Removable extension for a spincast reel line release button
AssigneePure Fishing, Inc.
InventorCameron Kaihara
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Abstract
A removable extension for a line release button of a spincast fishing reel includes an attachment end having one or more attachment structures on one side thereof, the attachment structures configured for removable attachment of the attachment end to the line release button; an engagement end configured for application of a force from a user's thumb; and a transition section connecting the attachment end with the engagement end.
Claims13
A removable extension for a line release button of a spincast fishing reel, comprising:
- an attachment end having one or more attachment structures on one side thereof, the attachment structures configured for removable attachment of the attachment end to the line release button;
- an engagement end configured for application of a force from a user's thumb;
- a transition section connecting the attachment end with the engagement end:
- wherein the one or more attachment structures further comprise at least one of at least one adhesive pad or one or more attachment rails and wherein the line release button further comprises one or more corresponding rails that are configured to slideably engage the one or more attachment rails.
A spincast fishing reel, comprising:
- a line release button;
- an attachment end having one or more attachment structures on one side thereof, the attachment structures configured for removable attachment of the attachment end to the line release button;
- an engagement end configured for application of a force from a user's thumb;
- and
- a transition section connecting the attachment end with the engagement end.
A method of adapting a line release button of a spincast fishing reel for users with less dexterity, comprising the steps of:
- providing a removable extension, comprising:
- an attachment end having one or more attachment structures on one side thereof, the attachment structures configured for removable attachment of the attachment end to the line release button;
- an engagement end configured for application of a force from a user's thumb;
- and
- a transition section connecting the attachment end with the engagement end;
- and
- connecting the one or more attachment structures with the line release button.
A removable extension for a line release button of a spincast fishing reel, comprising:
- an attachment end having one or more attachment structures on one side thereof, the attachment structures configured for removable attachment of the attachment end to the line release button;
- the attachment structures comprising at least one upwardly extending leg, the leg including at least one locking tab;
- an engagement end configured for application of a force from a user's thumb;
- a transition section connecting the attachment end with the engagement end;
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- wherein the line release button further comprises at least one extension slot configured to allow insertion of the at least one leg and a retaining surface configured to engage with the locking tab to restrict removal of the at least one leg from the extension slot.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.