Patent ID: 7866588
Filing Date: 2011-01-11
Classification: A01K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for producing a spinning reel frame, the method comprising the steps of: a) providing a long bar extrusion of a metal, the extrusion including a hollow, tube-shaped portion that extends coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the extrusion and a filled portion unitary therewith and having a generally T-shaped configuration, the filled portion extends exterior of the hollow portion and in a direction generally transverse to the longitudinal axis of the extrusion and comprises a cross member and a neck member, the neck member extends from the tube-shaped portion to the cross member, the cross member extends generally transverse to the longitudinal axis of the neck member; b) cutting a blank from an end of the long bar extrusion, the cut blank having a length corresponding to the width of the spinning reel frame; c) machining at least the exterior surface of the filled portion to provide spinning reel frame having an integral leg adapted for connection to a fishing reel rod.