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US3769741A
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Fishing equipment carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-10-05
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Granted: 1973-11-06
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Expires: 1991-10-05
Abstract
Abstract A fishing equipment support for convenient usage in storing, carrying and using items such as fish lures, bait, flies, hooks, etc. Lures are held and protected by pads of soft foam mounted on cover pieces that alternately fold to enclose or open to display the lures. A multi-element fastener system is provided that reverses to hold the support in closed or user configurations. Lightweight materials provide a flotation capability. The support includes a hinged divider element for interpositioning between the pads to prevent interference between lures disposed on the pads.
Inventors
- 👤 A Hessler
- 👤 L Bucklin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 10:52
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
237 words
A fishing equipment carrier for usage when carrying and displaying fish lures and the like comprising a support cover including first and second cover components, pads of resilient low specific gravity material providing a flotation capability for said carrier mounted on interior surfaces of said first and second cover components and adapted to receive and enfold said fish lures, cover flap means attached to said support cover, said cover flap means including a divider element hingedly joined to said support cover for interpositioning between the pads of said carrier for preventing interference between lUres disposed on said pads, hinge elements for said support cover interconnecting said first and second cover components and said cover flap means to provide an enclosure for enfolding said pads and the lures disposed thereon when the carrier is in a closed position, and multi-element fastener means for said carrier, said fastener means including snap and catch elements mounted on said support cover and cover flap means for cooperative two-position engagement with double usage of at least one of said fastener elements for securely holding said carrier about said lures in a first, closed position with the interior surfaces of said support cover and said pads disposed inwardly and protected, and for holding said covers, pads and lures in a second free standing A frame position with the interior surfaces of said support cover and said pads exposed when in the second position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
237 words
A fishing equipment carrier for usage when carrying and displaying fish lures and the like comprising a support cover including first and second cover components, pads of resilient low specific gravity material providing a flotation capability for said carrier mounted on interior surfaces of said first and second cover components and adapted to receive and enfold said fish lures, cover flap means attached to said support cover, said cover flap means including a divider element hingedly joined to said support cover for interpositioning between the pads of said carrier for preventing interference between lUres disposed on said pads, hinge elements for said support cover interconnecting said first and second cover components and said cover flap means to provide an enclosure for enfolding said pads and the lures disposed thereon when the carrier is in a closed position, and multi-element fastener means for said carrier, said fastener means including snap and catch elements mounted on said support cover and cover flap means for cooperative two-position engagement with double usage of at least one of said fastener elements for securely holding said carrier about said lures in a first, closed position with the interior surfaces of said support cover and said pads disposed inwardly and protected, and for holding said covers, pads and lures in a second free standing A frame position with the interior surfaces of said support cover and said pads exposed when in the second position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The carrier set forth in claim 1 wherein said pads are of closed cellular foam material and said support cover is of low specific gravity material providing cooperatively with said pads a flotation capability for said carrier.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
80 words
The carrier set forth in claim 1 wherein the multi-element fastener means includes a snap on said cover flap means and two separate catches with a first catch disposed on the exterior surface of said first support cover component and a second catch disposed on the exterior surface of said divider whereby the snap and first catch hold the carrier in the closed position and the snap and second catch hold the carrier in the second A frame display position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
Structure as set forth in claim 1 and further comprising a relieved surface for said pads in position centrally of the edges of said pad to provide a lure protecting lip.
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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) | 1976-11-05 | 1977-05-07 | 1977-11-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-05 | 1981-05-07 | 1981-11-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-05 | 1985-05-07 | 1985-11-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |