Remotely operable bait deploying system and associated method

• US 7,854,087 B1
• Filed: 10/15/2009
• Issued: 12/21/2010
• Est. Priority Date: 11/29/2006
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Aslam Pervez
• Original Assignee: Aslam Pervez
• Inventors: Pervez, Aslam
• Primary Examiner(s): Ark; Darren W
• Application Number:
  US12/587,926
• Time in Patent Office: 432 Days
• Field of Search: 43/4, 43/261, 43/272, 43/274, 43 15- 17
• US Class Current: 43/26.1
• CPC Class Codes: A01K 91/02 Devices for casting lines
• CPC Class Codes: A01K 91/10 for automatic hook setting
• CPC Class Codes: A01K 97/125 using electronic components

Abstract

A remotely operable fish bait deploying system including a remote controller adapted to be carried by a user, a fishing rod spaced from the remote controller, and a toy vessel anchored to the fishing rod. A first primary line is anchored to the toy vessel and extends rearwardly therefrom. A second primary line is adjustably connected to the actuator interface and trails behind the toy vessel. The actuator interface automatically adjusts a longitudinal length of the second primary line based upon instructions received from the on-board controller. A plurality of flotation members are directly coupled to the second primary line respectively and remain spaced from the first primary line. A plurality of auxiliary lines are directly anchored to each of the flotation members and terminate underwater wherein each auxiliary line is provided with a hook attached to a distal end thereof for holding bait.

Claims

1. A fish bait deploying system for steering fishing lines into target zones underwater, said fish bait deploying system comprising:

a remote controller;

a fishing rod;

a toy vessel anchored to said fishing rod and including

an on-board controller in wireless communication with said remote controller,

a motorized propeller coupled to said on-board controller for propelling said toy vessel in a body of water, and

an actuator interface coupled to said on-board controller;

a first primary line anchored to said toy vessel and connected to said fishing rod;

a second primary line connected to said actuator interface;

wherein said actuator interface automatically adjusts a longitudinal length of said second primary line based upon instructions received from said on-board controller;

a plurality of flotation members directly coupled to said second primary line respectively and remaining spaced from said first primary line; and

a plurality of auxiliary lines directly anchored to each of said flotation members and terminating underwater, each of said auxiliary lines being provided with a hook attached to a distal end thereof.

2. The fish bait deploying system of claim 1, wherein said remote controller comprises:

a user interface generating multiple control signals based upon corresponding user inputs;

a frequency generating circuit electrically coupled directly to said user interface, said frequency generating circuit modifying said control signals to desired frequency levels respectively;

an amplifier electrically coupled to said frequency generating circuit for increasing a voltage level of each of said control signals; and

a transmitter for transmitting the amplified control signals to said toy vessel.

3. The fish bait deploying system of claim 1, wherein each of said flotation members comprises:

means for automatically retracting said auxiliary lines along a substantially vertical path when a fish bites a bait attached to said hooks, said automatic retracting means comprising

a retractable spring-loaded pulley,

a sensor connected to said spring-loaded pulley, and

a transducer communicatively coupled to said sensor;

wherein a corresponding one of said auxiliary lines is coupled to said spring-loaded pulley and automatically biased to an equilibrium position after being extended to an elongated tensed position respectively;

wherein said sensor automatically activates said transducer by generating and transmitting a notification signal to said transducer when said auxiliary line is displaced from said tensed position.

4. The fish bait deploying system of claim 1, wherein said actuator interface comprises:

a motor having a shaft coupled thereto and being responsive to said control signals from said on-board controller; and

a rotatable spool directly coupled to said first shaft and thereby reeling said second primary line between alternate positions as desired by the user.

5. The fish bait deploying system of claim 1, wherein said toy vessel further comprises:

a eyelet fixedly attached to a rear portion thereof, said first primary line being anchored to said eyelet such that said first primary line remains at a static position when said toy vessel is stationary.

6. The fish bait deploying system of claim 5, wherein said second primary line is independently retractable between wound and unwound positions while said first primary line is at the static position.

7. The fish bait deploying system of claim 5, wherein said auxiliary lines are independently retractable between said tensed and equilibrium positions while said first primary line is at the static position.

8. A fish bait deploying system for steering fishing lines into target zones underwater, said fish bait deploying system comprising:

a remote controller;

a fishing rod;

a toy vessel anchored to said fishing rod and including

an on-board controller in wireless communication with said remote controller,

a motorized propeller communicatively coupled to said on-board controller for propelling said toy vessel in a body of water, and

an actuator interface communicatively coupled to said on-board controller;

a first primary line anchored to said toy vessel and connected to said fishing rod;

a second primary line connected to said actuator interface and trailing behind said toy vessel;

wherein said actuator interface automatically adjusts a longitudinal length of said second primary line based upon instructions received from said on-board controller;

a plurality of flotation members directly coupled to said second primary line respectively and remaining spaced from said first primary line; and

a plurality of auxiliary lines directly anchored to each of said flotation members and terminating underwater, each of said auxiliary lines being provided with a hook attached to a distal end thereof;

wherein said first primary line is automatically extendable and retractable from said fishing rod as said motorized propeller displaces said toy vessel such that the user can remotely control placement of said toy vessel in the water.

9. The fish bait deploying system of claim 8, wherein said remote controller comprises:

a user interface generating multiple control signals based upon corresponding user inputs;

a frequency generating circuit electrically coupled directly to said user interface, said frequency generating circuit modifying said control signals to desired frequency levels respectively;

an amplifier electrically coupled to said frequency generating circuit for increasing a voltage level of each of said control signals; and

a transmitter for transmitting the amplified control signals to said toy vessel.

10. The fish bait deploying system of claim 8, wherein each of said flotation members comprises:

means for automatically retracting said auxiliary lines along a substantially vertical path when a fish bites a bait attached to said hooks, said automatic retracting means comprising

a retractable spring-loaded pulley,

a sensor connected to said spring-loaded pulley, and

a transducer communicatively coupled to said sensor;

wherein a corresponding one of said auxiliary lines is coupled to said spring-loaded pulley and automatically biased to an equilibrium position after being extended to an elongated tensed position respectively;

wherein said sensor automatically activates said transducer by generating and transmitting a notification signal to said transducer when said auxiliary line is displaced from said tensed position.

11. The fish bait deploying system of claim 8, wherein said actuator interface comprises:

a motor having a shaft coupled thereto and being responsive to said control signals from said on-board controller; and

a rotatable spool directly coupled to said first shaft and thereby reeling said second primary line between alternate positions as desired by the user.

12. The fish bait deploying system of claim 8, wherein said toy vessel further comprises:

a eyelet fixedly attached to a rear portion thereof, said first primary line being anchored to said eyelet such that said first primary line remains at a static position when said toy vessel is stationary.

13. The fish bait deploying system of claim 12, wherein said second primary line is independently retractable between wound and unwound positions while said first primary line is at the static position.

14. The fish bait deploying system of claim 12, wherein said auxiliary lines are independently retractable between said tensed and equilibrium positions while said first primary line is at the static position.

15. A fish bait deploying system for steering fishing lines into target zones underwater, said fish bait deploying system comprising:

a remote controller adapted to be carried by a user;

a fishing rod spaced from said remote controller;

a toy vessel anchored to said fishing rod and including

an on-board controller in wireless communication with said remote controller,

a motorized propeller communicatively coupled to said on-board controller for propelling said toy vessel in a body of water, and

an actuator interface communicatively coupled to said on-board controller;

a first primary line anchored to said toy vessel and extending rearwardly therefrom respectively, said first primary line further being connected to said fishing rod;

a second primary line adjustably connected to said actuator interface and trailing behind said toy vessel;

wherein said actuator interface automatically adjusts a longitudinal length of said second primary line based upon instructions received from said on-board controller;

a plurality of flotation members directly coupled to said second primary line respectively and remaining spaced from said first primary line; and

a plurality of auxiliary lines directly anchored to each of said flotation members and terminating underwater, each of said auxiliary lines being provided with a hook attached to a distal end thereof;

wherein said first primary line is automatically extendable and retractable from said fishing rod as said motorized propeller displaces said toy vessel such that the user can remotely control placement of said toy vessel in the water.

16. The fish bait deploying system of claim 15, wherein said remote controller comprises:

a user interface generating multiple control signals based upon corresponding user inputs;

a frequency generating circuit electrically coupled directly to said user interface, said frequency generating circuit modifying said control signals to desired frequency levels respectively;

an amplifier electrically coupled to said frequency generating circuit for increasing a voltage level of each of said control signals; and

a transmitter for transmitting the amplified control signals to said toy vessel.

17. The fish bait deploying system of claim 15, wherein each of said flotation members comprises:

means for automatically retracting said auxiliary lines along a substantially vertical path when a fish bites a bait attached to said hooks, said automatic retracting means comprising

a retractable spring-loaded pulley,

a sensor connected to said spring-loaded pulley, and

a transducer communicatively coupled to said sensor;

wherein a corresponding one of said auxiliary lines is coupled to said spring-loaded pulley and automatically biased to an equilibrium position after being extended to an elongated tensed position respectively;

wherein said sensor automatically activates said transducer by generating and transmitting a notification signal to said transducer when said auxiliary line is displaced from said tensed position.

18. The fish bait deploying system of claim 15, wherein said actuator interface comprises:

a motor having a shaft coupled thereto and being responsive to said control signals from said on-board controller; and

a rotatable spool directly coupled to said first shaft and thereby reeling said second primary line between alternate positions as desired by the user.

19. The fish bait deploying system of claim 15, wherein said toy vessel further comprises:

a eyelet fixedly attached to a rear portion thereof, said first primary line being anchored to said eyelet such that said first primary line remains at a static position when said toy vessel is stationary.

20. The fish bait deploying system of claim 19, wherein said second primary line is independently retractable between wound and unwound positions while said first primary line is at the static position.