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Advanced Battery Electric Fishing Reel Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856931_0006_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Battery Electric Fishing Reel Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856931_0006_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856931_0006_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. 11,856,931.

Background and Problem Solved

The original battery powered electric reel, while innovative, had limitations in terms of heat dissipation, power efficiency, and user comfort. The present invention addresses these limitations by introducing a thermal management system, power optimization, and ergonomic design to improve the overall performance and user experience.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious improvements over the original patent, including the thermal management system, power optimization system, automatic motor speed adjustment, waterproof compartment, and ergonomic grip design. These enhancements provide significant advantages in terms of performance, efficiency, and user experience.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include different thermal management systems, such as heat sinks or fans, or alternative power optimization strategies, such as using advanced battery chemistries or energy harvesting technologies. Variations of the ergonomic grip design could also be explored to accommodate different user preferences and fishing styles.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced battery powered electric reel has significant commercial potential in the sport fishing industry, where users demand high-performance, reliable, and comfortable fishing gear. The invention could also be applied to commercial fishing operations, where efficiency and durability are critical. The market for electric fishing reels is expected to grow, driven by increasing popularity of sport fishing and demand for innovative, high-tech fishing gear.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01K89/017

Field of Art

Fishing equipment engineering, specifically motorized electric fishing reels, requiring mechanical engineering, electrical systems design, and marine equipment expertise

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with expertise in electromechanical design, battery systems, thermal management, and fishing equipment engineering, typically holding a bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering with 3-5 years of specialized experience in recreational fishing equipment design

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the disclosed variations represent predictable engineering improvements to an existing motorized fishing reel design. The thermal management, power optimization, and ergonomic enhancements are logical extensions of known techniques in electromechanical device design. Each proposed modification addresses standard engineering challenges in portable electronic devices used in challenging environmental conditions.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Battery powered electric motor drive assembly in fishing reel
PTD Variation
Thermal management system for regulating motorized drive assembly temperature
Obviousness Reasoning
Temperature control is a standard engineering solution for electronic systems, particularly in high-performance portable devices exposed to variable environmental conditions. A PHOSITA would recognize the need to prevent thermal degradation of battery and motor components as a predictable design optimization.
Source Patent Element
Battery pack with power supply to motorized drive assembly
PTD Variation
Power monitoring module with automatic motor speed adjustment
Obviousness Reasoning
Dynamic power management is a well-established technique in battery-powered devices. A PHOSITA would find it obvious to implement intelligent power consumption tracking to optimize battery performance and extend operational runtime.
Source Patent Element
Electric motor driven fishing reel with external contacts
PTD Variation
Waterproof compartment for housing electronic components
Obviousness Reasoning
Protection against water ingress is a critical design consideration for marine equipment. A PHOSITA would recognize waterproofing as a standard engineering solution for electronic devices used in wet environments, representing a predictable design improvement.
Source Patent Element
Fishing reel with motorized drive assembly
PTD Variation
Ergonomic grip design for reducing user fatigue
Obviousness Reasoning
Ergonomic optimization is a standard design approach in consumer equipment. A PHOSITA would find it obvious to modify grip geometry to improve user comfort, particularly in devices requiring prolonged manual interaction.
Source Patent Element
Battery powered electric motor drive system
PTD Variation
Tension-based automatic motor speed adjustment method
Obviousness Reasoning
Adaptive control systems are well-known in mechanical and electrical engineering. A PHOSITA would recognize that dynamically adjusting motor speed based on line tension represents a logical application of feedback control principles to fishing reel design.
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US 11856931, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations in the present publication to be obvious extensions of the prior art, representing predictable engineering improvements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner without requiring inventive insight. The disclosed technical modifications represent standard design optimizations within the established technological framework of motorized fishing reels.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,931
TitleBattery powered electric reel
Assignee(s)Pure Fishing, Inc.