John M Sivertsen

US Patent:

42350379, Nov 25, 1980

Filed:

Apr 5, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/027510

Inventors:

John W. Sivertsen - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

A01K 9500

US Classification:

43 4491

Abstract:

A fish line sinker includes an elongated sinker body having a central longitudinal opening extending therethrough and having a longitudinally extending slot open from one end of the central opening to the other to the outside of the sinker body. A fish line retaining clip has a pair of ears, each one pivotally mounted with respect to one of the ends of the central opening in the sinker body, the retaining clip having a longitudinally extending bow integrally connected between these ears. Each ear is provided with a fish line receiving slot outwardly positioned on it, the slot being of shape and size to receive a fish line and to position the fish line within the sinker body central opening when the retaining clip is aligned on the sinker body opposite the longitudinally extending sinker body slot, the fish line receiving slots in the retaining clip ears being of shape and size to confine the fish line within the body central opening when the clip is aligned with the body slot. Means is provided to tend to maintain the retaining clip in alignment with the sinker body slot while the sinker and the fish line are being used for their intended purpose.

US Patent:

43511287, Sep 28, 1982

Filed:

Feb 12, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/233914

Inventors:

John W. Sivertsen - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

A01K 9500

US Classification:

43 4491

Abstract:

A fish line bobber or sinker, depending upon the density of the material from which the device is made. The device comprises an elongated cylindrical or barrel-shaped body having a central longitudinal passage extending from one end to the other. A longitudinal line receiving slot extends radially from the central longitudinal opening to the outside of the body. A fish line retaining clip extends from the top of the bobber/sinker body to the bottom along the outside surface and is rotatably mounted to engage the longitudinal slot to hold the body on the line and to be rotated away from the slot to permit the body to be placed on and removed from the fish line. The outer edge of the fish line retaining clip is provided with a longitudinal groove or channel which permits the fish line to be wound in one or more longitudinal loops partially around the body to insure that the bobber/sinker body will remain firmly in place on the line.