Fishing – trapping – and vermin destroying – Fishing – Fish landing devices combined with tackle – e.g. – gaffs,...
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-10
2010-10-19
Ellis, Christopher P (Department: 3644)
Fishing, trapping, and vermin destroying
Fishing
Fish landing devices combined with tackle, e.g., gaffs,...
C043S004000, C081S421000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07814701
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus configured for fish retention includes a first arm and a second arm integral with a channel lock hinge having a plurality of channels; a lattice top jaw integral to the channel lock hinge, the lattice top jaw and bottom jaw defining a curved surface extending through a middle portion of the lattice top and bottom jaw from the channel lock hinge to a forward end, each of the lattice top jaw and the lattice bottom jaw movable to form an adjustable cavity for receiving a fish; the lattice top jaw defining a first notch at the lattice top jaw forward end, and the lattice bottom jaw defining a second notch at the lattice bottom jaw forward end, the first notch and the second notch configured to enable retention of the fish without damaging one or more fins of the fish.
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