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Ice fishing accessory
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-08-10
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Granted: 1988-05-31
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Expires: 2007-08-10
Abstract
Abstract A fishing assembly adapted to prevent an ice hole from freezing over. The fishing assembly includes a plastic tubular hollow elongated sleeve for fitting inside the ice hole and a flat annular flange which extends integrally radially outwardly from the sleeve, for retaining the fishing assembly in position inside the ice hole. A plastic cover is secured removably to the upper end of the sleeve for sealing it. The cover includes a slit-like slot for defining an entranceway for the fishing line to extend therethrough into the ice hole. A flag assembly is secured moveably to the cover, for providing a visual indication to the user that a fish has struck the bait. An internal ridge supports the cover entirely within the hollow interior of the sleeve at a substantial distance from the upper edge thereof, thereby to prevent inadvertent dislodgment thereof. The cover is therefor disposed closer to the water surface for providing a better insulation thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry V. Todd
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:18
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A fishing assembly adapted to prevent an ice hole from freezing, comprising: a tubular hollow elongated sleeve for fitting inside the ice hole; a flange means secured to said sleeve for retaining it securely in position inside the ice hole; cover means secured removably to the upper end of said sleeve for closing it over; said cover means defining an entranceway to the ice hole; and means for supporting said cover means entirely within the hollow interior of said sleeve at a substantial distance from the upper edge thereof, thereby tending to prevent inadvertent dislodgement thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A fishing assembly adapted to prevent an ice hole from freezing, comprising: a tubular hollow elongated sleeve for fitting inside the ice hole; a flange means secured to said sleeve for retaining it securely in position inside the ice hole; cover means secured removably to the upper end of said sleeve for closing it over; said cover means defining an entranceway to the ice hole; and means for supporting said cover means entirely within the hollow interior of said sleeve at a substantial distance from the upper edge thereof, thereby tending to prevent inadvertent dislodgement thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A fishing assembly according to claim 1, wherein said flange means includes a flat annular rim, for overlying the ice surrounding the hole.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A fishing assembly according to claim 2, wherein said rim depends integrally from said sleeve.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A fishing assembly according to claim 2, wherein said rim defines a keyway for receiving a fishing line, and for causing it to be retained securely by said rim.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A fishing assembly according to claim 2, further including a plurality of spaced-apart spacers, that are connected to said rim, for acting as a counterweights, and to cause the fishing assembly to be retained securely inside the hole.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
A fishing assembly according to claim 5, wherein said spacers extend a short distance below the bottom surface of said rim, for supporting it at a distance from the ice level, and to define a clearance space therebetween.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
A fishing assembly according to claim 1, wherein said means for supporting said cover means includes an annular ridge connected internally to said sleeve, for retaining said cover means therein.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
A fishing assembly according to claim 7, wherein said ridge includes an internal annular shoulder that extends integrally inwardly from said sleeve.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
A fishing assembly according to claim 8, wherein said shoulder is disposed at a distance from the upper end of said sleeve for defining a recess therebetween.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
A fishing assembly according to claim 1, wherein said sleeve is made of thermoplastic material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
A fishing assembly according to claim 1, wherein said sleeve is circular in cross-section.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
A fishing assembly according to claim 1, wherein said entranceway includes an elongated slit-like slot for receiving a part of the fishing line.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
36 words
A fishing assembly according to claim 12, wherein said entranceway extends radially from an opened end at the outer periphery of said cover means to a closed end at about the center of said cover means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
A fishing assembly according to claim 13, wherein said entranceway terminates in a substantially round opening at said closed end.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
23 words
A fishing assembly according to claim 12, wherein said cover means includes an outer surface, and a handle secured to said outer surface.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
32 words
A fishing assembly according to claim 1, further including indicator means secured to the outer surface of said cover means, for providing a visual indication of the status of the fishing activities.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
A fishing assembly according to claim 16, wherein said indicator means includes a flag mechanism.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
45 words
A fishing assembly according to claim 17, wherein said flag mechanism includes a flag, and lever means secured to said flag, for causing said flag to pivot from a generally horizontal position when at rest, to a generally upright position for giving the visual inspection.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
22 words
A fishing assembly according to claim 18, wherein said lever means includes two arms that are angularly disposed relative to one another.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
27 words
A fishing assembly according to claim 19, wherein one of said arms defines a plurality of spaced-apart, relatively small holes for receiving selective one or more counterweights.
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