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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7318612 | Gravity actuated retrieval device Gravity-actuated device for retrieving various types of objects from various ground surfaces. The device has a single retrieval arm pivotably mounted on a slender frame. Gripping elements on the end of the retrieval arm allow the operator to grip a variety of object... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7185932 | Grasping device for retrieving dropped objects A mechanical grasping device for retrieving dropped objects includes a pair of opposing claws and an extension element. The extension element may be either rigid or flexible, and is typically a rope or cord. A trigger plate is positioned between the two claws, and i... | 03/06/2007 |
| 6941695 | Fishing lure assembly having concealed retractable hooks A fishing lure assembly (10) includes a first hook (26A), a bias (30) that urges the first hook (26A) in a first direction, and a latch (32). The fishing lure assembly (10) can also include an oppositely configured second ho... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6574912 | Pipe or beam mounted rodent trap A plastic upper jaw is pivotably mounted by a steel pin to a plastic base. A spring urges the jaw to close upon the base. A trigger is pivotably mounted to the base. A catch restrains the upper jaw in a set position until the trigger is actuated. The base... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6099381 | Catching toy and catching device A catching toy includes a container having a first container body and a second container body which is relatively movable to the first container body. The first and second container bodies are configurable in a first state in which the container is opened... | 08/08/2000 |
| 4780984 | Animal trap An animal trap adapted for outdoor use to catch relatively small game animals and particularly adapted to be attached to a tree, post, or the like upstanding support and to be used independently of the height of snow and of other unfavorable ground condit... | 11/01/1988 |
| 4720934 | Readily dissembled small animal trap A small animal trap comprises a frame having an entrance and an exit, and a readily detachable means for retaining a spring actuated animal grasping device therein.... | 01/26/1988 |
| 4638591 | Fish securing device This fish securing device has a relatively small diameter cylindrical axial assembly to which are hinged a number of fish securing arms. A spring loading mechanism contained within the axial assembly urges the hinged arms towards a closed fish securing po... | 01/27/1987 |
| 4411091 | Animal trap with support-suspension legs A pair of levers are provided including corresponding first base ends and second jaw ends. A pivot fastener pivotally connects the base ends of the levers together for relative swinging of the levers between first open positions with the jaw ends displace... | 10/25/1983 |
| 3995391 | Fishing device A fishing device has a spring steel inverted U-shaped spring member provided with two arms which terminate at their ends in double barbed hooks projecting inwardly toward each other, a baited fishing hook is suspended between the arms on strings extending... | 12/07/1976 |
