Fishing rod including an integrally formed handle

- Comfort Grip Systems, LLC
Description

FIG. 1 is a left side elevational view of a fishing rod including an integrally formed handle according to my new design, the right side elevationaal view being the mirror image thereof;

FIG. 2 is an enlarged left side elevational view, partially broken away, of the fishing rod and integrally formed handle;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a front elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a rear elevational view thereof.

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Patent History
Patent number: D400964
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 10, 1997
Date of Patent: Nov 10, 1998
Assignee: Comfort Grip Systems, LLC (Darien, CT)
Inventor: Robert L. Pingel (Carrollton, TX)
Primary Examiner: Doris V. Coles
Attorney: Dennis T. Griggs
Application Number: 0/76,598
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Rod (D22/142)
International Classification: 2205;