Patents by Inventor Van W. Johnson

Van W. Johnson 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: 4439944
    Abstract: A fishing rod casting device for a disabled person is provided, comprising a base for attachment to a wheelchair with an adjustable holder for a reel and a casting rod member pivotally connected to said base. Calibratable biasing means are provided on the holder pivot housing to accommodate the strength of the operator in cocking and releasing the casting device, a support device is provided, for attachment to the usable body member of the operator, having an operating lever adapted to engage a cocking and releasing ring on the holder housing, to cock and release the same for casting. The same operating lever is used to activate the reel to draw in the catch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1981
    Date of Patent: April 3, 1984
    Inventor: Van W. Johnson