Patent ID: 6789348
Filing Date: 2004-09-14
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
An illuminated fishing rod comprising:a tip segment having a tip end; a transparent hollow tube section integrated in said tip segment, said transparent hollow tube section being approximately six inches long and positioned adjacent said tip end; a butt segment having a hollow handle, said handle having an open end; an end cap disposed on said handle and adapted to close said open end; at least one battery disposed in said hollow handle; a switch located on the handle and electrically connected to said at least one battery; an illumination source, said illumination source being disposed in said transparent hollow tube section; a first ferrule part disposed on said tip segment, said first ferrule part consisting of two protruding, male, electrically conductive pins disposed thereon; an electrical conductor connecting said illumination source to said two protruding, male, electrically conductive pins; a second ferrule part disposed on said butt segment, said second ferrule part consisting of two electrically conductive sockets housed therein; and another electrical conductor connecting said two electrically conductive sockets to said at least one battery and said switch, whereby the illuminated fishing rod can be disassembled into said tip segment and said butt segment for easy and convenient portage and wherein said two protruding, male, electrically conductive pins and said two electrically conductive sockets strengthen connection between said tip segment and said butt segment when assembled.