Device for dispensing fish eggs
OwnerEdward W. Sowardsinventor
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Abstract
A device is disclosed for convenient dispensing of fish eggs for use as bait in sport fishing. The device offers convenience in individual dispensing of eggs in an outdoor environment as well as protection for the eggs in retaining oils necessary to keep the eggs fresh and untouched by human hands as an individual egg is raised into position for insertion of a fishing hook.
Claims12
A device for individual dispensing of a substantially spherical object comprising a container for storing a plurality of objects, the container being rotatable about a horizontal axis and having an opening for receiving therethrough holding means for selecting and lifting from said plurality of substantially spherical objects, one of said objects for removal through said opening, wherein said holding means includes a recess for holding said one object, said holding means being mounted inside said container by mounting means for travel in a circular path centered on said axis, said mounting means maintaining said recess in an upward direction during said travel.
A device for individual dispensing of a substantially spherical fragile object comprising a container for storing a plurality of stored objects, the container being rotatable about a horizontal axis and having an opening for receiving therethrough holding means for selecting and lifting from said plurality of substantially spherical objects said object for removal through said opening, wherein said objects are fish eggs and the eggs are stored in contact with a liquid medium, wherein said holding means comprises a cup having a recess for holding said fish egg, the cup being mounted inside said container by mounting means for travel in a circular path centered on said axis, said mounting means maintaining said recess in an upward direction during said travel.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.