US3672548A
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Tackle box
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-04-05
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Granted: 1972-06-27
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Expires: 1991-04-05
Abstract
Abstract An improved tackle box adapted to be supported on the front of the user by means of shoulder straps is disclosed. The tackle box comprises three basic component parts. These include (1) a receptacle having a number of partitioning walls (2) a support member in the form of an outer cover for said receptacle and (3) a combined shelf and supplemental cover for said receptacle. The front wall of the receptacle includes a forwardly extending offset position that cooperates with the side and front wall of the shelf to provide a tray having continuous, upstanding side walls. The offset portion of the front wall of the receptacle also serves as stop means for limiting the pivotal travel of the shelf. The tackle box is sturdy and durable in construction, yet is relatively simple and easy to manufacture.
Inventors
- 👤 Gus H Mavrakis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 09:20
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/92
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
280 words
A tackle box comprising a receptacle having bottom, front, rear and side walls, said side walls having forwardly extending wall portions that extend beyond the main portion of said side walls and are positioned adjacent the forward upper edge thereof, said front wall having a forwardly offset upper end connected to said forwardly extending side wall portions; means dividing said receptacle into a plurality of compartments; a support member in the form of an outer cover for said receptacle, said support member having top, front, rear and sidE walls, said rear wall of said support member terminating at a stop flange for engaging said rear wall of said receptacle to limit movement of said receptacle to a plane generally perpendicular to said support member; means pivotably connecting said side walls of said support member to said side walls of said receptacle at a point near the rear wall thereof; a combined shelf and supplemental cover having side walls, an end wall and a shelf wall connected to said side and end walls, means pivotably connecting said side walls of said shelf and supplemental said to aid forwardly projecting side wall portions of said receptacle for pivotal movement to a first position in which said shelf wall extends over said receptacle and to a second position in which said shelf wall extends generally in the same plane as said receptacle and whereby said end and side walls of said shelf cooperate with said forwardly offset front wall of said receptacle to provide a tray with upstanding sides; and strap means for securing said support member to the body of the user at a point adjacent the front of the user''s waist.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
280 words
A tackle box comprising a receptacle having bottom, front, rear and side walls, said side walls having forwardly extending wall portions that extend beyond the main portion of said side walls and are positioned adjacent the forward upper edge thereof, said front wall having a forwardly offset upper end connected to said forwardly extending side wall portions; means dividing said receptacle into a plurality of compartments; a support member in the form of an outer cover for said receptacle, said support member having top, front, rear and sidE walls, said rear wall of said support member terminating at a stop flange for engaging said rear wall of said receptacle to limit movement of said receptacle to a plane generally perpendicular to said support member; means pivotably connecting said side walls of said support member to said side walls of said receptacle at a point near the rear wall thereof; a combined shelf and supplemental cover having side walls, an end wall and a shelf wall connected to said side and end walls, means pivotably connecting said side walls of said shelf and supplemental said to aid forwardly projecting side wall portions of said receptacle for pivotal movement to a first position in which said shelf wall extends over said receptacle and to a second position in which said shelf wall extends generally in the same plane as said receptacle and whereby said end and side walls of said shelf cooperate with said forwardly offset front wall of said receptacle to provide a tray with upstanding sides; and strap means for securing said support member to the body of the user at a point adjacent the front of the user''s waist.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The tackle box in accordance with claim 1 wherein said front wall of said support member projects downwardly below said forwardly offset upper end of said front wall of said receptacle and includes latch means to latch against said forwardly offset front wall portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
The tackle box in accordance with claim 2 wherein the forward edge of said shelf wall of said combined shelf and supplemental cover engages said forwardly offset front wall portion of said receptacle to prevent pivotal movement of said shelf downwardly relative to a plane generally horizontal with said receptacle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
The tackle box in accordance with claim 3 wherein the side walls of said combined shelf and supplemental cover are tapered such that when said combined shelf and supplemental cover is in said second position, said shelf wall slopes toward said receptacle whereby objects on said shelf wall tend to move toward said receptacle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The tackle box of claim 4 wherein said means for pivotably connecting said side walls of said support member to said side walls of said receptacle include loop means adapted to receive the opposed ends of a belt strap comprising said strap means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
49 words
The tackle box of claim 5 wherein a layer of a lightweight, porous material selected from the group consisting of cork and foamed plastics, is affixed to the shelf wall of said supplemental cover to form a top surface thereof when said shelf wall is in its second position.
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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) | 1975-06-27 | 1975-12-27 | 1976-06-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-27 | 1979-12-27 | 1980-06-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-27 | 1983-12-27 | 1984-06-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |