GB1592160A

GB1592160A - Fishing devices

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Publication number: GB1592160A
Application number: GB4852676A
Authority: GB
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1977-11-18
Filing date: 1977-11-18
Publication date: 1981-07-01

Description

(54) IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO FISHING DEVICES (71) 1, KENNETH MIDDLETON, a British Subject of 62 Belmont Avenue, Breaston, Derbyshire, do hereby declare the invention, for which I pray that a patent may be granted to me, and the method by which it is to be performed, to be particularly described in and by the following statement: This invention relates to devices for use in fishing and particularly to fishing floats, weights and swing tips and quiver tips for fishing rods.

In previously proposed fishing floats, an eyelet through which the fishing line can pass is formed by a closed hook at one end of the float. To attach such a float to a fishing line it is necessary to pass the line through the closed hook and thus interchanging of floats can be laborious and time consuming.

According to one aspect of the present invention there is provided apparatus for use with a fishing device, said apparatus comprising a first part in the form of a tension spring for mounting on the fishing device so as to be retained thereby substantially in axial alignment therewith, and a second part formed as an eyelet having a split double loop defining a free end, and having an axis removed from the axis of the first part.

Preferably said second part is defined by end turns of the tension spring.

According to a further aspect of the invention there is provided a device for use in fishing comprising a substantially cylindrical section and an apparatus as described in either of the two preceding paragraphs.

The device may be in the form of a fishing float wherein said tension spring is fitted to one end thereof or in the form of a spring tip or quiver tip, said tension spring being fitted at one end thereof and a further tension spring being fitted substantially midway along the length of the tip. Alternatively said substantially cylindrical section of the device may be defined by a main body part of a further tension spring which has an eyelet having a split double loop defining a free end, and having an axis removed- from the axis of the main body part, the eyelet of said further tension spring being formed at that end thereof remote from the end over which said first mentioned tension spring is fitted, said first mentioned tension spring and said further tension spring being of different diameters such that one can fit within the other and be secured thereto. The device may also have said substantially cylindrical section defined by a rod member with said tension spring fitted to one end of said rod member, a further tension spring having a main body part fitted to the other end of said rod member and being formed with an eyelet having a split double loop defining a free end and having an axis removed from the axis of its main body part. Further said substantially cylindrical section may have a further tension spring mounted axially on one end thereof and extending from said one end, said further tension spring and the tension spring formed with the eyelet being of different diameters such that one fits within the other in a adjustable fashion to enable adjustment of the position of the tension spring with the eyelet relative to said substantially cylindrical section of the device.

Embodiments of the present invention will now be described by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Fig. 1 is a first embodiment of a device according to the invention in the form of a fishing float; Fig. 2 is a second embodiment of a device according to the invention in the form of a swing tip; Fig. 3 is an exploded view of la third embodiment of a device according to the invention; Fig. 4 is a fourth embodiment of a device according to the invention; Fig. 5 shows a first method of attaching a fishing line to any of the embodiments of Figs. 1, 3 and 4; and Fig. 6 shows a second method of attaching a fishing line to any of the embodiments of Figs. 1, 3 and 4.

Referring to Fig. 1 of the drawings a fishing float is formed of an elongate rod 10 of suitable float material for example balsa, cane, plastics material, steel, brass, chrome.

The float is defined at one end by a cylindrical section 12 of reduced diameter and a tension spring 14 is push fitted over the cylindrical section 12 and is secured to the circumference thereof, preferably by adhesive.

At its free end the spring 14 has its last two end turns defining a double loop eyelet 16 which is so positioned that its axis is perpendicular to the axis of the spring.

Referring to Fig. 2 a swing tip comprises an elongate rod 18 formed of a suitable material, the rod 18 having a tension spring 20 push fitted over one end thereof and fixed thereto preferably by adhesive. The end turns at the free end of the spring 20 form a double loop eyelet 22 which is positioned such that its axis is substantially parallel to but offset from the axis of the spring 20. The rod 18 has a further spring 24 similar to the spring 20 located substantially midway along its length and defining an eyelet 26 aligned with the eyelet 22. Thus when the swing tip is fixed on to a fishing rod the finishing line can pass straight through the eyelets 22 and 26.

The respective rods and springs are covered with a protective paint coating which presents a uniform aesthetic appearance.

In a further embodiment (not shown) a fishing float or like device has a main body part defining a substantially cylindrical section on one end of which a tension spring is axially mounted so as to extend from said one end. A tension spring similar to the spring 14, i.e. having a double loop eyelet so positioned that its axis is perpendicular to the axis of the spring, is of such diameter relative to the tension spring on the main body part of the device that the end remote from the eyelet can fit within the other spring or over the other spring and can be screwed therein or thereon. The position of the tension spring with the eyelet relative to the device can then be varied as necessary by screwing.

Referring to Fig. 3 of the drawings, a weight for use with a fishing float is formed by a pair of tension springs 30, 32 each of which is covered with a protective rust proof coating, being for example black anodised.

The springs 30, 32 are of such different diameters that the spring 32 may locate within the spring 30 and be secured thereto, preferably by gluing.

At its free end, each of the springs 30, 32 has its last two end turns defining a respective double loop eyelet 34, 36 so positioned that the axis thereof is perpendicular to the axis of the respective spring.

Referring to Fig. 4 of the drawings, a weight comprises a rod member 38 preferably formed of brass, and tension springs 40, 42 of similar diameter are fitted at least partly over respective ends of the rod member 38. The springs 40, 42 may be secured to the rod member 38, for example, by gluing, and each spring 40, 42 has, at its free end, its last two end turns defining a respective double loop eyelet 44, 46 which is so positioned that its axis is perpendicular to the axis of the respective spring.

It will be appreciated that different lengths of spring and different lengths of rod member may be used to provide appropriate weights.

The eyelet 16 of the float shown in Fig. 1 may receive a fishing line 48 either according to the method shown in Fig. 5 wherein the line is pulled between the loops of the eyelet to be retained therebetween, or past the respective free end of the spring to extend through the eyelet in accordance with the method shown in Fig. 6. The float can thus be retained in any desired position on the fishing line, stops 50 of suitable size being provided on the fishing line to retain the floats in positions. Alternatively each of the respective eyelets 34, 44 of the weights of Figs. 3 and 4 may be connected to a closed hook as provided at one end of a conventional fishing float by passing the hook between the loops of the respective eyelet 34, 44 past the free end thereof, or to the eyelet of the float of Fig. 1, with the respective eyelet 36, 46 attached to the fishing line in accordance with either of the methods described in relation to Figs. 5 and 6. The floats can be easily attached to and removed from the weights for interchanging as necessary, and the weights can be easily attached to and removed from the fishing line.

The use of the tension spring on a float provides a faster and less expensive method of fitting eyelets to the rods and no drilling of the material is required. Also the use of the spring provides an improved purchase of the eyelets to the members relative to previous methods of fitting.

The tension spring also acts as a weight which means that floats can be made selfcocking and the spring can be only partly engaged over the end of the float to provide more flexibility. The latter arrangement also provides a minimum water disturbance when the angler strikes a fish.

The use of the springs on swing tips or quiver tips also provides a faster method of fitting eyelets having an improved purchase, in relation to the time required to either wrap the ends of the eyelets or fit the eyelets by shrink rubber. The springs can also, to a limited degree, act as shock absorbers when an angler is playing a fish.

The advantages of a weight as hereinbefore described include its flexibility and quick change facility which is especially im portant when different weights are required.

Various modifications may be made without departing from the invention. For example the eyelets may be defined by turns of the springs other than the end turns and may be defined by more than double loops.

Also the rod member of the weight of Fig.

4 may be other than brass, and can be replaced by any other suitable member. The springs may be made of stainless steel.

WHAT I CLAIM IS:- 1. Apparatus for use with a fishing device, said apparatus comprising a first part in the form of a tension spring for mounting on the fishing device soyas to be retained thereby substantially in axial alignment therewith, and a second part formed as an eyelet having a split double loop defining a free end, and having an axis removed from the axis of the first part.

2. Apparatus according to Claim 1, wherein said second part is defined by end turns of the spring.

3. Apparatus according to Claim 1 or 2, wherein the axis of the eyelet is perpendicular to the axis of said first part.

4. Apparatus according to Claim 1 or 2, wherein the eyelet axis is parallel to but offset from the axis of said first part.

5. A device for use in fishing comprising a substantially cylindrical section and an apparatus according to any of the preceding claims connected therewith.

6. A device according to Claim 5 when dependent on Claim 3, in the form of a fishing float wherein said tension spring is fitted to one end thereof.

7. A fishing float according to Claim 6, wherein said tension spring is only partly engaged over said one end of the float.

8. A fishing float according to Claim 6 or 7 wherein the tension spring is affixed by adhesive.

9. A fishing float according to any of Claims 6 to 8 wherein the tension spring is covered with a protective paint coating.

10. A device according to Claim 5, when dependent on Claim 4, in the form of a spring tip or quiver tip for a fishing rod, said tension spring being fitted at one end thereof and a further tension spring being fitted substantially midway along the length of the tip.

11. A device according to Claim 5, wherein said substantially cylindrical section is defined by a main body part of a further tension spring which has an eyelet having a split double loop defining a free end and having an axis removed from the axis of the main body part, the eyelet of said further tension spring being formed at that end thereof remote from the end over which said first mentioned tension spring is fitted, said first mentioned tension spring and said further tension spring being of different diameters such that one can fit within the other and be secured thereto.

12. A device according to Claim 11, wherein the springs are secured together by gluing.

13. A device according to Claim 5, wherein said substantially cylindrical section is defined by a rod member and said tension spring is fitted to one end of said rod member, a further tension spring having a main body part fitted to the other end of said rod member and being formed with an eyelet having a split double loop defining a free end, and having an axis removed from the axis of its main body part.

14. A device according to Claim 13, wherein the rod member is formed of brass.

15. A device according to any of Claims 11 to 14, wherein the springs are covered with a rust proof coating.

16. A device according to Claim 15, wherein the springs are black anodised.

17. A device according to Claim 5, wherein said substantially cylindrical section has a further tension spring mounted axially on one end thereof and extending from said one end, said further tension spring and the tension spring formed with the eyelet being of different diameters such that one fits within the other in an adjustable fashion to enable adjustment of the position of the tension spring with the eyelet relative to said substantially cylindrical section of the device.

18. Apparatus for use with a fishing device substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

19. A device for use in fishing substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

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portant when different weights are required.

Various modifications may be made without departing from the invention. For example the eyelets may be defined by turns of the springs other than the end turns and may be defined by more than double loops.

Also the rod member of the weight of Fig.

4 may be other than brass, and can be replaced by any other suitable member. The springs may be made of stainless steel.

WHAT I CLAIM IS:- 1. Apparatus for use with a fishing device, said apparatus comprising a first part in the form of a tension spring for mounting on the fishing device soyas to be retained thereby substantially in axial alignment therewith, and a second part formed as an eyelet having a split double loop defining a free end, and having an axis removed from the axis of the first part.
2. Apparatus according to Claim 1, wherein said second part is defined by end turns of the spring.
3. Apparatus according to Claim 1 or 2, wherein the axis of the eyelet is perpendicular to the axis of said first part.
4. Apparatus according to Claim 1 or 2, wherein the eyelet axis is parallel to but offset from the axis of said first part.
5. A device for use in fishing comprising a substantially cylindrical section and an apparatus according to any of the preceding claims connected therewith.
6. A device according to Claim 5 when dependent on Claim 3, in the form of a fishing float wherein said tension spring is fitted to one end thereof.
7. A fishing float according to Claim 6, wherein said tension spring is only partly engaged over said one end of the float.
8. A fishing float according to Claim 6 or 7 wherein the tension spring is affixed by adhesive.
9. A fishing float according to any of Claims 6 to 8 wherein the tension spring is covered with a protective paint coating.
10. A device according to Claim 5, when dependent on Claim 4, in the form of a spring tip or quiver tip for a fishing rod, said tension spring being fitted at one end thereof and a further tension spring being fitted substantially midway along the length of the tip.
11. A device according to Claim 5, wherein said substantially cylindrical section is defined by a main body part of a further tension spring which has an eyelet having a split double loop defining a free end and having an axis removed from the axis of the main body part, the eyelet of said further tension spring being formed at that end thereof remote from the end over which said first mentioned tension spring is fitted, said first mentioned tension spring and said further tension spring being of different diameters such that one can fit within the other and be secured thereto.
12. A device according to Claim 11, wherein the springs are secured together by gluing.
13. A device according to Claim 5, wherein said substantially cylindrical section is defined by a rod member and said tension spring is fitted to one end of said rod member, a further tension spring having a main body part fitted to the other end of said rod member and being formed with an eyelet having a split double loop defining a free end, and having an axis removed from the axis of its main body part.
14. A device according to Claim 13, wherein the rod member is formed of brass.
15. A device according to any of Claims 11 to 14, wherein the springs are covered with a rust proof coating.
16. A device according to Claim 15, wherein the springs are black anodised.
17. A device according to Claim 5, wherein said substantially cylindrical section has a further tension spring mounted axially on one end thereof and extending from said one end, said further tension spring and the tension spring formed with the eyelet being of different diameters such that one fits within the other in an adjustable fashion to enable adjustment of the position of the tension spring with the eyelet relative to said substantially cylindrical section of the device.
18. Apparatus for use with a fishing device substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
19. A device for use in fishing substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.