US4020584A
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Magnetic floating fishing tackle box
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-12-08
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Granted: 1977-05-03
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Expires: 1995-12-08
Abstract
Abstract A fishing tackle box, in form, similar to an attache case, the shells of which are molded of scuff-resistant vinyl, thermoplastic, or like material. Within the shells are blocks of molded Styrofoam or the like, to provide buoyancy for the box, should it accidentally fall into a body of water. The styrofoam material is molded about spaced strips of magnetized material so as to hold fish lures, tackle etc., thereto. Openings in the styrofoam provide space for reels, sinkers, lines, and other non-metallic materials carried in the box. The box is thus magnetic, and buoyant and would float and hold the tackle etc., in the box even though it fell in the water open.
Inventors
- 👤 Dorothy Hamilton Michal
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 17:12
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A fishing tackle box comprising in combination a bottom shell and a cover shell hingedly connected together, preformed blocks of buoyant plastic material fitted within each shell to provide floatability to the box, spaced magnetized strips molded in said buoyant blocks to hold fish hooks and lines thereto magnetically, said buoyant material in said shells each having a well therein opposite each other for carrying a reel or the like therein, said buoyant material in the bottom shell having a series of smaller compartments formed therein along one wall thereof for carrying non-magnetic fishing material therein, and a removable cover frictionally held over the smaller compartments to hold the contents thereof in place.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A fishing tackle box comprising in combination a bottom shell and a cover shell hingedly connected together, preformed blocks of buoyant plastic material fitted within each shell to provide floatability to the box, spaced magnetized strips molded in said buoyant blocks to hold fish hooks and lines thereto magnetically, said buoyant material in said shells each having a well therein opposite each other for carrying a reel or the like therein, said buoyant material in the bottom shell having a series of smaller compartments formed therein along one wall thereof for carrying non-magnetic fishing material therein, and a removable cover frictionally held over the smaller compartments to hold the contents thereof in place.
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) | 1980-05-02 | 1980-11-01 | 1981-05-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-02 | 1984-11-01 | 1985-05-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-02 | 1988-11-01 | 1989-05-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |