US4176491A
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Storage structure for artificial fly-type fishing lures
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-02-28
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Granted: 1979-12-04
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Expires: 1998-02-28
Abstract
Abstract A structure for the storage transportation of artificial fly-type fishing lures includes a container having a base and an upstanding side wall with a free edge which defines an open end of the container. A closure member is shaped for mating with and sealing the open end of the container. A plurality of pegs are mounted on the container base, and are arranged in elongate rows. Each of the pegs is semi-rigid and tapers inwardly from the base to the free end thereof, whereby adjacently disposed pegs are adapted to receive and frictionally retain a hook portion of the lure thereinbetween for detachably and wedgingly locking the lure in the container.
Inventors
- 👤 John L. Herring
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:58
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A storage structure for artificial fly-type fishing lures, said storage structure comprising: (a) a container having a base and an upstanding side wall; said side wall having a free edge defining an open end of said container; (b) a closure shaped for mating with and sealing the open end of said container; (c) a plurality of pegs mounted in said container and arranged in a plurality of elongate rows such that the pegs in adjacent rows are laterally in-line; each of said pegs having one end thereof connected with the base of said container, and a free end thereof extending substantially normally thereof; each of said pegs being semi-rigid, and having a frustroconical shape which tapers inwardly from the one end to the free end thereof, whereby adjacently disposed pegs are adapted to receive and frictionally retain a rigid hook portion of one of said lures thereinbetween for detachably and wedgingly locking said lure in said container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A storage structure for artificial fly-type fishing lures, said storage structure comprising: (a) a container having a base and an upstanding side wall; said side wall having a free edge defining an open end of said container; (b) a closure shaped for mating with and sealing the open end of said container; (c) a plurality of pegs mounted in said container and arranged in a plurality of elongate rows such that the pegs in adjacent rows are laterally in-line; each of said pegs having one end thereof connected with the base of said container, and a free end thereof extending substantially normally thereof; each of said pegs being semi-rigid, and having a frustroconical shape which tapers inwardly from the one end to the free end thereof, whereby adjacently disposed pegs are adapted to receive and frictionally retain a rigid hook portion of one of said lures thereinbetween for detachably and wedgingly locking said lure in said container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A storage structure as set forth in claim 1 wherein: (a) said one end of said adjacently disposed pegs are spaced apart a predetermined distance to facilitate the storage of variously sized lures.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
A storage structure as set forth in claim 1 wherein: (a) said pegs are arranged in first and second groups; and (b) said first and second groups of pegs are separated by an open alley shaped for receiving protruding portions of said lures therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
A storage structure as set forth in claim 1 wherein: (a) said rows of pegs extend longitudinally in said container, and are laterally aligned; and (b) said pegs are arranged in first and second groups separated by a longitudinally extending and centrally disposed open alley shaped for receiving protruding portions of said lures therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
A storage structure as set forth in claim 1 wherein: (a) said adjacently disposed pegs define a gap thereinbetween; and (b) said gap has a width of 0.020 inches at the one end of said pegs, and a width of 0.042 inches at the free end of said pegs.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
97 words
A storage structure as set forth in claim 1 wherein: (a) said closure has a substantially planar shape, is hingedly connected to said container side wall, and overlies the free edge of said container in a closed position; (b) said pegs each have an upper surface; (c) said closure has an interior surface; and (d) said peg upper surface and said closure interior surface are spaced apart a predetermined distance, whereby said closure is adapted to abut an upper portion of said lure and maintain frictional engagement between said hook portion of the lure and said pegs.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
51 words
A storage structure as set forth in claim 6 wherein: (a) said one end of said adjacently disposed pegs are spaced apart a predetermined distance of facilitate the storage of variously sized lures; (b) said pegs each are dimensionally identical; and (c) said rows of pegs extend longitudinally in said container.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-12-03 | 1983-06-04 | 1983-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-12-03 | 1987-06-04 | 1987-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-12-03 | 1991-06-04 | 1991-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |