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Container for fish and fish receiving device
Assignee: MCCLUNG GUY L III (ONE-HALF UNDIVIDED INTEREST
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Filing: 1989-11-14
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Granted: 1991-08-13
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Expires: 2009-11-14
Abstract
Abstract A container for fish and a fish receiving device for use with containers or with receptacles for fish. In one embodiment a container is an insulating container for receiving and maintaining fish in a fresh condition, the container having exteriopr walls and one wall or top movably connected to one of the other walls for opening the container and a fish receiving device mounted to one of the walls or to the top, the fish receiving device including a flexible member such as, but not limited to, a piece of fabric into and through which a fish can be inserted into the container. A fish receiving device which in one embodiment includes a frame member to which is mounted a flexible member such as, but not limited to, a piece of fabric into and through which a fish can be inserted.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack B. Moorhead
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 08:03
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K63/00; A01K63/02; A01K97/00; A01K97/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A fish receiving device for mounting over a hole in a container for keeping fish, the fish insertable through the hole into the container, the fish receiving device comprising a frame member mountable over the hold, a flexible member mounted to the frame member, the flexible member having opening means therein into which and through which a fish is insertable into the container through the hole, the flexible member including two pieces of flexible fabric secured to the frame each with an edge meeting an edge of the other piece over the hole to form an opening means along and between the edges, and a cover secured to one of the two pieces of flexible fabric or to the frame and at least partially covering each piece of fabric and the area along which their edges meet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A fish receiving device for mounting over a hole in a container for keeping fish, the fish insertable through the hole into the container, the fish receiving device comprising a frame member mountable over the hold, a flexible member mounted to the frame member, the flexible member having opening means therein into which and through which a fish is insertable into the container through the hole, the flexible member including two pieces of flexible fabric secured to the frame each with an edge meeting an edge of the other piece over the hole to form an opening means along and between the edges, and a cover secured to one of the two pieces of flexible fabric or to the frame and at least partially covering each piece of fabric and the area along which their edges meet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The fish receiving device of claim 1 wherein the cover itself is a piece of flexible fabric.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
59 words
The fish receiving device of claim 1 including also a fish measuring scale on the frame and an extensible scale member with a fish measuring scale thereon, the extensible member movably disposed between the frame member and the container so that it can be extended and then used in conjunction with the fish measuring scale to accommodate a fish.
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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) | 1994-08-12 | 1995-02-11 | 1995-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-08-12 | 1999-02-11 | 1999-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-08-12 | 2003-02-11 | 2003-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |