US3678611A
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Fishing tackle carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-08-06
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Granted: 1972-07-25
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Expires: 1990-08-06
Abstract
Abstract A fishing tackle carrier which has a floating container with removable caps at the ends and a compartment with a hinged cover containing superimposed trays for lures and other fishing tackle. The carrier remains buoyant even through the central compartment is open for access to the trays.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles R Files
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 12:32
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/06; A01K97/08; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/92; Y10S224/922
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
In a fishing tackle carrier, a buoyant case, detachable sealing closures at the ends of the case to permit access to the interior of the case for fishing tackle, a container pocket formed in the top of the case having ends, sides and bottom sealing the interior of said case, an openable lid on said pocket for access into said pocket at will while said case is floating, handle means for carrying said case, said handle means including a shoulder strap attached to said case on the same side where said lid is, said case being cylindrical, the longitudinal walls of said pocket complementing the cylindrical wall of said case, and said lid complementing the respective cut away periphery of said pocket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
In a fishing tackle carrier, a buoyant case, detachable sealing closures at the ends of the case to permit access to the interior of the case for fishing tackle, a container pocket formed in the top of the case having ends, sides and bottom sealing the interior of said case, an openable lid on said pocket for access into said pocket at will while said case is floating, handle means for carrying said case, said handle means including a shoulder strap attached to said case on the same side where said lid is, said case being cylindrical, the longitudinal walls of said pocket complementing the cylindrical wall of said case, and said lid complementing the respective cut away periphery of said pocket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The fishing tackle carrier specified in claim 1, and means on the exterior of said case for carrying a fishing rod adjacent said lid.
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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) | 1975-07-25 | 1976-01-24 | 1976-07-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-25 | 1980-01-24 | 1980-07-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-25 | 1984-01-24 | 1984-07-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |