Patent ID: 6993865
Filing Date: 2006-02-07
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
1. A rod holder assembly with concealed fasteners, said assembly comprising: an upper flange having a top surface and a lower surface with a centrally disposed opening therethrough, said upper flange having a perimeter edge spaced apart from said opening; a backing plate, said backing plate having a second centrally disposed opening; a tubular shaped receiving socket having an open upper end formed integral to a backing plate and a lower end depending therefrom, said receiving socket securable to said upper flange and constructed and arranged to receive a fishing pole handle; a stop member positioned in said lower end of said receiving socket for engaging the butt of a fishing rod handle; a means for securing said backing plate to said upper flange; and a liner extending from said upper flange and extending into said receiving socket; wherein said upper flange is positioned on top of a gunnel mounting surface and said backing plate is positioned beneath said mounting surface and fastened to said upper flange wherein said upper flange includes at least one fastener boss receptive to a fastener bolt inserted through a slotted aperture in said backing plate, said slotted apertures sized to accommodate mounting surface thickness from about ¼ inch to about 2 inches.