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Ice fishing hole cover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-02-11
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Granted: 1971-05-18
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Expires: 1989-02-11
Abstract
Abstract A buoyant cover for an ice fishing hole is formed as a centrally split, two-piece plate member having recesses defining a fishing line opening. The opposed edges of the pieces are releasably connected by an adhesive greaselike substance. The plate member is covered with a water-repellent material and has a black coating on its top surface to absorb heat.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond M Hurd
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 07:04
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
An ice fishing hole cover for fishing with a hooked line through an ice fishing hole in ice, comprising a cover member including an insulating material having a density substantially less than water whereby the cover member rides on the water within an ice fishing hole, said member being a substantially flat platelike member and having an outer configuration to substantially close the ice fishing hole and a small central opening to freely receive an ice fishing line assembly, said central opening being larger than said line to allow free movement of the line in response to hooking of a fish, said substantially flat platelike member including a pair of similar abutting elements having complementing recesses defining said central opening and a nonsetting releasable adhesive material interposed between said elements and releasably interconnecting said elements to define said member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
An ice fishing hole cover for fishing with a hooked line through an ice fishing hole in ice, comprising a cover member including an insulating material having a density substantially less than water whereby the cover member rides on the water within an ice fishing hole, said member being a substantially flat platelike member and having an outer configuration to substantially close the ice fishing hole and a small central opening to freely receive an ice fishing line assembly, said central opening being larger than said line to allow free movement of the line in response to hooking of a fish, said substantially flat platelike member including a pair of similar abutting elements having complementing recesses defining said central opening and a nonsetting releasable adhesive material interposed between said elements and releasably interconnecting said elements to define said member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The ice fishing hole cover of claim 1, wherein said releasable adhesive is a greaselike medium on the opposed mating edges of said elements for releasably connecting said member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The ice fishing hole cover of claim 1, having a water-repellent coating covering said member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The ice fishing hole cover of claim 1, having a black coating on the top surface to absorb heat from the surrounding atmosphere.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
57 words
The ice fishing hole cover of claim 1, wherein said adhesive is a heavy greaselike material on the opposed mating edges of said elements releasably connecting said elements, a release material coating said heavy greaselike material to prevent setting of the material to a solid mass, and a water-repellent coating on the exterior surfaces of said elements.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
82 words
The ice fishing hole cover of claim 1, wherein said platelike member is a flat disc configuration including a pair of similar semicircular elements having opposed recesses defining the central opening, said members being formed of styrofoam, said releasable adhesive is a greaselike adhesive on the opposed mating edges of said semicircular members for releasably connecting said members, a water-repellent oil coating said semicircular members, and the upper surface of said members being black to absorb heat energy From the surrounding atmosphere.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
The ice fishing hole cover of claim 1, wherein a ring member is located within said central opening to bridge the mating edges and prevent a fishing line passing through the opening from entering between said edges.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-05-17 | 1974-11-16 | 1975-05-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-17 | 1978-11-16 | 1979-05-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-17 | 1982-11-16 | 1983-05-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |