# US 2017/0280700 A1 · Tackle organizer > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2017/0280700 A1 - Document ID: US20170280700A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 15/472,632 - Filed: 2017-03-29 - Published: 2017-10-05 - Earliest claimed: 2016-03-31 - Inventors: Vernon D. Parker - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20170280700A1 ## CPC - A01K 97/08: Containers for rods - A01K 97/06: Containers or holders for hooks, lines, sinkers, flies or the like {(attached to a fishing rod A01K87/009)} - B65D 21/0228: {Containers joined together by screw-, bayonet-, snap-fit or the like, (B65D21/0211, B65D21/0231 take precedence)} - B65D 25/54: Inspection openings or windows - B65D 41/04: Threaded or like caps or cap-like covers secured by rotation - B65D 81/18: providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient (with thermal insulation B65D81/38) - A01K: ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS - B65D: CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES ## Abstract Canisters are connected in a series configuration to form a tackle organizer. Each canister includes a bottom section, a base storage area, a top section and a barrier placed at a location where the base storage area is connected to the bottom section. The bottom section has an opening that has screw threads within the opening. The top section has an opening that allows access to the base storage area. The top section includes screw threads. A strap is connected to a first end of the tackle organizer and a second end of the tackle organizer. Canisters located in adjacent positions in the series configuration are attached together by screwing a top section of one canister into the opening of the bottom section of an adjacent canister. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A tackle organizer comprising: a plurality of canisters connected in a series configuration, each canister comprising: a bottom section with an opening that has screw threads within the opening, a base storage area, a top section with an opening that allows access to the base storage area, the top section including a screw threads, and a barrier placed at a location where the base storage area is connected to the bottom section; a cap screwed onto a top section of a first canister connected in a first position in the series configuration; a plug screwed into the opening of the bottom section of a last canister connected in a last position in the series configuration; and, a strap connected to the cap and to the plug; wherein canisters located in adjacent positions in the series configuration are attached together by screwing a top section of one canister into the opening of the bottom section of an adjacent canister. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) A tackle organizer as in claim 1 wherein all canisters in the plurality of canisters are made from clear plastic material. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) A tackle organizer as in claim 1 wherein all canisters in the plurality of canisters include ventilation holes. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) A tackle organizer as in claim 1 wherein a number and size of canisters in the plurality of canisters, and a length of the strap are chosen to allow strapping the tackle organizer over a shoulder of a user of the tackle organizer. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) A tackle organizer as in claim 1 additional comprising: clips attached to one or more of the canisters, the clips being configured to attach a fishing poll to the tackle organizer. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) A tackle organizer as in claim 1 wherein some of the canisters in the plurality of canisters are different sizes that other canisters in the plurality of canisters. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) A tackle organizer as in claim 1 wherein the strap is composed of leather. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) A tackle organizer as in claim 1 wherein the strap is composed of elastic material. ### Claim 9 A tackle organizer comprising: a plurality of canisters connected in a series configuration, each canister being composed of clear plastic material, each canister being sized to contain fishing tackle and each canister comprising: a bottom section with an opening that has screw threads within the opening, a base storage area, a top section with an opening that allows access to the base storage area, the top section including a screw threads, and a barrier placed at a location where the base storage area is connected to the bottom section; and, a strap connected to a first end of the tackle organizer and a second end of the tackle organizer; wherein canisters located in adjacent positions in the series configuration are attached together by screwing a top section of one canister into the opening of the bottom section of an adjacent canister. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) A tackle organizer as in claim 9 wherein all canisters in the plurality of canisters include ventilation holes. ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) A tackle organizer as in claim 9 wherein a number and size of canisters in the plurality of canisters, and a length of the strap are chosen to allow strapping the tackle organizer over a shoulder of a user of the tackle organizer. ### Claim 12 (depends on 9) A tackle organizer as in claim 9 additional comprising: clips attached to one or more of the canisters, the clips being configured to attach a fishing poll to the tackle organizer. ### Claim 13 (depends on 9) A tackle organizer as in claim 9 wherein some of the canisters in the plurality of canisters are different sizes that other canisters in the plurality of canisters. ### Claim 14 A tackle organizer comprising: a plurality of canisters connected in a series configuration, each canister being sized to contain fishing tackle and each canister comprising: a bottom section with an opening that has screw threads within the opening, a base storage area, a top section with an opening that allows access to the base storage area, the top section including a screw threads, and a barrier placed at a location where the base storage area is connected to the bottom section; a strap connected to a first end of the tackle organizer and a second end of the tackle organizer; and, clips attached to one or more of the canisters, the clips being configured to attach a fishing poll to the tackle organizer; wherein canisters located in adjacent positions in the series configuration are attached together by screwing a top section of one canister into the opening of the bottom section of an adjacent canister. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) A tackle organizer as in claim 14 wherein all canisters in the plurality of canisters include ventilation holes. ### Claim 16 (depends on 14) A tackle organizer as in claim 14 wherein a number and size of canisters in the plurality of canisters, and a length of the strap are chosen to allow strapping the tackle organizer over a shoulder of a user of the tackle organizer. ### Claim 17 (depends on 14) A tackle organizer as in claim 14 wherein some of the canisters in the plurality of canisters are different sizes that other canisters in the plurality of canisters. ### Claim 18 (depends on 14) A tackle organizer as in claim 14 wherein all canisters in the plurality of canisters are made from clear plastic material. ### Claim 19 (depends on 14) A tackle organizer as in claim 14, additionally comprising: a cap screwed onto the first end of the tackle organizer; and a plug screwed into the second end of the tackle organizer; wherein the strap is connected to the cap and to the plug.