US-20260123617-A1 - Adjustable Fishing Rod Holder with a Retractable Stake

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Abstract

The embodiments are directed to rod holders including a fastener, a stake, and a tube. The fastener includes a head and a body. The stake includes a first end, a second end, and an elongated slot along a longitudinal direction of the stake. The tube includes a receiving end, a bottom end, and a boss disposed radially into the tube between the receiving end and the bottom end, where the receiving end is operable to removably receive a lower end of a rod. The body of the fastener mates with the elongated slot and is removably coupled to the boss such that the stake is slidably coupled to the tube and movable between a retracted position and an fastener is threadably coupled to the tube to secure the stake from sliding along a longitudinal direction of the tube.

Inventors

Casey Davidson

Assignees

RAIL HOLDINGS, LLC

Dates

Publication Date: 20260507
Application Date: 20251231

Claims (20)

1 . A rod holder comprising: a fixture mechanism; a stake comprising two plates, a first end, a second end, the two plates joined along a longitude edge of each plate to form an angle; and an elongated slot formed in one or both of the two plates along a longitudinal direction of the stake; a tube comprising a receiving end, a bottom end, and an internal thread within the tube; and wherein the fixture mechanism comprises a fastener that is configured to be inserted through the elongated slot and be threadably coupled to the internal thread of the tube.
2 . The rod holder of claim 1 , wherein each of the two plates comprises an edge spaced from the longitude edge to define a width of each of said two plates.
3 . The rod holder of claim 2 , wherein the widths of each of the two plates are substantially equal or different.
4 . The rod holder of claim 1 , the angle is 90 degrees.
5 . The rod holder of claim 1 , wherein the tube is a circular tube, a square tube, a rectangular tube, a triangular tube, an oval tube, an elliptical tube, or a polygon tube.
6 . The rod holder of claim 1 , wherein the second end of the stake is a sharp tip or a pointed end to ease impaling into a ground substrate.
7 . The rod holder of claim 1 , said fastener comprising a body and a head.
8 . The rod holder of claim 1 , wherein the fixture mechanism is configured to be threaded into the tube to fix or release movement of the stake relative to the tube.
9 . The rod holder of claim 1 , wherein the tube further comprises a slot disposed at the receiving end, the slot configured to removably receive a fishing rod.
10 . A rod holder comprising: a fastener; a stake comprising two plates, a first end, a second end, and an elongated slot on one of the two plates along a longitudinal direction of the stake, wherein the two plates are joined along a longitude edge of each plate to form an angle; a tube comprising a receiving end, a bottom end, and a boss extending radially into the tube between the receiving end and the bottom end; and wherein the fastener is configured to be inserted through the elongated slot and subsequently engaged with the boss.
11 . The rod holder of claim 10 , wherein the two plates each comprise an edge spaced from the longitude edge.
12 . The rod holder of claim 11 , wherein the widths of each of the two plates are substantially equal or different.
13 . The rod holder of claim 10 , the angle is 90 degrees.
14 . The rod holder of claim 10 , wherein the boss is a threaded boss, a clearance boss, a counterbore boss, or a tapered boss.
15 . The rod holder of claim 10 , wherein the fastener is threaded to be removably coupled to the boss.
16 . The rod holder of claim 10 , wherein the boss radially extends into a hollow space inside the tube.
17 . The rod holder of claim 10 , wherein the tube is a circular tube, a square tube, a rectangular tube, a triangular tube, an oval tube, an elliptical tube, or a polygon tube.
18 . The rod holder of claim 10 , wherein the second end of the stake is a sharp tip or a pointed end, operable to be impaled into a surface.
19 . The rod holder of claim 10 , wherein the tube further comprises a fishing pole slot disposed at the receiving end, the fishing pole slot configured to removably receive a fishing pole.
20 . The rod holder of claim 19 , wherein the fishing pole slot is a horizontal pole holding slot, a vertical pole holding slot, or an adjustable pole holding slot.

Description

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE Any and all applications for which a foreign or domestic priority claim is identified in the Application Data Sheet as filed with the present application are hereby incorporated by reference herein and made a part of the present disclosure. TECHNICAL FIELD The present disclosure relates to a rod holder, and more particularly, to an adjustable fishing rod holder. BACKGROUND Fishing is a recreational pastime that demands patience and waiting for fish to take the bait. However, it can be inconvenient for users to constantly hold their fishing rods while at a particular location or carrying out other tasks. Additionally, some users may wish to enhance their fishing efficiency by using multiple fishing rods. Consequently, there is a need for users to secure their fishing rods or poles, allowing them to free up their hands. SUMMARY The present application discloses one or more of the features recited in the appended claims and/or the following features which alone or in any combination, may comprise patentable subject matter. The disclosed embodiments are directed to adjustable fishing rod holders that incorporate retractable stakes. The rod holder can receive a fishing rod that is further secured in place by sliding the stake to an exposed position and impaling the stake into the ground at a sharp end of the stake. The extended length of the stake may vary by adjusting the relative position of the stake to a tube of the rod holder. The extendable nature of the stake grants the rod holder the ability to secure the receiving fishing rod at varying heights and angles. Alternatively, the stake can be moved to a retracted position to be devoid of any exposed sharp elements. By moving and securing the stake to the retracted position, the rod holder becomes portable and prioritizes safety during storage and transportation, mitigating any potential hazards associated with handling. According to some embodiments, a rod holder may include a fixture mechanism, a stake comprising a first end, a second end, and an elongated slot along a longitudinal direction of the stake, a tube comprising a receiving end, a bottom end, and a pin radially projected from the tube, where the receiving end is operable to removably receive a lower end of a rod, wherein the pin mates with the elongated slot such that the stake is slidably coupled to the tube and movable between a retracted position and an extended position, and wherein one of the fixture mechanism or the pin is removably coupled to the other of the fixture mechanism and the pin to secure the stake from sliding along a longitudinal direction of the tube. In some embodiments, the rod holder may further comprises a second fixture mechanism, a second elongated slot on the stake, and a second pin on the tube, wherein the second elongated slot is parallel to the elongated slot, the second pin is projected from the tube between the receiving end and the bottom end and is operable to mate with the second elongated slot, and the second fixture mechanism is removably coupled to the second pin. In the retracted position, the second end of the stake may be positioned next to or further back than the bottom end of the tube. In some embodiments, the tube may be a circular tube, a square tube, a rectangular tube, a triangular tube, an oval tube, an elliptical tube, or a polygon tube. The stake may be a pointed stake, a cylindrical stake, a convex stake, a tapered stake, or a square stake. The stake may be an L-shape plate stake comprising two plates jointed with a shared longitude edge to form an angle. The second end of the stake may be a sharp tip or a pointed end, operable to be impaled into a surface. The fixture mechanism may be a nut, a washer, a clamp, or a clip. In some embodiments, the fixture mechanism may be operable to be threaded onto the pin to be tightened to secure the stake from sliding along the longitudinal direction of the tube. In some embodiments, the rod holder may further include a mounting mechanism operable to secure said rod or a pole to the receiving end, the mounting mechanism is a clamp, a screw, or a bracket. In some embodiments, the tube may further include a fishing pole slot disposed at the receiving end to removably receive said rod or a fishing pole. The fishing pole slot may be a horizontal pole holding slot, a vertical pole holding slot, or an adjustable pole holding slot. According to some embodiments, a rod holder may include a fastener comprising a head and a body, a stake comprising a first end, a second end, and an elongated slot along a longitudinal direction of the stake, a tube comprising a receiving end, a bottom end, and a boss running radially into the tube between the receiving end and the bottom end, where the receiving end is operable to removably receive a lower end of a rod, wherein the body of the fastener mates with the elongated slot and is removably coupled to the boss such that the stake is slidably coupled t