US4541539A
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Composite fisherman support system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-02-13
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Granted: 1985-09-17
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Expires: 2004-02-13
Abstract
Abstract This invention is a composite support system for fisherman including a compartmented cooler for both bait and catch as well as for drinks, food and the like. Also a tackle box means is provided as is a cutting board area along with built-in rod holders to meet all of the basic needs of the fisherman which ordinarily requires a multiplicity of various and sundry pieces of equipment to accomplish the same result.
Inventors
- 👤 Carroll H. Matthews
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 13:32
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
54 words
A composite support system comprising: an insulated cooler means; at least one equipment holder means integrally formed with said cooler means; separate and detachable tackle box means mounted on said cooler means; and cutting board means mounted on said tackle box means whereby a composite support system for fishing and similar endeavors is provided.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
54 words
A composite support system comprising: an insulated cooler means; at least one equipment holder means integrally formed with said cooler means; separate and detachable tackle box means mounted on said cooler means; and cutting board means mounted on said tackle box means whereby a composite support system for fishing and similar endeavors is provided.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The support system of claim 1 wherein said cooler means includes a top closure means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The support system of claim 2 wherein said tackle box means mounts on said closure means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The support system of claim 1 wherein said equipment holder means includes at least one rod holder means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The support system of claim 1 wherein said equipment holder means includes at least one bait and gear holder means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The suppot means of claim 1 wherein said equipment holder means includes at least one knife holder means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The support system of claim 1 wherein said equipment holder means includes at least one storage compartment means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The support system of claim 1 wherein said cooler means in internally compartmented.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The support system of claim 1 wherein said tackle box means is interiorly compartmented.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The support system of claim 1 wherein said cooler means includes a pivoted carrying handle.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The support system of claim 1 wherein said cutting board means is hingedly connected to said tackle box means to form a tackle box lid.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
The support system of claim 1 wherein said cutting board means doubles as a seat means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-09-16 | 1989-03-18 | 1989-09-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-09-16 | 1993-03-18 | 1993-09-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-09-16 | 1997-03-18 | 1997-09-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |