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Tackle box and method

US5515640A · kind A · utility

10Cited by
18References
19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 19, 1994
Grant dateMay 14, 1996
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Expiry dateJul 19, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01K97/06
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus for releasably attaching a tackle box (20) to a fishing pole (22) with the tackle box (20) being held in a desired position relative to the fishing pole (22). The tackle box (20) may include a container (34) a lid (63), and a handle (80). A channel (30) may be formed in one surface (32) of container (34) to releasably attach to the pole (22). The rotation of the tackle box (34) about the pole (22) may be prevented by a retainer (28). Methods of manufacturing and using a tackle box (20) are also presented.

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