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Multi-purpose fisherman's device

US4631855A · kind A · utility

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11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 24, 1985
Grant dateDec 30, 1986
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 24, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25B7/12
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is a multi-purpose device for use by fishermen. A first lever arm includes a handle, a primary jaw element and a secondary jaw element. A second lever arm includes a handle and a primary jaw element. The second lever arm is pivotally connected to the first lever arm so that the primary jaw elements form a pair of primary jaws for gripping, crimping or cutting. A jaw member includes a flange and a secondary jaw element. The jaw member is pivotally connected to the first lever arm in proximity to the secondary jaw element so that the secondary jaw elements form a pair of secondary jaws for gripping hooks embedded in the gullet of a fish. A connecting link is pivotally connected between the second lever arm and the jaw member, so that the primary and secondary jaws simultaneously open and close in response to pivotal movement of the handles relative to each other.

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