Patents by Inventor Thomas D. Clay

Thomas D. Clay 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).

  • Oscillation mechanism for spinning reel
    Patent number: 5934586
    Abstract: An oscillation assembly for a fishing reel comprising: an elongate member; a transmission body having a side face; and a reciprocating assembly for imparting reciprocating movement to the transmission body. The transmission body includes a groove formed in the side face for receiving the elongate member. The elongate member can be placed in the groove by delivering the elongate member laterally into the side of the fishing reel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1999
    Assignee: Zebco Corporation
    Inventors: Young Jue Kang, Thomas D. Clay