US4081101A
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Double fisherman's pail
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-01-19
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Granted: 1978-03-28
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Expires: 1997-01-19
Abstract
Abstract A double pail for fishermen consists of a pair of identical pails, one being inverted and forming a top for the other while sandwiched between the two is a pair of lids, one for each pail. The two pails and lids are conjointly hinged along corresponding edges, the lids forming work surfaces when the pails are unfolded. The hinges and lids can be removed as a unit to detach the pails for separate use.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis J. West
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 09:22
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/22; A01K97/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A fishermen's pail comprising: a pair of container portions and a pair of lid portions, the lid portions being associated with respective ones of the container portions to close over the same; the lid portions being hinged to their respective container portions for movement between open and closed positions relative thereto, one of the lid portions being provided with an aperture therein and means for retaining flexible bag forming material about said aperture and in the container portion associated with said one lid portion, the container portions being hinged to each other for movement between an open position in which the lid portions form adjacent work surfaces and a closed position in which one of the container portions is inverted upon the other with the lid portions in stacked position therebetween, each container portion having a base portion opposite its respective lid portion effective when both container portions are in their open position to engage and support said container portion in a stable position upon an underlying surface with its respective lid portion forming said work surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
A fishermen's pail comprising: a pair of container portions and a pair of lid portions, the lid portions being associated with respective ones of the container portions to close over the same; the lid portions being hinged to their respective container portions for movement between open and closed positions relative thereto, one of the lid portions being provided with an aperture therein and means for retaining flexible bag forming material about said aperture and in the container portion associated with said one lid portion, the container portions being hinged to each other for movement between an open position in which the lid portions form adjacent work surfaces and a closed position in which one of the container portions is inverted upon the other with the lid portions in stacked position therebetween, each container portion having a base portion opposite its respective lid portion effective when both container portions are in their open position to engage and support said container portion in a stable position upon an underlying surface with its respective lid portion forming said work surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The pail of claim 1 in which the container and lid portions are hinged relative to each other about a common axis along adjacent edges of each.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The pail of claim 2 wherein the container portions are separable from each other for individual use.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The pail of claim 3 including hinge means hinging said container and lid portions as aforesaid, the hinge means and lid portions being removable together as a unit from each container portion, whereupon the container portions are separable from each other as aforesaid.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The pail of claim 4 including means retaining the container portions in their closed position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The pail of claim 5 including means retaining each lid portion in its closed position relative to its associated one of the container portions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The pail of claim 6 including removable handle means for carrying at least one of the container portions in a containing position when separated as aforesaid.
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) | 1981-03-27 | 1981-09-26 | 1982-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-03-27 | 1985-09-26 | 1986-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-03-27 | 1989-09-26 | 1990-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |