US4281470A
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Hook holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-10-03
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Granted: 1981-08-04
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Expires: 1999-10-03
Abstract
Abstract A body having a plurality of penetrable faces for insertion of one or more series of ganged hooks, a locator for the swivel of each of the ganged hooks remote from said faces, and a guide for the trace of the hooks intermediate thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 David W. Anderson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 19:40
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/92
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A holder for supporting fishing rigs of the type comprising a trace having a hook at one end thereof and a swivel at the other end thereof, said holder including an open top flexible housing and an insert portion adapted to be supported in said housing, the base of said housing being provided with at least one elongated aperture and said insert portion having on its upper side an engagement face formed of penetrable material into which the free end of a said hook may be inserted and a recess on its underside arranged in operative alignment with said aperture or apertures, said recess and each said aperture comprising holding means co-operating to hold a respective said swivel remote from said engagement face, and guide means for locating said trace intermediate said engagement face and said holding means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A holder for supporting fishing rigs of the type comprising a trace having a hook at one end thereof and a swivel at the other end thereof, said holder including an open top flexible housing and an insert portion adapted to be supported in said housing, the base of said housing being provided with at least one elongated aperture and said insert portion having on its upper side an engagement face formed of penetrable material into which the free end of a said hook may be inserted and a recess on its underside arranged in operative alignment with said aperture or apertures, said recess and each said aperture comprising holding means co-operating to hold a respective said swivel remote from said engagement face, and guide means for locating said trace intermediate said engagement face and said holding means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
A holder according to claim 1, wherein there are provided a plurality of said engagement faces spaced along said insert portion whereby a plurality of in-line ganged hooks may be operatively supported with their respective free ends engaged with a respective said engagement face.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
A holder according to claim 2, wherein said insert portion is substantially rectangular solid shaped and said engagement faces are corresponding side faces of a plurality of upstanding ridges extending transversely across said insert portion in spaced apart relationship and said guide means being disposed at the side of said insert portion opposite said ridges.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
A holder according to claim 3, wherein the base of said housing is provided with a plurality of substantially identical rows of said elongated apertures and said insert portion is provided with a plurality of spaced said recesses each arranged in operative alignment with a respective said row of apertures.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A holder according to claim 4, wherein said guide means is constituted by a plurality of guide apertures formed in said housing adjacent said side of said insert portion, each adapted to accommodate a respective said trace.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A holder according to claim 5, wherein there are provided releasable fastening means for securing said insert portion into said housing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
A holder according to claim 6, wherein said insert portion is formed of polystyrene.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A holder according to claim 7, wherein said housing is provided with an outwardly extending apertured flexible supporting flange at one end thereof.
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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) | 1984-08-03 | 1985-02-02 | 1985-08-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-08-03 | 1989-02-02 | 1989-08-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-08-03 | 1993-02-02 | 1993-08-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |