US 2006/0185219 A1 · Fishing casting apparatus having a pressure operated launch mechanism

Abstract

An apparatus for casting a fishing line includes an elongated housing with an aperture axially extending therethrough. A fishing reel is attached to the housing adjacent a first end thereof. A telescopic guide is attached to the housing adjacent a second end thereof with each telescopic member receiving the fishing line when such guide is in its extended position. A bobber is coupled to the fishing line and engages the second end of the housing. A bobber launching mechanism includes a first chamber disposed within the aperture adjacent the first end of the hosing and includes a reciprocally mounted piston. A second chamber is disposed adjacent the second end and includes orifice and a seat engaging the orifice. The second chamber is in communication with the first chamber. The reciprocal movement of the piston generates air pressure within second chamber. A release mechanism is disposed intermediate the first and second chambers and is connected to the seat for selective opening and closing of such orifice. Opening of the orifice applies air pressure to the bobber which is launched for engagement with the body of water.

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Dependent claims

An apparatus for casting a fishing line, said apparatus comprising:

(a) an elongated housing having one each of a predetermined shape, a predetermined length and a predetermined material and having a first end and an opposed second end;
(b) an aperture axially extending through said housing;
(c) means engageable with an outer surface of said housing adjacent said first end for mounting a fishing reel;
(d) a guide means engageable with said outer surface of said housing intermediate said first end and said second end thereof for guiding said fishing line;
(e) a bobber coupled to said fishing line and including a first portion being removably engageable with said second end of said housing and a second portion having a predetermined shape and capable of floating atop a body of water for supporting a portion of said fishing line, said bobber launchable under pressure applied thereto for engagement with said body of water;
(f) a bobber launching means at least partially disposed within said aperture for generating and applying said pressure to said bobber, said pressure causing said bobber to disengage said second end of said housing and launch toward said body of water.

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An apparatus for casting a fishing line, said apparatus comprising:

(a) a first elongated chamber having a first end and an opposed second end;
(b) a piston means mounted for reciprocal movement within said first elongated chamber and partially extending through said first end;
(c) a first directional valve means disposed in said first elongated chamber for enabling air flow thereinto during said reciprocal movement of said piston means;
(d) means engageable with an outer surface of said first elongated chamber adjacent said first end thereof for mounting a fishing reel;
(i) a second elongated chamber spaced from and connected to said first chamber;
(j) an orifice having one each of a predetermined shape and a predetermined size and disposed in a first end of said second elongated chamber;
(k) a second directional valve means disposed in a second end of said second chamber for enabling air flow into said second elongated chamber;
(l) a communication means connected to and in open communication with said first elongated chamber and connected to and in open communication with said second directional valve means for communicating said air flow from said first elongated chamber into said second elongated chamber, said air flow generates a predetermined air pressure within said second elongated chamber;
(m) a guide means engaging an outer surface of said second elongated chamber and aligned with said reel for guiding said fishing line;
(n) a bobber coupled to said fishing line and including a first portion removably engageable with said first end of said second elongated chamber and a second portion having a predetermined shape, said bobber launchable under pressure applied thereto and said second portion capable of floating atop a body of water for supporting a portion of said fishing line;
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(o) a bobber launching means at least partially disposed within said first end of said second chamber for generating and applying said pressure to said bobber, said pressure causing said bobber to disengage said first end of said second chamber and launch toward said body of water.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Fishing casting apparatus having a pressure operated launch mechanism

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Fishing casting apparatus having a pressure operated launch mechanism

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Abstract

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