Patents by Inventor Wayne T. Wise

Wayne T. Wise 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).

  • Fishing line float
    Patent number: 3991506
    Abstract: A fishing line float is provided with a spherical body having a tapered slot therein for engaging a fishing line and holding the float in a desired position along the fishing line. When the fishing line is retrieved, the float strikes the tip of the fishing rod and disengages the line from the tapered slot to facilitate continued retrieval of the fishing line. A line restraining catch is provided on the float to prevent loss thereof when the line is disengaged from the tapered slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1975
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1976
    Inventor: Wayne T. Wise