US3224134A
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Protector for fishing hook and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-12-28
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Granted: 1965-12-21
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Expires: 1984-12-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Brooks H Holcombe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 00:19
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A DEVICE FOR ENCLOSING AND PROTECTING A FISHING HOOK AND THE LIKE WHILE IT IS ATTACHED TO A LINE AND THE LIKE, COMPRISING A CONTAINER FOR THE HOOK HAVING AN OPENING THROUGH WHICH THE LATTER MAY BE INSERTED AND WITHDRAWN, AND A CLOSURE MEMBER FOR SAID CONTAINER OPENING HAVING A RESILIENT PORTION FOR INSERTION AXIALLY THEREINTO, SAID CLOSURE MEMBER PORTION BEING OF A SIZE TO BE COMPRESSED A PREDETERMINED AMOUNT UPON INSERTION THEREOF IN SAID CONTAINER OPENING AND SUCH PORTION HAVING AN AXIALLY EXTENDING SLOT EXTENDING INWARDLY OF ITS PERIPHERY, SAID SLOT BEING SUFFICIENTLY WIDE TO PROVIDE FOR PASSAGE OF THE LINE THERETHROUGH WHEN SAID CLOSURE MEMBER PORTION IS UNCOMPRESSED AND BEING SUFFICIENTLY NARROW TO RESTRICT PASSAGE OF THE LINE THERETHROUGH WHEN SAID CLOSURE MEMBER PORTION IS COMPRESSED SAID PREDETERMINED AMOUNT.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
131 words
A DEVICE FOR ENCLOSING AND PROTECTING A FISHING HOOK AND THE LIKE WHILE IT IS ATTACHED TO A LINE AND THE LIKE, COMPRISING A CONTAINER FOR THE HOOK HAVING AN OPENING THROUGH WHICH THE LATTER MAY BE INSERTED AND WITHDRAWN, AND A CLOSURE MEMBER FOR SAID CONTAINER OPENING HAVING A RESILIENT PORTION FOR INSERTION AXIALLY THEREINTO, SAID CLOSURE MEMBER PORTION BEING OF A SIZE TO BE COMPRESSED A PREDETERMINED AMOUNT UPON INSERTION THEREOF IN SAID CONTAINER OPENING AND SUCH PORTION HAVING AN AXIALLY EXTENDING SLOT EXTENDING INWARDLY OF ITS PERIPHERY, SAID SLOT BEING SUFFICIENTLY WIDE TO PROVIDE FOR PASSAGE OF THE LINE THERETHROUGH WHEN SAID CLOSURE MEMBER PORTION IS UNCOMPRESSED AND BEING SUFFICIENTLY NARROW TO RESTRICT PASSAGE OF THE LINE THERETHROUGH WHEN SAID CLOSURE MEMBER PORTION IS COMPRESSED SAID PREDETERMINED AMOUNT.
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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) | 1968-12-20 | 1969-06-21 | 1969-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-20 | 1973-06-21 | 1973-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-20 | 1977-06-21 | 1977-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |