Multi-utility fishing tool
AssigneeBarbco, Inc.
InventorConnie D. Gerdes
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Abstract
A modified hemostat adapted to be used as a multipurpose fishing tool has a clamping section, a fulcrum and handles. The clamping section has a first short space proximate to the tips and a longer space proximate to flat-shaped sections adjacent the fulcrum. The spaces are on the inner surface of the clamping section and are formed by cavities in the jaws. The jaws should be designed to be in substantial contact when the hemostat is in the closed position. The unit can also have crimpers, cutters and vices on its inner surfaces.
Claims18
In a hemostat adapted for activities associated with fishing, the improvement comprising:
- (a) a first space between the jaws of the hemostat clamp section and along the centerline of the hemostat of a width which permits rotation with minimal friction of hooks of predetermined size held around a hook retaining pin;
- (b) a second, longer and more rearward space, and
- (c) a hook retaining pin adapted to extend across the first space and into an anchoring means, said pin being substantially perpendicular to the center line of the hemostat.
A hemostat having finger loop means, handle means, a pivot point and a clamping section adapted for activities associated with fishing, comprising:
- a clamping section having on its inner surface a first jaw means adjacent the tips of the hemostat,
- a second jaw means rearward of and spaced apart from the first jaw means,
- a first space means between the first and second jaw means, and
- a second space means between the second jaw means and the pivot point, and
- a handle means including finger loops.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.