Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Smart Fishing Reel Collar: Performance Optimization Tech

Publication ID: 24-11856930_0008_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Smart Fishing Reel Collar: Performance Optimization Tech,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856930_0008_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856930_0008_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,856,930.

Background and Problem Solved

Conventional spinning reels, as described in the original patent, have limitations in terms of performance optimization, line tension monitoring, and reel authentication. The present invention addresses these limitations by synergistically combining the collar member with other technologies to provide a more comprehensive and intelligent fishing reel system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The invention's novelty lies in the synergistic combination of the collar member with distinct technologies, which provides a new and non-obvious system for enhancing fishing reel performance and functionality. The inventive step is the integration of these technologies to create a more comprehensive and intelligent fishing reel system that addresses the limitations of conventional spinning reels.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include integrating the collar member with other sensors, such as GPS or weather sensors, to provide more comprehensive data for optimizing reel performance. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use with other types of fishing reels or equipment, such as baitcasting reels or fishing rods.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the fishing industry, particularly among recreational and professional anglers. The system's ability to optimize reel performance, monitor line tension, and provide personalized fishing recommendations could revolutionize the sport of fishing and create a new market for intelligent fishing reel systems.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01K89/0111

Field of Art

Fishing reel mechanical systems and sensor integration, specifically focusing on spinning reel components and performance optimization technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in fishing equipment design, familiar with sensor technologies, materials science, and mechanical system integration, typically holding a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's spinning reel collar member technology by integrating contemporary sensor and data processing technologies. The fundamental mechanical structure of the spinning reel provides a natural platform for incorporating intelligent monitoring and optimization systems. These variations represent standard engineering approaches to enhancing traditional mechanical systems through digital and sensor integration.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Collar member with tubular shape supporting spool shaft movement
PTD Variation
Integrating tension sensing sensors within the collar member's structure
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding sensors to mechanical components is a known technique for performance monitoring, representing a predictable application of existing sensor technologies to mechanical systems
Source Patent Element
Metal or resin collar member design
PTD Variation
Composite fiber-reinforced polymer matrix with graphene coating
Obviousness Reasoning
Material science advances in composite materials represent an obvious design optimization approach, utilizing known techniques to improve durability and performance characteristics
Source Patent Element
Spinning reel mechanical system
PTD Variation
IoT-enabled tracking and blockchain authentication mechanism
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing digital authentication and usage tracking represents a standard technological evolution for mechanical systems, utilizing well-established IoT integration techniques
Source Patent Element
Spool shaft reciprocation mechanism
PTD Variation
Machine learning algorithm for predicting optimal reel settings
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying computational intelligence to mechanical system optimization is a predictable engineering approach that leverages contemporary data processing technologies
Source Patent Element
Conventional spinning reel design
PTD Variation
AI-powered personalized fishing recommendation system
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating recommendation engines with mechanical equipment represents a standard approach to enhancing user experience through computational technologies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856930 and the disclosed technological variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed innovations obvious and lacking inventive step. The systematic integration of sensor technologies, computational intelligence, and advanced materials into the fundamental spinning reel collar member design represents a predictable technological evolution that would be readily apparent to a skilled practitioner in the field of fishing equipment design.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,930
TitleCollar member for spinning reel
Assignee(s)SHIMANO INC.