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Class 43/57.1 - Hook


Subclass of Class 43 - Fishing, trapping, and vermin destroying
Definition: Apparatus wherein the specific receptacle or support is
No. of patents: 236
Last issue date: 08/16/2011


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NumberTitleIssue Date
7997024Magnetic fishing lure holder
A fishing lure holder apparatus adapted for attachment to a fishing boat includes an elongated frame with first and second flanges. The fishing lure holder also includes spaced-apart magnetic holders positioned in the first and second flanges, some for magnetically ...
08/16/2011
7941965Tackle container with removable inserts having coaxially notched posts
The invention is a tackle container that incorporates interchangeable and removable inserts. The inserts secure different kinds of fishing lures and baits. For example, the inserts hold segmented lures within notched upright posts. In this regard, the inserts may be...
05/17/2011
7937884Fishing lure storage device and method of use thereof
An apparatus that organizes, stores, and transports fishing lures comprising a series of vertical dividers as would be found in a filing cabinet each having a perforated panel that allows the fishing lure and hook to be hung is herein disclosed. In such a manner, th...
05/10/2011
7913446Fishing tackle and lure holder
A fishing tackle and lure holder is provided wherein the holder comprises a cylindrical sleeve having upper and lower open ends. A base is detachably secured to the lower end of the sleeve. The diameter of the base is greater than the diameter of the sleeve such tha...
03/29/2011
7788844Fishing hook holder
A fishing hook holder preferably includes a base plate and two resilient outer layers. One of the two outer layers is attached to one side of the base disc and the other one of the two outer discs is attached to the other side of the base plate. A hook opening is fo...
09/07/2010
7748158Box for storing fishing flies
A box for storing fishing flies including a cover assembly having two dish-like cover portions, each having a continuous distal edge portion; and a hinge affording pivotal movement of the cover portions between an open position and a closed position with the distal ...
07/06/2010
7654033System for management of fishing tackle and tools
The invention is a storage system for fishing lures and fishing tools that can be mounted to a vehicle such as a boat, prevents the lures and tools from becoming entangled or unintentionally dislodged, and yet provides easy and immediate accessibility for the user. ...
02/02/2010
7650714Fisheye
The body of the fisheye device is sized to be supported around the fisherman's neck and rest against his chest. The body carries a convex lens, a spinner hook for engaging and holding a fishing hook with the eye free. A visual panel is in the line-of-sight beyond th...
01/26/2010
7621074Tackle box for suspended storage
A novel tackle box is disclosed which employs hook attaching means comprising a vertical slot adapted to receive the hooks of artificial fishing bait. The hook attaching means are secured to the top inside of the tackle box or to one or more horizontal shelves in sa...
11/24/2009
7552560Tackle container with nesting spaces between interior barriers
A tackle container with barriers extending across the bottom of the interior cavity holds fishing lures in a fixed position and allows easy retrieval of each lure. Each barrier in the container includes a curved wall that converges with the bottom of the container. ...
06/30/2009
7513076Fishing leader wallet
A fishing leader wallet includes a backing of flexible opaque material having a light colored face. A sheet of flexible transparent material is sewn to the backing over the light colored face. Also, the sheet of transparent material is divided into sections by a set...
04/07/2009
7401435Lure latching system
The present invention comprises an apparatus to aid in the storage, display, and transportation of fishing lures. A conventional glass bottle or jar has lure retaining notches for receiving the lure hooks around the periphery of the opening of the bottle or jar for ...
07/22/2008
7389607Fishing accessory, in particular a line cutter
The line cutter suitable for fitting to the body of a fishing rod is made as a single piece obtained by cutting out and stamping a metal plate. It comprises firstly a main body with a front portion, a rear portion, and two side portions, and secondly two longitudina...
06/24/2008
7384051Fishing caddy apparatus kit
A fishing caddy apparatus kit includes a housing having a bottom wall and a peripheral wall that is attached to and extends upwardly from the bottom wall. The peripheral wall includes a front wall, a rear wall, a first lateral wall and a second lateral wall. A pair ...
06/10/2008
7380367Snelled fly file
A snelled fly file for a fisherman to carry on their person is described. The file provides a fisherman instant identifiable and organized access to a snelled fly collection, thereby offering convenience and easily visible, instant selection. The two covers hold see...
06/03/2008
7367460Customizable display unit
A customizable display rack for displaying a plurality of differently-sized products. The display rack is comprised of a housing with two opposing side walls, a rear wall and a front wall, each extending from a bottom wall to form an enclosed space that is accessibl...
05/06/2008
7367454Insert for retaining vials in a case
An apparatus for receiving a plurality of elongate vials, and a process for manufacturing the apparatus is disclosed. Each vial has a longitudinal length and an outer maximum diameter. The apparatus includes a single piece insert having a base wall with a plurality ...
05/06/2008
7363744Insert for multiple mouse trap
A mouse or rodent trap including a housing having an elongated rotatable paddle member therein and an insert within the confines of the trap housing. A trigger assembly engages the paddle member and releases the paddle member for rotation when the trigger assembly i...
04/29/2008
7360334Fishing 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
7357250Storage case
A storage case including a tray and a plurality of holding units. The tray has a bottom wall and a plurality of walls formed unitarily with and upstanding from the bottom wall. The holding units include a base and a plurality of walls formed unitarily therewith to c...
04/15/2008
7318296Deep sea fishing lure tray
A tray of such dimensioning to receive a deep sea fishing lure, with side surfaces including a plurality of spaced-apart nibs to receive the length of its included leader in securing the lure in a tight, compact arrangement+. ...
01/15/2008
7299584Tackle container with interchangeable inserts
The invention is a tackle container that incorporates interchangeable inserts. The inserts secure different kinds of fishing lures and baits. For example, the inserts hold segmented lures within notched upright posts. In this regard, the inserts may be suitably stru...
11/27/2007
7284349Fish hook storage device
A device for storing fish hooks which have lengths of leader attached in an orderly fashion. A thin, generally rectangular piece of plastic has two rows of posts, one extending axially outwardly in alignment with each lateral face. The two rows of posts are laterall...
10/23/2007
7278234Multipurpose tackle box
A portable multipurpose tackle box with a compartment for storing tackle, bait, and other fishing related items, and a separate cooler compartment for storing food, beverages, and bait. The top compartment can be opened to reveal several extendable tackle tray assem...
10/09/2007
7219808Display rack for levels
A rack for displaying a number of magnetic measuring/gauging devices held in a releasable manner. The rack has a rigid, vertically planar, magnetically-attractable holder, a rigid, horizontal tray secured to the lower edge of the holder and configured to engage one ...
05/22/2007
7213364Fishing tackle pack
A fishing line compartment having one or more spools containing fishing line parts is provided. The fishing line compartment can be part of a larger container assembly or fishing tackle pack. Each spool can be held in the fishing line compartment using a strap havin...
05/08/2007
7175019Jewelry storage and display device
A device for storing and displaying jewelry having a frame fabricated from a single sheet of resilient material. The frame contains parallel, spaced apart front and rear panels that are co-joined along their upper edges by a top wall. The front panel extends below t...
02/13/2007
7168204Box for storing fishing flies
A box for storing flies used for fishing including a cover assembly having two dish-like cover portions, each of which cover portions includes a central wall part, and side wall parts around the periphery of the central wall part projecting generally in the same dir...
01/30/2007
7168202Hook holder
Hook holder (1) for a hook (4), especially a fish hook, having a shank (5) and one or more curved end (portions) extending from the shank, said hook holder including a container part (2) provided with a cavity (7) for accommodating...
01/30/2007
7159356Fishing hook storage device
The instant invention is a fishing rig storage device that maintains multiple hooks in a secure storage position until use. The storage device consists of a containment vessel that houses six individual storage boxes during shipping. Each storage box has a cavity ho...
01/09/2007
7152364Treble hook protector apparatus
A treble hook protector apparatus. The apparatus is typically a single molded piece. The apparatus typically includes two outer fins or handles that are pressed together to spread apart side walls at an integral hinge to “open” the protector to insert the shaft ...
12/26/2006
7147243Accessories for a collapsible rolling caddy
Improvements to a prior art collapsible wheeled caddy are disclosed to enable the caddy to be used for specialized purposes. A hinged lid is attached to the edge of the front panel to close the caddy top while lying proximate the front panel when open. The front pan...
12/12/2006
7143892Hanger for jewelry and the like
A hanger for jewelry includes a substrate having first and second end portions and first and second interior portions, the first end portion being foldable relative to the first interior portion, the second end portion being foldable relative to the second interior ...
12/05/2006
7140047Headwear piece with magnetic accessory holding assembly
The combination of a headwear piece, an accessory, and a plurality of discrete elements. The headwear piece has a crown defining an opening through which a wearer's head can project with the headwear piece in an operative position on the wearer's head. The crown has...
11/28/2006
7080477Method of fly fishing and a unified kit for on-the-water fishing fly retention, selection and instruction
A kit for selecting and using artificial fishing flies includes a container with compartments for holding a preselected assortment of fishing flies and instruction sets related to the compartment instructing an angler which flies to select and when, where and/or how...
07/25/2006
7076912Fly pack apparatus and method
Apparatus and method are illustrated for a fly pack comprising an openable drum (A) including an interior and exterior drum surface; a fastening (B) for operably securing the fly pack in drum form; a fly nap (C) carried by the interior drum surface for releasably en...
07/18/2006
7069687Case structure for housing fishing hook
Disclosed is a case structure for housing a fishing hook capable of holding a fishing hook in safe and being attached to a fishing rod case without movement. The case structure for housing the fishing hook includes: a case body having a fishing hook receiving part w...
07/04/2006
7051471Tackle box rod carrier
A tackle box rod carrier is provided with a case which includes internal, divided compartments for transportation of small fishing tackle items while the exterior of the case offers standard hanger pairs for releasably securing a series of fishing rods thereto. The ...
05/30/2006
7043871Fishing lure holder
A holder for fishing lures includes a body portion having a generally truncated conical shape defining a cavity and having a reduced diameter first end. The body portion has an enlarged diameter second end, a first opening at the first end, and a second opening at t...
05/16/2006
7043872Sabiki Saver
A storage unit for holding a sabiki fishing rig includes a hollow inner tube having an outer diameter, a first inner end and a second inner end. The hollow outer tube has an inner diameter at least as large as the outer diameter of the inner tube, a first outer end,...
05/16/2006
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