Submerged Fishing Rod Location Detection Device & Retrieval Instrument
OwnerJoseph Aguzininventor
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Abstract
A retriever and location marker device created for but not limited to fishing rods. Invention is fastened to a fishing rod for precautionary measures in the unfortunate accident of rod being dropped overboard and/or becoming submerged. Device has minimal impact concerning balance and action of the rod. Device is mounted, incorporated, attached, or connected to rod handle. This device consists of a fastener with automatic extender, floatation device, water splash shield, and specialized water-soluble material which deteriorates upon submersion in water. Device is particularly created to facilitate the needs of fishermen but not limited to only fishing rods or fishermen. This device can be attached to other items where the same end result can be achieved.
Claims11
1-20. (canceled)
A device for locating and retrieving submerged items comprising:
- a fastener for removably connecting the device to a handle of a fishing rod;
- a float;
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- a cord having a first end attached to the fastener and a second end attached to the float, wherein the cord is wound into a bungle and layered between the fastener and the float, and wherein the float and cord are encapsulated with a water soluble material that is activated when submerged in water and the float is released from the device.
A device for locating and retrieving submerged items comprising:
- a semicircular fastener for removably connecting the device to a handle of a fishing rod;
- a compressed float;
- a cord having a first end attached to the fastener and a second end attached to the float;
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- a water shield disposed over the cord and the float, wherein the cord is wound into a bungle and layered between the fastener and the compressed float, and wherein the float and cord are encapsulated with a water soluble material that deteriorates when submerged in water and releases the water shield and the float from the device allowing the float to rise in the water to the surface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.