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Boat seat tackle box
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-09-24
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Granted: 1981-05-12
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Expires: 1999-09-24
Abstract
Abstract A tackle box adapted for mounting in a working position on a boat seat of the type extending laterally between opposite sides of the boat. The tackle box includes a bottom wall adapted to rest on an upper surface of the seat and includes a pair of depending ribs for keying the tackle box on the seat against substantial fore and aft relative movement. The tackle box also includes a peripheral sidewall extending upwardly of the bottom wall forming one or more tackle holding compartments and a top wall mounted for pivotal movement with respect to the sidewall between an open position wherein access to the interior of the compartments is provided and a closed position for covering the compartments and providing a seating surface for the boat.
Inventors
- 👤 Dale W. Rossman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 15:36
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B29/00; B63B29/02; B63B29/04; A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
A tackle box adapted for mounting in a working position on a boat seat of the type extending between opposite sides of said boat; said tackle box including a bottom wall adapted to rest on an upper surface of said seat and including a pair of depending ribs along forward and aft edges thereof disposed adjacent respective fore and aft side edges of said seat to key said box on said seat against substantial fore and aft relative movement with respect thereto, a peripheral side wall extending upwardly of said bottom wall forming a tackle holding compartment, a top wall for said compartment mounted for pivotal movement with respect to said sidewall between an open position for providing access to the interior of said compartment and a closed position over said compartment providing a seating surface for said boat, and lateral stop means engageable with opposite sides of said boat for preventing substantial relative movement between said tackle box and said seat in a direction laterally of said boat.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
A tackle box adapted for mounting in a working position on a boat seat of the type extending between opposite sides of said boat; said tackle box including a bottom wall adapted to rest on an upper surface of said seat and including a pair of depending ribs along forward and aft edges thereof disposed adjacent respective fore and aft side edges of said seat to key said box on said seat against substantial fore and aft relative movement with respect thereto, a peripheral side wall extending upwardly of said bottom wall forming a tackle holding compartment, a top wall for said compartment mounted for pivotal movement with respect to said sidewall between an open position for providing access to the interior of said compartment and a closed position over said compartment providing a seating surface for said boat, and lateral stop means engageable with opposite sides of said boat for preventing substantial relative movement between said tackle box and said seat in a direction laterally of said boat.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The tackle box of claim 1 in combination with fastener means for securing said bottom wall to said seat against relative upward movement with respect thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The tackle box combination of claim 2 wherein said fastener means includes at least one "Velchro" fastener combination disposed between a lower surface of said bottom wall and said upper surface of said seat.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The tackle box of claim 1 wherein said lateral stop means is formed with an upper surface substantially coextensive with an upper surface of said top wall in a closed position for providing additional seating surface area for said boat.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The tackle box of claim 4 wherein said lateral stop means includes a pair of stop elements on opposite sides of said compartment engageable with adjacent sides of said boat.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The tackle box of claim 1 wherein said lateral stop means includes surfaces engageable with said sides of said boat for limiting fore and aft relative movement between said tackle box and said boat.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
50 words
The tackle box of claim 1 wherein said sidewall defines wall portions of a pair of said compartments and including a divider wall between said compartment extending fore and aft of said boat, said top wall including a pair of seat elements mounted for pivotal movement independently of one another.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The tackle box of claim 7 wherein said seat elements are mounted for pivotal movement on a common axis extending laterally of said boat between opposite sides.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The tackle box of claim 1 including in combination, a tackle tray removably mounted in said compartment.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-05-11 | 1984-11-10 | 1985-05-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-05-11 | 1988-11-10 | 1989-05-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-05-11 | 1992-11-10 | 1993-05-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |