Fish strike alarm
OwnerPhillip H. Overbyeinventor
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Abstract
An automatic alarm system that indicates the presence of a fish strike at an unattended fishing pole comprises a small transmitter located at an upper tip of the fishing pole activated by a motion sensor that energizes a transmitter and a light whenever a fish moves the rod. The sensitivity of the movement is adjustable via a switch, which allows the user to ignore small movement caused by breezes or other effects. A receiver is carried by the fisherman, comprising a small enclosure which is provided with both a vibrating and audible alarm. The receiver is capable of receiving pages up to hundreds of feet away. Both components are powered by user replaceable batteries.
Claims18
A fish strike alarming system adapted to be attached to a fishing rod, further comprising:
- a transmitter apparatus removably attachable to said fishing rod further having a sensor assembly that senses a presence of a strike on said fishing rod, comprising:
- a rod attachment portion, having a curvilinear first side adapted for secure and removable attachment to conform to an exterior surface of said fishing rod;
- said sensor assembly comprising a waterproof enclosure;
- and,
- a pair of braces rigidly affixing a second side of said rod attachment portion to a first side of said sensor assembly;
- and,
- a receiver apparatus in wireless communication with said transmitter apparatus;
- wherein said transmitter apparatus generates and transmits a strike signal;
- wherein said transmitter apparatus alerts a user upon receipt of said strike signal;
- wherein said receiver apparatus receives said strike signal and further generates an alerting means upon receipt of said strike signal;
- and,
- wherein said receiver apparatus is worn by or positioned adjacent to said user.
A fish strike alarming system adapted to be attached to a fishing rod, further comprising:
- a transmitter apparatus, further comprising:
- a rod attachment portion, having a first side adapted for secure and removable attachment to conform to an exterior surface of said fishing rod;
- an ultrasonic sensor assembly that senses a presence of a strike on said fishing rod, comprising a waterproof enclosure;
- and,
- a pair of braces rigidly affixing a second side of said rod attachment portion to a first side of said sensor assembly;
- a receiver apparatus in wireless communication with said transmitter apparatus;
- wherein said transmitter apparatus generates and transmits a strike signal upon sensing of said strike;
- wherein said transmitter apparatus alerts a user upon receipt of said strike signal;
- wherein said receiver apparatus receives said strike signal and further generates an alerting means upon receipt of said strike signal;
- and,
- wherein said receiver apparatus is worn by or positioned adjacent to said user.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.