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US4040202A
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Fishing tackle storage case
Assignee: FISHING SUPPLIES Inc
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Filing: 1976-06-14
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Granted: 1977-08-09
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Expires: 1996-06-14
Abstract
Abstract A generally open frame member has a series of coil springs attached by their ends to threaded studs on the interior of the frame. The opposite free ends of the springs are each opened for the attachment of one end of a lure, the other end of which is hooked, under tension of the spring, to a spaced fixed attachment means or to an oppositely mounted spring. Each frame is adapted to be attached to one or more identical frames by demountable hinges and the two outermost frames are provided with covers to give a completely enclosed storage case.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard M. Wille
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:57
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A case for the storage of fishing lures and the like comprising: a. an outer frame member; b. first attachment means mounting helical tension springs to the interior of said outer frame member, said first attachment means comprising a threaded stud for each spring having a pitch diameter approximately equal to the diameter of the spring; c. second attachment means on the interior of said frame member opposite said first attachment means; and, d. said tension springs each being demountably threaded by one of its ends to one of said threaded studs such that the opposite end of the spring is free, the first coil of the opposite end being opened to provide attachment for one end of a lure, whereby the other end of the lure may be attached to said second attachment means and held against displacement by spring tension.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A case for the storage of fishing lures and the like comprising: a. an outer frame member; b. first attachment means mounting helical tension springs to the interior of said outer frame member, said first attachment means comprising a threaded stud for each spring having a pitch diameter approximately equal to the diameter of the spring; c. second attachment means on the interior of said frame member opposite said first attachment means; and, d. said tension springs each being demountably threaded by one of its ends to one of said threaded studs such that the opposite end of the spring is free, the first coil of the opposite end being opened to provide attachment for one end of a lure, whereby the other end of the lure may be attached to said second attachment means and held against displacement by spring tension.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A case as defined in claim 1 wherein said outer frame member is rectangular and said first attachment means is affixed to one side of said frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein said second attachment means is affixed to the side of said frame opposite said one side.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein said first and second attachment means are identical.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein said second attachment means comprises an intermediate frame member extending between opposite sides of said frame, parallel to and spaced from said one side of said frame.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
A case as defined in claim 2 comprising: a. a back cover enclosing the rear of said frame member; and, b. a front cover enclosing the front of said frame member and being attached at its edge by hinges to one of the sides of said frame.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention of claim 6 wherein said back cover and said front cover are identical.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
10 words
The invention of claim 7 wherein said hinges are demountable.
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) | 1980-08-08 | 1981-02-07 | 1981-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-08 | 1985-02-07 | 1985-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-08 | 1989-02-07 | 1989-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |