US3600840A
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Tackle box
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-09-04
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Granted: 1971-08-24
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Expires: 1989-09-04
Abstract
Abstract A tackle box divided into a pair of separate compartments, wherein fishing lures are hung on removable panels in one compartment and other fishing gear is disposed in trays in the other compartment. The panel compartment is of greater height than the tray compartment to receive panels of various lengths and the cover over the panel compartment is designed to hold the panels in place. The trays in the other compartment are hinged to the sidewalls and to the cover in a manner to expose the trays when the cover is raised.
Inventors
- 👤 Norman K Meyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 07:34
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A compartmentalized tackle box comprising a container divided into a pair of separate compartments, and a cover hingedly connected to said container covering both compartments, one of the compartments being of greater height than the adjacent compartment, a series of slidable panels of varying lengths in said first named compartment, said panels adapted to receive hooks attached to lures for storage, said cover over the first compartment comprising a flat portion having a resilient pad secured to the underside thereof to enGage the slidable panels, a second compartment having sidewalls, a plurality of trays hingedly connected to said sidewalls and to said cover, said cover over said second compartment having dependent side members to abut said sidewalls on said second compartment, said second compartment carrying fishing tackle separate and apart from lures carried on slidable panels in said first compartment whereby the contents of the tackle box are easily accessible upon moving the hinged cover to an open position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A compartmentalized tackle box comprising a container divided into a pair of separate compartments, and a cover hingedly connected to said container covering both compartments, one of the compartments being of greater height than the adjacent compartment, a series of slidable panels of varying lengths in said first named compartment, said panels adapted to receive hooks attached to lures for storage, said cover over the first compartment comprising a flat portion having a resilient pad secured to the underside thereof to enGage the slidable panels, a second compartment having sidewalls, a plurality of trays hingedly connected to said sidewalls and to said cover, said cover over said second compartment having dependent side members to abut said sidewalls on said second compartment, said second compartment carrying fishing tackle separate and apart from lures carried on slidable panels in said first compartment whereby the contents of the tackle box are easily accessible upon moving the hinged cover to an open position.
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) | 1974-08-23 | 1975-02-22 | 1975-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-23 | 1979-02-22 | 1979-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-23 | 1983-02-22 | 1983-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |