Fishing – trapping – and vermin destroying – Fishing
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-03
2006-10-03
Ark, Darren W. (Department: 3643)
Fishing, trapping, and vermin destroying
Fishing
C043S053500, C007S106000, C081S420000, C081S421000, C081S423000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07114279
ABSTRACT:
A tool for crimping the barb defined by a conventional fishhook is disclosed. The tool includes a pair of forceps on which is carried a barb crimping element. The tool is provided for modifying a conventional fishhook to allow a fisherman to catch fish in a catch-and-release manner without causing undue harm to the fish. The tool is a pair of forceps adapted to include a fishhook barb crimping device. The barb crimping element includes a first head carried by the first arm and a second head carried by the second arm. The first and second heads are configured to define an interior face, the two interior faces being configured to cooperate to engage when the finger loops are engaged toward a locked position.
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Brauner Bill
Brauner Brent
Ark Darren W.
Pitts & Brittian PC
Streamworks, LLC
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