US3715829A
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Collapsible fishing net
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-12-10
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Granted: 1973-02-13
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Expires: 1990-12-10
Abstract
Abstract A collapsible fishing net formed of a pair of frame parts having handle and bowed frame portions which are pivotally connected to one another to permit separating and bringing together of the bowed portions with separation and bringing together of the handle portions for the purpose of opening and closing the net frame. A flexible interconnecting member attaches to the free extremities of the curved, bowed portion to complete the net frame and a net is suspended therefrom.
Inventors
- 👤 C Hamilton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:19
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K77/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
234 words
A collapsible fishing net comprising, a pair of frame members each of said frame members having a curved bow portion and a straight handle portion associated therewith, at least one of said handle portions being formed integral with a bow portion, hinge means connecTing said frame members together at one end of each of the curved bow portions for pivotal movement about an axis normal to the extent of the frame members, said hinge means being formed in part in each of said frame members, a flexible connection means secured to said frame members and extending from the other end of each of said curved bow portion of the frame members to define an enclosure therebetween, and a conically shaped net connected at its open extremity to the bow portions of the frame members and to the flexible connection member positioned therebetween, said handle portions being of such length relative to the bow portions of the frame members to provide sufficient leverage surface to move the handle portions from a separated position to a near abutting position while said bow portions move from a near abutting position to a separated position by pivoting the bow portions on the hinge means with said flexible connection taut and said net open with the handle portions providing the sole supporting handgrip surface for said net to support said net and hold said net in the open position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
234 words
A collapsible fishing net comprising, a pair of frame members each of said frame members having a curved bow portion and a straight handle portion associated therewith, at least one of said handle portions being formed integral with a bow portion, hinge means connecTing said frame members together at one end of each of the curved bow portions for pivotal movement about an axis normal to the extent of the frame members, said hinge means being formed in part in each of said frame members, a flexible connection means secured to said frame members and extending from the other end of each of said curved bow portion of the frame members to define an enclosure therebetween, and a conically shaped net connected at its open extremity to the bow portions of the frame members and to the flexible connection member positioned therebetween, said handle portions being of such length relative to the bow portions of the frame members to provide sufficient leverage surface to move the handle portions from a separated position to a near abutting position while said bow portions move from a near abutting position to a separated position by pivoting the bow portions on the hinge means with said flexible connection taut and said net open with the handle portions providing the sole supporting handgrip surface for said net to support said net and hold said net in the open position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
234 words
A collapsible fishing net comprising, a pair of frame members each of said frame members having a curved bow portion and a straight handle portion associated therewith, at least one of said handle portions being formed integral with a bow portion, hinge means connecTing said frame members together at one end of each of the curved bow portions for pivotal movement about an axis normal to the extent of the frame members, said hinge means being formed in part in each of said frame members, a flexible connection means secured to said frame members and extending from the other end of each of said curved bow portion of the frame members to define an enclosure therebetween, and a conically shaped net connected at its open extremity to the bow portions of the frame members and to the flexible connection member positioned therebetween, said handle portions being of such length relative to the bow portions of the frame members to provide sufficient leverage surface to move the handle portions from a separated position to a near abutting position while said bow portions move from a near abutting position to a separated position by pivoting the bow portions on the hinge means with said flexible connection taut and said net open with the handle portions providing the sole supporting handgrip surface for said net to support said net and hold said net in the open position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
234 words
A collapsible fishing net comprising, a pair of frame members each of said frame members having a curved bow portion and a straight handle portion associated therewith, at least one of said handle portions being formed integral with a bow portion, hinge means connecTing said frame members together at one end of each of the curved bow portions for pivotal movement about an axis normal to the extent of the frame members, said hinge means being formed in part in each of said frame members, a flexible connection means secured to said frame members and extending from the other end of each of said curved bow portion of the frame members to define an enclosure therebetween, and a conically shaped net connected at its open extremity to the bow portions of the frame members and to the flexible connection member positioned therebetween, said handle portions being of such length relative to the bow portions of the frame members to provide sufficient leverage surface to move the handle portions from a separated position to a near abutting position while said bow portions move from a near abutting position to a separated position by pivoting the bow portions on the hinge means with said flexible connection taut and said net open with the handle portions providing the sole supporting handgrip surface for said net to support said net and hold said net in the open position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
181 words
A collapsible fishing net comprising, a pair of frame each of said frame members having a curved bow portion and a straight handle portion associated therewith, at least one of said handle portions being formed integral with a bow portion, hinge means connecting said frame members together for pivotal movement, said hinge means being attached at one extremity of the bow portions of said frame members, a flexible connection means connected to the other extremity of each of said bow portion of the frame members and defining an enclosure therebetween, and a conically shaped net connected at its open extremity to the bow portions of the frame members and to the flexible connection member positioned therebetween, said bow portions of the frame members pivoting on said hinge means such that the other extremity of the bow portions are positioned in near abutting relationship and with the flexible connection means collapsed when said handle portions are separated from one another, said handle portion of one of the frame members being connected to the bowed curved portion thereof through a motion transmitting means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
181 words
A collapsible fishing net comprising, a pair of frame each of said frame members having a curved bow portion and a straight handle portion associated therewith, at least one of said handle portions being formed integral with a bow portion, hinge means connecting said frame members together for pivotal movement, said hinge means being attached at one extremity of the bow portions of said frame members, a flexible connection means connected to the other extremity of each of said bow portion of the frame members and defining an enclosure therebetween, and a conically shaped net connected at its open extremity to the bow portions of the frame members and to the flexible connection member positioned therebetween, said bow portions of the frame members pivoting on said hinge means such that the other extremity of the bow portions are positioned in near abutting relationship and with the flexible connection means collapsed when said handle portions are separated from one another, said handle portion of one of the frame members being connected to the bowed curved portion thereof through a motion transmitting means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
67 words
The collapsible fishing net of claim 2 in which the motion transmitting means is a cable connected to the bowed curved portion of said one of said frame members and the straight handle portion thereof with the straight handle portion being pivotally mounted on the other of the straight handle portions and the cables connected over pivot means mounted on said other of said straight handle portions.
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) | 1976-02-13 | 1976-08-14 | 1977-02-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-13 | 1980-08-14 | 1981-02-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-13 | 1984-08-14 | 1985-02-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |