US3745689A
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Ice fishing box
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-11-15
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Granted: 1973-07-17
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Expires: 1991-11-15
Abstract
Abstract An ice fishing box has been provided in which a spring signal strip can be released from the box in response to the turning movement of a fish line reel rod that has a vertical retaining plate for the end of the spring strip to hold it on the pin projection on the side wall of the box. At the opposite end of the fish reel rod is a crank. This rod is journaled in the opposite sides of the box wall. This same spring signal strip is anchored to the opposite side of the box and by means of a latch plate adapted to be extended across the end of the spring strip on the latched end of the spring strip with a pin projection, can be held in place in the form of a bail by which the box can be carried from one location to another. A transparent cover is provided on the top of the box formed of glass or plastic hingedly connected to the rear side and has a handle on the front side. The reel on being turned by the crank, can bring the fish up to the opening and under the cover so that upon lifting the cover the fish can be taken from the ice box away from the ice hole for the purpose of freeing the fish from the line hook.
Inventors
- 👤 O Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:16
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
222 words
An ice fishing box comprising a box wall structure defining openings at each of the bottom and the top, a fishing reel having a fish line thereon adapted to be extended through the bottom opening and thereafter through a hole in the ice when the box structure is placed thereover, a fish reel rod extending between the sides of the box structure and journaled therein to be turned, one end of the rod having mounted thereon a vertically extending retaining plate cutaway on one side, a signal spring strIp rigidly secured to one side of the box structure and extendable thereover to the opposite side of the box to a location behind the retaining plate on the fishing reel rod when the retaining plate is turned to a retaining position, said signal spring having a hole through the end thereof and a pin projection extending outwardly from the wall and over which the spring strip is extended to hold the spring strip against upward displacement from the pin, said retaining plate holding the end of the spring strip against outward displacement from the retaining plate, said spring strip being releasable from the pin projection upon the retaining plate being turned with the fish grasping the line to turn the reel and to bring the cutaway side to a spring strip-end release position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
222 words
An ice fishing box comprising a box wall structure defining openings at each of the bottom and the top, a fishing reel having a fish line thereon adapted to be extended through the bottom opening and thereafter through a hole in the ice when the box structure is placed thereover, a fish reel rod extending between the sides of the box structure and journaled therein to be turned, one end of the rod having mounted thereon a vertically extending retaining plate cutaway on one side, a signal spring strIp rigidly secured to one side of the box structure and extendable thereover to the opposite side of the box to a location behind the retaining plate on the fishing reel rod when the retaining plate is turned to a retaining position, said signal spring having a hole through the end thereof and a pin projection extending outwardly from the wall and over which the spring strip is extended to hold the spring strip against upward displacement from the pin, said retaining plate holding the end of the spring strip against outward displacement from the retaining plate, said spring strip being releasable from the pin projection upon the retaining plate being turned with the fish grasping the line to turn the reel and to bring the cutaway side to a spring strip-end release position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
An ice fishing box as defined in claim 1, and a flag signal secured to the spring strip adjacent the free end thereof, said spring strip adapted to be extended upwardly upon being released from the pin projection to display the flag signal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
118 words
An ice fishing box as defined in claim 1, and a hinged latch plate hingedly connected to the box structure at one side of the free end of the spring strip above the projection receiving the spring strip, a further pin projection on the box wall at the opposite side of the spring strip for receiving the latch plate as it is extended over the spring strip whereby to keep the spring strip in engagement with its pin projection, pin means engaging the further pin projection to keep the latch plate in a latched position thereupon whereby the spring strip may be used as a bail for the carrying of the ice box from one location to another.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
An ice fishing box as defined in claim 1, and said reel rod having a lever crank means on the opposite end of the rod, said reel including a spool, said spool being secured to the reel rod for turning movement therewith.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
64 words
An ice fishing box as defined in claim 1, and a transparent cover extended over said top opening and a handle secured to an upper surface of the cover adapted to be gripped to lift the cover to provide access to the interior of the box and an upper portion of walls of the box wall structure having a seat-shape formation for the cover.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
An ice fishing box as defined in claim 1, in which said spring strip is sturdy and shaped suitably for utilization as a handle when retained by said retaining plate.
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) | 1976-07-16 | 1977-01-15 | 1977-07-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-16 | 1981-01-15 | 1981-07-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-16 | 1985-01-15 | 1985-07-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |