CA3105971C - A fishing device and a method of use thereof - Google Patents
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Abstract
A fishing device includes a first rod portion and a second rod portion attached to one another via an elastic element. A fishing line is hung on at least the second rod portion. A fish pulling on the fishing line causes the second rod portion to move and the elastic element to deform.
Upon at least a threshold amount of movement of the second rod portion in relation to the first rod portion, the elastic element deforms and contacts a bracket mounted to the first rod portion. When the elastic element contacts the bracket an electrical circuit of the fishing device is closed, causing at least one alarm of the fishing device to activate and alert a fisherman of a possible catch.
Upon at least a threshold amount of movement of the second rod portion in relation to the first rod portion, the elastic element deforms and contacts a bracket mounted to the first rod portion. When the elastic element contacts the bracket an electrical circuit of the fishing device is closed, causing at least one alarm of the fishing device to activate and alert a fisherman of a possible catch.
Description
A FISHING DEVICE AND A METHOD OF USE THEREOF
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] This disclosure relates to fishing devices in general, and more particularly, to ice fishing rods.
BACKGROUND
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] This disclosure relates to fishing devices in general, and more particularly, to ice fishing rods.
BACKGROUND
[0002]
Fishing devices that provide audible and visual alerts as to the presence of a possible catch are well known in the art but have proven to be cumbersome in setup time and do not easily disassemble or store well for travel. Therefore, a need exists for a fishing device with at least one alarm that requires minimum user effort for setup and easily disassembles for storage and travel.
SUMMARY
Fishing devices that provide audible and visual alerts as to the presence of a possible catch are well known in the art but have proven to be cumbersome in setup time and do not easily disassemble or store well for travel. Therefore, a need exists for a fishing device with at least one alarm that requires minimum user effort for setup and easily disassembles for storage and travel.
SUMMARY
[0003] The following presents a simplified summary of some embodiments of the techniques described herein in order to provide a basic understanding of the invention. This summary is not an extensive overview of the invention. It is not intended to identify key/critical elements of the invention or to delineate the scope of the invention. Its sole purpose is to present some embodiments of the invention in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented below.
[0004] Some aspects provide a fishing device, including: a rod including a first rod portion and a second rod portion, wherein: each rod portion includes a circular cross-section; and a diameter of the circular cross-section of the second rod portion is smaller than a diameter of the circular cross-section of the first rod portion; an Date Recue/Date Received 2023-04-11 elastic element connected to a first end of the second rod portion, wherein:
the second rod portion is attached to the first rod portion via a free end of the elastic element connected to the second rod portion and is detachable from the first rod portion; a longitudinal axis of the second rod portion is positioned at an angle in relation to a longitudinal axis of the first rod portion when the second rod portion is attached to the first rod portion and the elastic element is undeformed;
and the elastic element deforms with movement of the second rod portion in relation to the first rod portion; a first component disposed on a first end of the first rod portion distal from an attachment point of the second rod portion to the first rod portion for fixing the first rod portion in an upright position; a second component for hanging a fishing line on at least one of the first rod portion and the second rod portion; at least one alarm; a battery; a bracket; and an electrical circuit including at least the battery and the at least one alann connected using electrical wiring, wherein:
the elastic element deforms and contacts the bracket with at least a threshold amount of movement of the second rod portion in relation to the first rod portion, the movement of the second rod portion being towards the bracket; the electrical circuit is closed when the elastic element contacts the bracket; and closure of the electrical circuit causes the at least one alarm to activate.
the second rod portion is attached to the first rod portion via a free end of the elastic element connected to the second rod portion and is detachable from the first rod portion; a longitudinal axis of the second rod portion is positioned at an angle in relation to a longitudinal axis of the first rod portion when the second rod portion is attached to the first rod portion and the elastic element is undeformed;
and the elastic element deforms with movement of the second rod portion in relation to the first rod portion; a first component disposed on a first end of the first rod portion distal from an attachment point of the second rod portion to the first rod portion for fixing the first rod portion in an upright position; a second component for hanging a fishing line on at least one of the first rod portion and the second rod portion; at least one alarm; a battery; a bracket; and an electrical circuit including at least the battery and the at least one alann connected using electrical wiring, wherein:
the elastic element deforms and contacts the bracket with at least a threshold amount of movement of the second rod portion in relation to the first rod portion, the movement of the second rod portion being towards the bracket; the electrical circuit is closed when the elastic element contacts the bracket; and closure of the electrical circuit causes the at least one alarm to activate.
[0005] Some aspects include a method for operating a fishing device, including:
attaching a first rod portion of a rod and a second rod portion of the rod, wherein:
each rod portion includes a circular cross-section; a diameter of the circular cross-section of the second rod portion is smaller than a diameter of the circular cross-section of the first rod portion; an elastic element is connected to a first end of the second rod portion, the second rod portion is attached to the first rod portion via a free end of the elastic element connected to the second rod portion and is detachable from the first rod portion; a longitudinal axis of the second rod portion is positioned at an angle in relation to a longitudinal axis of the first rod portion when the second rod portion is attached to the first rod portion and the elastic element is undeformed;
and the elastic element deforms with movement of the second rod portion in relation Date Recue/Date Received 2023-04-11 to the first rod portion; fixing the first rod portion in an upright position using a first component disposed on a first end of the first rod portion distal from an attachment point of the second rod portion to the first rod portion; and hanging a fishing line on at least one of the first rod portion and the second rod portion using a second component, wherein: the elastic element deforms and contacts the bracket with at least a threshold amount of movement of the second rod portion in relation to the first rod portion, the movement of the second rod portion being towards the bracket;
an electrical circuit including at least a battery and at least one alarm connected using electrical wiring is closed when the elastic element contacts the bracket; and closure of the electrical circuit causes the at least one alarm to activate.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
attaching a first rod portion of a rod and a second rod portion of the rod, wherein:
each rod portion includes a circular cross-section; a diameter of the circular cross-section of the second rod portion is smaller than a diameter of the circular cross-section of the first rod portion; an elastic element is connected to a first end of the second rod portion, the second rod portion is attached to the first rod portion via a free end of the elastic element connected to the second rod portion and is detachable from the first rod portion; a longitudinal axis of the second rod portion is positioned at an angle in relation to a longitudinal axis of the first rod portion when the second rod portion is attached to the first rod portion and the elastic element is undeformed;
and the elastic element deforms with movement of the second rod portion in relation Date Recue/Date Received 2023-04-11 to the first rod portion; fixing the first rod portion in an upright position using a first component disposed on a first end of the first rod portion distal from an attachment point of the second rod portion to the first rod portion; and hanging a fishing line on at least one of the first rod portion and the second rod portion using a second component, wherein: the elastic element deforms and contacts the bracket with at least a threshold amount of movement of the second rod portion in relation to the first rod portion, the movement of the second rod portion being towards the bracket;
an electrical circuit including at least a battery and at least one alarm connected using electrical wiring is closed when the elastic element contacts the bracket; and closure of the electrical circuit causes the at least one alarm to activate.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
[0006] FIGS.
1 and 2 illustrate an example of a fishing device, according to some embodiments.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SOME EMBODIMENTS
1 and 2 illustrate an example of a fishing device, according to some embodiments.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SOME EMBODIMENTS
[0007] The present inventions will now be described in detail with reference to a few embodiments thereof as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present inventions. It will be apparent, however, to one skilled in the art, that the present invention may be practiced without some or all of these specific details. In other instances, well known process steps and/or structures have not been described in detail in order to not unnecessarily obscure the present invention. Further, it should be emphasized that several inventive techniques are described, and embodiments are not limited to systems implanting all of those techniques, as various cost and engineering trade-offs may warrant Date Recue/Date Received 2023-04-11 systems that only afford a subset of the benefits described herein or that will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art.
[0008] Embodiments provide a fishing device comprising an ice fishing rod. The ice fishing rod is lightweight and requires minimum user effort for setup. The fishing device includes a rod formed of a first rod portion and a second rod portion.
In some embodiments, each rod portion has a circular cross-section. In some embodiments, a diameter of the circular cross-section of the second rod portion is smaller than a diameter of the circular cross-section of the first rod portion. A
conductive elastic element is connected to a first end of the second rod portion, wherein the second rod portion is attached to the first rod portion via a free end of the elastic element and is detachable from the first rod portion. The elastic element may comprise a coil spring and the coil spring may be tapered in some cases.
In some embodiments, the second rod portion is attached to the first rod portion by clamping the free end of the elastic element connected to the second rod portion to the first rod portion. In some embodiments, the second rod portion is detached from the first rod portion for transportation.
In some embodiments, each rod portion has a circular cross-section. In some embodiments, a diameter of the circular cross-section of the second rod portion is smaller than a diameter of the circular cross-section of the first rod portion. A
conductive elastic element is connected to a first end of the second rod portion, wherein the second rod portion is attached to the first rod portion via a free end of the elastic element and is detachable from the first rod portion. The elastic element may comprise a coil spring and the coil spring may be tapered in some cases.
In some embodiments, the second rod portion is attached to the first rod portion by clamping the free end of the elastic element connected to the second rod portion to the first rod portion. In some embodiments, the second rod portion is detached from the first rod portion for transportation.
[0009] A longitudinal axis of the second rod portion is positioned at an angle in relation to a longitudinal axis of the first rod portion when the second rod portion is attached to the first rod portion and the elastic element is undeformed.
The elastic element deforms with movement of the second rod portion in relation to the first rod portion. For instance, the second rod portion may be caused to move upon a fish biting bait on a fishing line hung from the second rod portion.
The elastic element deforms with movement of the second rod portion in relation to the first rod portion. For instance, the second rod portion may be caused to move upon a fish biting bait on a fishing line hung from the second rod portion.
[0010] In some embodiments, the fishing device includes at least one alarm and a battery (e.g., a 9-volt battery). Electrical wiring is used to form an electrical circuit of the fishing device including at least the battery and the at least one alarm. The at least one alarm may include an audible alarm that generates a noise upon activation of the audible alarm and/or a visual alarm that illuminates a light source upon activation of the visual alarm. The at least one alarm and the battery are mounted Date Recue/Date Received 2023-04-11 on or are housed within the first rod portion. Components of the fishing device, such as the battery and the at least one alarm, may be replaced.
[0011] The fishing device further comprises a bracket fabricated from conductive material (e.g., metal). A first portion of the bracket is mounted on the first rod portion and a second portion of the bracket extends outwards at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the first rod portion. The elastic element deforms and contacts the second portion of the bracket with at least a threshold amount of movement of the second rod portion in relation to the first rod portion, the movement of the second rod portion being towards the bracket. For instance, the second rod portion may be caused to move at least the threshold amount when a fish bites bait on a fishing line hung from the second rod portion. The second portion of the bracket is free of contact with the elastic element when the second rod portion is attached to the first rod portion and the second rod portion moves less than the threshold amount in relation to the first rod portion. The second portion of the bracket contacts the elastic element when the second rod portion is attached to the first rod portion and the second rod portion moves at least the threshold amount in relation to the first rod portion. When the elastic element contacts the bracket, the electrical circuit is closed, causing the at least one alarm to activate. The at least one alarm, including, for example, the audio alarm and the visual alarm, is intended to alert a fisherman of a possible catch.
[0012] In some embodiments, the bracket is rotationally mounted to the first rod portion such that the bracket is rotatable about a transverse axis of the first rod portion. The bracket may be rotated by at least a predetermined amount to avoid contact between the bracket and the elastic element, and hence prevent activation of the at least one alarm, when the second rod portion moves at least the threshold amount in relation to the first rod portion. In some embodiments, the bracket is manufactured using a spring steel, such that the second portion of the bracket is deformable for spatial adjustment of the second portion of the bracket in relation to Date Recue/Date Received 2023-04-11 the elastic element. This allows for adjustment of the amount of movement required for contact between the second rod portion and the elastic element.
[0013] The fishing device further comprises a first component disposed on a first end of the first rod portion distal from an attachment point of the second rod portion to the first rod portion. The first component is used to fix the first rod portion in an upright position.
[0014] The fishing device further includes a second component for hanging a fishing line on at least one of the first rod portion and the second rod portion. In sone embodiments, the second component includes a hook mounted on a second end of the second rod portion and/or at least one hook mounted on the first rod portion. In some embodiments, a hook is rotationally mounted to the second end of the second rod portion such that the hook rotates freely around the longitudinal axis of the second rod portion. A fishing line passes through an eyelet of the hooks mounted onto the first rod portion and the second rod portion. In some embodiments, the fishing device includes a rattle reel, around which the fishing line is wound. The rattle reel facilitates rolling and unrolling of the fishing line without the fishing line becoming tangled.
[0015] In some embodiments, the first rod portion includes an access hatch for access to components housed within the first rod portion. In some embodiments, a removable cap is positioned at and covers an opening of a second end of the first rod portion for access to components housed within the first rod portion.
[0016] Embodiments include a method for operating the fishing device.
The method includes attaching the first rod portion of the rod and the second rod portion of the rod by attaching the free end of the elastic element connected to the first end of the second rod portion to the first rod portion. The method further includes fixing the first rod portion in an upright position using the first component disposed on the first end of the first rod portion. The method further includes hanging the fishing line on at least one of the first rod portion and the second rod portion using the second component. In some instances, a fish biting bait on the fishing line hung Date Recue/Date Received 2023-04-11 from the second rod portion causes the second rod portion to moves in relation to the first rod portion and the elastic element to deform enough to contact the bracket.
When the elastic element contacts the bracket, the electrical circuit including the battery and the at least one alarm is closed, causing the at least one alarm to activate and alert the fisherman of the possible catch.
The method includes attaching the first rod portion of the rod and the second rod portion of the rod by attaching the free end of the elastic element connected to the first end of the second rod portion to the first rod portion. The method further includes fixing the first rod portion in an upright position using the first component disposed on the first end of the first rod portion. The method further includes hanging the fishing line on at least one of the first rod portion and the second rod portion using the second component. In some instances, a fish biting bait on the fishing line hung Date Recue/Date Received 2023-04-11 from the second rod portion causes the second rod portion to moves in relation to the first rod portion and the elastic element to deform enough to contact the bracket.
When the elastic element contacts the bracket, the electrical circuit including the battery and the at least one alarm is closed, causing the at least one alarm to activate and alert the fisherman of the possible catch.
[0017] FIGS.
1 and 2 illustrate an example of a fishing rod 100 including a first rod portion 101, a second rod portion 102, a coil spring 103, a component 104 for fixing the first rod portion 101 in an upright position, hooks 105, a buzzer 106, a LED
light 107, a battery 108, a bracket including a first portion 109 and a second portion 110, electrical wiring 111, a fishing line 112, a rattle reel 113, a reel bracket 114, a reel handle 115, a line marker peg 116 for the reel 113, a drag knob 117 for the reel 113, an access hatch 118, a cap 119, and screws 120. In FIG. 2, the second rod portion 102 is detached from the first rod portion 101, while in FIG. 1, the second rod portion 102 is attached to the first rod portion 101. In FIG. 1, the coil spring 103 is undeformed and is free of contact with the second portion 110 of the bracket.
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1 and 2 illustrate an example of a fishing rod 100 including a first rod portion 101, a second rod portion 102, a coil spring 103, a component 104 for fixing the first rod portion 101 in an upright position, hooks 105, a buzzer 106, a LED
light 107, a battery 108, a bracket including a first portion 109 and a second portion 110, electrical wiring 111, a fishing line 112, a rattle reel 113, a reel bracket 114, a reel handle 115, a line marker peg 116 for the reel 113, a drag knob 117 for the reel 113, an access hatch 118, a cap 119, and screws 120. In FIG. 2, the second rod portion 102 is detached from the first rod portion 101, while in FIG. 1, the second rod portion 102 is attached to the first rod portion 101. In FIG. 1, the coil spring 103 is undeformed and is free of contact with the second portion 110 of the bracket.
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1. A fishing device, comprising:
a rod comprising a first rod portion and a second rod portion, wherein:
each rod portion comprises a circular cross-section; and a diameter of the circular cross-section of the second rod portion is smaller than a diameter of the circular cross-section of the first rod portion;
an elastic element connected to a first end of the second rod portion, wherein:
the second rod portion is attached to the first rod portion via a free end of the elastic element connected to the second rod portion and is detachable from the first rod portion;
a longitudinal axis of the second rod portion is positioned at an angle in relation to a longitudinal axis of the first rod portion when the second rod portion is attached to the first rod portion and the elastic element is undeformed; and the elastic element deforms with movement of the second rod portion in relation to the first rod portion;
a first component disposed on a first end of the first rod portion distal from an attachment point of the second rod portion to the first rod portion for fixing the first rod portion in an upright position;
a second component for hanging a fishing line on at least one of the first rod portion and the second rod portion;
at least one alarm;
a battery;
a bracket; and an electrical circuit comprising at least the battery and the at least one alarm connected using electrical wiring, wherein:
the elastic element deforms and contacts the bracket with at least a threshold amount of movement of the second rod portion in relation to the first rod portion, the movement of the second rod portion being towards the bracket;
the electrical circuit is closed when the elastic element contacts the bracket; and closure of the electrical circuit causes the at least one alarm to activate.
a rod comprising a first rod portion and a second rod portion, wherein:
each rod portion comprises a circular cross-section; and a diameter of the circular cross-section of the second rod portion is smaller than a diameter of the circular cross-section of the first rod portion;
an elastic element connected to a first end of the second rod portion, wherein:
the second rod portion is attached to the first rod portion via a free end of the elastic element connected to the second rod portion and is detachable from the first rod portion;
a longitudinal axis of the second rod portion is positioned at an angle in relation to a longitudinal axis of the first rod portion when the second rod portion is attached to the first rod portion and the elastic element is undeformed; and the elastic element deforms with movement of the second rod portion in relation to the first rod portion;
a first component disposed on a first end of the first rod portion distal from an attachment point of the second rod portion to the first rod portion for fixing the first rod portion in an upright position;
a second component for hanging a fishing line on at least one of the first rod portion and the second rod portion;
at least one alarm;
a battery;
a bracket; and an electrical circuit comprising at least the battery and the at least one alarm connected using electrical wiring, wherein:
the elastic element deforms and contacts the bracket with at least a threshold amount of movement of the second rod portion in relation to the first rod portion, the movement of the second rod portion being towards the bracket;
the electrical circuit is closed when the elastic element contacts the bracket; and closure of the electrical circuit causes the at least one alarm to activate.
2. The fishing device of claim 1, wherein:
the elastic element comprises a coil spring; and Date Recue/Date Received 2023-04-11 the coil spring and the bracket are fabricated from conductive material.
the elastic element comprises a coil spring; and Date Recue/Date Received 2023-04-11 the coil spring and the bracket are fabricated from conductive material.
3. The fishing device of claim 2, wherein:
the coil spring is tapered; and the second rod portion is attached to the first rod portion by clamping the free end of the coil spring connected to the second rod portion to the first rod portion.
the coil spring is tapered; and the second rod portion is attached to the first rod portion by clamping the free end of the coil spring connected to the second rod portion to the first rod portion.
4. The fishing device of claim 1, wherein the at least one alarm comprises an audible alarm that generates a noise upon activation of the audible alarm.
5. The fishing device of claim 1, wherein the at least one alarm comprises a visual alarm that illuminates a light source upon activation of the visual alarm.
6. The fishing device of claim 1, wherein:
the second component comprises a hook mounted on a second end of the second rod portion; and the fishing line passes through an eyelet of the hook.
the second component comprises a hook mounted on a second end of the second rod portion; and the fishing line passes through an eyelet of the hook.
7. The fishing device of claim 6, wherein the hook is rotationally mounted to the second end of the second rod portion such that the hook rotates freely around the longitudinal axis of the second rod portion.
8. The fishing device of claim 6, wherein:
the second component comprises at least one hook mounted on the first rod portion;
the fishing device further comprises a rattle reel mounted on the first rod portion; and the fishing line passes through an eyelet of the at least one hook and is wound around the rattle reel.
the second component comprises at least one hook mounted on the first rod portion;
the fishing device further comprises a rattle reel mounted on the first rod portion; and the fishing line passes through an eyelet of the at least one hook and is wound around the rattle reel.
9. The fishing device of claim 1, wherein the at least one alarm and the battery are mounted on or are housed within the first rod portion.
10. The fishing device of claim 1, wherein:
a first portion of the bracket is mounted on the first rod portion;
a second portion of the bracket extends outwards at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the first rod portion;
the second portion of the bracket is free of contact with the elastic element when the second rod portion is attached to the first rod portion and the second rod portion moves less than the threshold amount in relation to the first rod portion; and Date Recue/Date Received 2023-04-11 the second portion of the bracket contacts the elastic element when the second rod portion is attached to the first rod portion and the second rod portion moves at least the threshold amount in relation to the first rod portion.
a first portion of the bracket is mounted on the first rod portion;
a second portion of the bracket extends outwards at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the first rod portion;
the second portion of the bracket is free of contact with the elastic element when the second rod portion is attached to the first rod portion and the second rod portion moves less than the threshold amount in relation to the first rod portion; and Date Recue/Date Received 2023-04-11 the second portion of the bracket contacts the elastic element when the second rod portion is attached to the first rod portion and the second rod portion moves at least the threshold amount in relation to the first rod portion.
11. The fishing device of claim 10, wherein:
the bracket is rotationally mounted to the first rod portion such that the bracket is rotatable about a transverse axis of the first rod portion; and the bracket is rotated by at least a predetermined amount to avoid contact between the bracket and the elastic element when the second rod portion moves at least the threshold amount in relation to the first rod portion.
the bracket is rotationally mounted to the first rod portion such that the bracket is rotatable about a transverse axis of the first rod portion; and the bracket is rotated by at least a predetermined amount to avoid contact between the bracket and the elastic element when the second rod portion moves at least the threshold amount in relation to the first rod portion.
12. The fishing device of claim 10, wherein:
the bracket is manufactured using a spring steel; and the second portion of the bracket is deformed for spatial adjustment of the second portion of the bracket in relation to the elastic element
the bracket is manufactured using a spring steel; and the second portion of the bracket is deformed for spatial adjustment of the second portion of the bracket in relation to the elastic element
13. The fishing device of claim 1, wherein the first rod portion further comprises an access hatch for access to components housed within the first rod portion.
14. The fishing device of claim 1, wherein the fishing device further comprises a removable cap positioned at and covering an opening of a second end of the first rod portion for access to components housed within the first rod portion.
15. A method for operating a fishing device, comprising:
attaching a first rod portion of a rod and a second rod portion of the rod, wherein:
each rod portion comprises a circular cross-section;
a diameter of the circular cross-section of the second rod portion is smaller than a diameter of the circular cross-section of the first rod portion;
an elastic element is connected to a first end of the second rod portion, the second rod portion is attached to the first rod portion via a free end of the elastic element connected to the second rod portion and is detachable from the first rod portion;
a longitudinal axis of the second rod portion is positioned at an angle in relation to a longitudinal axis of the first rod portion when the second rod portion is attached to the first rod portion and the elastic element is undeformed; and the elastic element deforms with movement of the second rod portion in relation to the first rod portion;
Date Recue/Date Received 2023-04-11 fixing the first rod portion in an upright position using a first component disposed on a first end of the first rod portion distal from an attachment point of the second rod portion to the first rod portion; and hanging a fishing line on at least one of the first rod portion and the second rod portion using a second component, wherein:
the elastic element deforms and contacts the bracket with at least a threshold amount of movement of the second rod portion in relation to the first rod portion, the movement of the second rod portion being towards the bracket;
an electrical circuit comprising at least a battery and at least one alarm connected using electrical wiring is closed when the elastic element contacts the bracket; and closure of the electical circuit causes the at least one alarm to activate.
attaching a first rod portion of a rod and a second rod portion of the rod, wherein:
each rod portion comprises a circular cross-section;
a diameter of the circular cross-section of the second rod portion is smaller than a diameter of the circular cross-section of the first rod portion;
an elastic element is connected to a first end of the second rod portion, the second rod portion is attached to the first rod portion via a free end of the elastic element connected to the second rod portion and is detachable from the first rod portion;
a longitudinal axis of the second rod portion is positioned at an angle in relation to a longitudinal axis of the first rod portion when the second rod portion is attached to the first rod portion and the elastic element is undeformed; and the elastic element deforms with movement of the second rod portion in relation to the first rod portion;
Date Recue/Date Received 2023-04-11 fixing the first rod portion in an upright position using a first component disposed on a first end of the first rod portion distal from an attachment point of the second rod portion to the first rod portion; and hanging a fishing line on at least one of the first rod portion and the second rod portion using a second component, wherein:
the elastic element deforms and contacts the bracket with at least a threshold amount of movement of the second rod portion in relation to the first rod portion, the movement of the second rod portion being towards the bracket;
an electrical circuit comprising at least a battery and at least one alarm connected using electrical wiring is closed when the elastic element contacts the bracket; and closure of the electical circuit causes the at least one alarm to activate.
16. The method of claim 15, wherein:
the elastic element comprises a coil spring; and the coil spring and the bracket are fabricated from conductive material.
the elastic element comprises a coil spring; and the coil spring and the bracket are fabricated from conductive material.
17. The method of claim 15, wherein:
a first portion of the bracket is mounted on the first rod portion;
a second portion of the bracket extends outwards at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the first rod portion;
the second portion of the bracket is free of contact with the elastic element when the second rod portion is attached to the first rod portion and the second rod portion moves less than the threshold amount in relation to the first rod portion; and the second portion of the bracket contacts the elastic element when the second rod portion is attached to the first rod portion and the second rod portion moves at least the threshold amount in relation to the first rod portion.
a first portion of the bracket is mounted on the first rod portion;
a second portion of the bracket extends outwards at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the first rod portion;
the second portion of the bracket is free of contact with the elastic element when the second rod portion is attached to the first rod portion and the second rod portion moves less than the threshold amount in relation to the first rod portion; and the second portion of the bracket contacts the elastic element when the second rod portion is attached to the first rod portion and the second rod portion moves at least the threshold amount in relation to the first rod portion.
18. The method of claim 15, wherein:
the bracket is rotationally mounted to the first rod portion such that the bracket is rotatable about a transverse axis of the first rod portion;
the bracket is rotated by at least a predetermined amount to avoid contact between the bracket and the elastic element when the second rod portion moves at least the threshold amount in relation to the first rod portion;
the bracket is fabricated of spring steel; and Date Recue/Date Received 2023-04-11 the second portion of the bracket is deformed for spatial adjustment of the second portion of the bracket in relation to the elastic element.
the bracket is rotationally mounted to the first rod portion such that the bracket is rotatable about a transverse axis of the first rod portion;
the bracket is rotated by at least a predetermined amount to avoid contact between the bracket and the elastic element when the second rod portion moves at least the threshold amount in relation to the first rod portion;
the bracket is fabricated of spring steel; and Date Recue/Date Received 2023-04-11 the second portion of the bracket is deformed for spatial adjustment of the second portion of the bracket in relation to the elastic element.
19. The method of claim 15, wherein the at least one alarm comprises a visual alarm that illuminates a light source upon activation of the visual alarm and an audible alarm that generates a noise upon activation of the audible alarm.
20. The method of claim 15, wherein:
the second component comprises a hook mounted on a second end of the second rod portion and at least one hook mounted on the first rod portion;
the fishing line passes through an eyelet of the hooks and is wound around a rattle reel of the fishing device;
the first rod portion comprises an access hatch for access to components housed within the first rod portion; and the fishing device comprises a removable cap positioned at and covering an opening of a second end of the first rod portion for access to components housed within the first rod portion.
Date Recue/Date Received 2023-04-11
the second component comprises a hook mounted on a second end of the second rod portion and at least one hook mounted on the first rod portion;
the fishing line passes through an eyelet of the hooks and is wound around a rattle reel of the fishing device;
the first rod portion comprises an access hatch for access to components housed within the first rod portion; and the fishing device comprises a removable cap positioned at and covering an opening of a second end of the first rod portion for access to components housed within the first rod portion.
Date Recue/Date Received 2023-04-11
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