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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7918049 | Collapsible loop-spring actuated fish cradle device A design for improvements to the prior art of conventional A-frame fish capture devices which incorporates one or more flexible loop spring mechanism(s) and a multi-functional crossbeam splay limiting and hand grip apparatus, attached to an A-frame structure which e... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7644532 | Methods and apparatus for netting fish A fish net and a method of netting a fish are provided. The fish net includes a pair of elongate members. A first of the elongate members includes a handle portion, a net assembly, and a body extending therebetween. The net assembly includes a frame including a mati... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7395629 | Devices incorporating flexible, extended-in-length light sources including catch net, batons and safety devices A portable illuminated, transparent or translucent tubular device is provided. The light source is a flexible, extended-in-length light source mounted in the tubular device, with a housing associated with the tubular device. The housing encloses batteries, and in so... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7360334 | Fishing garment system A fishing net system comprises a handle having a top and a bottom. A loop extends from the bottom of the handle, and a mesh is attached to the loop. A connector system is operably coupled to the fishing net at a location spaced apart from the top of the handle. The ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7337577 | Attachable fishing pole strike indicator A fishing pole strike indicator comprising a housing for a power source, illuminable member and exterior switch for engaging and disengaging illumination along with a pair of clamps each with a stationary and articulated jaw member so that the strike indicator can b... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7325356 | Mechanical netting device A motor-driven mechanical netting device includes a net assembly, a slide assembly, a bracket, and a mount. The slide assembly is structured to support the net assembly and includes a guide bar. The bracket is structured to support the net assembly, the slide assemb... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7322146 | Fishing net retraction system A fishing net retraction system for efficiently retracting a receiving net during non-use to avoid entanglement while allowing expansion of the receiving net upon receiving a fish. The fishing net retraction system includes a base attachable to a handle of a fishing... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7322145 | Method and device for detecting fishing conditions A screening device includes a screen and frame, and is useful in permitting fishermen to detect conditions of the water to be fished for optimum bait and lure selection. The screening device allows a fisherman to collect aquatic insects rising through the water to b... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7282653 | Weighing devices A piece of luggage, rucksack or satchel is provided having a pair of spaced shoulder straps. At least one strap has a stress/strain unit to monitor the stress/strain in the strap as the piece is worn on the shoulder of a user. The at least one strap also has an indi... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7269921 | Fishing net device, and system A fishing net device, and system. The fishing net device is compressible to releasably connect the fishing net device to the boat. ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7204532 | Dog excrement collector The invention relates to a dog excrement collector that comprises a hollow handle (9) which contains a bag (12) that is fixed with a clip (11) to the shaft (1) which is solidly connected to the frame (16) by clip (25). A rod... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7185931 | Handheld pole device for scooping and bagging vermin A handheld pole device for scooping and bagging vermin. The device includes a head, a pole, and a release apparatus. The head is disposable and contacts the ground for scooping and bagging the vermin. The pole extends upwardly from the head for engagement by a hand ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7143540 | Fish handling system for big game tube fishing A Fish Handling System For Big Game Tube Fishing is a single unit comprised of both a landing net and raised tabletop/inch incremented measuring board supported by a platform mounted atop two pontoons. Landing net access is obtained by lifting the hinged table/measu... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7124533 | Automatic locking landing net yoke An automatic locking landing net yoke includes a channeled ramp feature such that, when the handle is drawn through the yoke and the yoke slides over a spring button, the ramp forces or cams the button downwardly and into the handle. Toward the lowermost portion of ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7104003 | Quick-release snag resistant fishing net retainer A quick-release snag resistant fishing net retainer designed to securely hold a fishing net to a boat. The net retainer includes a compressive retainer and a mounting means. The retainer is formed with a resilient arm that is configured to create a neck between the ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7036263 | Snag-free and stress-free fish catcher A snag-free and stress-free fish catcher includes a supporting frame, a fish pocket, having a fish cavity, supported by the supporting frame, and a tension resting bed, having a tension surface, supported within the fish cavity, wherein the tension surface of the te... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6918203 | Foot operated fishing net tipper The present invention relates to a foot operated fishing net tipping apparatus releasably attached to a fishing boat comprising: a boat-attaching portion, a net-holding portion, a lock portion, a foot pedal portion and connecting members. A conventional fishing net ... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6908216 | Flashlight holder for fishing net A flashlight holder is provided for removably attaching a flashlight to a tubular handle of a handheld fishing net. The flashlight holder has a first resilient clamp assembly that clamps over the tubular handle of the fishing net. The first resilient clamp assembly ... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6880284 | Ice fishing net assembly A net assembly includes a specially shaped double curved, elongated frame, a net on the frame, and an adjustable length handle attached to the rear end of the frame that is effective in inserting through a hole in the ice for retrieving a fish hooked on the end of a... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6681515 | Fish net holding device and method therefor A holding device for a fishing net which will hold a net portion of the fishing net to a pole section to prevent the net portion of the fishing net from becoming tangled and caught on items. The holding device has a body section having a first end coupled... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6615532 | Fish net with length measuring scale A fish net, comprising a frame, and a net, attached to the frame, and including a length measuring scale disposed on the net, configured to allow a user to determine a size of a fish held in the net by visually comparing the fish with the length measuring... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6584724 | Fish landing net apparatus A fish landing net apparatus for facilitating landing of a fish without loosing the net. The fish landing net apparatus includes a housing having a perimeter wall. The perimeter wall defines an interior space. The housing is designed for securing to the u... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6446378 | Fishing net device A fishing net device for providing an easier way for the user to carry and transport the fishing net. The fishing net device includes a housing having a side wall and an open front end; and also includes net support members being removably disposed inside... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6412212 | Ice fishing net assembly A net assembly includes a specially shaped double curved, elongated frame, a net on the frame, and an adjustable length handle attached to the rear end of the frame that is effective in inserting through a hole in the ice for retrieving a fish hooked on t... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6386885 | Downrigger cable reel with rotary electrical coupling A coupling system suitable for use with a transmission cable is described. The system includes a rotary electrical coupling operably connected to a cable reel assembly having a main body and a reel rotatably mounted to the main body for winding the transm... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6132604 | Pool skimmer A pool skimmer for quickly skimming a pool to remove debris. The pool skimmer includes an elongate pole handle and at least one skimming net assembly. The pole handle has opposite proximal and distal ends. Each skimming net assembly comprises an open fram... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6055762 | Combined boat hook and bilge pump A combination telescopic boat hook/bilge pump which includes a novel locking device is described. The inner tube is provided with a washer at the proximal end which acts with the outer tube as a piston. The ball tip distal end of the boat hook is provided... | 05/02/2000 |
| 5996267 | Landing net A landing net is described and comprises a hoop shaped net body member (17), which is secured to one end of a handle (13). A hinge (15) is located between the two ends of the handle (13) and which permits a section of the handle (13) to be folded from a f... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5822908 | Fish netting device A fish netting device including a frame member with a handle. Included is a first net member that defines a pocket configuration, when interconnected to the frame member. A rider bracket is positioned within the frame and capable of sliding back and forth... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5651141 | Garment and landing net combination A garment and landing net combination for use by fishers to withdraw fish from a body of water. The combination comprises a garment, a landing net, and mating fastener halves. One of the halves is attached to the garment and the other is attached to the l... | 07/29/1997 |
| 5501026 | Closable net for underwater operation and method of use The automated closing of the opening of a hand-held net. The hand-held net is operatable underwater, and specifically in saltwater. A mechanism, contained in an elongated handle, causes retraction of a predetermined section of a draw line to within the ha... | 03/26/1996 |
| 5465522 | Minnow scoop This invention relates to fishing gear in the form of a minnow caddy. The minnow caddy has a main caddy body which is opaque (black) and forms a hiding place for a minnow or like bait fish into which the bait fish will swim when the minnow caddy is placed... | 11/14/1995 |
| 5456037 | Securable fishnet apparatus A securable fish net apparatus comprising a fishing net further comprising a racket having a generally annular head and a handle extended therefrom; and a mesh material coupled about the head of the racket to define a pocket for holding fish therein; a st... | 10/10/1995 |
| 5442875 | Net apparatus A net apparatus for catching aquatic animals includes in a preferred embodiment a substantially transparent monofilament netting attached to a substantially transparent, hollow, tubular rim, which is attached to a substantially transparent, hollow, tubula... | 08/22/1995 |
| 5422001 | Enlarged pool skimmer with a buoyancy component An enlarged pool skimmer with a buoyancy component including a frame. The frame is formed of an upper horizontal tube in an inverted U-shaped configuration with downwardly extending ends and a lower angled tube in a U-shaped configuration with upwardly ex... | 06/06/1995 |
| 5419074 | Fish landing device A fish landing device comprising a generally conical landing device having a rigid frame with a flexible covering supported by the frame with an opening at each end of the covering to facilitate drawing the fish into the covering while the line is still a... | 05/30/1995 |
| 5342513 | Multipurpose pool skimmer A strainer basket is integrally connected to a rectangular frame that is integrally connected to an elongated handle. At the end of the handle opposite from the frame, the handle broadens into a grip and then narrows and terminates in a small hook; the sm... | 08/30/1994 |
| 5339557 | Dip net apparatus for catching fish A dip net apparatus for catching fish includes in a preferred embodiment a transparent monofilament netting attached to a substantially-transparent, hollow, tubular rim, which is attached to a substantially-transparent, hollow, tubular handle. An opening ... | 08/23/1994 |
| 5339556 | Folding fish landing net with improved hinge mechanisms The disclosure is directed to a fish landing net having a handle and elongate first and second frame members, the outer ends of which are joined by a hinge-like mechanism. In the improvement, the outer ends extend along an axis and the mechanism is mounte... | 08/23/1994 |
| 5276995 | Net trap A net trap incorporating a net attached to both a frame and a bar, which is slidably attached to the frame. A handle is attached to the frame. A release means in the handle allows the bar to slide relative to the frame as urged by an elastic means, thereb... | 01/11/1994 |
