US3315403A
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Live bait container device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-10-20
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Granted: 1967-04-25
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Expires: 1984-10-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas A Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:34
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/04; A01K97/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
203 words
A LIVE BAIT CONTAINER DEVICE FOR USE WITH A BOAT COMPRISING: A BAIT CONTAINER HAVING A PLURALITY OF OPENINGS IN THE SURFACE THEREOF; SUPPORT MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID BOAT AND MOUNTING SAID CONTAINER ON THE TRANSOM OF SAID BOAT FOR MOVEMENT SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICALLY WITH RESPECT TO THE WATER LEVEL; MEANS FOR HOLDING SAID CONTAINER IN AN UP POSITION SUBSTANTIALLY OUT OF THE WATER WHEN THE BOAT IS UNDER WAY; PROBE MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID SUPPORT MEANS IN FIXED RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID BOAT AND HAVING AN INLET OPENING CONTINUALLY LOCATED IN SAID WATER AND FACING IN THE DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT OF THE BOAT FOR MOVING WATER INTO SAID CONTAINER WHEN THE BOAT IS IN MOTION; MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID CONTAINER IN A LOWER POSITION WHEN THE BOAT IS STATIONARY OR DRIFTING WITH A MAJOR PORTION OF THE CONTAINER IN THE WATER; SAID SUPPORT MEANS COMPRISING A PAIR OF SIDES EACH HAVING AN EDGE ENGAGING SAID TRASOM AND A SECOND SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL EDGE; A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL PANEL SECURED TO SAID VERTICAL EDGES AND SUPPORTING FIRST SLIDE MEANS; SECOND SLIDE MEANS ON SAID CONTAINER COOPERATING WITH SAID FIRST SLIDE MEANS TO PROVIDE FOR VERTICAL MOVEMENT OF SAID CONTAINER; AND MEANS CONNECTING SAID SIDES TO SAID TRANSOM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
203 words
A LIVE BAIT CONTAINER DEVICE FOR USE WITH A BOAT COMPRISING: A BAIT CONTAINER HAVING A PLURALITY OF OPENINGS IN THE SURFACE THEREOF; SUPPORT MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID BOAT AND MOUNTING SAID CONTAINER ON THE TRANSOM OF SAID BOAT FOR MOVEMENT SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICALLY WITH RESPECT TO THE WATER LEVEL; MEANS FOR HOLDING SAID CONTAINER IN AN UP POSITION SUBSTANTIALLY OUT OF THE WATER WHEN THE BOAT IS UNDER WAY; PROBE MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID SUPPORT MEANS IN FIXED RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID BOAT AND HAVING AN INLET OPENING CONTINUALLY LOCATED IN SAID WATER AND FACING IN THE DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT OF THE BOAT FOR MOVING WATER INTO SAID CONTAINER WHEN THE BOAT IS IN MOTION; MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID CONTAINER IN A LOWER POSITION WHEN THE BOAT IS STATIONARY OR DRIFTING WITH A MAJOR PORTION OF THE CONTAINER IN THE WATER; SAID SUPPORT MEANS COMPRISING A PAIR OF SIDES EACH HAVING AN EDGE ENGAGING SAID TRASOM AND A SECOND SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL EDGE; A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL PANEL SECURED TO SAID VERTICAL EDGES AND SUPPORTING FIRST SLIDE MEANS; SECOND SLIDE MEANS ON SAID CONTAINER COOPERATING WITH SAID FIRST SLIDE MEANS TO PROVIDE FOR VERTICAL MOVEMENT OF SAID CONTAINER; AND MEANS CONNECTING SAID SIDES TO SAID TRANSOM.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-04-24 | 1970-10-24 | 1971-04-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-04-24 | 1974-10-24 | 1975-04-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-04-24 | 1978-10-24 | 1979-04-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |