US3775895A
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Container for fish lures
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-09-26
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Granted: 1973-12-04
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Expires: 1992-09-26
Abstract
Abstract A holder for fish lures in the form of a box having supports for hooking over the gunwale of a boat and having a notched bar extending across the box near the top to receive the hooks on the lures so they may hang within the box, the hooks being engaged by a movable clamping member that in operative position holds the hooks in the notches.
Inventors
- 👤 F Jachim
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 18:19
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A container for fish lures, each lure having at least one hook adjacent one end thereof, said container comprising: a box deeper than the length of the lures; a notched bar extending horizontally within the box adjacent the top thereof, said lures being hung from said notches by their hooks; clamping means pivoted on an axis substantially parallel to and adapted to overlie said notched bar to engage the bar and hold the lures in position; and a spring urging said clamping means into operative clamping position, said spring being toggle-mounted to hold the clamping means in either operative or inoperative position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A container for fish lures, each lure having at least one hook adjacent one end thereof, said container comprising: a box deeper than the length of the lures; a notched bar extending horizontally within the box adjacent the top thereof, said lures being hung from said notches by their hooks; clamping means pivoted on an axis substantially parallel to and adapted to overlie said notched bar to engage the bar and hold the lures in position; and a spring urging said clamping means into operative clamping position, said spring being toggle-mounted to hold the clamping means in either operative or inoperative position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
156 words
A holder for fish lures, each lure having at least one hook adjacent one end thereof, said holder including: a box open at the top to receive the lures; a bar extending horizontally across the box adjacent the top with notches therein by which the lures are suspended by their hooks within the box, one hook of each lure engaging a notch; supporting bars extending upwardly from the box at opposite ends for hanging the holder from the gunwales of a boat; a clamping member extending across the box in parallel relation to said bar to overlie the bar and thereby hold the hooks of the lures in position in the notches, said clamping member being pivotally mounted on an axis substantially parallel to the bar for movement from an inoperative position to an operative clamping position; and a toggle-mounted spring acting on the clamping member to hold said member in either operative or inoperative position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
156 words
A holder for fish lures, each lure having at least one hook adjacent one end thereof, said holder including: a box open at the top to receive the lures; a bar extending horizontally across the box adjacent the top with notches therein by which the lures are suspended by their hooks within the box, one hook of each lure engaging a notch; supporting bars extending upwardly from the box at opposite ends for hanging the holder from the gunwales of a boat; a clamping member extending across the box in parallel relation to said bar to overlie the bar and thereby hold the hooks of the lures in position in the notches, said clamping member being pivotally mounted on an axis substantially parallel to the bar for movement from an inoperative position to an operative clamping position; and a toggle-mounted spring acting on the clamping member to hold said member in either operative or inoperative position.
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) | 1976-12-03 | 1977-06-04 | 1977-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-03 | 1981-06-04 | 1981-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-03 | 1985-06-04 | 1985-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |