one end of a torsion spring is connected to a flipping cam which is rotated between a pair of pins. When the flipping cam positions at one of the pins, the torsion spring biases the clutch mechanism selectively to its ON and OFF states depending upon the state of the clutch mechanism. On the other hand, when the flipping cam positions at the other one of the pins, the torsion spring continuously biases the clutch mechanism to its ON state irrespective of the state of the clutch mechanism. Thus, in the latter condition, the clutch mechanism is shifted and held at its OFF state only during when a force exceeding the biasing force of the torsion spring continues to be applied to the clutch mechanism, and immediately when the force is removed, the clutch mechanism automatically returns to its ON state by the biasing force of the torsion spring.

Abstract: A backlash prevention adjustment mechanism for a backlash prevention device includes a first magnet, a second magnet, and a nonmagnetic electroconductive member provided therebetween, being rotatable with a spool shaft, and having an eddy current induced therein by the first and second magnet to provide a braking force for the spool to prevent backlash. A motor is provided to move the first magnet relative to the second magnet to change the level of the eddy current. A lever is also provided to manually move the first magnet with respect to the second magnet. In another aspect, a shielding yoke is provided on the first magnet and is movable therewith to position a slit in the yoke proximate a first magnetism sensor or a second magnetism sensor to detect positions thereof corresponding to maximum and minimum levels of the eddy current.

Abstract: The spinning reel of the present invention pertains to a sliding mechanism which allows for the reduction in size and weight of the reel and an increase in the reciprocation stroke of the spool without a decrease in the winding force of the reel on the turning force of the rotor. That is, the sliding pin of the invention is located closer to the master gear than the conventional sliding mechanism.

Abstract: A drag mechanism for a fishing reel having a drag positioned on a traversing cam shaft, a drag ratchet axially moveable on the traversing cam shaft to adjust the dragging force, an anti-reversing ratchet on the traversing cam shaft, a drag claw and an anti-reversing pawl to alternately engage and disengage the drag ratchet with the anti-reversing ratchet, respectively, and a rotatable drag switch lever causing such engagement and disengagement.

Abstract: In a double-bearing reel with a level wind mechanism in which the handle can be set either on the right or on the left, a drag mechanism is so designed that a handle shaft with a drag handle at one end can be inserted into a hollow traverse cam shaft from both ends and which is held between side frames in a manner as to be opposite openings formed in side covers, and a drag control nut is detachably engaged with one end of the transverse cam shaft the other end of which supports the master gear of a drive mechanism and drag mechanism in such a manner that the drag control nut is nonrotatable with respect to the drag handle but movable in the forward direction, whereby the handle is turned in the forward direction to increase the drag force regardless of whether the reel is operated with the handle on the right or the left of the reel.

Abstract: In the fishline holder, the holding member support portion has a through hole with a first diameter portion continuous to a larger second diameter portion or recess. The stem of the fishline holding member is slideably positioned in the through hole. A groove is provided at the lower end of the stem of the holding member. The fishline holding spring is engaged in the groove of the stem and the ends of the spring are supported on the inside surface of the outer wall of the body of the fishing reel or the inside surface of the holding member support. Since the holding spring engaged in the groove serves not only to hold the holding member from coming off, an exclusive component part for preventing the holding member from coming off does not need to be provided. Also, the fishline holder can be easily assembled and the cost of manufacturing is reduced.

Abstract: A double-bearing reel with a level wind mechanism wherein a drag mechanism is so designed that the traverse cam shaft of the level wind mechanism supports the master gear of a drive mechanism and drag brake and has both ends confronted with openings formed in the side covers of the reel, and rotatably supported by the side frames of the reel, and that a handle shaft connected to the handle of the reel is detachably inserted into the traverse cam shaft from either end in such a manner that it is non-rotatable with respect to the traverse cam shaft, and a drag control ring and a drag handle are mounted on the handle shaft and engaged with each other in such a manner that they are movable relative to each other, whereby the drag brake can be tightened by turning the drag handle in the forward direction of rotation of the handle not only when the reel is operated with the handle on the right but also when the reel is operated with the handle on the left.

Abstract: A device for preventing fishing line backlash in a double-bearing type fishing reel wherein a spool is loaded by magnetic induction to prevent the backlash. The device is so constructed that magnet rings are located inside and outside of an electric conductive ring fixed to a spool shaft. One of the magnetic rings is rotated by an adjusting disc having a guide slot to engage a lug on the rotated ring to adjust the magnetic induction brake force for the spool.

Abstract: A fishing reel that includes an eddy current brake mechanism that applies a braking force to the spool of the reel when the speed or acceleration of the spool, as detected electrically, reaches a predetermined value. The reel further includes electrical means for detecting, calculating and comparing rotation of the spool to a predetermined value whereupon a magnetic brake slows the spool to prevent backlash.

Abstract: A drag control mechanism for use in a fishing reel of the type wherein a drag mechanism is mounted on a handle shaft to apply a drag force against a master gear comprises a drag control member mounted on the handle shaft, a drag pawl which engages or disengages from the drag control member, a reverse rotation preventing pawl which engages the ratchet wheel and a drag switch swingable between its ON and OFF states. When the drag switch is in its ON state, the drag pawl engages the drag control member to prevent the rotation thereof and the reverse rotation pawl disengages from the ratchet wheel to permit the reverse rotation of the shaft, so that the drag force of the drag mechanism is controlled by the movement of the drag control member relative to the shaft upon the rotation of the handle.

Abstract: A spinning-type fishing reel having an improved bail changeover mechanism providing a light weight and simple reel construction while achieving high reliability and eliminating sources of line tangle. A bail arm is pivoted on a pair of opposed arms provided on a rotor in such a manner that the bail arm automatically returns from a line-releasing position to a line-rewinding position upon rotation of the rotor. A gear transmitting mechanism is linked with a bail-arm lever via a link mechanism having a plurality of links arranged so as to provide a dead point. A follower gear, rotatably linked with the link mechanism, is provided with a pin urged in the return direction of the bail arm by a spring. All members of the bail changeover mechanism are attached to the rotor and arranged such that a bail arm changeover cam and the pin block each other's movement in the line-releasing position of the bail arm.

Abstract: A clutch releasing and braking mechanism for a below-the-rod double-bearing type fishing reel having a simplified and compact construction. An operating lever of the reel is pivotally mounted on a frame member of the reel, and a cam portion, rotatable with the operating lever, is provided at the pivot point of the operating lever. The cam portion engages with and operates a braking mechanism. A clutch operating lever, which may be formed as a separate lever and connected to the operating lever via a rotary shaft or as a rearward extension of the operating lever, has a clutch-operating pin at its outward end. The clutch-operating pin engages a second clutch lever, the latter having a pin which directly operates the clutch mechanism.

Abstract: A line guide holder having a level winding mechanism for a double bearing fishing reel comprising reel body in which a spool for a fishing line is rotatably supported. A cam pawl holder is provided ahead of the spool for holding a cam pawl provided on the level wind mechanism, and is supported slidably along a guide rod on the reel body. An elongated line holder member is connected to the cam pawl holder member, and extends forwardly thereof. The line holder member has a guide for the fishing line at its free end, and is rotatable about the cam pawl holder member into a folded position close to the spool.

Abstract: A click brake for a fly reel includes an adjustment mechanism whereby line may be released either soundlessly or with an accompanying clicking noise. In the soundless condition no braking force is applied, but in the clicking condition, the braking force may be steplessly increased by increasing the pressure on a pawl engaged with the click gear. The pressure on the pawl is applied via a spring which is adjustably tensioned by a cam and control lever arrangement.

Abstract: A bail arm control device for a spinning reel includes a mechanism controlling a stopping position of the bail in the winding position operating against the force of a dead point spring. The mechanism is manually adjustable by the user and may include a rotatable cam, a sliding member or the like.

Abstract: A spring biased lever 11 controls the axial compression force exerted on a drag force generating mechanism 18 via cooperating pairs of pivotally mounted operating and pressing levers 12, 16. The minimum drag may be set to a desired value by eccentric cams 24a rotated by a control knob 28 and which engage and act as limit stops for the pressing levers 16. A single finger of the rod gripping hand operates the drag lever, which may continuously increase and decrease the drag force above the preset level. The line spool 5 may be idled as there is no operative coupling between the rotor drive and the drag force generating or control mechanism.

Abstract: A bail arm reversing device comprises a rotor provided with a pair of diametrically opposing arms, a bail arm with both ends rotatably supported by the pair of arms in eccentric relation with respect to an axis of the rotor, a torsion spring for selectively biasing the bail arm toward a string take up position and a string pay out position, a first timing gear having one end pivotally connected to a spoke of the rotor, a second timing gear mounted on one of the pair of arms and a hand operated lever provided with a second kick gear. The bail arm and the hand operated lever are interconnected by a link mechanism having a dead center. A ratchet wheel is provided to cooperate with a pawl mounted on the first timing gear whereby the bail arm can snap to a string pay out position or a string take up position when the link mechanism passes the dead point.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fishing reel of the type wherein a pinion forced to mesh with a main gear rotated by a handle is fitted on a main rod to be slidable in the axial direction. A clutch cam is disposed between a clutch lever secured to the pinion and a base plate so that coupling between the pinion and the main rod is disengaged by rotating the clutch cam. The pinion is caused to reengage the main rod when a ratchet wheel coaxial with the main gear is rotated. In addition, there is provided a kick lever interlocked with the clutch cam, a slider mounted on the base plate to be slid by the kick lever, and a kick plate pivotally mounted on the slider. One end of the kick plate engages the ratchet wheel, and a spring is provided for urging the kick plate to engage the ratchet wheel.

Abstract: A bonnet type steamer including an ultrasonic atomizer for generating a mist at room temperature and an electric heater for heating the mist for the generation of steam before the mist enters into the interior of a bonnet where the customer's head is inserted for hair treatment. Specifically, the steam is ejected from the entire periphery of the bonnet while running upward within the bonnet. Control circuitry made up of a microprocessor senses and regulates the temperature of the steam with the aid of a temperature sensor. The temperature of the steam and the duration of operation of the steamer are easily selectable and adjustable by the use of manual switches. A hot air generator is provided for generating hot air for drying purposes.