Illumination – Supported by vehicle structure – Marine
Reexamination Certificate
2000-03-01
2001-05-15
O'Shea, Sandra (Department: 2875)
Illumination
Supported by vehicle structure
Marine
C362S159000, C362S160000, C362S209000, C362S266000, C431S343000, C431S344000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06231218
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates lights which may be attached to boats. In particular, the present invention relates to lights which may be attached to boats to attract fish. More particularly, the invention relates to apparatus for connecting lanterns to a boat in a position to attract fish.
2. Description of the Related Art
It is known in the art to attach lights to boats, and to attach lights to boats to attract fish to the boats.
Exemplary of the Patents of the related art are the following U.S. Pat. Nos. 51,120; 173,140; 713,364; 756,438; 902,313; 1,079,808; 3,008,679; 3,752,108; 4,587,603; 4,709,980; 4,827,389; 4,856,452; 5,335,149; 5,486,987; and 5,508,895.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In accordance with the present invention there is provided an apparatus for quickly and easily connecting a lantern and a fuel reservoir for a lantern to a boat for attracting fish to the boat. The apparatus includes an elongated pipe having a lantern at its distal end and a fuel reservoir at the other end, a pipe holder connected to said pipe by a pipe connector, and a member for holding and receiving said pipe holder.
The present invention has the advantage of enabling a lantern fueled by a fuel such as propane gas to be quickly and easily connected to a fishing vessel in a position extending outwardly from the fishing vessel to attract fish.
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O'Shea Sandra
Ray David L.
Ward John Anthony
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