Thumb button for fishing reels

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9288973
SERIAL NO

13935287

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A fishing reel, such as a spincast reel, that includes a body having a frame that defines a thumb button attachment member on a rear side of the frame. A spool and spinner head are rotatably mounted forward of a front side of the frame. A front cover is secured to a front side of the frame to enclose components. A thumb button is pivotally secured to the thumb button attachment member. The thumb button has an actuating post that extends forwardly for applying force to a rearward end of a center shaft when the thumb button is depressed. A back cover is affixed to the rear side of the frame. The back cover defines a thumb button orifice for allowing a user to access the thumb button when the back cover is secured to the frame.

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ZEBCO HOLDINGS LLC6101 EAST APACHE STREET TULSA OK 74115

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Wilson, Robert Tulsa, US 175 2575
Zwayer, Kent L Tulsa, US 13 83

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