Patents by Inventor Wayne Tracy Smith

Wayne Tracy Smith 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: 9862328
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a fishing rod carrier used by persons for transporting fishing rods inside a vehicle. Particularly to an improved fishing rod rack for vehicles that is mountable on the inside of the top of the form of sports utility vehicles, station wagons and hatchbacks. The rod rack retains a plurality of fishing rods securely and protected from damage while keeping the rods highly accessible. This rod rack is easily installed and removed and made of flexible materials so it can be rolled up and stored when not in use. The apparatus is mostly comprised of two carrier members, spaced apart at a desired distances and positioned, substantially parallel to each other across with width of a vehicles cab. The carrier holds fishing rods having a handle at one end and a rod tip at the opposite end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Inventor: Wayne Tracy Smith
  • Publication number: 20170113622
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a fishing rod carrier used by persons for transporting fishing rods inside a vehicle. Particularly to an improved fishing rod rack for vehicles that is mountable on the inside of the top of the form of sports utility vehicles, station wagons and hatchbacks. The rod rack retains a plurality of fishing rods securely and protected from damage while keeping the rods highly accessible. This rod rack is easily installed and removed and made of flexible materials so it can be rolled up and stored when not in use. The apparatus is mostly comprised of two carrier members, spaced apart at a desired distances and positioned, substantially parallel to each other across with width of a vehicles cab. The carrier holds fishing rods having a handle at one end and a rod tip at the opposite end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventor: Wayne Tracy Smith
  • Patent number: 9320267
    Abstract: The present invention provides a personal double-sided terminal tackle holder for anglers that releasably retains a plurality of fishing hooks, artificial flies, lures and pre tied leader rigs which is generally carried in an angler's pocket or attached to an item of clothing, fishing vest or gear. The holder includes a generally flat rectangular base made of resilient materials where artificial flies and rigs are held by being slotted into or embedded into the base. The base has two exposed elongated ribs protruding outwards from both sides of the base, located towards both outer ends of the base. The ribs protect the tackle from being damaged or accidently dislodged from the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Inventor: Wayne Tracy Smith
  • Publication number: 20150047249
    Abstract: The present invention provides a personal terminal tackle holder for anglers that releasably retains a plurality of fishing hooks, artificial flies, lures and pre tied leader rigs which is generally carried in an angler's pocket or attached to an item of clothing, fishing vest or gear. The holder includes a generally flat rectangular base made of resilient materials where artificial flies and rigs are held by being slotted into or embedded into the base. The base has two exposed elongated ribs protruding outwards from the base face, located towards both outer ends of the base they protect the tackle from being damaged or accidently dislodged from the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventor: WAYNE TRACY SMITH
  • Patent number: 8695273
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a waste fishing line holder for anglers carried by a person while fishing. It secures the waste fishing line that an angler generates when changing flies or fishing rigs. The holder is carried in an angler's pocket, a tackle box or attached to an item of clothing or gear. The apparatus is mostly comprised of a generally J shaped body with a long leg and a short leg and being of elongate length of rigid and durable material with an area of deformable resilient and cushioned material attached to the short leg. Formed so that line is held securely in a slit/gap between the long leg and deformable cushioned material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Inventor: Wayne Tracy Smith
  • Publication number: 20130269237
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a waste fishing line holder for anglers carried by a person while fishing. It secures the waste fishing line that an angler generates when changing flies or fishing rigs. The holder is carried in an angler's pocket, a tackle box or attached to an item of clothing or gear. The apparatus is mostly comprised of a generally J shaped body with a long leg and a short leg and being of elongate length of rigid and durable material with an area of deformable resilient and cushioned material attached to the short leg. Formed so that line is held securely in a slit/gap between the long leg and deformable cushioned material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventor: Wayne Tracy Smith
  • Patent number: 8499990
    Abstract: The present invention provides a stabilized belt mounted fish landing net holster for anglers. The holster includes a belt-mounted base to which a cylindrical sleeve, which holds the handle of a landing net, is mounted in a vertical plane when the holster is worn on the belt of an angler or mounted to other gear such as back packs. The holster keeps the landing net secure, out of the way while fishing or walking and is easily withdrawn for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Inventor: Wayne Tracy Smith
  • Publication number: 20130061514
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a wearable fishing rod holder for anglers, worn by a person while fishing, it secures a fishing rod to an angler. The rod holder is attached to an item of clothing or gear and is generally worn on an angler's chest. It releasably holds a fishing rod in a generally vertical position and is comprised of a rod support member and attachment member for securing the holder to the user. The rod support apparatus is mostly comprised of a deformable resilient and cushioned material that is formed so that it compresses upon the rod portion of a fishing rod to hold it securely.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2011
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Inventor: Wayne Tracy Smith
  • Publication number: 20110240704
    Abstract: The present invention provides a stabilized belt mounted fish landing net holster for anglers. The holster includes a belt-mounted base to which a cylindrical sleeve, which holds the handle of a landing net, is mounted in a vertical plane when the holster is worn on the belt of an angler or mounted to other gear such as back packs. The holster keeps the landing net secure, out of the way while fishing or walking and is easily withdrawn for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventor: WAYNE TRACY SMITH
  • Publication number: 20110067159
    Abstract: Chaps style outerwear worn by fishermen, hunters and others while wearing waders, especially breathable-style fishing waders. Used to protect waders and the person wearing them from damage cause by briars, thorns, fishhooks, general wear-tear and abrasions. Formed of two elongated leg portions covering the legs from the ankle to the hips and made of tear, puncture, cut, and abrasion resistant materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: WAYNE TRACY SMITH
  • Patent number: D565982
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Inventor: Wayne Tracy Smith
  • Patent number: D718927
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Inventor: Wayne Tracy Smith
  • Patent number: D961723
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Inventor: Wayne Tracy Smith