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Trawler fish-sorting system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-08-27
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Granted: 1981-08-04
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Expires: 1999-08-27
Abstract
Abstract A fish-sorting apparatus for use on board a fishing vessel of the type including fish-storing bins. The apparatus includes a surface for sorting fish, by category, into different selected ones of the bins, or overboard (for rejected fish), through ports and adjustable chutes which communicate with the surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert C. Carpenter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 01:54
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B35/00; B63B35/14; B63B35/16; B63B35/18; A; A22; A22C; A22C25/00; A22C25/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S209/00; Y10S209/942
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
Fish-sorting apparatus for use on board a fishing vessel of the type including a plurality of fish-sorting bins, said apparatus in operative condition comprising fish-receiving deck means disposed above said bins including a pair of side-by-side adjacent deck portions which are hinged together along their adjacent sides for adjustment to different angular orientations, and passage means including, for each deck portion, at least a pair of passage sections, with one operatively communicating between said portion and at least one of said bins, and the other operatively communicating between said portion and a region outboard of the vessel, said deck portions, in one set of relative angular orientations, sloping downwardly away from the hinged connection therebetween toward said passage means, and in another angular orientation occupying a substantially common inclined plane.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
Fish-sorting apparatus for use on board a fishing vessel of the type including a plurality of fish-sorting bins, said apparatus in operative condition comprising fish-receiving deck means disposed above said bins including a pair of side-by-side adjacent deck portions which are hinged together along their adjacent sides for adjustment to different angular orientations, and passage means including, for each deck portion, at least a pair of passage sections, with one operatively communicating between said portion and at least one of said bins, and the other operatively communicating between said portion and a region outboard of the vessel, said deck portions, in one set of relative angular orientations, sloping downwardly away from the hinged connection therebetween toward said passage means, and in another angular orientation occupying a substantially common inclined plane.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
124 words
Fish-sorting apparatus for use on board a fishing vessel of a type including a fish-storing bin, said apparatus comprising means adapted to be mounted above the bin defining a passage communicating with the bin and having an upper opening, a pair of troughs mounted to extend along opposed sides of said opening, and a pair of plates, mounted side-by-side above opposed side regions of said opening, each plate being mounted for swinging between a lowered position substantially covering the associated side region of said opening, in which position the plate slopes downwardly to direct fish deposited on the plate into the associated trough, and a raised position exposing said opening and sloping upwardly to direct fish deposited on that plate toward the opposed trough.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
124 words
Fish-sorting apparatus for use on board a fishing vessel of a type including a fish-storing bin, said apparatus comprising means adapted to be mounted above the bin defining a passage communicating with the bin and having an upper opening, a pair of troughs mounted to extend along opposed sides of said opening, and a pair of plates, mounted side-by-side above opposed side regions of said opening, each plate being mounted for swinging between a lowered position substantially covering the associated side region of said opening, in which position the plate slopes downwardly to direct fish deposited on the plate into the associated trough, and a raised position exposing said opening and sloping upwardly to direct fish deposited on that plate toward the opposed trough.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said plates are mounted for swinging about a common axis.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus of claim 2 for use onboard a fishing vessel of a type including a plurality of fish-storing bins, wherein said passage-defining means further includes means selectively adjustable to communicate with different ones of said bins.
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) | 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 |