US 12,644,561 B2Granted

Universal holder

OwnerRandy T. Nagatainventor

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Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a universal holder that comprises at least one receptacle. The receptacle may be configured to receive a variety of items, including a fishing rod, an umbrella, a flashlight, and a beverage cannister, among other items. The at least one receptacle is connected to at least one articulating rod via a ball and socket joint to allow the at least one receptacle to rotate. The at least one articulating rod is also connected to at least one clamp. The clamp may be connected to any structure, such as a chair or railing, and the clamp tension can be adjusted by a threaded rod with a handle. Other attachments may be affixed to the universal holder, such as a cell phone holder or magnetic tackle box via various fastener mechanisms, such as a screw, bolt, magnet, quick-detach clips, snaps, and clips.

Claims20

Dependent claims

An apparatus for holding a fishing rod, comprising:

a first articulating rod affixed to a side portion of a cylindrical tube receptacle,
wherein the first articulating rod comprises a first end and a second end,
wherein the first end of the first articulating rod comprises at least one ball and socket with at least one threaded first connector attached to a side portion of the cylindrical tube receptacle,
wherein the first articulating rod comprises a tightening gear configured to be twisted to tighten or loosen the cylindrical tube receptacle,
wherein the second end of the first articulating rod comprises at least one threaded handle and at least one rosette gear, and
wherein the at least one threaded handle comprises a twistable mechanism operatively connected to the tightening gear and configured to be twisted to tighten or loosen the tightening gear the at least one rosette gear, and the at least one ball and socket;
a second articulating rod comprising a first end and a second end,
wherein the first end of the second articulating rod is connected to the second end of the first articulating rod by the at least one threaded handle and the at least one rosette gear,
wherein the second end of the second articulating rod comprises at least one ball and socket with at least one threaded second connector, and
wherein the at least one rosette gear configures the first and second articulating rods to rotate about each other;
and
a clamp connected to the second end of the second articulating rod by the at least one threaded second connector,
wherein the clamp is configured to rotate about the at least one ball and socket of the second end of the second articulating rod,
wherein the clamp comprises at least two padded ends,
wherein the at least two padded ends face inward towards each other,
wherein the clamp comprises at least one threaded rod and at least one handle, and
wherein the at least one threaded rod and the at least one handle control a distance between the at least two padded ends.

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A fishing rod holder, comprising:

a receiving apparatus;
a first articulating rod affixed to a side portion of the receiving apparatus,
wherein the first articulating rod comprises a first end and a second end,
wherein the first end of the first articulating rod comprises at least one ball and socket with at least one threaded first connector attached to the side portion of the receiving apparatus,
wherein the first articulating rod comprises a tightening gear configured to be twisted to tighten or loosen the receiving apparatus,
wherein the second end of the first articulating rod comprises at least one threaded handle and at least one rosette gear, and
wherein the at least one threaded handle comprises a twistable mechanism operatively connected to the tightening gear and configured to be twisted to tighten or loosen the tightening gear, the at least one rosette gear, and the at least one ball and socket;
a second articulating rod comprising a first end and a second end,
wherein the first end of the second articulating rod is connected to the second end of the first articulating rod by the at least one threaded handle and the at least one rosette gear,
wherein the second end of the second articulating rod comprises at least one ball and socket with at least one threaded second connector, and
wherein the at least one rosette gear configures the first and second articulating rods to rotate about each other;
and
a clamp connected to the second end of the second articulating rod by the at least one threaded second connector,
wherein the clamp is configured to rotate about the at least one ball and socket of the second end of the second articulating rod,
wherein the clamp comprises at least two padded ends,
wherein the at least two padded ends face inward towards each other,
wherein the clamp comprises at least one threaded rod and at least one handle, and
wherein the at least one threaded rod and the at least one handle control a distance between the at least two padded ends.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Facts

Application: 18/759,578Filed 28 Jun 2024 · us provisional application
Priority: 28 Jun 2023
Published: US 2025/0003547 A12 Jan 2025
Granted: 2 Jun 2026
Term ends: Not estimatedThe source records don’t support an estimate.

Classification10 codes

F16M 11/2078
In more than one direction: with ball-joint
F16M 11/14
In more than one direction: with ball-joint
F16M 11/2021
Comprising means allowing pivoting adjustment: around a horizontal axis
F16M 11/24
Undercarriages with or without wheels: changeable in height or length of legs, also for transport only, e.g. by means of tubes screwed into each other