Patents by Inventor William L. Rhoton

William L. Rhoton 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).

  • Detachable tip for fishing rod
    Patent number: 4860485
    Abstract: A detachable tip for use on a conventional fishing rod section (e.g., a base section). The tip is useful, for example, in converting the fishing rod base section to an ice fishing pole. It may also be used as a repair item when the outer tip section of a fishing pole breaks. The detachable tip comprises a resiliently, highly flexible shaft having a length in the range of about 4 to 10 inches. One end of the shaft includes attachment means for detachably securing the tip to the fishing rod base section. The opposite end includes an eyelet or guide for the fishing line. Preferably the tip is made of plastic, as a molded item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1989
    Assignee: William L. Rhoton
    Inventors: William L. Rhoton, Gary M. Sabell
  • Armature test stand
    Patent number: D349293
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1994
    Assignee: Ironworks Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: William L. Rhoton